UMW’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences will celebrate the life and career of Professor Emeritus of Environmental Science and Biology Michael Bass with an open-house memorial in the Cedric Rucker University Center’s Chandler Ballroom on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and open to all current and former members of the Mary Washington community and the public.
Black History Month Gospelfest, Feb. 1
Faculty and Staff Volunteers Needed for Student Resume Reviews, Feb. 3 & Feb. 6
Dear Colleagues,
Once again, we are seeking volunteers for resume reviews in advance of the Career and Internship Fair! We had an incredible turnout last year and heard from faculty, staff, and students that the experience was rewarding.
The reviews are scheduled for the week before the Fair. During this event, faculty and staff will participate in 10-15 minute quick reviews to help students prepare for the upcoming career fair as well as their independent job and internship searches. To volunteer some of your time, follow this link to sign up: Sign-Up to Volunteer!
Event Details: Resume Drop-Ins
- Dates: Monday, February 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, February 6, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Gourley Living Room, Cedric Rucker University Center
- Role: Resume Reviewer (walk up meetings approximately 10-15 minutes per student)
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up for a one-hour time slot here. Your participation will be instrumental in helping our students present themselves confidently and professionally to potential employers. We know that hearing from their own trusted faculty and staff members makes students more likely to engage with events, and we hope you will consider encouraging your students and advisees to attend Resume Drop-ins.
Did you know that in the 2024 NSSE survey, the career-related activity that students were most engaged with was talking to faculty about their career plans? You may already know this, but you are an important part of our students’ life and career success. There are two days and multiple one-hour time slots to accommodate your schedule. Follow this link to sign up: Sign-Up to Volunteer.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on our students’ career journey. We look forward to your involvement in making this event a success.
Kimberly C. Young, Ed.D., MBA, MMH
Associate Provost for Career and Workforce
Upcoming Special Dining Events: Feb. 4, Feb. 11 & Feb. 25
In partnership with the James Farmer Multicultural Center, University Dining will be hosting three special dining events at the Top of the Cedric Rucker University Center to celebrate Black History Month. For authenticity, the menus for each event were determined in collaboration with the students in the Black Student Association, African Student Union, and UMW’s NAACP.
Feb. 4: A Southern Soul Food Lunch kicks off the celebrations on Tuesday, February 4th. The lunch will be served between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and will feature Southern Fried Chicken, Maple Peach-Glazed Smoked Pit Ham, Collard Greens, Candied Yams, Buttermilk Biscuits and many other traditional southern soul food dishes.
Feb: 11: A Dinner showcasing African Cuisine will be served on Tuesday, February 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. One of the menu highlights will be Sambusas, which require many hours of advanced preparation in order to have the quantity needed to feed over 800 guests. To assist with this enormous task, members of the African Student Union will generously be giving their time and talents to assemble the Sambusas the night before the dinner. Along with the Sambusas, the menu will include Jollof Rice, Tibs, Nigerian Pepper Soup, and many other African dishes.
Feb. 25: A *Mardi Gras Dinner will conclude the Black History Month celebrations. It will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25th, and will feature Caribbean, Creole, and Cajun cuisines. Guests will enjoy a menu that includes Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, Curry Chicken, Roti, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, King Cake, and Beignets.
For additional information about the menus, prices or other aspects of the events, contact Rose Benedict, rbenedic@umw.edu or call 540-654-2169.
*The dining room will be closed between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25th in order to prepare for the Mardi Gras event.
Colors of Africa, Feb. 8
Spring 2025 Career & Internship Fair, Feb. 11
The Career & Internship Fair will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in the Chandler Ballroom of the Cedric Rucker University Center. This biannual event attracts local and regional employers who will be searching to fill full-time and internship positions.
The Center for Career & Professional Development welcomes alumni and students from the University of Mary Washington, as well as students from regional community colleges.
We hope you will join us for our Career & Internship Fair! Employers can regsiter here on Handshake.
Please contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at ccpd@umw.edu if you have any questions. Follow us on Instagram for information and resources @umw_ccpd.
University Dining Brings Valentine Treats, Feb. 12-14
University Dining will be hosting a Valentine Treat Shop in the lobby of the Cedric Rucker University Center between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. February 12th through the 14th. Shoppers will be able to purchase cake pops, heart-shaped cookie pops, chocolate chunk hazelnut brownies, and cupcakes with salted caramel, chocolate or raspberry fillings – all prepared and decorated for Valentine’s Day by the University Dining bakers.
These holiday bakery items may also be purchased through the University Dining online Gift Shop. Items may be ordered through February 9th and will be available for pick-up at the Valentine Treat Shop February 12th through February 14th. For additional information, contact Rose Benedict at rbenedic@umw.edu or call 540-654-2169.
Khatib Series Lecture, Feb. 12
On Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Combs 237, faculty and students are invited to attend the Khatib Program in Religion and Dialogue Scholar Lecture to be delivered by Dr. Jordan Denari Duffner entitled “Islamophobia: What We All Should Know (and Do) About Anti-Muslim Discrimination.”
Endowed by Dr. Reza Khatib and Mrs. Georgianna Clifford Khatib, the Khatib Program seeks to foster dialogue among religious traditions with the goal of understanding and peaceful discussion. The Khatibs encourage endeavors that aim to expose and introduce the scholarly and academic versions of religions taught by well-respected academics to offset the hateful agendas of those who commit violence in the name of world religions.
Please publicize the lecture to your students, and for more information or if you have questions, please contact Mary Beth Mathews, professor of religious studies (mmathews@umw.edu).
“Conversations with the President” Sessions, Feb. 13 & Apr. 7
President Paino invites you to join him at a Conversations with the President session, offering an informal opportunity to share insights and engage in candid discussions that are aligned with our community values and in support of making University of Mary Washington the best it can be. Occasionally, the sessions may focus on a particular issue facing us or may include other leaders who represent areas critical to institutional progress.
The following sessions will be offered this semester:
- Thurs., Feb. 13 2:30-3:30 p.m., Virtual option
- Mon., Apr. 7 3-4 p.m., Hurley Convergence Center, Digital Auditorium, Room 136
Speed Networking Event for Students, Feb. 13
Tell your students! Fredericksburg Regional Alliance (FRA) and the UMW Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) are set to plan, organize, and manage a new Speed Networking event scheduled for Feb 13th, 2025, at Woodard Red Room. At this event, industry partners and students will meet and interact in a structured and timed format to build potential business connections; the event is set up to be a fast-paced way to network; participating students receive feedback at the end. As part of the Career Launching Events series of the COB, it is designed to help our students succeed in professional contexts.