Former CNN Baghdad bureau chief to speak at UMW; Fredericksburg.com

Former CNN Baghdad Bureau Chief Cal Perry will speak at the University of Mary Washington on Wednesday from 4:30 until 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend.

http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/chalkboard/2010/10/18/former-cnn-baghdad-bureau-chief-to-speak-at-umw/

Green washing machines at UMW; Fredericksburg.com

The University of Mary Washington expects to save more than a million gallons of water annually with its 75 new energy-efficient washing machines, according to a press release today.

http://blogs.fredericksburg.com/chalkboard/2010/10/07/green-washing-machines-at-umw/

UMW looks at tuition increase; The Free Lance-Star

University of Mary Washington President Rick Hurley yesterday explained to students the need for a significant tuition increase in 2011-12.

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/102010/10072010/580731

Crew has a home on river; The Free Lance-Star

The University of Mary Washington‘s rowing program has a long-awaited new home on the Rappahannock River.

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/102010/10062010/579537

A variety of eateries adorn center’s menu; The Free Lance-Star

EAGLE VILLAGE is poised to become the newest spot in Fredericksburg where you can get a healthy salad, gourmet cup of coffee, quick Mexican meal or dinner and a beer.

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/102010/10012010/578484

UMW seeks Farmer stamp; The Free Lance-Star

The University of Mary Washington has joined a campaign to honor civil rights pioneer James Farmer with a commemorative U.S. postage stamp.

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/092010/09302010/579029

Campus Groundbreaking signifies Bellwether event; www.dcmilitary.com

By contemporary definition, a bellwether is an indicator of trends. And the groundbreaking ceremony last Friday for the new Dahlgren Center for Education and Research might be considered a significant bellwether event both for Naval Support Facility Dahlgren as well as the neighboring community.

http://www.dcmilitary.com/stories/092310/southpotomac_28224.shtml

FREDERICKSBURG FIRST ON LIST TO HOST SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENT; The Free Lance-Star

The first major event observing the Civil War’s 150th anniversary is coming to Fredericksburg soon, now that the state’s sesquicentennial panel has concluded its second annual conference.
http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/092010/09252010/578037

Area resident adoption ‘Angel’; The Free Lance-Star

An intellectually disabled father who adores his daughter fights for custody while a loving foster mom pleads for adoption.

http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2010/092010/09272010/576740

Woman robbed at Eagle Village Giant; The Free Lance-Star

A University of Mary Washington student’s mother visiting for the school’s Family Weekend was assaulted and robbed in a nearby grocery store this afternoon, police said.
http://fredericksburg.com/News/Web/2010/092010/giant-eagle-village-robbery