University Dining Brings Valentine Treats, Feb. 12-14
Valentine Cupcakes
University Dining will be hosting a Valentine Treat Shop in the lobby of the Cedric Rucker University Center between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. February 12th through the 14th. Shoppers will be able to purchase cake pops, heart-shaped cookie pops, chocolate chunk hazelnut brownies, and cupcakes with salted caramel, chocolate or raspberry fillings – all prepared and decorated for Valentine’s Day by the University Dining bakers.
These holiday bakery items may also be purchased through the University Dining online Gift Shop. Items may be ordered through February 9th and will be available for pick-up at the Valentine Treat Shop February 12th through February 14th. For additional information, contact Rose Benedict at rbenedic@umw.edu or call 540-654-2169.
Speed Networking Event for Students, Feb. 13
Tell your students! Fredericksburg Regional Alliance (FRA) and the UMW Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) are set to plan, organize, and manage a new Speed Networking event scheduled for Feb 13th, 2025, at Woodard Red Room. At this event, industry partners and students will meet and interact in a structured and timed format to build potential business connections; the event is set up to be a fast-paced way to network; participating students receive feedback at the end. As part of the Career Launching Events series of the COB, it is designed to help our students succeed in professional contexts.
Eagles in Recovery Spring Schedule
It’s a brand new year and Eagles in Recovery is looking forward to continuing its support of the community. UMW Eagles in Recovery’s mission is to support those seeking recovery and who have a friend or family member struggling with addiction. Our goal is to provide you with support and resources such as Peer Recovery Specialist led weekly support groups and personal coaching.
*NEW* Friends and Family Support Group Monday’s 7:00 p.m. at The Link room 305 or on Zoom.
For more information please contact:
Peer Recovery Specialist
Devin Walsh
540 654 5640
dwalsh@umw.edu
Simpson Library Construction Update
From Simpson Library and Capital Outlay:
The Simpson Library stairwell repairs continue this spring semester with brickwork repairs on the front façade of the building. Simpson Library remains open and accessible during this work, with two stairwells open as the other stairwell is being worked on. This work, however, comes with increased noise, particularly during business hours.
These repairs and increased noise will be limited to weekday during business hours, so that the library will be quiet after 5 p.m. and on weekends. Alternative study spaces are available in the Hurley Convergence Center (HCC) connected to the library and the Cedric Rucker University Center.
All of our services, resources, and collections are available. Librarians are still available to answer any questions students or faculty have about research and finding information. In addition, many resources are available online, and the Simpson Library website will be updated regularly with information about the construction.
We appreciate your patience as this building maintenance is completed this semester.
For more information and updates, visit https://library.umw.edu/library.
Sidewalk Repairs Between HCC and Goolrick; Partial Closure of Arrington Lot
From Facilities Operations:
Beginning Monday, January 27, we will repair brickwork along Campus Walk and adjacent paths between the Hurley Convergence Center and Goolrick Hall and the Fitness Center. Campus Walk will remain open, with a partial closure and narrower path, still allowing access to the Fitness Center and Goolrick Hall. The main entrance of the HCC will also remain accessible.
The sidewalk repairs around Arrington Hall will include a partial closure of the Arrington Lot (12 on the campus map). A route will be open for pedestrian traffic from the Alvey Parking Deck. Please follow any signs for detours and note that construction areas will be clearly marked.
The work will typically take place between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and is expected to take approximately two weeks, depending on weather conditions. For more information, contact Director of Landscape and Grounds Holly Chichester-Morby at hchiches@umw.edu.
Thank you for your patience as we complete these repairs.
Campus Rec Fitness Class Schedule, Jan. 13 – Apr. 25
Campus Recreation welcomes all back from winter break! Consider starting off the semester with some movement to incorporate into your 2025 schedule. Try a free group fitness class, yoga session or fitness happy hour. See the UMW fitness class schedule below for spring 2025.
All Group Fitness Classes Free:
- Start the semester off right by joining a free Group Fitness Class this week! From yoga to cycle, stretching, conditioning and more – try out a class for free, then purchase a GF pass if you like what you see! Just $15 for the semester. (schedule below).
Faculty/Staff Yoga Session 1:
- Monday & Wednesday from noon-1:00 p.m. in Goolrick Studio 5
- Session 1: Wednesday January 15 – Wednesday February 26
- Join your colleagues for a midday, 50-minute gentle yoga class
- Begin with a warmup, practice a series of yoga poses designed to move the whole body, and finish with a deep relaxation. You will leave refreshed, relaxed and ready for whatever the afternoon brings. This class is suitable for beginners and those experienced with yoga.
