The 18th annual Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium, showcasing student work, will take place across campus on Friday, April 26. See the Research and Creativity Symposium website for details.
Volunteers Needed for Late-Night Breakfast, April 29
University Dining is seeking a few volunteers to help serve the free Late-Night Breakfast that will be offered to all students on the first night of final exams, Monday, April 29th, between 9:30 pm and 10:30pm. Several hundred students are expected to attend, so the Dining team could use some extra help to expedite service. It’s also a lot of fun for the students to get their breakfast munchies served by members of UMW’s faculty and staff! Volunteers are asked to arrive at 9:15 pm and serve until 10:30pm. If you would like to sign up, contact Rose Benedict at rbenedic@umw.edu.
Toulouse-Lautrec, Ukiyo-e Prints from Melchers’ Collection On View Through April 30
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was among the most famous artists to create lithographs. As a leader in taking an innovative approach to this medium, he composed with broad, flat areas of color and curvilinear lines that enliven the scenes. Lautrec patronized the cabarets and dance halls he depicted, illustrating popular performers and nightlife in Paris in the 1890s.
Ukiyo-e prints were made by artists in Japan during the Edo Period (1615–1868) and depict scenes of daily activities and entertainments. They were widely collected in Japan, and by western artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec in the 19th century. The subjects, vivid colors and patterns, cropped forms, and compressed illusion of space inspired these artists to feature these characteristics in their own work.
These prints were amid the artistic context Gari Melchers encountered in Paris in the 1890s. See how his works of art show similar elements of color, pattern, composition and bold expression. On view at Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont through April 30.
ODR Testing Center Services Available to Students
Dear Faculty,
As the end of the semester nears, we wanted to take a brief moment to remind you of the accommodated testing supports available in the Office of Disability Resources.
If you have students who need accommodated final exams (e.g. extra time, quiet location, assistive technology etc.), and are not able to provide accommodations directly yourself (or if it would just be easier to work through us); please have your students schedule their exams with us as soon as possible.
Please note that students must make the appointment through their Accommodate portal as soon as they are able. Instructors cannot make these appointments on their behalf.
You can direct your students to this Exam Scheduling Walkthrough document for assistance.
Lastly, we will do all that we can to accommodate students with the fixed testing capacity we have. Therefore we may not be able to arrange last minute exams. We are also unable to schedule walk-ins for testing services.
If you have any questions, or want to talk through any part of our process, please direct those questions to us at odr@umw.edu or odrtesting@umw.edu.
Sincerely,
The Office of Disability Resources
Seacobeck 005
540-654-1266
odr@umw.edu
HCC Mediawall Seeking Student Submissions
The HCC Mediawall is seeking digital art submissions from UMW students for an exhibit that will run on the Mediawall during Research & Creativity Day, April 26, 2024.
Submissions must be received by April 20 to be considered. Students can find out more and submit their work at umwmediawall.com
Graduating Seniors Get a Free UMW Branded Padfolio
Graduating seniors can pick up their free UMW branded padfolio courtesy of the Center for Career & Professional Development (CCPD) at the Cedric Rucker University Center Lobby April 19th, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.; April 22nd, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; April 23rd, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Students graduating in May of 2024 can pick up their padfolio in person. Students must present Eagle One and can only pick up their own gift.
Student Leader Election Results Are In!
We are excited to announce results from the 2024-2025 campus wide election! Please welcome in your newest student leaders:
Student Government Association
President: Will Thompson
Vice President: Shadwick Yoder
Senate Vice President: Amira Said
2025 Senators: Sophia Elliot, Nahjah Wilson, Martina Pugh
2026 Senators: Bethanie Hackett, Katherine Armstrong, Josiah Schlechty
2027 Senators: Caleb Dahllof, Lucy Whealton, Allie Davis, Cameron Golitz
Class Council
2025 President: Shadwick Yoder
2025 Vice President: Nahjah Wilson
2025 Treasurer: Marion Robinson
2025 Promotions Director: Madison Van Buren
2026 President: Torres
2026 Vice President: Christopher Walker
2026 Treasurer: Amira Said
2026 Promotions Director: Ashley Lam
2027 President: Brenna Pope
2027 Vice President: Allie Davis
2027 Treasurer: Sophia Heinbach
2027 Promotions Director: Cameron Golitz
Honor Council
President: Adam McAninley
2025 Members: Lordina Agyekum, Emma Goehner
2026 Members: Josiah Schlechty, Katie VanHouten, Mallory Thompson, Adelaide Gill
2027 Members: Maggie Winters, Frankie Wulf, Abby Powers
Student Conduct Review Board
President: Lucas Anderson
Vice President: Brooke Martin
2025 Members: Bridget Zagrobelny, Phoebe Root, Katie Heyn
2026 Members: Josiah Schlechty, Erin Roy, Larry Almariento
2027 Members: Allie Davis, Cameron Golitz
Finance Committee
Members: Will Thompson, Christopher Anderson, Genevieve Benton, Allison Garcia Aguirre, Frankie Wulf, Josiah Schlechty, Sophia Elliot
Sharing Sad News in the Passing of Professor Emeritus of English Dan Dervin
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Professor Emeritus of English Dan Dervin.
Dan joined Mary Washington in 1967 and was known in and out of the classroom, particularly as the professor who traveled by bicycle. He published nine books with numerous articles in academic journals, even after his retirement. Topics included Shaw and Lawrence, Freud and cinema, creativity and culture, and most recently in 2018, The Digital Child. He also is remembered as an avid and very talented tennis player, as well as one of Fredericksburg’s long-time book reviewers for The Free Lance-Star.
Fellow book reviewer and UMW alumnus Drew Gallagher ’92 shared a tribute to Dan earlier this month, noting that Dan was the “most prolific book reviewer in the history of The Free Lance-Star.” According to Drew, he seemed to be on a never-ending quest to read everything. As a result, his reviews and his contributions spanned decades and connected with so many authors and readers.
He was known to have a book with him always, even late into his life. He passed away at his home in Florida at the age of 89.
Dan will be remembered by many readers particularly on the Mary Washington campus.
Sharing Sad News in the Passing of Mary Beth Conrad
Mary Beth Conrad, who spent nearly 10 years working with UMW’s Advancement team, passed away on on April 8, 2024. Read more.
Water Outage in Woodard and Seacobeck Halls, April 4
Campus Community,
The water in Woodard and Seacobeck Halls has been turned off this morning, April 4, due to a water main break. The work to repair the water line begins at 9 a.m. and is expected to take up to 12 hours today. We will update campus when the water service resumes.
The Eagle’s Nest is closed today, April 4.
The buildings remain open for classes and activities, but restrooms will be unavailable. Water and restrooms are available in adjacent buildings, including Simpson Library and the Cedric Rucker University Center.
For questions, contact Executive Director of Facilities Operations Brian Gorham.