In keeping with his announcement at the recent All-University Assembly, President Troy Paino will hold his first “Coffee with the President” on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Hurley Convergence Center Digital Auditorium. Stop by to share your thoughts and ideas about the University. A second Coffee with the President will be held on Tuesday, March 21, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the University Center, Maple Room (406 D).
Hot Spot Restaurants Coming Next Week
Campus Dining is launching Hot Spot pop-up lunch restaurants at the Eagle’s Nest beginning the week of Jan. 30. The menus will change each week and feature some of the most requested grilled and fried entrees.
The menus will not usually be announced ahead of time, but we’re giving you a sneak peek for our opening week. We’ll be offering “Bodacious Burgers,” steak fries, onions rings and other all-American favorites! Service times will always be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., but you’ll need to like UMWDining on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or MyDtxt, check our Top of the UC menu boards, or watch for our yard signs to know what day the Hot Spot will be open. Keep your eyes open for this great new concept!
*Note: All items will be available for purchase with Flex, EagleOne, cash, or credit only. Meal swipes not accepted.
Southern Soul Food Lunch at the UC
Campus Dining will be kicking off Black History Month on Wednesday, Feb. 1, with our traditional Southern Soul Food lunch at the Top of the UC. The menu will include Southern Fried Chicken, Honey Peach Glazed Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Collard Greens with Ham, Charleston Hoppin’ John, Cornbread, Mississippi Mud Cake and more!
Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and the cost for faculty and staff is just $6. Please note: This special lunch is being served at the Top of the UC, not in the Chandler Ballroom. For more information, contact Campus Dining Marketing, dining@umw.edu or 654-2165.
Open House Tonight!
Have you been wondering about what fitness and wellness opportunities are available for you at UMW, how to use some machines in the gym, or whom to talk to with fitness and wellness questions? You are in luck because Campus Recreation is hosting an Open House at the Fitness Center tonight, Jan. 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. There will be professional and student staff members present to show you around, discuss available programs and upcoming events, and to hand out free items! All faculty, staff, alumni, and students are welcome.
Staff Fitness Opportunity
While there are free group fitness classes at UMW, sometimes faculty and staff are looking for a private fitness opportunity to work out together. With Private Fitness Classes, you can work out consistently in a group of your peers while receiving personal attention from a seasoned instructor and genuine support from the group of people who are enrolled.
This program style runs for five straight weeks and meets twice each week, for a total of 10 workouts together. The cost is $75 per person and in order for a class to run, we must have 3 people register and pay.
The first session of Private Fitness Classes will be Jan. 30 – March 3. Registration is now open!
During this session, you can choose from 2 classes: Yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays from noon to 12:50 p.m. or Body Sculpt on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
If you have questions, please contact Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness Brittanie Haas at bhaas@umw.edu.
SAC News
UMW Community Forum: Please plan to attend the UMW Community Forum on Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium. President Paino will give us an update on the engagement assessment, the budget outlook, and UMW’s plans for the future.
Athletics to Host Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night: The Eagle Club and the UMW Athletic Department invite you and your family or friends to Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night at the Anderson Center Wednesday, Jan. 25. UMW Women’s basketball tips off at 6 p.m.; men’s basketball tips off at 8 p.m. Both play Southern Virginia. All faculty and staff will be given a maximum of three additional free admission tickets.
Excellent Eagle Employee: Congratulations again to SAC’s Excellent Eagle Employee for January, April Peterson. Below is what Virginia Ashley had to say about April.
“April should be recognized for the work she has done providing technical solutions for the Admissions and Financial Aid offices. She has become an expert on the business of recruiting students, offering acceptance and enabling scholarship applications. Her knowledge has helped her build effective integration between Banner and other systems. She often advises these business areas of ways they can improve their processes. April has built exceptional customer relationships and always gives service with a smile.”
Reserved Parking for Excellent Eagle Employee: 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!
#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 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.
