The New Student Orientation Planning Committee would like to announce a few opportunities for faculty and staff to welcome new students and their guests to campus during the upcoming New Student Orientation (June 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27). Last year, Orientation was a great success because of the support from all the UMW faculty and staff who volunteered.

We are requesting support again this year from UMW faculty and staff in welcoming our new Eagles as they experience UMW throughout the day. There are multiple areas that people can get involved. A few available opportunities to volunteer are still available. If you are interested, please sign up for your available time slots on the SignUp Genius – Orientation Volunteers 2018.

If you have any questions or concerns about signing up, please contact JoAnna Raucci (jraucci@umw.edu or x2179). Thank you in advance for supporting New Student Orientation.

Asphalt paving work at the Jepson Science Center begins Monday, June 11, and will continue through the week.

The work area is the unpaved portion of the south access road between College Avenue and the Simpson Library parking lot. The road will remain open during the work: Please be aware of flaggers for directions through the area. This schedule is weather dependent.

Please contact Les Johnson at 540-654-2100 or ajohnso3@umw.edu with questions.

Beth Williams will be joining the University of Mary Washington as Executive Director of Human Resources.

Beth, a Mary Washington College psychology graduate, currently serves as Vice President for Human Resources at Hilldrup, a 600-employee organization with locations in multiple states. She has previously served in Human Resources roles at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, CVS/Pharmacy’s Fredericksburg Distribution Center and several defense contractors in the Northern Virginia area.

Active in the local community, Beth serves as a board member for Rappahannock United Way and is a past chair of Workforce NOW. A Leadership Fredericksburg graduate, she has served as a mentor for several Leadership Fredericksburg participants. Beth was named a Top 10 of the Next Gen by the Next Generation of Business Leaders in 2012. She holds a coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching.

Her start date is July 10, 2018.

The University of Mary Washington will host hundreds of alumni during Reunion Weekend 2018, June 1-3.

Chock full of food and fun, tours, art exhibits, learning opportunities, photo opps, and most importantly, a chance to catch up with old friends, the three-day affair will welcome Mary Washington grads from as long ago as the 1940s back to campus.

More than 800 alumni and guests are expected to attend the event, joining campus walking tours, perusing UMW’s museums and art galleries, exploring downtown Fredericksburg – including a trolley ride to Carl’s Ice Cream – and taking a walk down Memory Lane.

“Alumni have the option of attending over 60 educational, social and cultural events throughout the weekend,” said Executive Director of Alumni Relations Mark Thaden. “There is something for everyone.”

Academic departments will host open houses, and the ever-popular Alumni College sessions will give guests a chance to gather in their old classrooms and learn about new subjects like Makerspace, social media and the field of digital history. Other topics include understanding your sleep identity, learning techniques for persuasive speaking, and delving inside the minds of artistic geniuses and the world of contemporary musical theatre.

From sunrise yoga to farewell brunch, groups of Mary Washington graduates will explore their old stomping grounds at the height of spring, catching up on new campus construction and learning about plans for the University’s future from President Troy Paino.

Paino and wife Kelly also will host a welcome reception with live music on the Brompton lawn.

Alumni will revisit their glory days while indulging their taste buds during a Virginia wine and beer tasting, a reunion picnic with tent decorations and nostalgic Mary Washington memorabilia, and an all-class party with heavy hors d’oeuvres, live band and full bar.

Book signings with former faculty and students; children’s events, including a moon bounce, face painting and a family matinee round out the event, along with a dedication ceremony revealing the three million-dollar restoration of the Heslep Amphitheatre.

“We are excited to host what is expected to be a record number of alumni and guests on campus for Reunion Weekend 2018,” Thaden said. “It’s a special time for everyone to re-connect with Mary Washington.”