EagleEye is taking a short summer hiatus after this week’s edition.

We will be back July 23!

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the region, with dangerous heat expected through the July 4th holiday weekend. Daily high temperatures are forecast to exceed 100 degrees, with heat index values reaching 110 to 113 degrees through Sunday.

An Extreme Heat Warning is issued when heat conditions pose a significant threat to life. Anyone working or spending extended periods outdoors are encouraged to take extra precautions, including staying hydrated, wearing lightweight clothing, taking frequent breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas, and recognizing the signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.

While widespread storms are not currently expected, scattered thunderstorms are possible Friday through Sunday. Any power outages or other impacts could be intensified by the extreme heat.

Whether plans include outdoor celebrations, travel or simply enjoying the long weekend, keep an eye on the forecast, take breaks from the heat when possible, and check in on friends, family, neighbors and pets.

Stay safe, stay hydrated, and stay cool!

 

Fiscal year end processing in Banner is complete. Banner, including Self-Service Banner, is now available.

Cashnet, Nelnet/EaglePAY and JAMS are also back online.

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience. Please contact tcss@umw.edu with any questions.

Happy New Fiscal Year!

UMW will transition from Duo Security to Microsoft Authenticator for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) beginning July 1, 2026. This change is part of the University’s ongoing efforts to enhance security, streamline authentication services, and provide a more integrated user experience across Microsoft and university-managed systems.

What to Expect
Beginning July 1 after Finance year-end processing completes:

• Duo Security will be retired and will no longer be available for authentication.
• Microsoft Authenticator will become the University’s required MFA solution for supported systems and services.
• All MFA approval requests will be completed through the Microsoft Authenticator mobile application.
• All systems leveraging Microsoft Entra ID Single Sign-On will also leverage Microsoft Authenticator for MFA.

Action Required (If You Have Not Already Completed Enrollment)
To ensure uninterrupted access to University resources, please complete the following steps as soon as possible.  You can view the registration steps in some detail at https://technology.umw.edu/email/mfa/.

1. Download the Microsoft Authenticator app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Complete your MFA registration using the following enrollment link: UMW MFA registration page 
3. Verify your enrollment by successfully approving a test sign-in using the Microsoft Authenticator app.

What’s Not Changing

• Your University username and password.
• Single Sign-On (SSO) access to University applications and services.
• The requirement to use Multi-Factor Authentication for applicable University accounts.  The tool used for MFA is changing, but the requirement for securing with MFA is not.

Support
The IT Help Desk will provide support throughout the transition period to assist with enrollment and answer any questions you may have.

If you need assistance, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@umw.edu or 540-654-2255.

Don’t miss out on the 32nd Annual Women’s Leadership Colloquium on Thursday, November 5. Early Bird Registration is now OPEN for the 32nd Annual Women’s Leadership Colloquium at UMW.

Early Bird Registration—July 1st – September 15th: $199.99 per person.

Register now to secure your spot at this special discounted rate! Group and student rates are also available.

Women lead in far more spaces than just formal organizational positions. Whether serving as executives, entrepreneurs, educators, mothers, caregivers, volunteers, mentors, artists, coaches, or community advocates, women regularly demonstrate leadership across multiple dimensions of their lives. The 32nd Women’s Leadership Colloquium day-long experience will explore and support the development of women’s leadership across multiple dimensions of experience.

Objectives for the day:

• Embrace leadership as a way of being, not just a position.
• Lead with greater confidence, authenticity, and self-awareness to improve performance.
• Navigate challenges with resilience and emotional intelligence.
• Speak with courage and advocate for self and others.
• Apply practical strategies to thrive in leadership and enhance wellbeing.

The Women’s Leadership Colloquium invites and welcomes ALL to attend who wish to explore and support the development of women in leadership roles.

This year’s event promises to be extraordinary, with inspiring keynote and breakout speakers to be announced soon. Stay informed and connected by following the Women’s Leadership Colloquium on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at George Washington’s Ferry Farm.

At Ferry Farm’s Independence Day Celebration, enjoy hands-on crafts, patriotic fun and a special appearance by James Monroe.

