University of Mary Washington students enrolled in a philanthropy class are seeking applicants for $10,000 in grant money to be awarded to local nonprofit organizations.Each fall, UMW’s philanthropy course awards a total of $10,000 to area nonprofit agencies.The students have formed a foundation called the University of Mary Washington Philanthropic Society (UMWPS), and hope to […]
Amanda Kennedy, student success coordinator, will present at the National Academic Advising Association’s (NACADA) National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah from October 6 to 9. During the conference, entitled “Facilitating Failure: The Exploration of Student Failure and the Journey of Success Management,” Kennedy’s presentation will explore dealing with student failure in student affairs and academic advising.
Congratulations to Ray Usler, director of IT security and ISO, who has been selected as the Excellent Eagle Employee for the month of October.Here is what one of his co-workers said about him:“Ray is always ready to help with anything needed. He was a tremendous asset to family weekend events, and continually adds to the […]
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is author of an opinion column in the Free-Lance Star drawn from his new co-authored book, “The Global President: International Media and the US Government.”In addition, Dr. Farnsworth has been interviewed by a number of media outlets on […]
The Virginia Black History Month Association is conducting a town hall meeting on voting rights, voter suppression, and voter registration on Sunday, October 6, 2013 from 3 to 6 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium.Hear and discuss the recent Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the laws being introduced in North Carolina and other […]
