Category: Archived On-Campus

Dolby Receives Ornithology Award

Andrew Dolby, professor of biological sciences, was awarded the 2015 Eike Award for outstanding service to the Virginia Society of Ornithology (VSO).Dolby became active with the VSO soon after arriving at Mary Washington. He served on the VSO’s Board of Directors from 2005 to 2008. Dolby then served as vice president from 2009 to 2011, […]

Crawford, Davies and Griffith Publish Ecological Model in International Journal

Stephen Davies, associate professor of computer science, Alan Griffith, professor of biological science and Michael Crawford from the class of 2014, published their  modeling research article, titled “Predicting metapopulation responses of a tidal wetland annual to environmental stochasticity and water dispersal through an individual-based model.”The article currently appears in the journal “Ecological Modelling” online and will appear […]

Join UMW’s Alzheimer’s Walk Team, Sept. 26

Lindsey Elliot, field hockey coach, and Susan Knick, director of scheduling and events, are spearheading a University-wide Alzheimer’s walk team with the hope that everyone campus-wide will work to combine efforts into a single team effort so that the University really stands out as a major fundraiser and supporter of the fight to end Alzheimer’s.  The […]

Admissions Open House, Sept. 26

On Saturday, September 26, 2015, the University of Mary Washington will host an Admissions Open House. About 225 prospective students (typically transfers and high school seniors, juniors, and sophomores) and their families will visit campus between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. for this event. Estimated guest count is ~ 700 visitors.Visitor parking has been reserved in the […]

UMW Performance Raises Money, Awareness for RCASA

The University of Mary Washington’s presentation of “Crimes Against Nature” performed by Professor of Psychology Chris Kilmartin raised $3,245.77 for the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault Grace Mann fund.The Sept. 12 performance in memory of UMW student Grace Mann was a raging success. Mann’s parents, Thomas and Melissa committed to match the donations made, resulting […]