Category: Announcements

Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.

UMW update on outdoor crowd size gatherings

The following message is from the Dean of Students:As students at UMW continue to diligently practice our risk-mitigation guidelines and as the Governor of Virginia begins to increase allowable crowd capacities, we have decided to expand from 10 to 25 the number of people who can safely gather in an outdoor setting. Of course, masking […]

A message regarding the violence in Atlanta

A message from the Office of the President. Dear UMW Community,I am saddened by, and we as a community mourn, the mass murder of eight people – six of whom were Asian-American women – in Atlanta last Tuesday. These horrific killings have increased the fears and concerns of our Asian communities. Asian Pacific Islander Desi Americans […]

COVID Vaccination Interest — Sign up now!

A message from the COVID Co-Coordinators. All UMW Faculty and Staff,Thank you for your patience. We have great news. Our local health district (RAHD) is getting ready to move into phase 1c and so has just asked us for a list of all UMW employees who are willing to get the COVID Vaccine, something we strongly […]

Double Drive restrictions next two weeks

UMW Landscape & Grounds has scheduled the annual trimming of the Double Drive hollies for two weeks, beginning Monday, March 15, and continuing until March 26. Because of this, parking along Double Drive will be limited; please plan accordingly. This work entails large equipment and the blocking of all parking along the left (median) side of the inbound lane […]

What Happens When an Employee Tests Positive for COVID?

The university typically becomes aware of a COVID-positive employee either from positive results of a voluntary on-campus test or a self-report from the employee. We realize it can be unnerving to receive a COVID diagnosis and employee outreach is conducted promptly and with concern for the employee’s overall wellbeing. The notification of an employee with […]