A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
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:
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/.
What’s Not Changing
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:
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 with patriotic fun at George Washington’s Ferry Farm and other Fredericksburg events.
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.
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:
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.
George Washington Hall at UMW
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.
Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI Conference
University of Mary Washington
Seacobeck Hall
July 22 – 23
Join us for sessions that explore AI across the curriculum through pragmatic perspectives that address values-focused AI integration with human-centered pedagogy.
Register by Monday, July 6 — UMW faculty and staff must use a code to register; please contact Victoria Russell if you need assistance.
The program for Wednesday, July 22, from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., includes an opening keynote by Lance Eaton, a lunch keynote by Theresa L. Burriss, and a full day of sessions focused on how liberal arts faculty are engaging AI in teaching, writing, rhetoric, ethics and curriculum design. On Thursday, July 23, from 7:30 a.m to 12:45 p.m., the conversations extend with a breakfast keynote by David Rettinger, case studies on course designs and learning resources. See the full program.
This conference stems from work with COPLAC through the National Endowment for the Humanities grant awarded in 2024 to support collaborative curricular design by humanities faculty.
Visit the Reimagining the Liberal Arts in the Age of AI conference website for more information.
UMW College of Business Woodard Hall
Bringing the experience and perspective needed to build on our already strong foundation, Timothy P. O’Keefe has been appointed Interim Dean of the College of Business. He recently concluded his service as dean of the Beacom School of Business at the University of South Dakota, where he led significant growth in both graduate and undergraduate enrollment and strengthened academic offerings and processes.
Dean O’Keefe brings extensive experience in academic leadership, having previously served as dean and professor at Longwood University and in senior leadership roles at the University of North Dakota, including executive director and chair positions. Across these roles, he has led strategic planning efforts, guided multiple AACSB accreditation processes, strengthened advisory boards, and implemented initiatives to improve student access, retention, and program quality.
A faculty member and scholar in information systems, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship, Dean O’Keefe combines deep academic experience with practical leadership. His work reflects a consistent focus on innovation in business education, data-informed decision-making, and building strong connections between academic programs and industry partners.
Recently retired from the University of South Dakota, Dean O’Keefe brings both the experience and the capacity to provide steady, forward-looking leadership during this interim period. His background in leading organizational change and advancing enrollment and program growth positions him well to continue the college’s momentum.
Deep appreciation goes to Dean Filiz Tabak for her leadership and service as Dean of the College of Business. Over the last three years, the college has advanced significantly in both stature and direction. She successfully led it through its AACSB Continuous Improvement Review, securing a six-year extension of accreditation, and guided the development of a new mission, vision, and strategic plan through a highly collaborative process.
During her tenure, the college strengthened its national profile through rankings, recognition and philanthropic support, expanded and modernized its academic portfolio — including new graduate programs in AI in Business and an enhanced MBA — and advanced the integration of emerging technologies into the curriculum. She also led important structural and organizational work, including the academic reorganization aligning business with computer science, economics, and mathematics, while strengthening governance, partnerships, and student career pathways. UMW is grateful for Dean Tabak’s vision, energy and many contributions.