Category: Announcements

UMW is sponsoring DIVERSITY ACADEMY – a workshop designed to examine the ways in which institutions of higher education infuse and incorporate diversity into the curriculum, programming, and the campus climate. The first day is open to everyone, and will include panel discussions, short workshops, and a guest speaker, all focusing on best practices for addressing diversity in the classroom and on campus. The second day is a half-day workshop that will build upon the discussion from the first day and will provide support for faculty interested in work shopping materials for their class(es). Diversity Academy is being hosted by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in conjunction with the Speaking Intensive Program, the Writing Intensive Program, and the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation. This event is free and open to all members of the UMW community.

This workshop will:

· Help to frame the conversations about infusing diversity into the curriculum, and campus programs

· Identify best practices for inclusiveness in a rapidly changing and increasingly diverse society

· Discuss ways to infuse diversity into speaking and writing assignments

WHEN: May 14 (8:30 to 4) and 15 (8:30 to 1); separate registration required for the second day – contact Gwen Hale at ghale@umw.edu for more information

WHERE: University of Mary Washington, Stafford Campus, University Hall (125 University Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA 22406)

*Breakfast and lunch will be provided*

To register for the event to go http://diversityacademy.org/

Hello, 

On May 14 & 15, UMW Blogs will be unavailable for scheduled downtime. Users should expect to be unable to access the system for either viewing or administering sites during that time. The outage will begin the morning of Tuesday, May 14 at 9:00am, and the system will be back up by 5:00pm on Wednesday, May 15. 

Another reminder will be sent out the campus community closer to the downtime. In the meantime, please make a note on your calendars and plan for UMW Blogs to be inaccessible during this time. 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the IT Help Desk at helpdesk@umw.edu, or 540-654-2255. 

Thanks for your patience while we perform this important maintenance. 

Jerry Slezak

Director, IT Support Services, George Washington Hall B027

University of Mary Washington

1301 College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA  22401

540-654-2118

The following message is from the Office of Residence Life: 

The University of Mary Washington is co-sponsoring a campus sustainability event to encourage faculty, staff and students to donate old or unwanted clothing and household items.  “Drop ‘N Go!” a collaboration with the Rappahannock Goodwill Industries (RGI), will begin Thursday, April 25, and will continue through Saturday, May 4.  Bins for the donations will be provided in all residence hall lobbies, Seacobeck Hall, the Fitness Center, Facilities Services, and in Lee Hall.

Help us get this program off to a great start! Please contact Chris Porter (cjporter@umw.edu) or Joni Wilson (jwilson@umw.edu) if you have questions.

The following message is from the Orientation Planning Committee: 

Dear UMW Faculty and Staff: 

As you are aware, in June 2013 UMW will host New Student Orientation for all incoming students. In planning for this program, the Orientation Planning Committee is looking for faculty and staff to assist with various roles and activities. The committee is asking for volunteers from all UMW Faculty and Staff to help partner with students and their guests as they transition to UMW. 

New Student Orientation starts on Friday, June 14, with Transfer Student Orientation  scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting on June 17, there will be six sessions for first-year students, each session lasting 1.5 days. A second Transfer Orientation is scheduled for Friday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Listed below are the dates for the six First-Year Sessions:   

Session #1: June 17 & 18
Session #2: June 18 & 19
Session #3: June 19 & 20
Session #4: June 24 & 25
Session #5: June 25 & 26
Session #6: June 26 & 27 

Below are descriptions of each of the activities for which we need support, and approximate times are indicated. 

Description of Roles:

1)  Parking – assist with parking and directions for guests. Parking duties will start at 7 a.m. and conclude around 9:30 a.m. . 

2)  Greeters – talk with students and their guests and direct to programming as needed, stationed at various locations.

3)  Information Desk – there will be an information desk in Lee Hall throughout orientation, and assistants are needed.

4)  Family/Guest Reception – representatives from various offices are needed to interact with families and guests during a dessert social from 6-7 p.m. on Day 1 of First-Year Orientation.

For further information about New Student Orientation, please visit the website: http://orientation.umw.edu.

If you are able to volunteer at any time during Orientation, please complete the online form at:   
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PGV_SAKr0u2Iu1ZsoT7Atkz0iAHSZMhMh2RpFBDsVTE/viewform?sid=2ac1744a9e4d7deb&token=ZSc0QT4BAAA.Bdl3M10HNCqBSyrmubB5tw.Y6aEDW26mMPzEqITh7Z_Qg

Thank you  for your support,

The New Student Orientation Planning Committee

Student departure and hall closing information is available at www.umw.edu/closing. The link includes information on important dates, check out procedures, and extended stay resources. Please e-mail questions to Matt Troutman, the Associate Director of Residence Life for Housing and Operations, at mtroutma@umw.edu.