Join gospel choirs and praise dance teams as they engage in spiritual song and dance.
Faculty and Staff Volunteers Needed for Student Resume Reviews, Feb. 3 & Feb. 6
Dear Colleagues,
Once again, we are seeking volunteers for resume reviews in advance of the Career and Internship Fair! We had an incredible turnout last year and heard from faculty, staff, and students that the experience was rewarding.
The reviews are scheduled for the week before the Fair. During this event, faculty and staff will participate in 10-15 minute quick reviews to help students prepare for the upcoming career fair as well as their independent job and internship searches. To volunteer some of your time, follow this link to sign up: Sign-Up to Volunteer!
Event Details: Resume Drop-Ins
- Dates: Monday, February 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Thursday, February 6, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Gourley Living Room, Cedric Rucker University Center
- Role: Resume Reviewer (walk up meetings approximately 10-15 minutes per student)
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up for a one-hour time slot here. Your participation will be instrumental in helping our students present themselves confidently and professionally to potential employers. We know that hearing from their own trusted faculty and staff members makes students more likely to engage with events, and we hope you will consider encouraging your students and advisees to attend Resume Drop-ins.
Did you know that in the 2024 NSSE survey, the career-related activity that students were most engaged with was talking to faculty about their career plans? You may already know this, but you are an important part of our students’ life and career success. There are two days and multiple one-hour time slots to accommodate your schedule. Follow this link to sign up: Sign-Up to Volunteer.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to make a positive impact on our students’ career journey. We look forward to your involvement in making this event a success.
Kimberly C. Young, Ed.D., MBA, MMH
Associate Provost for Career and Workforce
Upcoming Special Dining Events: Feb. 4, Feb. 11 & Feb. 25
In partnership with the James Farmer Multicultural Center, University Dining will be hosting three special dining events at the Top of the Cedric Rucker University Center to celebrate Black History Month. For authenticity, the menus for each event were determined in collaboration with the students in the Black Student Association, African Student Union, and UMW’s NAACP.
Feb. 4: A Southern Soul Food Lunch kicks off the celebrations on Tuesday, February 4th. The lunch will be served between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and will feature Southern Fried Chicken, Maple Peach-Glazed Smoked Pit Ham, Collard Greens, Candied Yams, Buttermilk Biscuits and many other traditional southern soul food dishes.
Feb: 11: A Dinner showcasing African Cuisine will be served on Tuesday, February 11th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. One of the menu highlights will be Sambusas, which require many hours of advanced preparation in order to have the quantity needed to feed over 800 guests. To assist with this enormous task, members of the African Student Union will generously be giving their time and talents to assemble the Sambusas the night before the dinner. Along with the Sambusas, the menu will include Jollof Rice, Tibs, Nigerian Pepper Soup, and many other African dishes.
Feb. 25: A *Mardi Gras Dinner will conclude the Black History Month celebrations. It will be served from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25th, and will feature Caribbean, Creole, and Cajun cuisines. Guests will enjoy a menu that includes Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya, Red Beans and Rice, Curry Chicken, Roti, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, King Cake, and Beignets.
For additional information about the menus, prices or other aspects of the events, contact Rose Benedict, rbenedic@umw.edu or call 540-654-2169.
*The dining room will be closed between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25th in order to prepare for the Mardi Gras event.
Colors of Africa, Feb. 8
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