- Note: The first class will be on Wednesday January 15th and will be FREE. The rest of the session is a $35 dollar separate cost than a regular group Fitness Pass: https://campusrec.umw.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dde99e2e-2391-4a61-81f5-8bcc42df0b0f
Fitness Center Facility Hours:
- Open starting Monday January 13th
- Monday-Thursday 8am-10pm; Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday & Sunday 11am-8pm
- We will be closed on MLK Day January 20
Financial Wellness Events and Resources, Jan. 2025
Dear State Employees:
The Employee Financial Wellness Program continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority in the new year! Please check out January’s financial wellness newsletterand the new items below to learn more about the financial education offerings and resources.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Already Thinking About Spring Break? If you’re dreaming of a springtime getaway, check out Five Budgeting Tips for Your Family for Spring Break. Discover how to save on vacation purchases—and why you may want to avoid tourist hotspots. For more tips, log in to your myVRS account and select Financial Wellness.
Virginia Credit Union. Year-end Financial Health Score (Self-Guided). Track the progress of your financial health with an end of the year financial health score. Click on the link to access the Financial Health Survey.
Planning an “Winter” Vacation? Check out Banzai, designed to empower state employees on your journey to financial confidence. As you progress through the activities, you’ll have the chance to win cash prizes, tickets, and other giveaways. Participate and enter to win rewards! Most importantly, you will be provided with the peace of mind that comes with financial literacy and preparedness. Click here to learn more about Banzai.
Virginia Employee Discounts Marketplace. Find exclusive savings and discounts on live shows, HelloFresh meal kits, the latest HP technology, and more! Visit online today for offers on Rosetta Stone learning programs, discounts to your veterinarian bills with Nationwide Pet Insurance, and much more. Your discount marketplace is here to help you make sure you have a cornucopia of savings this fall! Explore January offers on mortgages, technology, meal kit boxes, and much more. (Please note: When you access the discounts marketplace for the first time, you will have to create an account using your work or personal email address. The marketplace will validate your email address to ensure that the entry is not a bot, then you will be able to access all the available discounts. Click here to get started by creating or logging into your account.
Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund (VSEAF). The Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund provides grants to eligible state employees suffering from a financial crisis or an unplanned emergency/or unplanned event that impacts the employee or family members living in the residence of the employee. The VSEAF is a recognized 501c(3) charity member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), Code 203040. See if you qualify here!
Thank you,
Employee Financial Wellness Program
Goolrick Pool Now Open for Spring Semester
From the Division of Student Affairs and Administration and Finance:
We’re excited to announce that the Goolrick Pool has reopened this week of January 13. The open schedule will be available through Campus Recreation, and we invite you to celebrate with the UMW Eagles swim teams this Saturday, January 18, at 1 p.m. during their first home meet of the season and senior day.
We appreciate all who worked on this project, from the experts in Facilities Operations and Capital Outlay, to the Campus Recreation and Athletics staff. Thanks to UMW Aquatics Coordinator and Pool Operator Kyle Diederich, a senior on the men’s swim and dive team, for his work throughout the project.
Our varsity and club swim teams extended their patience as practices needed to be elsewhere through the fall, and our campus community and families eagerly awaited the time when they could once again access the facility for fitness or fun.
Goolrick has always been a facility designed to be actively used by students, faculty, staff, and community members alike. We are so excited to welcome all of our patrons back into the water for an improved facility experience.
To read more about the project and other ongoing projects on campus, visit the Campus Construction website.
Admissions Welcome Center Moved to The Link; Lee Hall 4th Floor Offices Relocated
From the Office of Admissions and Facilities Operations:
This spring 2025 semester the UMW Admissions Welcome Center will be in The Link, located between Mason and Randolph Halls. Several admissions staff offices have also moved to South Hall, as offices on the 4th floor of Lee Hall are closed for remediation for potential mold and issues due to high humidity on that floor of the building.
The Center for International Education (CIE) has moved to Woodard Hall, Offices 136-140, and may be working remotely, and the Title IX Office has been relocated to George Washington Hall, Room 302. Staff continue to be available online and to meet in person as needed.
The 4th floor of Lee Hall has been temporarily closed for remediation starting during winter break and includes the large meeting spaces and conference rooms on the 4th floor. Work began prior to the break with a full cleaning of the impacted offices and a cleaning of the HVAC system air handlers for these areas of the building.
Lee Hall remains open during this remediation process. Please do not enter the 4th floor.
Thank you for making note of the new locations and helping to direct campus visitors to the Welcome Center, now located in The Link.
For specific office information and ways to contact staff, please check the online directory.