Category: Announcements

Earlier this year, Governor Northam issued Executive Order #77 as a means of “reducing plastic pollution and eliminating the need for new solid waste disposal facilities in Virginia.” What does this Executive Order mean for UMW? Effective July 21, 2021, all state institutions of higher education and contractors who operate on their campuses will discontinue buying, selling, […]

Dear Colleagues:Want a chance at a reserved parking space for the semester? Or, how about $250 in University Center meals, Bookstore items, or professional development funds?All you have to do is report your vaccine status by responding to the survey – whether that means uploading a photo of your vaccination card or conveying your intention […]

Greetings UMW Community,Over the past 15 months, COVID has restructured our work environment in significant ways. UMW saw faculty and staff move expeditiously to remote teaching and working, while essential staff maintained the physical operation of the University while implementing numerous new COVID protocols.As COVID restrictions are lifted and we move toward a post-pandemic community, many employees are wondering what UMW’s future work environment will look […]

Greetings UMW Employee,As indicated in an email earlier this week, the Future of Work Planning Group is inviting you to participate in the Future of Work Employee Survey. In this survey, we ask questions to capture your thoughts and feelings regarding your experiences related to your pre-COVID and current work environments. Also included in the survey are opportunities to express thoughts for the future of work at […]

The following message is from the Office of Emergency Management & Safety:The University of Mary Washington Safety Committee brings together many community voices to elicit their insights and to foster transparency regarding camus safety. More about the committee, including its mission and responsibilities, can be found here.The UMW Safety Committee is seeking faculty and staff from […]