Deemed “well worth the drive,” Gari Melchers Home and Studio is featured in Culture Trip‘s article “Artists’ Home and Studios You Can Visit in Washington, DC.”
Campus Dining Gets an “A” from PETA
PETA just announced their Vegan Report Card scores for hundreds of college and university dining programs across the nation. UMW Dining Services is proud to be one of only seven universities in the commonwealth of Virginia to receive an A or higher score. The PETA report scores are based on vegan menu options, dedicated vegan stations, promotion of vegan options, inclusion of vegan students on student dining advisory boards and other factors.
UMW Dining Services is continually expanding and enhancing the vegan options at the Top of the UC. Special feature vegan entrees are offered at lunch and dinner daily at the Vegan Grill, and guests can also build their own vegan plate from ingredients at the Sustenance Station and have them grilled to order. In addition to the vegan sorbet offered at the Gelato Station, guests can now enjoy vegan cookies or cake at the Vegan Grill.
We’re very pleased that this year’s Student Culinary Council also includes vegan and vegetarian members. For additional information about the vegan options available at the Top of the UC contact Rose Benedict at rbenedic@umw.edu.
Stop Hunger Food Drive Begins Nov. 4
Campus Dining and UMW Athletes are cosponsoring Sodexo’s 12th annual Stop Hunger Food drive November 4-13. They are hoping to collect more than 8,000 pounds of food for the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and are seeking participation and support from our UMW community.
Food donation bins will be located in every campus dining facility, Simpkins Library, and the UMW Bookstore, which will offer a discount on insignia items to those who make a food donation. Cash donations will also be accepted at the Top of of the UC, and a “Stop Hunger” Heart with the donor’s name will be posted to encourage others to support the drive.
Students wishing to purchase canned goods for the drive may do so at the Market in the Eagle’s Nest, and they may use up to $100 of their Flex dollars for the purchases.
On Nov. 10, the athletes will be selling canned goods and taking monetary donations at the Top of the UC between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. Students, faculty and staff may purchase the canned items or make monetary donations using cash or their EagleOne accounts.
The local YMCA and several area churches will also be participating in the drive. Campus Dining would welcome additional food collection opportunities here on campus or elsewhere in the Fredericksburg community. For further information on how you may support the drive please contact Rose Benedict or CaraMarie Christy at 540-654-2165 or dining@umw.edu.
November Visit from Giant Food Nutritionist
Come hear from Lindsay Pugliese, the in-store nutritionist at Giant grocery store,
on Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. until noon. She will speak about Nutrition for Fitness Lovers. (Lee Hall 412)
Lindsay will have a food tasting, coupons and recipes to give out to her audience!
This is open to all UMW STUDENTS and STAFF.
Eagle Village Giant Food grocery store is offering a 5% discount to UMW staff and students. You must present your Eagle One ID card and it is valid at the Eagle Village location only.
Lights, Camera, Thank You!
The Office of University Relations would like to thank everyone who came out to be part of the Fox 5 event on campus last Friday, Oct. 20. The Washington, D.C., television station featured the University of Mary Washington in its “College Tour” series, filming live on Ball Circle, with morning show anchors Annie Yu and Kevin McCarthy from 7 to 11 a.m.
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- Anchors Kevin McCarthy and Annie Yu interview Department of Theatre and Dance Chair Gregg Stull live on Fox 5. Photo by Norm Shafer.
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- Fox 5’s live filming on Ball Circle started before the sun came up last week. Photo by Norm Shafer.
Special thanks to featured guests President Troy D. Paino, Professor of Historic Preservation Michael Spencer, Professor of Art and Art History Rosemary Jesionowski, Instructional Technology Specialist Lee Skallerup Bessette, Athletic Director Ken Tyler and our very own “Campus Hero,” longtime UMW employee Grace Anne Braxton – who were interviewed on camera.
Special thanks, too, to the Department of Theatre and Dance, and Dining Services, and Sammy D. Eagle and the UMW cheerleaders, who were with us all morning long.
But the pre-Homecoming broadcast could not have worked without help from the students (both Devils and Goats) and staff, faculty and administrators, club members and athletes who showed up to show off their Mary Washington spirit. Go, Eagles!
View photos and watch video clips from Fox 5’s “College Tour” stop at the University of Mary Washington.
Gari Melchers Home & Studio in the News
Gari Melchers Home and Studio has been showing up in the news this month! Visit the links below to find out more.
How to get your best fall photos in the Fredericksburg region (Call Me Fred, October 24, 2017)
Stepping into the Fredericksburg Time Machine (Boomer Magazine, October 13, 2017)
12 Reasons Why You’ll Fall for Fredericksburg (Huffington Post, October 16, 2017)
COAR’s Annual Pumpkin Palooza
You’re invited to bring your children, nieces/nephews, and/or grandchildren to COAR’s annual Pumpkin Palooza on Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. There will be themed games and crafts being held on Ball Circle, as well as trick-or-treating across campus. Come in costume and enjoy an autumn afternoon! Our own students will be running the event and volunteering in many capacities- they would love to interact with you and your children there. Please email coarumw@gmail.com with any questions!
