View the video of UMW Alumnus Shin Fujiyama who continues to make an impact in Honduras. The footage was taken by a mini-documentary team from Journey of Action are in the midst of a journey from Alaska to Argentina highlighting the work of young social and charity entrepreneurs across the Americas.
Steve Griffin’s Works on Exhibit
The artwork of Professor Emeritus Steve Griffin will be on display at JarrettThor Fine Arts in Colonial Beach, beginning Friday. Read the article in The Free Lance-Star.
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increases
The rate for personal vehicle mileage reimbursement has increased from $.51 per mile to $.555 per mile for travel that takes place July 1, 2011 or after. The Average Daily Mileage limitation regulations still apply and can be found at www.umw.edu/ap/travel/personal_vehicle_mileage.php.
The Travel Reimbursement form with updated rates can be found at www.umw.edu/ap/travel/travel_expense_reimburseme.php.
Supervisor Must Sign within 3 Days of Traveler’s Date
In a recent review, state auditors noted that UMW is not in compliance with a state regulation that requires the traveler’s supervisor to sign Travel Reimbursement Request Forms within three (3) days of the date the traveler signed the request. In response to the review, we are asking for your cooperation as a traveler’s supervisor to sign the Travel Reimbursement Request Form within three (3) days of the date the traveler signed.
Submit within 30 Days
Per State Regulations, reimbursements must be submitted within 30 days of the last date of trip travel.
We appreciate your help in trying to keep UMW in compliance with state regulations. Please contact Leigh Penn at 654-1226 with any questions or concerns.
–Allyson P. Moerman
Associate Vice President for Finance & Controller
Vehicle Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increases
The rate for personal vehicle mileage reimbursement has increased from $.51 per mile to $.555 per mile for travel that takes place July 1, 2011 or after. The Average Daily Mileage limitation regulations still apply and can be found at www.umw.edu/ap/travel/personal_vehicle_mileage.php.
The Travel Reimbursement form with updated rates can be found at www.umw.edu/ap/travel/travel_expense_reimburseme.php.
Supervisor Must Sign within 3 Days of Traveler’s Date
In a recent review, state auditors noted that UMW is not in compliance with a state regulation that requires the traveler’s supervisor to sign Travel Reimbursement Request Forms within three (3) days of the date the traveler signed the request. In response to the review, we are asking for your cooperation as a traveler’s supervisor to sign the Travel Reimbursement Request Form within three (3) days of the date the traveler signed.
Submit within 30 Days
Per State Regulations, reimbursements must be submitted within 30 days of the last date of trip travel.
We appreciate your help in trying to keep UMW in compliance with state regulations. Please contact Leigh Penn at 654-1226 with any questions or concerns.
–Allyson P. Moerman
Associate Vice President for Finance & Controller
Announcement for University Relations
Anna Billingsley has been named as Acting Associate Vice President for University Relations and Director of Communications as of July 1. She replaces George Farrar, whose last day at the university was on June 30. Anna has been with the university for seven years, serving in various capacities related to publications and communications. She has a master’s degree in journalism and a breadth of experience in media-related jobs.
Additionally, Neva Trenis steps into Anna’s role, serving as Acting Director
of Publications and Design. Neva, too, possesses a strong editorial background and has been with Mary Washington for seven years. She is a member of the Class of 2000.
I am thrilled that both of them have agreed to take on these additional responsibilities; with their leadership, we will continue the momentum of the past year. Please join me in congratulating and thanking them for their commitment to the division and the university.
-Torre Meringolo, Vice President for Advancement and University Relations
Requirements for Travel Reimbursement Request Forms
In a recent review, state auditors noted that UMW is not in compliance with a state regulation that requires the traveler’s supervisor to sign Travel Reimbursement Request Forms within three (3) days of the date the traveler signed the request.
In response to the review, we are asking for your cooperation as a traveler’s supervisor to sign the Travel Reimbursement Request Form within three (3) days of the date the traveler signed.
Please also remember that all reimbursements must be submitted within 30 days of the last date of travel.
Please contact Leigh Penn with any questions or concerns.
Leigh C. Penn, VCA
Accounts Payable Manager
University of Mary Washington
540 654 1226
Requirements for Travel Reimbursement Request Forms
In a recent review, state auditors noted that UMW is not in compliance with a state regulation that requires the traveler’s supervisor to sign Travel Reimbursement Request Forms within three (3) days of the date the traveler signed the request.
In response to the review, we are asking for your cooperation as a traveler’s supervisor to sign the Travel Reimbursement Request Form within three (3) days of the date the traveler signed.
Please also remember that all reimbursements must be submitted within 30 days of the last date of travel.
Please contact Leigh Penn with any questions or concerns.
Leigh C. Penn, VCA
Accounts Payable Manager
University of Mary Washington
540 654 1226
Chris Kilmartin
Professor 
of Psychology Chris Kilmartin will discuss attitudes toward gender in the sports environment during an interview airing on the “With Good Reason” public radio program beginning Saturday, July 9.
The interview can be heard on July 9 at 4:30 p.m. on WCVE 88.9 FM and on Monday, July 11 at 12:30 a.m. on WAMU 88.5 FM. The program, “Real Men” is expected to be available online beginning the week of the show at http://withgoodreasonradio.org/2011/07/real-men. Stay tuned for a press release about Kilmartin.
Chris Kilmartin
Professor of Psychology Chris Kilmartin will discuss attitudes toward gender in the sports environment during an interview airing on the “With Good Reason” public radio program beginning Saturday, July 9.
The interview can be heard on July 9 at 4:30 p.m. on WCVE 88.9 FM and on Monday, July 11 at 12:30 a.m. on WAMU 88.5 FM. The program, “Real Men” is expected to be available online beginning the week of the show at http://withgoodreasonradio.org/2011/07/real-men. Stay tuned for a press release about Kilmartin.
Eric Lorentzen
Eric G. Lorent
zen, associate professor of English, gave a talk, “Althusserian Readings: Political Portraits in Villette and Middlemarch,” in April, at the Northeastern Modern Language Association conference in New Brunswick, N.J.