Category: Announcements

Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.

Facilitators for the Common Read Needed

The UMW Common Read is one of the first opportunities to engage the incoming first-year students with classmates, upper-class students, faculty and staff in a shared intellectual experience, which can promote critical exchange of ideas and create a sense of community. The Common Read for 2017 is Hidden Figures. The American Dream and the Untold […]

Mary Wash Moves – Finish Strong!

We have enjoyed the camaraderie, competition seen during this wellness challenge!This challenge ends on Friday at noon, so be sure you get your steps entered!! (ALL steps, even if they happened in the past!)**Remember, the winning team receives a free personal training consultation.Don’t forget to track your steps using this document: http://bit.ly/2rIUff7

UMW Book Club to Meet Aug. 16

The UMW Book Club will meet on Wednesday, August 16, from noon to 1 p.m. in the University Bookstore. The book selection this month is any title by Carrie Fisher.  Both club members and visitors are welcome.  Contact Margaret Mock at ext. 1017 with questions.

Important Notice about Willard Hall

Earlier this summer, a steam line underneath Willard Hall ruptured, resulting in significant damage to the building. The damage from the rupture was extensive enough that the residence hall had to be closed immediately. That situation has accelerated the University’s move to take Willard, one of two original buildings on campus, offline for construction, originally slated to […]

Message from Human Resources

The following message is from the Office of Human Resources:Dear UMW Faculty and Staff,I am excited to launch the first phase of a more comprehensive approach to training opportunities and requirements for faculty and staff.Of special note is our partnership with the College of Business to offer the new Supervisor Essentials series.Here is a listing […]