Have you noticed the references to ‘Mindfulness’ popping up in unexpected places and wondered “Just what is mindfulness?” An answer to that question, and more, will be provided during UMW’s Mindfulness Week starting September 30. Often described as open, non-judging awareness of the present moment, mindfulness has been shown to be beneficial in recognizing and […]
The Advancement Office is offering a brand new tool to help students receive special funding for projects, research, and/or organizational activities beginning this year.The UMW Community Outreach Initiative is a grassroots campaign allowing students, in need of funding, a chance to be featured on the UMW website. Through an application process, students will submit their ideas, and […]
Interested in applying to graduate school but scared about taking the GRE? Register to attend a FREE GRE Test Prep program on Thursday, September 26 from 9a.m. to noon at the Stafford campus, North building, Room 123. This session will cover GRE test taking tips and strategies, GRE sample questions, and the scoring process. You […]
The College of Business presents the Financial Literacy Series with Alumna Debrah Farnell ’12: On the Road to Financial Independence – How to move forward and get ahead by financially planning! Wednesday, September 25, 2013 3 – 4 p.m. – UMW Faculty, Staff and General Public 5 – 6 p.m. – UMW Students Lee Hall, […]
The University of Mary Washington’s Staff Advisory Council answered to the call of duty yet again with a school supply drive to benefit local area schools.Among the donations contributed by the UMW community were 137 composition books, 32 backpacks, 38 glue bottles and 50 boxes of crayons.“What a wonderful display from our UMW community. I had […]