Other UMW informative links
UFC News and Notes
Budget and Financial Analysis, Budget Development
Strategic Plan
Leadership Council information
2017 Psi Chi PowerCards Available
The UMW chapter of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology, is starting its 2017 fundraiser. Each year, Fredericksburg-area businesses offer discounts for the calendar year to those who purchase a card. For $5, you can save money throughout the year and help a great group of students fund their projects at the same time. If you’re interested in purchasing one, you can contact their faculty advisor, Mindy Erchull (merchull@umw.edu) or the chapter officers (psichiumw@gmail.com).
Dr. Paino to Address University
UMW faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the spring semester’s All University Assembly on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 4 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium. President Paino will share more information about his vision and plan for the University’s future.
Amphitheatre Gift Honors Family Legacy
In 1948, Louise Garnett Goodwin ’30 ran for Fredericksburg City Council in an attempt to become the first woman to hold elected office. She did not win, but today her daughter – Mary Katherine Greenlaw ’61 – has the distinction of being the first woman elected mayor of Fredericksburg.
Recently, Mary Katherine honored her mother’s memory by making a $10,000 gift to the UMW Amphitheatre Challenge. “Mother passed away in 1997, but as we continue to read her diaries and go through her scrapbooks, we’re learning just how much Mary Washington meant to her,” says Mary Katherine.
Louise attended college through a Kiwanis Club scholarship and majored in chemistry and physical education. She was involved in numerous activities, including field hockey, basketball, soccer, and dance. In 1928, she served in the May Court during the ceremonial crowning of the May Queen. After graduating, Louise went on to teach Latin and coach girl’s basketball at Fredericksburg High School and later in the Belmont section of Spotsylvania.
“She loved Mary Washington as a student, and she continued to be involved as an alumna and member of the Fredericksburg community,” says Mary Katherine. “When I was a child, I remember being at the college all the time for various events, so the campus is very much a part of my experience as well. In fact, my son, two daughters-in-law, and two grandsons are also UMW alumni.”
Mary Katherine says she is proud to support UMW’s Amphitheatre Challenge. “Knowing that Mother was a part of the May Court in 1928 and that the campus and the Amphitheatre were a huge part of her life, I felt this was a great way to preserve history and honor her legacy at Mary Washington.”
The Amphitheatre Challenge continues at UMW as the deadline of May 1, 2017, draws near. Last year, the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation in Richmond, Virginia, offered UMW a challenge grant of $125,000 to support a $3 million restoration of the historic Amphitheatre. To receive the challenge grant, UMW alumni, parents, and friends must make NEW gifts to the Amphitheatre totaling at least $125,000. To offer your support before May 1, 2017, visit giving.umw.edu/achallenge or call 540-654-1024.
Staff Advisory Council
UMW Community Forum: Save the date and make plans to attend the UMW Community Forum on January 19th at 4pm in Dodd Auditorium. President Paino will give us an update on the engagement assessment, the budget outlook, and UMW’s plans for the future.
January Transfer Orientation and Other Dates:
Thursday January 12 New/Transfers move in & orientation begins
January 12 – 14 Transfer orientation
Sunday January 15 Returning students can move in
Monday January 16 MLK day no classes/UMW closed for staff, too
Tuesday January 17 Spring semester classes begin
Winter Club Carnival Volunteers Needed: The Office of Student Activities & Engagement is looking for volunteers to help out with the Winter Club Carnival on Wednesday, January 18th. The shifts are 1pm – 3pm, 4pm – 6pm, and 6pm – 8pm. If you’re interested please complete the volunteer sign up form and someone will be in touch with you.
UMW Book Club: The next meeting of the UMW Book Club will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on January 18 in Lee Hall 414. We will be reading The Wilson Deception by David O. Stewart, who will be the first Great Lives speaker on January 24. If you have any questions, please contact Margaret Mock by email or at x1017.
Athletics to Host Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night: The Eagle Club and the UMW Athletic Department invite you and your family or friends to Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night at the Anderson Center Wednesday, January 25th. UMW Women’s basketball tips off at 6pm, Men’s basketball tips off at 8pm. Both play Southern Virginia. All Faculty and Staff will be given a maximum of three additional free admission tickets.
Reserved parking for Excellent Eagle Employee: 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! #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 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.
Other UMW informative links
UFC News and Notes
Budget and Financial Analysis, Budget Development
Strategic Plan