Internal announcements of interest to faculty and staff.
Topic of Discussion: What is Social Justice?
Purpose: Engage students, faculty, and staff to discuss issues of social justice together in an informal setting
When: Wednesday, September 14, 2011 @ 12:00 noon
Where: Woodard Campus Center, Meeting Room 4
Please e-mail Matthew Johnson (mjohns22@umw.edu) to suggest a topic of discussion for future lunches and volunteer to lead a session.
Questions?
Please contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center
(540) 654-1044
Greetings to the UMW Campus Community:
Under the umbrella of Business Services, our parking management team includes: David Sing, John Adami, and Adrienne Byam.
Vehicles parked on campus must display a valid decal or temporary dash pass, and be parked in a lot that corresponds with the decal designation. Reserved spaces and restricted lots are enforced at all times. Residential students may only park on College Avenue during weekends (Friday at 5 p.m. – Monday at 7 a.m.)
Parking Lot Designation: http://www.umw.edu/parking/parking_regulations/parking_lot_listing (includes guidelines for the UMW Parking Deck)
Permits: Parking permit applications are available for eligible students and all faculty and staff through EagleNet.
Those residents of Eagle Landing who have purchased deck parking will receive RFID tags from the EL front desk. These students have 24/7 access to the enclosed deck parking on floors 3-5 of Eagle Landing. Eagle Landing guest spaces are for registered guests with guest passes available from UMW Parking Management, or the EL front desk.
Note: EAGLE VILLAGE is private property and parking is for tenants and customers of Eagle Village businesses only. Towing in these locations is enforced for parking violations.
Students and faculty/staff members are cautioned not to park their vehicles in nearby commercial parking lots or residential communities while on campus. The City of Fredericksburg and Commercial Businesses restrict parking to patrons or residents within designated city blocks. Violators are subject to fines and towing.
Coming soon…Faculty/staff parking will be expanded to include the north side of the 1200 block of Thornton Street.
To ensure the availability of safe parking and the efficient use of the parking resources, regulations will be enforced beginning Monday, September 5, 2011, on a year round schedule. The university has been granted the authority under the Code of Virginia Sections 23-9.2:3, and 2.2-4800 to issue citations and collect fines.
Questions may be directed to:
David Sing
Parking Management Supervisor
540-654-1129
Fredericksburg, Va. – The University of Mary Washington will celebrate the inauguration of Richard V. Hurley on Friday, September 30 with a week of festivities; including speakers, a formal installation ceremony and community service activities.
Hurley assumed the presidency of the University of Mary Washington on July 1, 2010, with the primary goal of making UMW the best public liberal arts university in the nation. His inauguration as the university’s ninth president will formalize his leadership, acknowledging and honoring his 11 years of dedication to Mary Washington and more than three decades in higher education.
The theme of Hurley’s inauguration, “Engaging Minds. Serving the World,” reinforces his strong belief in the importance of a stimulating educational environment and the value of a liberal arts education coupled with his support for the Mary Washington community’s dedication to public service.
The events of the week are as follows:
• Monday, September 26 – “Partners in Prosperity for the Rappahannock Region,” an economic development conference for the business community. The conference, which will take place at the Stafford campus from 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., will feature Eugene P. Trani, former president of Virginia Commonwealth University and author of “The Indispensible University: Higher Education, Economic Development, and the Knowledge Economy,” Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling and a panel of local leading business persons representing diverse industries in Planning District 16. For more information, email regionalconference@umw.edu.
• Wednesday, September 28 – Fredericksburg Forum featuring Karl Rove, former senior advisor and deputy chief of staff to President George W. Bush and author of “Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight.” The lecture will take place at 8 p.m. in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. Tickets are available for purchase at www.umw.edu/forum or (540) 654-1065.
• Thursday, September 29 – “Serving the World” service activity with Habitat for Humanity, including a barbeque. The event, which will involve members of the UMW community building tables and sheds, will take place from 2-6 p.m. on Ball Circle.
• Thursday, September 29 – “Engaging Minds: The Legacy and Future of the Stafford Campus,” will feature the accomplishments of graduates from the Stafford campus. The sessions will take place from 6-8 p.m. in University Hall at the Stafford campus.
• Thursday, September 29 – “Engaging Minds: Teaching, Service Learning and Research,” will include discussions about innovative teaching, undergraduate research and study abroad, and faculty-directed service learning activities. The sessions will take place from 5-7 p.m. in Lee Hall on the Fredericksburg campus.
