December 20, 2025

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Taste of Asia, Nov. 1

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Taste of Asia
Saturday, Nov. 1
Cedric Rucker University Center Chandler Ballroom @ 4 p.m.

Sponsored by the Asian Student Association, Taste of Asia is an annual celebration of Asian culture. The popular event provides both entertainment and education as Asian culture and lifestyle are presented through a fashion show, dance performance and an array of ethnic foods. Cost is $3 for UMW students, faculty and staff; $5 for the general public; or three canned food items.

Veterans Day Luncheon, Nov. 11

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If you are currently serving or have served, the entire university community thanks you and your family for your service to our country. As a token of appreciation, we invite you to join us at the Cedric Rucker University Center Chandler Ballroom on November 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for our annual Veterans Day Luncheon. This event is open to spouses and dependents, so please feel free to bring your family. Please send your RSVP to Ryan Hastings at rhasting@umw.edu to ensure an accurate headcount for seating and catering by Friday, November 7.

Women’s Leadership Colloquium November Coffee Talk, Nov. 11

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November Coffee Talk
Tuesday, Nov. 11
8  to 9 a.m.
718 Venue: 718 Caroline St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Parking is available at Riverfront Park, George St. lot, Sophia St. parking deck, or street parking on Caroline St.

In today’s rapidly evolving world, the key to achieving success and fulfillment lies in recognizing and harnessing your unique strengths. This session is designed to help you unlock new levels of personal and professional growth, which includes identifying talents and overcoming obstacles. Whether you are aiming for career advancement, personal development or simply seeking to better understand your own capabilities, “Empowering Your Potential” will equip you with the tools and insights needed to thrive in any endeavor. Speaker: Veronica Curry, Interim Vice President of Student Affairs at Germanna Community College.

Click to Register for November Coffee Talk

Next AI Event, Nov. 11

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Mark your calendars for NotebookLM Webinar: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 12:30 p.m., via Zoom

How can Google’s NotebookLM help you and your students organize sources, summarize information, and improve the writing process – without replacing meaningful academic work?

Join me on Tuesday, November 11 at 12:30 p.m. for a short, hands-on webinar where we’ll:

  • Walk through NotebookLM’s core features
  • Demonstrate how to build an AI-powered “notebook” from course readings
  • Explore ways to scaffold research, note-taking, and drafting

Zoom (12:30pm ET, Tues Nov 11):
https://umw-sso.zoom.us/j/85072833575

The session will be recorded and posted on the Center for AI and the Liberal Arts website:
https://academics.umw.edu/center-for-ai/

Questions? Visit the Center for AI & the Liberal Arts website for details and access information.

Final On-Campus Vaccine Clinic, Nov. 12

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The Student Health Center is collaborating with Giant Pharmacy to offer on-campus vaccine clinics during the fall semester.

There is one more clinic available:

  • Wednesday, November 12

Stop by the Cedric Rucker University Center living room areas from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The clinics are open to students, faculty and staff with no appointment needed. Vaccines for flu, Covid, shingles, meningitis, pneumonia and tetanus may be available, depending on availability on each date, typically at no cost with most insurance. For more information call the Student Health Center at 540-654-1040 or contact Associate Director Rene Sanders at rsanders@umw.edu.