Event is cancelled in the case of significant rain.
SAVE THE DATE for the Spring Forward Festival on the Brompton Lawn: Sunday, April 8th, noon-4pm
Is this something you’d be able to do? Let me know-
Thank you so much!
Best,
Libby Simmons ‘17
Graduate Assistant for Service
Center for Honor, Leadership, & Service
(540) 654 – 5643
SAC News
SAC Nominations – Have you nominated yourself or a co-worker to serve on SAC next year? If not, no worries — you can nominate at this link – http://umw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6EjYeGyrjTy7BE9
COAR Pumpkin Palooza! Staff/Faculty are invited to bring your children, nieces/nephews, and/or grandchildren to COAR’s annual Pumpkin Palooza this Sunday, Oct. 29, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. There will be themed games and crafts being held on Ball Circle, as well as trick-or-treating across campus. Come in costume and enjoy an autumn afternoon! This is a great annual event that UMW students run and volunteer for – they would love to interact with you and your children there. You can email coarumw@gmail.com with any questions!
Staff/Faculty Mixer! Save the Date! SAC will be having a Fall Staff/Faculty mixer at Home Team Grill on Tuesday November 14th 4:30-6PM! All staff & faculty are welcome to attend!
November SAC Meeting – Our November SAC meeting will be held in Lee Hall 412 on Thursday November 16th from 1-3PM. You do not need to be a member of the SAC to attend. Hope to see you there!
November 17th Blood Drive – The UMW Red Cross Student Organization welcomes faculty and staff donors at our monthly blood drives on the Fredericksburg campus! This upcoming drive is the LAST chance to donate in the fall semester! The drive will take place on November 17th at the Hurley Convergence Center Digital Auditorium Date from 11am-5pm. Sign up online to donate at redcrossblood.org/give, search zip code 22401, and select the UMW drive. Walk-ins are welcome but please be aware that appointments take priority and we’ve had almost completely full appointment lists this semester!
Please email umw.redcrossclub@gmail.com with any questions or comments.
Excellent Eagle Employee Program: Nominate your co-workers, supervisor or employees for the Excellent Eagle Employee award. It’s easy! Just complete the Excellent Eagle Employee nomination form on our website. Take some time to nominate someone today! Winners get reserved parking on campus for the month.
#1 F.A.N. (Fantastic Action Noticed) In addition to the Excellent Eagle program, you can also recognize a colleague using HR’s #1 F.A.N. program. Did you experience exceptional customer service or awesome collaboration? If so, nominate the person or people involved in that experience. Complete the #1 F.A.N. form on the HR website, and your colleague will be able to choose a UMW spirit item as a token of appreciation.
Ten for Ten: Another Win for Student-Athletes
Oct. 10 marked the end of the second annual Ten for Ten Challenge for student-athletes. Each year, the student-athletes learn about the importance of giving back to their programs and supporting the Eagle Club with a suggested $10 gift. This year featured a new “spotlight series” throughout the 10-day challenge, which highlighted the stories behind one current student and two young alumni who have given back to UMW Athletics.
Within the past two years, 337 individual student-athletes have made gifts through Ten for Ten – making them the largest group of students who give back to UMW. In the words of Softball Captain Kara Deppe ’19, “the money donated to our athletic programs is so helpful and very much appreciated by all of us!”
Employee Recognition Award Winners Honored
Congratulations to the University Recognition Award winners who were announced at Tuesday’s Employee Luncheon.
Rita Dunston received the Richard V. and Rosemary A. Hurley Presidential Commendation Award. Nominees were Christina Eggenberger, Heidi Hunter-Goldsworthy, Marty Morrison, Clint Often and Sabrina Johnson.
The intent of this award is to honor Mr. and Mrs. Hurley, who have consistently demonstrated a desire to recognize and reward outstanding service of University employees, and who have led by example in their work at Mary Washington.
Charlotte Corbett-Parker received the Charles Coleman Memorial Service Award. Nominees were Cindy Toomey, Cindy Fitch, Jane Cariker, Doug Noble and Virginia Irvin.
Charles Coleman was an employee of 29 years who demonstrated pride, dedication and loyalty throughout his many years of service. This award was established in honor of his memory and exemplary service.
Cindy Toomey, Michael Morley and Melissa Yakabouski were selected as this year’s Larry Atkins Award winners. Other nominees were Marta Smith, DiShante Fryer, Martha Link, David Dean, Tracey Funtanilla, Caitlin DeMarco, Tameka Brown, Ronald McKiver, Ann Witkowski, Amanda Rutstein and Dan Quann.
The Larry Atkins award recognizes UMW employees who are unsung heroes in our offices, lend a helping hand to their teammates, go above and beyond in each and every task, and set a positive example for others.