• Friday, September 30 – The Presidential Installation Ceremony will take place from 3-4:30 p.m. in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. A reception will follow. Tickets are required and may be reserved at inauguration.umw.edu/events/installation-ceremony.
• Saturday, October 1 – “Into the Streets” student service day will take place throughout the Rappahannock region from 1-5 p.m. Students will volunteer at projects throughout the Fredericksburg area.
Active in the Fredericksburg community, Hurley established the Town and Gown Committee. He serves as a director of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the board of the Rappahannock United Way, the Fredericksburg Regional Alliance and Virginia Partners Bank.
Prior to arriving at Mary Washington in 2000, Hurley served as vice president for administration and finance at Longwood University. He holds degrees, diplomas and certificates from Harvard University, University of Kentucky, Central Michigan University and Richard Stockton College in New Jersey.
For a complete list of events and more information, visit the inauguration website at http://inauguration.umw.edu.
Rich in heritage and history, the Latino culture embodies the essence of diversity. As we learn and understand the significant impact this fascinating culture has had within the United States and beyond, our society will begin to understand the unique threads that fuse individuals from an array of backgrounds and interests together into one harmonious celebration of life. Exploring the various ethnicities that personify the Latino culture, the Latino Student Association and James Farmer Multicultural Center invite you on a journey to travel the world in order to celebrate our heritage and yours!
Kickoff Celebration
Featuring Kevin Davis and Ban Caribe
September 15| 4-6 p.m.| Ball Circle
(Rain location: Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center)
Begin the journey of exploring Latino culture through a celebration that fuses food, live entertainment, and fun. Meet members of the Latino Student Association and discover what wonderful programs are featured throughout the month.
Latino Culture in the United States
D.R.E.A.M. Act or Nightmare?
Exploring the Impact of the D.R.E.A.M. Act on the U.S. Economy and Educational System
September 19| 6 p.m.| Lee Hall, 411
Facilitated by UMW Associate Professor College of Business , Raul Chavez
Cultural Awareness Series & Latino Identities Month Keynote Speaker Bobby González
September 21| 7 p.m.| Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
Bobby González is a nationally known multicultural motivational speaker, storyteller, and poet. Born and raised in the South Bronx, New York City, González grew up in a bicultural environment. He draws on his Native American − Taino − and Latino − Puerto Rican − roots to offer a unique repertoire of discourses, readings, and performances that celebrates his indigenous heritage.
Latino Culture in Central America and the Caribbean
Please Don’t Stop the Music: An Exploration of Latin Roots in Popular Music
September 26| 6 p.m.| Lee Hall, 411
Zumba Bash
Featuring Certified Zumba Instructor, Carlos Reyes
September 28| 6 p.m.| Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center
(Recommended for adult audiences)
Latino Culture in South America
Read Between the Lines…
Literary Seminar highlighting authors Gabriel Garcia Marquez &Mario Vargas Llosa
October 3| 6p.m.| Lee Hall, 411
Facilitated by UMW Assistant Professor of Spanish, Mariá Laura Bocaz
Taste of Latino Culture
Dinner Theatre Featuring Quique Aviles
October 5| 5-7 p.m.| Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Seacobeck Hall
Combining authentic South American cuisine and the poetic talents of Quique Aviles, participants are invited to continue their journey and celebration of Latino culture and heritage. Quique Aviles is a poet and performer whose talents address social issues. A native of El Salvador and a graduate of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Quique has been writing and performing in the United States for over 20 years. His poetry has been featured on NPR’s “Latino USA” and on subway posters through Washington’s “Metro Muse.” A 1991 recipient of the Washington, DC Mayor’s Arts Awards, he is founder and artistic director of Sol & Soul, where he continues a lifelong commitment to mentoring emerging artists and helping young people find their voice.
Latino Culture in Spain & Beyond
Is the World Going Broke?
The Economic and Cultural State of Spain
October 10| 6 p.m.| Lee Hall, 411
Feria
October 12| 4-6 p.m.| Ball Circle
(Rain location: Great Hall, Woodard Campus Center)
The Latino Identities Month cultural journey culminates with a celebration filled with an array of festivities to include live entertainment, dancing, and a fashion show provided by members of the UMW campus community.
