RESCHEDULED: Faculty-Staff Kickball Game, Sept. 24
The Faculty-Staff Kickball Game scheduled for Ball Circle has been RESCHEDULED due to rain. It will now be held Wednesday, Sept. 24 @ 3 p.m. giving faculty and staff more time to sign up to play!
Spread the word, and sign up to play today!
What started years ago as a College of Business vs. Psychology rivalry is being revived into a campus-wide contest, with all faculty and staff invited to play.
Teams will be made on game day, with Chief Michael “I am the law” Hall serving as umpire!
All you need to bring is your game face – and your best nickname! This year’s roster already includes “The Majid Missile,” “Bailey Bomber,” “Lightning Lulu,” and “I’m giving up my nap for this!” It’s a casual event, perfect for showing your Eagle spirit.
Class Materials Makeover Workshops for Digital Accessibility, Starting Sept. 24
A 6-week workshop series focuses on revising instructor-created classroom materials to meet digital accessibility standards. Each 30-minute Zoom session offers instructions and strategies on an element of digital accessibility. Facilitators will prioritize tools and features within ‘UMW Toolbox’ supported tools, although basic guidelines can easily be transferred to other platforms.
Workshops are 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is not required. Sessions will be recorded and uploaded to UMW Learn.
- Wednesday, Sept. 24: Headings
- Tuesday, Sept. 30: Alt Text
- Thursday, Oct. 9: Descriptive Links
- Wednesday, Oct. 15: Color and Contrast
- Thursday, Oct. 23: Tables
- Thursday, Oct. 30: Audio & Video
Facilitators will remain online after the instruction portion to address audience questions. All workshops may be accessed via a single Zoom link. Check out the workshop series event page for more information on topics, schedule and Zoom link.
Reach out to the Center for Teaching (vrussel3@umw.edu) or Digital Learning Support (dls@umw.edu) with any questions about the workshops. Faculty can schedule consultations with Digital Learning Support and the Center for Teaching for more individualized support or follow-up.
Food and School-Supply Drive, through Oct. 10
UMW’s Latino Student Association is sponsoring a month-long food and school-supply drive to support local Latino families and their need for food and educational security. All are invited to aid in the initiative by donating school supplies and non-perishable food times for families in need. The drive runs from Monday, Sept. 15 through Friday, Oct. 10.
Donations can be brought to the James Farmer Multicultural Center (JFMC) location in the Cedric Rucker University Center, room 319. Check in with the JFMC for specific donation needs; the JFMC is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Athletics Alumni Reception with President Paino, Oct. 23
A Homecoming reception for athletics alumni with President Paino is coming October 23 in Seacobeck Hall.
Athletics alumni, a Homecoming reception with President Paino is coming October 23. As part of Homecoming week, Mary Washington athletics alumni are cordially invited to a special reception featuring an exclusive update from UMW President Troy Paino on the current state of Division III athletics.
The event will be held in Seacobeck Hall on Thursday, October 23 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and includes an evening of networking, nostalgia and forward-looking conversation about the future of collegiate sports.
Dr. Paino brings unique expertise to this discussion as a former member of the NCAA Division III President’s Council, the highest governing body in NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics. In this role, Dr. Paino established and oversaw Division III policies, led divisional strategic planning, sponsored key legislation, and advocated to the NCAA Board of Governors on behalf of all DIII institutions.
This event will be an exceptional opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni athletes while gaining insider insights into the evolving landscape of Division III athletics. Register here.
Hear From Marcus Leppanen on Mary Talks, Sept. 17
Exclusive Ticket Offer for State Employees – Virginia Tech Football
UMW Organizational Updates
With approval from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), organizational updates within UMW colleges include:
- A School of Science and a School of the Arts within the College of Arts and Sciences have been established.
- Within the College of Arts and Sciences, the departments of Anthropology, Art History, Classics, and Philosophy and Religion have merged into a newly named Department of Cultural and Philosophical Inquiry.
- Computer Science, Economics, and Mathematics departments have moved to the College of Business. That College now houses four departments: Accounting, Finance and Economics; Computer Science; Management and Marketing; and Mathematics.
- Athletics, Health and Physical Education, and Nursing departments have moved to the College of Education. That College now includes three departments: Athletics, Health, and Physical Education; Education; and Nursing. It is expected to be a space for future program growth in human development. For example, faculty worked this summer to develop a proposed master’s program in Counseling, and a Master of Science in Nursing has been submitted to SCHEV for review.
Looking ahead, organizational efforts and conversations are expected to continue, including efforts to organize the Humanities and Social Sciences, the creation of a Center for Humanities, and to consider names for colleges and departments. To learn more, see the full organizational chart.
College of Business Sigma Nu Tau Chapter Earns National Merit Award
Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society
UMW’s chapter of the Sigma Nu Tau Entrepreneurship Honor Society has received a 2024–25 Chapter Merit Award, recognizing it as one of the most active chapters nationwide.
Sigma Nu Tau is a national honor society for entrepreneurship, founded to encourage and recognize scholastic excellence and to promote entrepreneurship as a leading force in economic growth. UMW’s chapter, housed in the College of Business, provides students with opportunities to develop leadership skills, network with professionals, and celebrate academic and entrepreneurial achievements.
This national recognition highlights the dedication of UMW faculty and student members in fostering an entrepreneurial spirit on campus.
Nominations Open for Patricia Lacey Metzger Award
Nominations are now OPEN for the Patricia Lacey Metzger Distinguished Achievement Award from the Women’s Leadership Colloquium.
The Award recipient will be a woman who has:
- Distinguished herself as a leader in her chosen field
- Demonstrated personal and professional integrity
- Committed, by her actions, to community service and lifelong learning
- Participated as a speaker or attendee in the Leadership Colloquium @ UMW
Learn more and nominate! Nominations will close on Monday, September 15th.
