Students Showcase Volunteer Spirit at MLK Day of Service
January 25, 2022 by Jill Laiacona
Temperatures on Saturday hovered around freezing, while remnants of a recent snowstorm dotted the University of Mary Washington campus. But inside the University Center, warmth and camaraderie emanated from students who took part in UMW’s MLK Day of Service. “During these times of isolation and challenge, it’s so great to see people come together for […]
Filed Under: Center for Community Engagement, Leslie Martin, Top Stories Tagged With: community outreach and resources, James Farmer Multicultural Center, msanford
Tragedy Turned Alumna’s Focus to Suicide Prevention
September 29, 2020 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti
It’s 2 a.m., and there’s a police officer sitting on Julie van Ommeren’s gingham-print loveseat. Another stands by his side. But where is Kyle? She hears someone scream, then suddenly realizes the voice is her own. This is a story of how a liberal arts education – and a custom-made major – can map to […]
Filed Under: Leslie Martin, national suicide prevention awareness month, Top Stories Tagged With: tzukor
Service Project Takes UMW Students ‘Into the Streets’ to Build Community
September 28, 2020 by Jill Laiacona
Early Saturday morning, a group of University of Mary Washington students gathered on Ball Circle. Wearing masks and social distancing, they came together on that crisp fall day to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty, completing outdoor service projects for Into the Streets. The autumn tradition is hosted by UMW’s COAR (Community […]
Filed Under: Center for Community Engagement, Leslie Martin Tagged With: Into the Streets, sdewees, student activities
Quarantine Can’t Quash UMW’s Spirit of Service
July 14, 2020 by Jill Laiacona
Maria Rhoads was worried when COVID-19 first hit. But the UMW senior decided fear shouldn’t stop her from serving her community. “I’m low risk as a young person,” said Rhoads, whose first task as a Medical Reserve Corps volunteer was assisting with safety and sanitation at a local voting precinct. “Because of everything that’s happening […]
Filed Under: Campus Vote Project, Center for Community Engagement, Leslie Martin, Top Stories Tagged With: sdewees
Center for Community Engagement Opens at Mary Washington
September 9, 2019 by Jill Laiacona
On a late August day, Mary Washington first-years were scattered throughout Fredericksburg, mulching gardens, planting trees and cleaning up along the Rappahannock River. Others cared for animals at the SPCA and worked on projects to help area seniors, sexual assault survivors and deployed service members. These efforts were made possible by UMW’s new Center for […]
Filed Under: Campus Compact, Center for Community Engagement, Eagle Resources Closet, Leslie Martin, National Voter Registration Day, Top Stories, Troy Paino Tagged With: sdewees
Rising UMW Senior Goes Global at Pathfinder Summit
May 20, 2019 by Jill Laiacona
Rahima Morshed ’20 is beginning her summer break by changing the world. The rising senior is one of 50 civic-minded young Virginians convening in Charlottesville this week for the Global Pathfinder Summit. This prestigious event gives emerging leaders the chance to hear from dozens of internationally renowned speakers discussing topics pertaining to today’s youth and […]
Filed Under: Leslie Martin, tciteroni, Top Stories Tagged With: James Farmer Multicultural Center, lsimpkin, msanford
UMW, Local Community Join Forces for Social Good Summit
March 27, 2019 by Jill Laiacona
The food bank needed help getting fresh produce to needy families. A literacy group sought tutors to help adults with reading, writing and basic math. A local high school wanted guest speakers to teach mindfulness and stress management techniques to teenagers. All of them congregated with more than 100 others in the Digital Auditorium of […]
UMW Hosts FRED – A Social Good Summit on March 22
March 11, 2019 by Jill Laiacona
University of Mary Washington’s Center for Community Engagement and IMAGINE Social Good join forces to host FRED – A Social Good Summit on Friday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Digital Auditorium of the Hurley Convergence Center on UMW’s Fredericksburg campus. The event is free and open to the public, but […]
Filed Under: College of Arts and Sciences, Leslie Martin, Shawn Humphrey, Top Stories Tagged With: Events
