Speed Networking Event for students will be held on March 11th 5-7 p.m. in Woodard Red Room. Industry partners and students will meet and interact in a structured and timed format to build potential business connections. Make sure to mention to your students!
University Dining Health & Wellness Fair, Mar. 12
University Dining will host it’s annual Health & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 12 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Chandler Ballroom and second floor lobby of the Cedric Rucker University Center. The fair will include exhibitors and vendors that provide products or services that promote physical, emotional, mental and spiritual wellness.
Participants include health care providers, massage therapists, fitness trainers, a martial arts center, a holistic healing station, spas, addiction support groups, an apothecary, assisted living locators, an Elysian float spa, campus recreation, and many others. Those who attend the fair may get free blood pressure checks, free neck massages, lots of free samples, and opportunities to win a variety of door prizes, including a $100 VISA gift card.
The fair is free and open to everyone in the campus and Fredericksburg communities. To see a complete list of all the fair exhibitors, visit University Dining’s website, or e-mail Dining@UMW.edu for details.
Spring 2025 Career & Internship Fair, Mar. 13
The Career and Internship Fair scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 11 has been postponed to Thursday, March 13. The professional portraits as part of the day on Feb. 11 have also been moved to March 13.
The Career & Internship Fair will be held in the Chandler Ballroom of the Cedric Rucker University Center. This biannual event attracts local and regional employers who will be searching to fill full-time and internship positions.
The Center for Career & Professional Development welcomes alumni and students from the University of Mary Washington, as well as students from regional community colleges.
We hope you will join us for our Career & Internship Fair! Employers can regsiter here on Handshake.
Please contact the Center for Career and Professional Development at ccpd@umw.edu if you have any questions. Follow us on Instagram for information and resources @umw_ccpd.
Updated Great Lives Schedule, Through Apr. 3
The Great Lives Series: Biographical Approaches to History and Culture has begun its 22nd season. The lectures, which focus on biographical works, begin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Dodd Auditorium in George Washington Hall. Each session typically includes a question and answer period and book signing by the author. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The UMW Bookstore will be selling the featured book in the auditorium foyer. For more information, see the Great Lives FAQ.
This season includes 15 events, with a few rescheduled due to weather. The schedule is as follows, concluding Apr. 3:
- Jan. 21: Women of the CIA with speaker Liz Mundy
- Jan. 23: Pete Rose with speaker Keith O’Brien
- Jan. 28: Rod Serling with speaker Anne Serling
- Jan. 30: Barbara Walters with speaker Susan Page
- Feb. 4: John Glenn and Ted Williams with speaker Adam Lazarus
- Feb. 6: Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull with speaker Mark Lee Gardner
- Feb. 18: Captain James Hook with speaker Hampton Sides
- Feb. 20: James A. Garfield with speaker C.W. Goodyear
- Feb. 27: Phillis Wheatley: America’s First Black Poet with speaker David Waldstreicher
- Mar. 11: James Longstreet with speaker Elizabeth Varon
- Mar. 13: Da Vinci, Shakespeare, Newton, Beethoven, and Einstein with speaker Bulent Atalay
- Mar. 18: Hedy Lamarr with speaker Stephen Michael Shearer
- Mar. 20: Jay Gatsby with speaker Bob Batchelor
- Apr. 1: John Lewis with speaker Raymond Arsenault
- Apr. 3: Pat Nixon with speaker Heath Hardage Lee
UMW Approved Again as Tree Campus by Arbor Day Foundation
UMW has been named a Tree Campus by the Arbor Day Foundation for the tenth consecutive year.
UMW has been approved again this year as a Tree Campus demonstrating the institution’s commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainability and community engagement. By meeting the rigorous standards set forth by the Arbor Day Foundation, UMW aims to contributes to a greener and healthier campus environment. It marks the tenth consecutive year the University has made the cut to receive recognition.
Range of Potential Tuition and Fee Increases for 2025-26
TO: All faculty, staff and students
RE: Range of Potential Tuition and Fee Increases for 2025-26
At the time of this public notice, a state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year has not yet been adopted. State budget actions are a key factor in the setting of tuition and fee rates.
