Dedication set for UMW campus; Richmond Times-Dispatch
The University of Mary Washington’s new campus was built to support the naval facility at Dahlgren, but its impact is expected to reach well beyond the base.
Obama seeks to energize young voters in Virginia
(Stephen Farnsworth)
Obama seeks to energize young voters in Virginia; http://washingtonexaminer.com
Convincing young voters to mobilize once more is a far more onerous task than it was four years ago, said Stephen Farnsworth, political scientist at the University of Mary Washington.
“You can’t be ‘the next big thing’ when you’re already president,” Farnsworth said. “This is why you see such a full-court press from him. It’s not just the occasional effort to woo young people.”
http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2012/02/obama-seeks-energize-young-voters-virginia/276506
UMW graduate develops bike plan for campus
UMW graduate develops bike plan for campus; Stafford County Sun
FREDERICKSBURG — University of Mary Washington graduate Justin Doyle wants to make his alma mater a better place for bicyclists, so the 2008 graduate came up with a bike plan for the university. http://www2.staffordcountysun.com/news/2012/feb/15/umw-graduate-develops-bike-plan-campus-ar-1691431/
5 universities taking part in dining hall chef battle to benefit charities
5 universities taking part in dining hall chef battle to benefit charities; http://www.therepublic.com; http://www.abc2.news; http://www.fredericknewspost.com; http://www.foxbaltimore.com
BALTIMORE — Dining hall cooks from five local universities are taking part in a cafeteria cook-off, all in the name of charity.
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/a162f6f99c9b47edbe4a53d97f7a23f6/MD–Universities-Chef-Battle/
http://www.abc2news.com/dpp/news/region/baltimore_city/university-chefs-compete-in-cook-off
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/displayUpdate.htm?StoryID=131877
http://www.foxbaltimore.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wbff_vid_11874.shtml
Local colleges fare well on ‘LGBT-friendly’ index
Local colleges fare well on ‘LGBT-friendly’ index; The Washington Post
Washington area colleges earn generally high marks for quality-of-life issues among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, according to an ”LGBT-friendly” index.
Eagle Village Hotel continues U.S. 1 redevelopment
Eagle Village Hotel continues U.S. 1 redevelopment; http://fredericksburg.patch.com
Fredericksburg’s first mixed-use project is growing into an upscale urban village that was envisioned at the old Park and Shop commercial center.
http://fredericksburg.patch.com/articles/eagle-village-hotel-continues-redevelopment-on-u-s-1
Political activist Angela Davis to speak at UMW
Political activist Angela Davis to speak at UMW; Stafford County Sun
FREDERICKSBURG — American political activist, author and professor Angela Davis will visit the University of Mary Washington on Wednesday, serving as the 2012 James Farmer Visiting Lecturer and Black History Month keynote speaker.
UMW professor to help global poverty efforts
(Shawn Humphrey)
UMW professor to help global poverty efforts; http://blogs.fredericksburg.com
An economics professor at the University of Mary Washington has been known locally for his work in the worldwide fight against poverty.
http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/chalkboard/2012/02/13/umw-professor-to-help-global-poverty-efforts/
Educational Briefs- Claudia Emerson book signing
(Claudia Emerson)
Education Briefs, Feb. 14, 2012; The Progress-Index
CHESTERFIELD/MIDLOTHIAN – John Tyler Community College will host its 17th annual literary festival: Claudia Emerson reception, reading and book signing at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at John Tyler Community College – Midlothian campus, Science Building, room C109, 800 Charter Colony Pkwy. in Midlothian.
http://progress-index.com/news/education/education-briefs-feb-14-2012-1.1271101#axzz1mOIni3j6
Vision discussed for Stafford tech park
Vision discussed for Stafford tech park; The Free Lance-Star
The park, which may be named the “Stafford Technology and Research Park at Quantico Corporate Center,” is a joint effort between the county, the University of Mary Washington, George Mason University, Germanna Community College and ManTech International Corp.
http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/newsdesk/2012/02/10/vision-discussed-for-stafford-tech-park/