Category: Announcements

Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.

Latino Identities Month Call for Proposals

We invite members of the University of Mary Washington community to submit proposals for the annual Latino Identities Month Celebration. This year’s celebration will incorporate aspects of Afro-Caribbean culture into its theme. Proposals are due by Thursday, May 15, 2014 and the sponsors will be notified promptly. Approved programs will be included on the Latino […]

News from Advancement

University Advancement announces new gifts and pledge commitments:*An alumna from the Class of 1949 notified the University that she has made arrangements in her will to bequeath $60,000 to enhance her current scholarships for students.*An alumna from the Class of 1974 pledged $37,500 over the next five years — $25,000 toward the amphitheater restoration initiative and […]

2014 Orientation Information

For the second year, UMW will host six two-day orientation sessions for new students in June.  The dates are: June 18-19 June 19-20 June 23-24 June 24-25 June 25-26 June 26-27. There will also be three one-day transfer student orientations. Those dates are: August 7 August 8 August 11 Informational Meetings:To ensure that everyone is […]

Faculty/Staff Dining Room Closed March 26

The Admissions Office will be using the Faculty/Staff Dining room on Wednesday, March 26 to host a large group of visiting high school guidance counselors.  Originally, the counselors were going to join the “regular diners” but the number of visitors will maximize the room’s occupancy.  As you know, these are important links in the University’s […]

Renovation of Woodard and Mercer Halls to Begin on Monday

The following message is from Facilities Services: On Monday, March 17, our general contractor, W. M. Jordan, will begin preparation for renovation of Woodard and Mercer Halls. Mercer Hall will be completely renovated with additions on the north and south ends of the building. The second floor of Woodard Hall also will be renovated as well […]