The construction of the expanded parking lot is projected to finish in October. Currently the parking area in front of the Physical Plant is closed. Staff and visitors to the Physical Plant may park in the east (loading dock side) parking lot and enter the building via the back lot during business hours. Athletics access to the locker room and physical therapy area is around the west side of the building around the construction fence, up the jogging trail from Softball. Until the project is complete week-day parking by students and coaches will be at the north end of the soccer fields, closest to Hanover Street. Contact Rob Johnston at rjohnst2@umw.edu if you have questions.
Quit and Stay Quit Mondays
Want to quit smoking? The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Quit & Stay Quit Monday (QSQM) are partnering on a 12-week “Quit & Stay Quit Monday” promotion campaign for employees.
UMW will be participating in the campaign. The Campaign kicks off on Monday, August 19th! For more information, see Join the Mondays quitter movement!
The goals of the campaign are to:
- Encourage smokers to quit, by using motivational messaging and resources; and
- Increase awareness and use of the Virginia state quitline, Quit Now Virginia (Quit Now Virginia – 1-800-QUIT-NOW / 1-800-784-8669; QuitNow.net/Virginia).
Resources to help you quit smoking:
- Quit and Stay Quit Mondays – Check In
- Quit Now Virginia (Quit Now Virginia – 1-800-QUIT-NOW / 1-800-784-8669; QuitNow.net/Virginia
- Employee Assistance Programs – contact HR for additional information
- Your personal Health Insurance – check with your health plan for programs and smoking cessation products to help you quit smoking
Informational Videos
Last Call to Submit Events to the Family Weekend Schedule!
Family Weekend 2019 will take place Friday, October 4-Sunday, October 6. We will be accepting submissions for events you would like to have included on the schedule through Monday, September 2.
Please submit your events here.
Questions pertaining to Family Weekend can be directed to Sandrine Sutphin at ssutphin@umw.edu.
Important message regarding use of AirBnB
The following message is from the Office of Administration and Finance.
On July 1, 2019, the Virginia Department of Accounts edited travel regulations and now specifically prohibits reimbursement for the use of an Airbnb for Commonwealth business travel. The Department of Accounts states that safety of travelers is a concern. According to the Department of Risk Management, Airbnb’s have a significantly higher risk than staying at a commercial hotel. At this time the University will not reimburse employees for lodging at an Airbnb during business travel, regardless of the funding source.
If you have questions, please contact Julie Smith at 654-1614, or Paul Messplay at 654-1410.
DMV Connect Returning to Campus
| Staff from the DMV will be coming to campus on Monday, September 16 from 10am-3pm in the University Center Colonnade Room. Why go to the DMV off campus and wait in line when you can get everything done on campus without the wait?
DMV Connect offers:
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Apply for Leadership UMW Class of 2020!
To: All Full Time Faculty and Staff
Applications are being accepted for Leadership UMW 2019-20, now through September 3!
We invite you to apply for this professional development program which has graduated over 80 UMW faculty and staff members in the past five years. Those who commit to this program will have the opportunity to:
- Assess and build leadership capacity with a cohort of faculty and staff from across the university
- Develop a greater understanding of yourself and others through multi-rater feedback, self-assessments, group interaction and mentorship relations
- Learn strategies to motivate and improve individual and team performance
- Create individual development plans, and
- Learn more about the inner workings of UMW as an academic institution and as a business.
Commitment and Attendance:
Requirements of the Leadership UMW are:
- One half-day assessment / feedback session
- Two full-day leadership workshops
- Monthly mentor meetings
- Assigned readings, and
- Group projects or other leadership activities.
Information about the curriculum, participants, mentors, and more can be found here.
The application form is available and due September 3, 2019.
For questions about the application process or the program you may contact any member of the Leadership UMW Team: Beth Williams at bwilli22@umw.edu, Terri Arthur at tlockhar@umw.edu, and Debra Wander at dwander@umw.edu.
Onsite Financial Advising with TIAA, ICMA-RC, and VALIC
On- Site Retirement Advising
No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with a Financial Advisor can help you create a plan to achieve your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan.
Register for a session with TIAA at www.TIAA.org/schedulenow.
September 26: 9:00 am -4:00 pm George Washington Hall, Rm 215B
September 27: 9:00am – 4:00 pm George Washington Hall, Rm 215B
Register for a session with ICMA-RC at https://icmarc.secure.force.com/events?SiteId=a0lf1000006PZv8AAG
(ICMA-RC is the provider for our 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Hybrid Retirement Plan and one of our ORPHE Providers. Individual sessions are available monthly)
Register for a session with VALIC on Tuesday, August 13
Registration Now Open For Fall Fitness Programs
Looking for some ways to stay moving this fall? Campus Rec has something for you!
Faculty/Staff Private Fitness Program Registrations Open Now
That’s right – UMW employees can sign up for Monday/Friday Lunchtime Yoga or Wednesday Yogalates classes with the comfort of knowing you are accompanied only by other UMW employees. These classes are scheduled during the traditional lunch time hour in hopes that many will be able to step away from the office and take advantage of a little brain break. Did you know that just ten minutes of light exercise can boost your mood, productivity, focus, and creativity?
To learn more about faculty/staff fitness programs, visit https://students.umw.edu/campusrec/be-active/fastprograms/
The Fall 2019 Group Fitness Schedule is Live
Consider taking one of the regular Group Fitness Classes this semester. It’s only $10 for the year to attend unlimited classes starting September 2.
To learn more about the fall group fitness schedule, visit https://students.umw.edu/campusrec/be-active/group-fitness-classes/
The Free Week of Fitness Is Coming Up Soon
Not sure if these classes are something you’re ready to spend your hard-earned money on? That’s okay! There will be a free week from August 26-September 1.
Questions?
If you have questions, please email Brittanie Naff at bhaas@umw.edu or giver her a call at extension 1187.
Top of the UC Reopening August 12
The Top of the UC will reopen on Monday, August 12th with a modified schedule. Serving hours for the week of August 12 through August 18 will be as follows:
Monday through Friday
*Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
*Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
*Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Serving hours will be expanded as new and returning students arrive on campus. Please contact Campus Dining at Dining@UMW.edu or visit the Campus Dining website at UMW.SodexoMyWay.com for schedule updates or other dining information.
2019-2020 President’s Council on Wellness Nomination Form
The President’s Council on Wellness is now accepting nominations for the 2019-2020 academic year! You can nominate yourself and others to serve on one of the four committees. We will be in touch by September 3rd with the nominations!
Please use this link to fill out the nomination form! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOYWFrxqy2EF9kwrnJfTdcHOZGcUf9fu_9N9cHKJE-5KnIQg/viewform?usp=sf_link
The committees are:
Programming and Education: This committee will plan and deliver programs once a month for students and faculty. The committee will be divided into faculty/staff and student programming and will create programs for both groups. They will also provide education to the Council during the first 15 minutes of every meeting.
Marketing: This committee will be responsible for updating and posting in Eagle Eye, creating content and posting on social media, updating the website, and creating and distributing the Wash Posts. This committee will be led by the Secretary of the Council.
Grant and Fundraising: This committee will set up university accounts, find and apply for grants, and initiate fundraising and sponsorships. They will also be responsible for Giving Day initiatives. This committee will be led by the Treasurer of the Council.
Research and Development: This committee will review policies and procedures on campus to see where issues need to be addressed and where changes can be made. They will also collect benchmarking data and analyze survey data to assess how UMW can improve wellness initiatives.