Author: Melina Downs

Governor’s Eight Hours of Leave

The Governor recently announced an additional 8 hours of leave for Monday, Dec. 23. Because the University is already closed Monday, Dec. 23 thru Friday Jan. 3, 2014, President Hurley will schedule the use of the additional eight hours of leave during the upcoming calendar year. The current winter holiday break remains the same.Please enjoy […]

Doug Noble Named Excellent Eagle

Congratulations to Doug Noble, director of Dodd Auditorium, who has been selected as the Excellent Eagle Employee for the month of December. A parking spot of his choosing has been reserved for him through the end of the month.Here is what two of his co-workers said about him:“I would like to nominate Doug because he […]

Caffrey Featured in Songwriters’ Showcase

Senior Associate Registrar Kevin Caffrey will be featured as part of the Fredericksburg Songwriters’ Showcase at the Picker’s Supply Concert Hall on Friday, Jan. 31 at 8p.m.  In its 2oth year, The Fredericksburg Songwriters’ Showcase is a monthly concert series featuring original acoustic music.  Caffrey has been writing and recording original music for over 20 […]

Farnworth Lectures on Campaign

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, gave a lecture entitled “Reviewing the 2013 Campaign for Governor of Virginia,” at the Virginia Association of Counties Annual Meeting at the Homestead in Hot Springs, Va. In addition, Farnsworth was part of a panel of academics, journalists […]