December 22, 2024

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Mary Talk: Caffrey to Discuss Communication in the Workplace, Nov. 20

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Join us online for the next Mary Talk Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. online (via Zoom). Kevin Caffrey, Ed.D., senior associate registrar, will discuss “Prioritizing Empathetic Communication in the Workplace.”

Just about every organization you ever work for will require “excellent communication skills,” and just about every organization you ever work for will never define what exactly that means. In sharing his research on empathetic communication and psychological safety in the workplace, Caffrey will discuss how we can embrace empathetic communication at every level of an organization — and why that is now more important than ever.

To watch the talk, please Register Here. You then will receive a link to the streaming video, which can be watched live or at a later time. You also will have the opportunity to submit questions. Looking forward to seeing you online!

ATI-UMW Open House, Nov. 21

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Join us at Academy of Technology and Innovation at the University of Mary Washington (ATI-UMW) to learn more about the regional, college partnership school focused on computer and data science as taught across content areas such as history, art, and mathematics. Focused on providing current 8th grade students and their families with the opportunity to learn more about attending ATI-UMW, this event will share with next year’s 9th graders about ATI, how to apply, and what families can expect if they attend.

ATI-UMW Open House
Nov. 21, 2024
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
121 University Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Vaccine Clinic, Nov. 21

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The Student Health Center is collaborating with Giant Pharmacy to offer on-campus vaccine clinics this fall, with the final date scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21 in the Cedric Rucker University Center living room areas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinic is open to students, faculty and staff with no appointment needed. Vaccines for flu, COVID, meningitis and tetanus will be available, typically at no cost with most insurance.

 

Stop Hunger Food Drive, Extended to Nov. 22

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The Stop Hunger Food Drive, which is co-sponsored by University Dining and the UMW Department of Athletics, has been extended to Friday, November 22nd.  The athletes have already collected over 6300 pounds of food that was donated to both the Gwen Hale Resource Center (GHRC) and the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank. The dining team is hoping to collect additional food items that will all be given directly to the GHRC.

Donation boxes can be found in every campus restaurant. They are wrapped in red plastic and have brightly colored signs indicating that they are designated for the Stop Hunger food drive.  All non-perishable food items that are within their expiration dates are welcome.

For additional information, contact Rose Benedict, rbenedic@umw.edu, 540-654-2169.

Volunteers Needed for Student Thanksgiving Lunch, Nov. 25

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The Student Thanksgiving Lunch on Monday, November 25th, 11am to 2pm at the Top of the CRUC – Volunteers Needed. The meal for the students is being offered as a lunch this year, too!  We’re hoping that this new time might make it easier for more of UMW’s faculty and staff to join in the festivities and volunteer to help serve this delicious meal.  You can volunteer for as little as 30 minutes or for the whole meal period, if you like. You can bring friends and co-workers along to serve with you, too! It’s a lot of fun, and the students really do enjoy seeing you all in our chef hats serving up what is always the most popular meal of the year.
If you would like to volunteer, please fill out the Google form (link below) by November 20th. If you have any questions, just give me a call or send me an email. https://forms.gle/7hWkXdttJXQ1UvF3A

Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3

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Each year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, we join in this global day of philanthropy

Each year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, we join in this global day of philanthropy

Giving Tuesday is coming up on December 3 at givingday.umw.edu, and this is another opportunity to support students with a gift. Each year, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, we join in this global day of philanthropy by asking the UMW community of supporters to #MakeItPossibleUMW for students to succeed. A number of challenges and matches are being offered on Giving Tuesday to increase the impact of your gift to the Fund for Mary Washington, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, Friends of Athletics, or student scholarships and financial assistance including the General Scholarship Fund, Cedric B. Rucker ’81 S.O.S. Fund, Gwen Hale Resource Center, and the Talley Center for Counseling Services.

This Giving Tuesday, you can name one of our beloved campus squirrels with a gift of $19.08 to the Fund for Mary Washington. Make a gift in honor of someone who made your time at Mary Washington memorable. Take a moment to say thank you or acknowledge a cherished colleague or mentor!

Visit givingday.umw.edu, mark December 3 on your calendar, and together, we can #MakeItPossibleUMW this Giving Tuesday. Every gift counts—every gift makes a difference.

New Video Encapsulates Essence of UMW’s STARS Center

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The mission of UMW’s new STARS Center (Student Transition, Access and Retention Services) is “to provide engaging and inclusive services, resources and opportunities that welcome and support historically underrepresented students during their collegiate journey at the University of Mary Washington.” Check out the new video featuring Justin Wilkes, director of UMW’s Student Transition Program and Rapphanannock Scholars Program, along with Shanita Mitchell, Rapphanannock Scholars Program counselor.

Check out the Latest ‘Beyond the Classroom’ Blog Posts

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Beyond the Classroom, the College of Arts and Sciences blog, includes posts about the latest UMW success stories. These posts explore the experiences of students who participate in research and creativity projects with faculty mentors, earn credits off campus, and take advantage of partner programs that lead to graduate and professional degrees. These are the stories of UMW students who take their liberal arts learning … beyond the classroom. Check out the latest posts.

UMW Stafford Campus Named ‘Best of Stafford 2024’

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UMW’s Stafford Campus has once again been named the best college campus in Stafford County. Landing in the “Best of Stafford 2024” list, the Stafford Campus is featured in the October/November issue of Stafford Magazine, along with the county’s other stand-outs.

The accompanying text touts campus-community connections, including professional development and specialized programs made possible through Continuing and Professional Studies. CPS offers programs for career advancement, professional certifications, educator development and personal enrichment. The Business Acumen Series and the Women’s Leadership Colloquium also are mentioned.