The James Monroe Museum will mark the beginning of a year of celebrations honoring the bicentennial of James Monroe’s presidency with an Inauguration Reenactment on Saturday, March 4, 2017, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the steps of Monroe Hall on the Fredericksburg campus of the University of Mary Washington. James Monroe was […]
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March Excellent Eagle Employee: Congratulations to Tiffany Oldfield, J.D., Title IX Investigator, Diversity and Inclusion for being selected as the Excellent Eagle for March! As one of her co-workers explains: “Tiffany from the very beginning has been a valuable colleague. She stepped up right away reviewing our policy and procedures here in Title IX. She understands her role and continues to be asset, not only to our team but to the University. Now that the University has lost two key individuals in our department, she has agreed to take over the Title IX role once an investigator has been hired. But in the meantime she is doing so much of the work to keep us on task, in compliance, moving us in new directions, preparing copious amounts of material for another office (not affiliated with the University), etc. Her organizational skills, knowledge about law/policy and support has not gone unnoticed. I am not sure where we would be without her.” Great job, Tiffany! It’s easy to nominate your co-workers, supervisor or employees for the Excellent Eagle Employee award. 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.
Meet the Author of Hidden Figures: Margot Lee Shetterly, author of Hidden Figures, will deliver a lecture and sign books at Dodd Auditorium this Saturday, March 4, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. This is a free event. Books are available to purchase in the University bookstore and also will be available at the event. For more information about purchasing copies of Hidden Figures, contact Margaret Mock in the UMW Bookstore at 540-654-1017 or email mmock@umw.edu.
Procurement Supplier Expo: March is National Procurement Month. Procurement is hosting its second annual Supplier Expo on March 8 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the University Center Chandler Ballroom. Come out and meet some of UMW’s contracted vendors and local vendors and see what they can offer you and your area.
Chili Cook Off (and Cornbread Bake-Off): Support your colleagues and vote for your favorite chili and cornbread on Thursday, March 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chandler Ballroom! Would you like to enter the contest? Visit http://sac.umwblogs.org/2017-chili-cook-off-entry-form/ to submit your name and contact information.
University Closed March 10: Remember that UMW will be closed on Friday, March 10, for Spring Break.
UMW to Hold 24-Hour Giving Day: UMW will hold its first Giving Day on Tuesday, March 14, a significant day in the University’s history as it marks 109 years since its founding in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women. During Mary Wash Giving Day on March 14, donors can make gifts at mwgivingday.com from midnight through 11:59 p.m. Gifts received during this time will celebrate the UMW spirit of giving back and help fill the gap, since funding from the commonwealth of Virginia accounts for just 25% of the University’s operating budget.
March SAC Meeting: The guest speaker for our next meeting on March 16 will be Joni Wilson, Director of Landscaping & Grounds. You do not have to be a member of the S.A.C. to attend – all are welcome!
#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.
Newsletter, Social Media and Other Information: You’ll find important information in SAC’s monthly newsletter. Check it out and all of the information on our website, including a list of our new members. If you’re on Twitter, be sure to follow us @UMW_S.A.C.!
Bring a Friend to Weight Watchers!
Invite a co-worker to join a Weight Watchers At Work meeting and the two of you can help each other succeed!
“Do it for yourself not by yourself”
Good Neighbor Day 2017
COAR will be hosting UMW’s Annual Good Neighbor Day on March 25, 2017, from 9 a.m. until noon. Student volunteers will be completing service projects at homes and businesses within the Fredericksburg community. Service projects include landscaping, yardwork and painting. Faculty/staff who live in the College Heights or College Terrace communities are encouraged to sign up their homes as sites where student volunteers will complete projects. If you’d like to sign up, please complete the following form: https://orgsync.com/59896/forms/243575
7th Annual Arab Culture Night March 23
All are welcome to attend the 7th Annual Arab Culture Night on Thursday, March 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the University Center’s Chandler Ballroom. Doors will open at 5:45.
