The Farmers Market & Craft Fair is free! It will be on Campus Walk, from Lee Hall to the fountain area in Palmieri Plaza. Food offerings will include crepes, bubble tea, Mediterranean wraps, chicken biscuits, pastries, sweet & savory waffles, candies, fudge, Caribbean spices, and more! Crafters will offer jewelry, home decor, beauty products, vintage clothes, and many other items.
Celebrate Mary Wash Day With Happy Hour & Trivia, April 2
Fredericksburg-area alumni, parents, and friends are invited to celebrate Mary Wash Day with a happy hour and trivia!
Join us on Wednesday, April 2 from 5:30 – 8 p.m. in the Digital Auditorium of the Hurley Convergence Center on campus. We’ll have a cash bar–but your first drink is on us! We’ll also have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy. The trivia contest will begin at 7 p.m. Let’s reconnect and test our Mary Washington knowledge as we watch the fundraising totals rise!
This event is free to attend, but registration is requested. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating Mary Washington together!
Take Back the Night, April 3
Join the Talley Center for Counseling Services as we promote awareness. This event is about support and healing for sexual assault survivors and their allies. 
Celebrate First-Generation Students, April 4
The official logo for the STARS Center (Student Transition, Access, Retention Services)
The Center for Student Transition, Access, & Retention Services (STARS) invites all faculty and staff to join us in celebrating our incredible first-generation students at the First-Generation Cultural Celebration and Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) Induction Ceremony on Friday, April 4th, at 6:00 p.m. in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium.
This special evening will honor the perseverance and achievements of our first-generation students who are graduating in spring 2025 and will feature the first induction of eligible UMW students into Tri-Alpha, the national honor society recognizing academic excellence among first-generation college students.
We welcome faculty and staff to attend, show their support, and celebrate the hard work of these students who are setting a new legacy for their families. A reception will follow the ceremony.
Thank you for your continued support of our first-generation students. We hope to see you in April!
35th Annual Multicultural Fair, April 5
Multicultural Fair 2025
Flip the Field 2025, April 7-10
Flip the Field
Flip the Field is a unique experiential learning opportunity where Mary Washington’s student-athletes become the educators, and faculty, administrators, and staff step into the role of students. Varsity coaches and their teams host immersive experiences, clinics, and friendly contests to showcase the dedication and effort student-athletes put into the sports they love.
No athletic skills? No problem!
Faculty, administrators, and staff of all abilities are welcome to join in and learn through:
- Immersions: Step into a practice or game day to observe the action up close. Join drills, experience huddles, and even walk the sidelines or locker room for a true behind-the-scenes perspective.
- Clinics and Contests: Learn the basics, participate in drills, or try your hand at friendly competitions like free throw challenges or penalty kick shootouts.
- 1v1 Connections: Meet one-on-one with a student-athlete for lunch, a skill lesson, or a candid conversation about life as a student-athlete.
Flip the Field is more than a fun event—it’s an opportunity to build mutual respect, foster open communication, and create meaningful relationships between student-athletes and the campus community. By flipping the script, faculty and staff gain a deeper appreciation for the hard work and dedication of student-athletes, while athletes take the lead in engaging and educating others.
View the calendar of Events: https://flipthefield.info/calendar-of-events/
Sign Up: https://flipthefield.info/sign-up/
Join us and see the Mary Washington community in a whole new way. #GetDirtyGoWash!
Islamic History and Heritage Celebration 2025, April 7-11
Women’s Leadership Colloquium Coffee Talk, April 8
Mark your calendar for the Women’s Leadership Colloquium April’s Coffee Talk on Tuesday, April 8!
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
718 Venue (718 Caroline Street)
Topic TBD
Register for the April Coffee Talk
Khatib Program Lecture, April 9
The Khatib Program Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in Combs 237 with the topic, Islamophobia: What We All Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination
The Khatib Program Lecture Series continues on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. in Combs 237 with the topic, Islamophobia: What We All Should Know (and Do) about Anti-Muslim Discrimination. In this presentation, Duffner, a leading scholar of Muslim-Christian relations with a Ph.D. in theological and religious studies, will speak about the nature of Islamophobia and its impact on Muslim communities and individuals. She’ll also touch on the current geopolitical climate, including the recent surge in violence in the Israeli-Palestinian region, offering practical steps for interfaith solidarity and advocacy.
Mary Washington’s Khatib Program is dedicated to countering religious intolerance by promoting scholarly engagement with religious traditions. Inspired by the personal experiences of Reza Khatib and his late wife, Georgianna, it reinforces their commitment to fostering interreligious dialogue.
“The Khatib Program is pleased to bring to Mary Washington such distinguished speakers for our lecture series,” Mathews said. “It’s important to understand religious hatred and why we should work against it.”
For more information on UMW’s Khatib Program or the spring lecture series, visit the Khatib Program in Religion and Dialogue webpage or contact Professor of Religious Studies Mary Beth Mathews at mmathews@umw.edu.
Research & Creativity Symposium, April 25
