July 11, 2026

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Crowded Campus Parking Lots on Saturday

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As host to the Virginia Science Olympiad Regional Tournament, UMW will welcome approximately 700 people to campus on Saturday, February 8, 2020.  Guests will include middle and high school students, families, coaches, judges and event organizers.

Be aware that Olympiad participants will park in the following lots:

  • Thornton Street
  • Pizza Hut
  • Alvey Parking Deck
  • Jepson Science Center
  • Anderson Center

Please note:

  • Students with UMW parking decals are permitted to park in the Alvey Parking Deck and the Pizza Hut lot on this date.
  • Accessible parking spaces remain available to any vehicles with DMV-issued accessible placards  or license plates.
  • UMW police department provides escorts when needed, and may be reached at x1025.  Additional information can be found here: https://adminfinance.umw.edu/parking/escort-services/

Please contact Parking Management if additional information is needed:

Jean Elliott @ jelliot3@umw.edu

540-654-1129

Departure of Associate Director in ODR

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As you may have heard, ODR will be going through some transition over the next few months. Due to my pending departure at the end of the spring semester, my position is one in which we will be transitioning. Recently, my family received word that my husband’s job would be moving to Texas and therefore, it is with a heavy heart that I share my time at UMW is coming to an end. I do plan to complete the spring semester, will continue to work with students, new and current, and continue to welcome your questions and concerns, with the goal of addressing them as quickly and efficiently as possible. I have truly enjoyed working with the faculty and staff at UMW and thank you all for your support over the years. Alison Grimes, Associate Director of the Office of Disability Resources

 

COAR’s 10th Annual Variety Show

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This winter, Community Outreach and Resources (COAR) will hold its 10th annual Variety Show on February 7th.

At this event, we showcase university and local performance groups on stage, while raising money for our Alternative Service Break program. We hold a silent auction and a raffle for various items, which we receive from donors. All the money raised funds the university’s Alternative Service Break program which allows students to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity for a week in the spring.

During service break trips, student groups travel to different locations in the U.S. and assist on a Habitat for Humanity build site.

Join us for a fun night of performances and great prizes! Any questions? Contact coarumw@gmail.com.

Ticket prices: $5 or groups of 2 or more $10 Doors open at 6:00 PM!

Dates for Admitted Student Phone-a-thon Moved

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Admitted Student Phone-a-thon – Volunteers Welcome

The Office of Financial Aid mailed more than 1,000 financial aid awards to admitted first year and transfer students in January. Join us as we personally reach out to students to confirm its receipt and remind them of the next steps toward enrollment. This is an important outreach effort that will help with the success of the university’s enrollment goal for Fall 2020.

5-7 PM

Monday, February 3rd
Tuesday, February 4th
Thursday, February 6th

Anyone who completes a call to 10 students will be entered into a drawing for a reserved parking space for one month. (One entry per 10 completed calls)

• Calling from Lee Hall Fourth Floor – Admissions Operations Suite
• Pizza and drinks will be provided each evening

Please contact Melissa Yakabouski at myak@umw.edu to volunteer

SAC Collecting Supplies for Hugh Mercer Elementary Through Jan. 31

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The Staff Advisory Council is collecting supplies to restock Hugh Mercer Elementary School in Fredericksburg City!

We are looking to collect:

  • No. 2 Pencils
  • Crayons
  • Washable Markers
  • Glue Sticks
  • Tissues
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • White Copy Paper
  • Expo Markers

Drop off for Supplies:  Lee Hall, Student Services Center 2nd Floor, Cashier and/or Student Account Windows

Running the collection: now through Jan 31st.

Faculty & Staff Dining Room Closing

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The Faculty and Staff Dining Room at the Top of the University Center will close for the winter break following lunch service on Thursday, December 12th. The main dining room at the Top of the UC will be open regular hours through dinner on Friday, December 13th.  A continental breakfast will be served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 14th, after which the dining room will be closed until early January.

Details on the resumption of service at the Top of the UC will be posted on the Campus Dining web site (UMW.SodexoMyWay.com) during the first week of January. Most Campus Dining offices will be closed between December 20th and January 2nd. For additional information contact Dining@UMW.edu or call Rose Benedict at 540-654-2169.

Social Wellness: Put It Into Practice and Happy Holidays from PCOW

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As we head into our holiday break, how can we define Social Wellness in our lives? How can we connect better with our friends or immediate and extended family? Time is our most important treasure that we can give someone every day of the year. Whether we are interacting over food, writing a hand-written note, or enjoying an event together, let us take time this holiday break to practice good wellness, not just social, but also the other dimensions of our wellness wheel: spiritual, financial, mental, occupational, and physical.

The President’s Council on Wellness would like to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday season. In gathering with family and friends and celebrating our wonderful holiday traditions, let’s continue to build our relationships with those around us to help create and practice good wellness. As we welcome in 2020, plan those lunches with friends, attend a UMW Great Lives Series on Tuesdays or Thursdays, or find fun events to attend in downtown Fredericksburg. Share those with us on our Facebook page: UMW Wellness and enjoy the beauty of the holiday season.

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

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The Student Health Center plans to bring to UMW – Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) on January 6 and 7.  This two-day interactive practice dominated course will help recognize risk for suicide, intervene to prevent immediate harm, and link persons at risk to the next level of care. It is free, and you can bring your lunch. We hope in addition to student affairs staff, faculty/staff might be interested in joining. The training can accommodate about 30 people in total, and will be in the UC’s Colonnade Room A&B. Please let Dr. Nancy Wang (nwang@umw.edu) know if you are interested in attending.