Category: Announcements

The following message is from Facilities Services: 

On Thursday, April 25, starting at 5 a.m., the construction firm will be placing the last of the major Convergence Center concrete pours.  To accomplish this they will need to use the Simpson parking lot as a place to stage concrete trucks waiting their turn at the pump truck. 

For safety purposes the Simpson Library parking lot will be completely closed during the work to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic.  Pedestrians moving from the north end to the center of campus will be detoured to either College Ave. or through the Pollard and Melchers arcades and around the front of DuPont Hall.  

The Library will remain open and accessible via Campus walk entrance (the front door.)  As soon as the concrete pour is complete, the parking lot and the pedestrian crosswalk will be re-opened for normal use. 

Your cooperation to help us ensure everyone’s safety during this construction effort is greatly appreciated.  Please contact Len Shelton at 654-1299 with any questions or concerns.

Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students: 

The revised Draft of the University Master Plan is now available for review and comment on the UMW webpage http://president.umw.edu/masterplan/. 

In 2011, the UMW Master Plan Steering Committee presented a Draft Campus Master Plan to the University Community for comment and feedback.  As many of you will recall, the Plan was the culmination of more than a year’s work conducting studies of buildings, landscape and infrastructure, researching trends in higher education, interviewing stakeholders, and analyzing data.  One of the most commonly voiced comments and concerns regarding the Plan had to do with proposals to consider razing several buildings.   

In response to those comments, the University asked its nationally known Historic Preservation Department to develop a University-wide, comprehensive Preservation Plan as part of the Master Plan. The Preservation Plan is not complete at this time however an example of the approach being taken has been included  (Willard Hall). The entire Preservation Plan is estimated to be completed by September 2013. 

The Master Plan is just that – a plan.  It is not etched in stone, will likely change in response to varying conditions and demands and most importantly, will be informed by the Preservation Plan.  All upgrades, repairs, renovations and construction impacting buildings or landscape features will look to the Preservation Plan before reaching the drawing board.  While the Plan contains renderings of several new buildings to replace current ones, if the Preservation Plan indicates the need for a historically correct renovation, that will be strongly considered. 

Thank you for your time and interest. 

Richard R. Pearce

Vice President for Administration and Finance and CFO

University of Mary Washington

1301 College Avenue

Fredericksburg, VA  22401

(540) 654-1020

(540) 654-1162 (fax)

rpearce@umw.edu

The following message is the office of Administration and Finance: 

Finance is pleased to announce that the updated Business Meal and Food Approval Form (BMF) is on the Accounts Payable website.  Thank you to the pilot group for the useful recommendations.   After May 15, the new form is required. 

The form is now two pages; the first page was developed as a guide to help you determine the necessary documentation and payment method.  Below are few reminders: 

• FOAP Managers and the President’s Designated Signers are not necessarily the same
• Only the President’s Designated Signers can approve the BMF, they are located on the AP web site: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/ap/designees/
• A business purpose AND the topics discussed must be listed
• A BMF is needed when eating on campus
• When printing, be green and print double sided
• If you wish to retain a copy for the specific meal, remember to save it to your desktop
• Please remember to download the form from the website for each use 

Please contact Accounts Payable with any questions. 

Allyson P. Moerman, CPA.CITP, CGFM

Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller

University of Mary Washington

1301 College Avenue

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

(540) 654-1212

(540) 654-1162 – fax

Finance

To the University of Mary Washington Community: 

I’m sure you share my sentiments when I say that I am shocked and saddened by the events this week in Boston. They have been a powerful and horrific reminder of how quickly life can change. Our hearts go out to those killed or injured and to their families, and on behalf of the University, I extend our sincere condolences. These events have had a profound impact, not only on those families directly impacted, but upon our entire nation. 

I am confident that the entire UMW community joins me in extending our support to those who are seeking answers and striving to heal from this unimaginable tragedy. 

Sincerely, 

Richard V. Hurley

President

The following message is from the Office of Admissions:

On Friday, April 19, 2013, the University of Mary Washington will host Destination UMW, a high-profile event welcoming admitted students to campus with the goal of yielding them for the 2013-2014 academic year. About 170 prospects and their families will visit.

The Destination UMW schedule includes events from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Primary event locations are Dodd Auditorium, Lee Hall, Seacobeck Dining Hall, and campus/residence hall tours. Expect to see increased foot traffic on campus and curious newcomers in the dining facilities. Help them know their presence is a pleasure by anticipating the crowds and responding warmly. Visitor parking has been reserved in the parking deck off of Route 1.

While the Office of Admissions sponsors these events, the entire campus should assume the role of host. Please extend every courtesy and generous hospitality to these visitors. Their impression and decision to attend UMW depends on how they feel while they are here, so thank you for your commitment to perpetuating our brand, our mission, and our sense of the UMW family!

Office of Admissions

540/654-2000

Beth Searcy

It’s a great day to be an Eagle!

Director of Admissions Events & Strategic Initiatives

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Lee Hall 416

esearcy@umw.edu

540.654.2151