For planning purposes, the University of Mary Washington (UMW) is considering for 2025-26 a potential increase in tuition between 0% and 4% and in comprehensive auxiliary fees between 0 and 5%.
Revenue from a tuition and fee increase in 2025-26 would support additional funding required from UMW for state-mandated compensation actions for faculty and staff; increases in the minimum wage and state fringe benefit rate changes; inflationary cost increases impacting the cost of goods, materials and services; and state administrative system charge increases that are passed on to UMW.
As currently scheduled, UMW’s Board of Visitors will vote on the 2025-26 tuition and fee rates at its meeting on April 11, 2025.
The Board of Visitors will hold a public comment period at 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center Rappahannock Ballroom. This will be a time for members of the public, as well as members of the University community, to share their thoughts with Board members. To sign up for a three-minute slot, go to Public Comments – Board of Visitors (umw.edu).
Eagles in Recovery: Support for Faculty & Staff
Faculty and staff play a vital role in students’ personal growth and success, fostering a campus environment where they can thrive. We appreciate all you do and want to remind you that Eagles in Recovery is here for you too.
Our services are confidential and open to faculty and staff, providing peer recovery specialist coaching, group meetings, and community.
If interest or have questions please contact me at dwalsh@umw.edu or 540 654 5640.
Help us spread awareness of our growing recovery community on campus!
Support is here for everyone,
Devin Walsh
Get More Media Mentions Through ExpertFile
Your expertise can be more easily discovered by researchers, journalists, government agencies and other important communities through ExpertFile – a powerful platform used by UMW to ensure our faculty and staff are prominently featured across search engines like Google and platforms such as the Associated Press.
ExpertFile extends the reach of your content to key communities, enhances visibility in search engines, makes it easier for people to find your expertise, and supports media opportunities by connecting journalists and researchers with top subject matter experts.
To ensure your profile reflects your latest expertise, we’re conducting a scheduled refresh for all ExpertFile profiles!
Review your profile: visit the Expert Directory: https://www.umw.edu/directory/experts/ to locate your profile.
Take 10-min. survey: share updated information, including links to multimedia like videos, books and images. Start survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UMW_2024_SURVEY
Deadline: Survey will remain open until Feb. 28, so don’t wait!
Create a profile: If YOU or someone in your department wants an ExpertFile profile, let us know by contacting Lisa Marvashti, Director of Media and Public Relations at lchinn@umw.edu.
Once you complete the survey to update your information, the Media and Public Relations team will work with ExpertFile to promptly update your profile. Take advantage of this opportunity to showcase your expertise and gain more visibility!
Statewide Ban on DeepSeek AI
The following message is from University Communications:
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin declared yesterday, Feb. 11, the use of DeepSeek AI is not permitted on state-issued devices or networks, including university-issued devices and networks.
As Commonwealth employees, UMW employees cannot download or use the DeepSeek AI application on any state-issued device. This directive extends to contractors with the Commonwealth. In addition, the DeepSeek AI application will be restricted on UMW networks, both wired and wireless.
Beginning Feb. 12, you may receive a “cannot connect” to DeepSeek AI message while on campus or on state-issued devices, similar to when there is no internet available. If you have previously downloaded DeepSeek AI to a state-issued device, the application must be removed, deleted and uninstalled from the device as of today, Feb. 12, 2025.
If you would like more information about AI tools accessible from campus, including Microsoft Copilot, which is included in UMW’s Microsoft environment, start with the online guide from the Digital Knowledge Center. The AI Working Group continues to focus on developments in AI and will follow up with more information on implementation and impact.
Lost & Found “Exhibit” at Simpson Library
If you’re looking for a misplaced water bottle, book or other mysteriously missing item, you might want to check out the “lost & found” display at Simpson library. It’s a collection of items left at the library that have been cleverly displayed as an art “exhibit.” If you can’t find something…. you might want to check it out!
A “Gallery of the Forgotten” display at Simpson Library!