Category: Announcements

The following message is from the office of Student Affairs:  

UMW BASKETBALL TEAMS TO HOST SALISBURY, MARYMOUNT THIS WEEK IN KEY CAC MATCHUPS:  

The University of Mary Washington women’s and men’s basketball teams will host Salisbury University and Marymount University this week as the regular season hits the stretch drive. 

The Eagle women will host rival Salisbury on Wednesday at 6 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 8 p.m.  At halftime of the men’s game, the UMW 2012 NCAA Final Four field hockey team will be recognized. 

On Saturday, the Eagle women face off against Marymount, the team in which they are tied for first place in the league standings, at 1 p.m., followed by the men at 3 p.m.  The women will have an alumni game at 10:30 a.m., and at halftime of the women’s game, UMW will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Title IX. 

All faculty, staff, and students are admitted free of charge with their EagleOne card.

Dear UMW Faculty, Staff, and Students, 

I am once again writing to inform the UMW community of our progress in the provost search.  The search committee has completed its first-round interviews.  We were fortunate to have an outstanding group of candidates interested in our provost position.  At this point, our search consultants from Witt/Kieffer are conducting detailed reference checks on those individuals who are moving forward in the process. 

We will be inviting as many as four finalists to UMW for visits during the latter part of February.  One important facet of these visits will be open forums in Dodd Auditorium where the candidates will deliver brief presentations and answer questions.  Sessions are scheduled from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Dodd on the following dates: 

Thursday, February 21

Friday, February 22

Monday, February 25

Tuesday, February 26 

If possible, please reserve these dates and times on your calendar and make plans to attend the open forums.  A survey is being prepared so that the search committee may gather your feedback and opinions regarding the candidates. 

As we get closer to these dates, we will announce the names of the finalist candidates who will be visiting and will provide access to information about them. 

Thank you for your interest in the selection process for the next academic leader for the University of Mary Washington. 

Sincerely, 

Richard V. Hurley

President

The following notice is from University Police:

The alleged perpetrator of three recent campus break-ins has been apprehended and arrested.

Late last night, a student observed a break-in occurring in Pollard Hall. The student immediately called University Police. Based on the description provided, an alert was sent out to all area jurisdictions. The City of Fredericksburg Police located the suspect and detained him until University Police arrived to identify and arrest him. Subsequently, based on information obtained during the arrest, University Police and State Police executed a search warrant on the suspect’s residence in the City of Fredericksburg.

The accused, Evan Williams, is not a student. University Police charged him with one count of breaking and entering. Upon further investigation, evidence indicated that the same individual was involved in previous recent break-ins at duPont and Virginia halls. Additional charges are pending as the investigation continues.

Key to resolution of these crimes was the quick and decisive action by a student in providing information.

As a reminder to the University community, the Police Communications Center at Brent House is staffed around the clock. Anyone observing suspicious activity or unsafe conditions should call University Police immediately at 540/654-1025; alternately, dial 4444 from any University phone or go to any exterior blue light station and press the call button. Additionally, anonymous tips or information may be reported to University Police via the Silent Witness web link. Also, for the safety of students, the Police Communications Center provides after-hour safety escorts.

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the deaths of two beloved members of the UMW Community:

Bernie Lemoine, professor emeritus of music, died on Saturday, January 19 at the age of 83. Having served in the Korean conflict, he joined the music faculty of Mary Washington in 1965 after receiving his bachelor and master of music degrees in piano performance from Oberlin and from the University of Illinois. He later received his Ph.D. in music theory from Catholic University where, according to Professor Martha Fickett, his research centered on the late piano music of Franz Liszt. At Mary Washington he taught piano, music theory, and music appreciation until his retirement in 2001. Professor Fickett recalls his expert performances on campus in solo recitals, as an accompanist, and with the College Community Orchestra, now the Philharmonic. His wife Suzanne predeceased him and he is survived by his daughter Lisa and his son Michael. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, 1621 Jefferson Davis Highway, where a funeral will also be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Please visit Fredericksburg.com to read his obituary.

George Van Sant, distinguished professor emeritus of philosophy, died Sunday, January 20 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond at the age of 85. He joined the Mary Washington faculty in 1958 after receiving his A.B. from St. John’s College in Annapolis, and his Ph.D. from the University of Virginia.  He taught at Mary Washington for 32 years before his retirement in 1990, serving as chair of his department. He was the recipient of the 1986 Grellet C. Simpson Award for Undergraduate Teaching, the university’s highest honor bestowed on a faculty member. His support of students continued beyond retirement through scholarships that he and his wife, Milena, provided.  Active in local and state government, he was a three-term member of the Fredericksburg City Council, head of the Fredericksburg Democratic Party and recipient the Prince B. Woodard Citizenship Award, the highest honor given to an individual by the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. A proud member of the Marine Corps during both World War II and the Korean conflict, George revisited his experiences in his 2008 book “Taking on the Burden of History.” In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Mary Duncan. His son Ned predeceased him. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time but condolence messages may be posted at http://www.curriefuneralhome.net/book-of-memories/1475904/Van-Sant-George/index.php.  Visit Fredericksburg.com for a more extensive article about Dr. Van Sant.

On behalf of the UMW community, we extend sympathy to their family and friends.