Additional summer events from the James Monroe Museum include a quilting workshop, history trivia, perfume making, book talks and a coffee tasting.

Learn more about other events in Fredericksburg to celebrate July 4th!

 

Beginning on Wednesday, July 8, crews will begin repaving and restriping several campus parking lots. During this time, access to these lots will be restricted to work and emergency vehicles only.  Pedestrian access will not be affected.

Please note that this schedule is weather dependent and subject to change. Rain delays would shift the work to the next day.

Signage for closures will be posted 24 hours in advance, and lots will close at 4:00 PM on the day before the work begins. All vehicles must be removed from the work area by the time of the closure.

• Thornton Street lot, July 8
• CRUC Loop, July 9
• CRUC Loading, July 10
• William Street lot, July 9-10
• Simpson Lot, July 11
• Randolph Lot, July 12
• Sunken Road lots, Woodard and Mercer Hall lot, July 15-16
• Combs Drive, July 17

Parking for faculty and staff will remain available in all other designated faculty and staff lots. Vehicles can park in the Alvey Deck throughout this period to avoid any of the parking lot closures.

For a list view of parking locations please see the Lot Designation Page on the Parking Management website.

As a reminder:

• Accessible parking spaces are available in all open lots to any vehicles with DMV-issued accessible placards or license plates.
• The UMW Police Department provides escorts when needed and may be reached at ext. 1025.  Please visit the Safety Escort webpage for more information.

For a calendar view of lot reservations visit the Parking Lot Reservations Calendar webpage.  Please contact Parking Management with any parking related questions: parking@umw.edu, 540-654-1129.

For more information on upcoming Facilities work, visit the Facilities’ construction website.

The roof replacement project for George Washington Hall began this week and the building will be closed for the initial phase as the existing roof is removed, through Friday, July 10.

Building occupants with offices in GW Hall will need to work elsewhere during this two-week period, and should make other arrangements for meeting locations and office spaces. Employees in GW Hall should work with their supervisors to determine the best options, which include working remotely or scheduling time in other spaces on campus.

Please call or email in advance to schedule any appointments with offices that have relocated from GW Hall through July 10. If you need to access spaces in GW Hall temporarily between June 29 and July 10 to retrieve any items, please contact Senior Director of Capital Outlay Ed Gillikin (egilliki@umw.edu) at 654-1292 to make arrangements in advance. The building may be locked and will be unavailable for offices, meetings spaces, visitors or other uses. Dodd Auditorium is also offline during this two-week period, June 29-July 10. If you have forms to deliver to HR during this time, please drop them at the campus post office addressed to HR.

Once the first phase of the roof replacement is complete, GW Hall will reopen Monday, July 13, through later stages of the project, which continues through August 28. Building occupants will be notified of any intermittent closures needed. Part of the GW parking lot may be used for materials storage and roof access, so please be mindful of any temporary changes to parking adjacent to the building.

We appreciate your patience and understanding to keep the roof work site safe and contained.

For any questions, contact AVP for Facilities Operations and Capital Outlay Brian Gorham at bgorham@umw.edu.

 

Start your morning with meaningful conversation, fresh perspectives, and connections that energize your professional journey. The Women’s Leadership Colloquium Coffee Talk this July will be on Affirming Financial Wellness.

Anyone is welcome to join Tuesday, July 14 from 8 to 9 a.m. at 718 Venue on 718 Caroline Street in Fredericksburg. This session is focused on financial wellness and the unique opportunities and challenges women face throughout their financial lives.

The speaker is Brittany McBride Doughty, CFP, Financial Advisor, Vice President at Cary Street Partners and UMW alum. Learn more about the session and register to attend.

Join Regional Intern Night at the Ballpark with the Fredericksburg Nationals on Tuesday, July 21 for a special regional celebration leading up to Virginia Intern Day!

⚾ Current undergraduate students at University of Mary Washington, Germanna Community College, and Rappahannock Community College can enter to win free tickets and a chance at a first pitch!

⚾ GO Virginia Region 6 Employers can treat their interns to a night at the ballpark by purchasing tickets online.