Admission cost: $1 for UMW students, $3 for all others (free for children 3 and under).
Cash or EagleOne only.
Arab Culture Night will feature cuisine by Aladin’s Restaurant, a fashion show, a cultural showcase, henna and live music by Mohamed Amir.
Sponsored by Office of the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Modern Languages and Literatures; Center for International Education; and the Arab Culture Club.
For more information, email sabbott3@mail.umw.edu
Mark Your Calendar for Health & Wellness Fair
On Tuesday, March 28, Campus Dining by Sodexo and the Office of Human Resources are sponsoring a special two-part Health & Wellness Fair in Chandler Ballroom at the University Center.
Part 1: 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Showcase for UMW Employees. Meet with representatives from our retirement vendors, health and dental insurance companies and local banks.
Part 2: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Showcase for UMW and Fredericksburg community that includes freebies and demonstrations from providers of products and services that promote physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.
More than 40 providers of health and wellness products and services are participating in the fair and everything is free! Exhibitors include Mary Washington Healthcare, Anthem BCBS, Kaiser, Aetna and Delta Dental, Weight Watchers, Ultimate Family Wellness, Massage Therapy Center, fitness centers, support groups, and many more! Fair highlights will include:
- Shoulder & Neck Massages
- Blood Pressure Checks
- Martial Arts, Creative Movement, Ballroom Dancing and Belly Dancing Demonstrations
- Body Fat Measurements
- Peak Flow Breathing Checks for Asthma
- Snack Samples from PepsiCo and General Mills and other Freebies!
- Numerous Prize Drawings!
Please plan to join us! For a list of participating exhibitors or more information contact Campus Dining, 540-654-2165 or Dining@UMW.edu
SAC News
Coffee with the President: Thursday, Feb. 23, in the HCC Digital Auditorium from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., President Paino will be hosting the first of several “Coffee with the President” informal gatherings. It is planned to be laid back, so come and go as you please. Come to share your thoughts, feelings and concerns about the University with the President. The next one will be held on March 21 in the University Center Maple Room.
Great Lives Lecture Series: Last week, William Crawley gave a presentation at our February S.A.C. meeting about the history of the Great Lives Lecture Series. The Spring 2017 Great Lives Lectures Series schedule is available at http://www.umw.edu/greatlives/. This series is open to the public free of charge. Programs begin at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium. Each lecture concludes with an audience Q&A session with the speaker and a book signing. Please remember that our monthly S.A.C. meetings are open to all UMW staff.
March SAC Meeting: Our guest speaker for our next meeting on March 16 will be Joni Wilson, Director of Landscaping & Grounds.
UMW Shred Event 2017: UMW Landscape and Grounds is hosting the UMW RecycleMania Shred Event again this year. Confidential documents for shredding will be collected on Feb. 28, 2017. Please visit the UMW Sustainability website for pick-up schedule and details http://sustainability.umw.edu/2016-recyclemania-shred-event/
Chili Cook Off (and Cornbread Bake-Off)! Support your colleagues and vote for your favorite chili and cornbread on Thursday, March 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chandler Ballroom! Would you like to enter the contest? Visit http://sac.umwblogs.org/2017-chili-cook-off-entry-form/ to submit your name and contact information.
UMW to Hold 24-Hour Giving Day: UMW will hold its first giving day on Tuesday, March 14, a significant day in the University’s history as it marks 109 years since its founding in 1908 as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women. During Mary Wash Giving Day on March 14, donors can make gifts at mwgivingday.com from midnight through 11:59 p.m. Gifts received during this time will celebrate the UMW spirit of giving back and help fill the gap, since funding from the commonwealth of Virginia accounts for just 25% of the University’s operating budget.
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) 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.
Newsletter, Social Media and Other Information: You’ll find important information in SAC’s monthly newsletter. Check it out and all of the information on our website, including a list of our new members. If you’re on Twitter, be sure to follow us @UMW_S.A.C.!
