Category: Announcements

Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.

Esports coming to UMW

The following message is from the UMW Department of Athletics. The Department of Athletics is pleased to announce that the University of Mary Washington will launch a new program in esports (electronic sports) this summer. It will be a team sport, with competitive and casual programs in place by Fall 2023.With UMW esports, Mary Washington will […]

Additional Day Off

Dear UMW Colleagues,I’m happy to inform you that in appreciation for your continued hard work and dedication, President Paino and the Cabinet have elected to add March 3rd as an additional day off this year! In addition to the existing March 4th Spring Break holiday, UMW employees will also have off Thursday, March 3rd.We hope […]

Transact (formerly Blackboard) system downtime

The following message is from the Office of Administration and Finance:A Transact system upgrade has been scheduled during Spring Break, Tuesday, March 1, and Wednesday, March 2. EagleOne funds will be unavailable for use during the required downtime.Areas affected include:On-campus transactions using EagleOne funds only (cash, check and credit card will not be affected) Pay to […]

A COVID Update from President Paino

The following message is from the Office of the President.To the UMW Community:The University has reviewed the advisory opinion regarding mandatory vaccinations for higher education students issued by the Attorney General on January 26, 2022, and we have consulted with our partners here and across the state. The advisory opinion states, “absent specific authority conferred […]

Michelle Pickham named February’s Excellent Eagle

Congratulations to Michelle Pickham! Michelle is USC’s Excellent Eagle for the month of February.Dee Chasten nominated Michelle for the award, commenting that she is “amazing, professional, efficient, and a super mom!” Dee also noted how “Michelle always shows up to help her UMW community, no matter what, and never breaks a sweat! Thank you so […]