UMW SGA President Finds Passion in Student Engagement
September 29, 2023 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti
A Google calendar app links to University of Mary Washington senior Jaylyn Long’s “booking page,” where free slots are hard to find. A biomedical sciences major with an African American studies minor, she’s Student Government Association (SGA) president and Class of 2024 vice president. She’s a diversity peer educator, R.I.S.E peer mentor and – perhaps […]
Filed Under: Jaylyn Long, Office of Student Activities and Engagement, SGA president, Top Stories Tagged With: mjones6
Class of 2022: Stellar Student Stories, Part 2 of 3
May 5, 2022 by Jill Laiacona
The Class of 2022 began freshman year like any other, swept up in longstanding University of Mary Washington traditions like Move-In Day, Eagle Gathering and Honor Convocation. That all changed when they were sophomores. Classes went online, study abroad trips were postponed and everything – activities, internships and volunteer experiences – became virtual. But these […]
Filed Under: Center for Community Engagement, Department of Historic Preservation, Office of Student Activities and Engagement, Top Stories, UMW Theatre Tagged With: admissions, Center for International Education, Commencement, Department of Biological Sciences, Department of Communication and Digital Studies, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Department of Theatre and Dance, James Farmer Multicultural Center, Writing Center
Beloved UMW Tradition ‘Devil-Goat Day’ is Back!
April 22, 2022 by Lisa Chinn Marvashti
A uniquely UMW tradition brought an electric vibe to campus yesterday, with the revival of Devil-Goat Day. “It’s the first time back since the pandemic,” said senior Carleigh Rahn. “There’s a new energy.” Music was pumping on Jefferson Square, where a sea of students dressed in red (Devils, who graduate in odd years) and green […]
Filed Under: Devil-Goat Day, Office of Student Activities and Engagement, Top Stories Tagged With: crucker, ssutphin
Eagle Awards Celebrate Campus Leaders, Dean Rucker
April 18, 2022 by Jill Laiacona
University of Mary Washington senior Brianna Reaves was presented with the Grace Mann Launch Award during the annual Eagle Awards last Thursday. Held in person for the first time since the pandemic, the event honored more than a dozen campus leaders in the University Center’s Chandler Ballroom. A newly established award was presented to Cedric […]
Filed Under: Center for Community Engagement, Eagle Awards, Office of Student Activities and Engagement, Top Stories, Troy Paino Tagged With: crucker, James Farmer Multicultural Center
Tradition Reinvention: Iconic UMW Events Go Virtual
August 24, 2020 by Jill Laiacona
Online trivia, virtual dance parties and outdoor fitness classes are in this fall. High fives, handshakes and hugs are out, at least for now. Activities and engagement are as much a part of college life as academics. That’s why staff and student volunteers at the University of Mary Washington have worked tirelessly this summer to […]
Filed Under: Office of Student Activities and Engagement Tagged With: bhaas, Campus Recreation, Club Carnival, crawls, Eagle Gathering, Honor Convocation, kshannon, ssutphin, student activities
Eagles Fly High During Virtual Awards Ceremony
April 28, 2020 by Anna Billingsley
University of Mary Washington senior Nehemia Abel received the Grace Mann Launch Award during the annual Eagle Awards ceremony, presented virtually Friday evening. This event honors student leaders and outstanding campus organizations. New this year was the James Farmer Defining A Legacy Award. As one of the emcees for the video awards ceremony, Brianna “Breezy” […]
UMW ‘Keeps the Light On’ Banned Books Week
September 26, 2019 by Jill Laiacona
Born in Russia, UMW sophomore Katia Savelyeva has called America home for most of her life. But the English major sometimes wonders what it would be like had she stayed in St. Petersburg. “I hope I’d still do things that don’t require as much bravery here in the United States,” said Savelyeva, who read aloud […]