Arrington Scholarship Available for Children of Faculty, Staff
The Arabelle Laws Arrington Scholarship is a wonderful opportunity for UMW students who are the children of full-time faculty and staff who have been employed with UMW for at least 5 years in a teaching, administrative or classified position.
Arabelle Arrington graduated in 1941 from Mary Washington College. She served as a member of the Board of Visitors from 1975 to 1983, was a member of the Alumni Association, and served as president of the Foundation Board of Directors. Mrs. Arrington left a generous fund from her estate, along with donations from UMW alumni, parents, faculty, and staff, to finance this opportunity. This Scholarship is awarded annually.
To be initially eligible for the benefit, the student must meet the University`s admissions requirements, must be accepted as a degree-seeking student, be a dependent student, be enrolled full-time (12 credit hours or more) and maintain good academic standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better). Students must demonstrate financial need by completing a FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) each year. The award is renewable and can vary in amount each year based on the students’ financial need and eligibility for other financial aid awards.
The award could cover up to the total cost of in-state tuition and mandatory fees, however, room, board, books, and other college expenses or additional fees are not covered by this scholarship. This scholarship does not apply to the enrollment of faculty or spouses of staff members, non-degree-seeking students, part-time students (fewer than 12 credit hours), or summer session enrollment.
This scholarship opportunity is administered by the Financial Aid office. For a specific definition of a dependent student, please contact the Office of Financial Aid. For more details email finaid@umw.edu or call 540-654-2468.
2017 UMW Shred Event
UMW Shred Event 2017
UMW Landscape and Grounds is hosting the UMW RecycleMania Shred Event again this year. Confidential documents for shredding will be collected on Feb. 28, 2017. Please visit the UMW Sustainability website for pick-up schedule and details http://sustainability.umw.edu/2016-recyclemania-shred-event/
A Facilities Services Work Request must be submitted by Feb. 23, 4 p.m. The work request must include material amounts (estimated number of boxes or bags), location and name of person on site to verify the correct materials. An RM-3 Records Destruction form (voided copy) must be taped to materials.
Monroe, Paino Hold Presidents Day Press Conference
UMW President Troy Paino and James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, will share the stage on Monday, Feb. 20, for a one-of-a-kind Presidents Day press conference focused on the themes of leadership and civic responsibility.
The session, featuring historical re-enactor James “Jay” G. Harrison III as Monroe, will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. in Monroe Hall, Room 116, on the Fredericksburg campus. The event will be live-streamed and is accessible via this link, 15 minutes prior to the event. https://portal.stretchinternet.com/umwevents/portal.htm?eventId=343882&streamType=video.
James Monroe was inaugurated for his first term on March 4, 1817. President Paino will be inaugurated as UMW’s 10th president on April 21, 2017.
“In celebration of Presidents Day, the James Monroe Museum is presenting a unique opportunity to have a discussion with both presidents on the cusp of their presidencies, looking forward to the path of leadership before them,” said Scott Harris, director of the James Monroe Museum.
Harris noted striking similarities between the two leaders. Both stress the importance of having an educated and civic-minded citizenry in order to have a healthy democracy and a bright future for the nation.
Speaking at Washington College in Pennsylvania on Sept. 4, 1817, Monroe said, “In providing for the prosperity and happiness of a country, a careful attention to literary institutions, and the education of youth ought ever to occupy a high place. To the youth we must look with an eye of deep interest – they are the hope of our country.”
Monroe’s thoughts seem to have been reflected in Paino’s address when he was introduced to the UMW community on Feb. 19, 2016: “What we really are about here at Mary Washington and what really attracted me was that we produce young people who have a servant’s heart, who become passionate about something and want to improve the world, who want to be fully engaged in their communities, and want to advance our democracy in a positive way, and to me that’s why I do this work.”
The event is free and open to the public, though seating is limited. A reception will follow. For more information, contact the James Monroe Museum at 540-654-1043.