December 22, 2024

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Program Proposals for Black History Month Due 11/16

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The James Farmer Multicultural Center is accepting program proposals for Black History Month in February 2013. The 2013 Black History Month theme is “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality:  Celebrating our Past and Shaping Our Future.”  Programs and events that relate to the theme are encouraged, however any programs or events that examine the experiences and contributions of Americans of African descent are welcome.  The program proposal forms are due on Friday, November 16, 2012 by 5 p.m. You can send the completed forms via email to Ms. Greta Franklin at gfrankli@umw.edu, or send them to the  James Farmer Multicultural Center in  Lee Hall, room 211.  Go to the James Farmer Multicultural Center’s website at  http://students.umw.edu/multicultural/programs/black-history-month/ to obtain the program proposal form.  Please contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at 540-654-1044 for questions regarding Black History Month.

We invite members of the University of Mary Washington community to submit program proposals for the annual Women’s History Month Celebration. Proposals are due by Wednesday, December 12, 2012 and the sponsors will be notified promptly. Approved programs will be included on the Women’s History Month calendar as well as in print and electronic publications. Preference will be given to programs and events relating to the 2013 theme, “Women Inspiring Transformation.”

The program proposal form can be found at http://students.umw.edu/multicultural/programs/womens-history-month/.  Please include as much information on the form as possible.

Return forms and appropriate attachments to:

Women’s History Month Planning Committee
James Farmer Multicultural Center
Attention: Marion Sanford
Lee Hall, Room 211
1301 College Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA  22401
Email at msanford@umw.edu

Upcoming Lecture in the Department of Classics, Philosophy and Religion

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Guest lecturer Milena Van Sant will give the lecture  “Whirligig and the Two Stars,”  her memories of a childhood under two dictatorships, on Friday, April 13 at 2 p.m.  in Trinkle Hall, Room 106A.  Seating is limited.

The events are sponsored by the Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion. Both events are free and open to the public.

Etiquette Dinner with President Hurley Next Week

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President Richard V. Hurley and his wife, Rose Hurley, will join students at an etiquette dinner on Wednesday, April 4. The dinner, sponsored by the Office of Career Services and the Office of Alumni Relations, will give students the opportunity to enjoy a six-course meal and discuss dining and professional etiquette.

Several alumni, including Mary E. White ’99, Lloyd Backstrom ’61, Chris Fines ’99 and Barbara Williams ’95, plan to attend the dinner.

Students who would like to attend need to register through the Office of Career Services. More information is available at http://academics.umw.edu/careerservices/2012/03/27/etiquette-dinner-with-president-hurley/.

President Hurley Receives National Recognition Award

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The College Orchestra Directors Association has recognized UMW President Richard V. Hurley for his support of the university’s collegiate orchestra program. UMW Philharmonic Director Kevin P. Bartram presented Hurley with the national award during the orchestra’s “March Musical Mix” concert on Saturday, March 17.

The College Orchestra Directors Association (CODA) is the largest professional organization of collegiate orchestra conductors across the country. The award honors individuals within member colleges and universities who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to support the work of college and university orchestras.

National CODA President Anthony Holland said that Hurley “surpasses expectations as a supporter of the Arts and of his community. It is apparent that President Hurley has demonstrated extraordinary faith in the ability of the UMW Philharmonic to promote the institution as a community partner. He sets an example for all of us.”

The honor, given every two years at the association’s national conference, is the organization’s most significant award. Past recipients have included major financial donors, presidents of institutions, board chairs, department heads and fellow college, university and community musicians.

For more information about the award, read the full news release from Saturday, March 17.

UMW Names Billingsley Associate Vice President of University Relations

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Torre Meringolo, vice president for advancement and university relations, announced that Anna Billingsley has been named associate vice president for university relations.

An administrator at UMW since 2004, Anna Billingsley previously oversaw the university’s editorial and design staff and edited University of Mary Washington Magazine. Since July 2011, she served as interim AVP during which time she successfully guided the university’s launch of its new branding campaign.  Prior to her arrival at Mary Washington, Billingsley was editor of the University of Richmond alumni magazine. She also  taught journalism at Mary Washington and Richmond. She previously held positions as a reporter and editor at several Virginia newspapers, including The Ledger-Star in Norfolk, the Richmond News Leader and Richmond Times -Dispatch, and The Free Lance-Star in Fredericksburg. She also worked for the Associated Press.

Billingsley earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the College of William and Mary and a master’s degree in journalism and public affairs from American University.

UMW to Mark Inauguration of Richard V. Hurley

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Fredericksburg, Va. – The University of Mary Washington will celebrate the inauguration of Richard V. Hurley on Friday, September 30 with a week of festivities; including speakers, a formal installation ceremony and community service activities. Hurley assumed the presidency of the University of Mary Washington on July 1, 2010, with the primary goal of making UMW the best public liberal arts university in the nation. His inauguration as the university’s ninth president will formalize his leadership, acknowledging and honoring his 11 years of dedication to Mary Washington and more than three decades in higher education. The theme of Hurley’s inauguration, “Engaging Minds. Serving the World,” reinforces his strong belief in the importance of a stimulating educational environment and the value of a liberal arts education coupled with his support for the Mary Washington community’s dedication to public service. The events of the week are as follows: • Monday, September 26 – “Partners in Prosperity for the Rappahannock Region,” an economic development conference for the business community. The conference, which will take place at the Stafford campus from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., will feature Eugene P. Trani, former president of Virginia Commonwealth University and author of “The Indispensible University: Higher Education, Economic Development, and the Knowledge Economy,” Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and a panel of local leading business persons representing diverse industries in Planning District 16. For more information, email regionalconference@umw.edu. • Wednesday, September 28 – Fredericksburg Forum featuring Karl Rove, former senior advisor and deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush and author of “Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight.” The lecture will take place at 8 p.m. in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. Tickets are available for purchase at www.umw.edu/forum or (540) 654-1065. • Thursday, September 29 – “Serving the World” service activity with Habitat for Humanity, including a barbeque. The event, which will involve members of the UMW community building tables and sheds, will take place from 2-6 p.m. on Ball Circle. • Thursday, September 29 – “Engaging Minds: The Legacy and Future of the Stafford Campus,” will feature the accomplishments of graduates from the Stafford campus. The sessions will take place from 6-8 p.m. in University Hall at the Stafford campus. • Thursday, September 29 – “Engaging Minds: Teaching, Service Learning and Research,” will include discussions about innovative teaching, undergraduate research and study abroad, and faculty-directed service learning activities. The sessions will take place from 5-7 p.m. in Lee Hall on the Fredericksburg campus. • Friday, September 30 – The Presidential Installation Ceremony will take place from 3-4:30 p.m. in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. A reception will follow. Tickets are required and may be reserved at inauguration.umw.edu/events/installation-ceremony. • Saturday, October 1 – “Into the Streets” student service day will take place throughout the Rappahannock region from 1-5 p.m. Students will volunteer at projects throughout the Fredericksburg area. Active in the Fredericksburg community, Hurley established the Town and Gown Committee. He serves as a director of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the board of the Rappahannock United Way, the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance and Virginia Partners Bank. Prior to arriving at Mary Washington in 2000, Hurley served as vice president for administration and finance at Longwood University. He holds degrees, diplomas and certificates from Harvard University, University of Kentucky, Central Michigan University and Richard Stockton College in New Jersey. For a complete list of events and more information, visit the inauguration website at http://inauguration.umw.edu.