Category: Announcements

Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.

Important COVID Information

Dear Colleagues,Here are a few COVID-related reminders and updates as we head into the first week of August: Thank you to everyone who has responded to the Employee Vaccination Survey. As previously announced, all faculty and staff who are not fully vaccinated, or who have not responded to the survey with proof of vaccination, will […]

USC 2020-2021 Year End Report

The University Staff Council (USC) would like to share its 2020-2021 Year End Report with the campus community to highlight our major activities, changes, challenges, and accomplishments during the 2020-2021 academic year.View 2020-2021 USC Year End Report.

UMW Earns 2020 Driver Safety Award

The University of Mary Washington was the recipient of the FY 2020 Driver Safety Award, given by the Virginia Department of General Services. UMW had the lowest crash rate per 100,000 miles for organizations traveling less than 100,000 miles a year. Chief Michael Hall received the letter and certificate on behalf of the University.

Updated Message from the President’s Cabinet

Good morning,We understand that there was some confusion generated by the July 6 message regarding returning to work on campus.  The information below is intended to help clarify the message and expectations. Our goal for fall is for our students to return to an active and vibrant campus, and to that end, the primary work […]

Virginia Executive Order 77 regarding use of plastics – Phase 1 REMINDER

Effective this Wednesday July 21, all executive branch state agencies, including state institutions of higher education, and their contractors (who operate on their campuses) shall discontinue buying, selling, or distributing these specific items: disposable plastic bags single-use plastic and polystyrene food service containers plastic straws and cutlery single-use plastic bottled water Glitter/confetti Plastic table cloths […]