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
Excellent Eagle Employee
Congratulations to April Peterson! You are SAC’s Excellent Eagle Employee for the month of January. 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.”
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!
Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences with Tiffany Jana
Tiffany Jana, CEO of her own international diversity and inclusion strategies consulting firm and author of the book titled Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Differences, is speaking on campus on Jan. 24 at 12:30 p.m. in the Digital Auditorium of the Hurley Convergence Center. This event is free and open to the public.
About Tiffany Jana: Tiffany Jana is the co-founder and CEO of TMI Consulting, a Richmond based leading-edge, global diversity and inclusion strategy company. An international public speaker and co-chair of the transition team for Richmond Mayor-elect Levar Stoney, Tiffany also has written several articles. Her awards and talks include: Diversity Journal’s 2013 ‘Women Worth Watching,’ Metropolitan Business League’s 2014 Entrepreneur of the Year, BCorp Best for the World 2016 Award, TED Talk: The Power of Privilege, and B Inspired Talk.
Staff Advisory Council News
Student Employee Supervisors: If you supervise a student and didn’t go to the Dec. 8 training, please plan to go to training on Jan. 12 in the HCC Digital Auditorium, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
UMW Community Forum: Save the date and make plans 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.
January Transfer Orientation and Other Dates:
Monday, Jan. 9 Orientation coordinators move in
Tuesday, Jan. 10 Orientation leaders move in
Thursday, Jan. 12 New/transfers move in & orientation begins
January 12 – 14 Transfer orientation
Sunday, Jan. 15 Returning students can move in
Monday, Jan. 16 MLK day no classes/UMW closed for staff too
Tuesday, Jan. 17 Spring semester classes begin
Athletics to Host Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night: The Eagle Club and the UMW Athletic Department invite you and your family and 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.
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
Dr. Paino Appears on Richmond Morning Show
From WTVR:
RICHMOND, Va. – In July, The University of Mary Washington welcomed a new President to the school. Dr. Troy D. Paino talked about his transition to the school and the wonderful learning environment.
http://wtvr.com/2016/12/15/dr-troy-d-paino/
UMW Athletic’s Faculty/Staff Appreciation Night
UMW Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night at the Anderson Center
Wednesday, January 25
UMW Basketball Double Header vs. Southern Virginia
Women’s tip-off 6 p.m. / Men’s tip-off 8 p.m.
In appreciation for all that you do, the Eagle Club and the UMW Athletic Department would like to invite you and your family or friends to Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night at the Anderson Center! All Faculty and Staff will be given a maximum three(3) additional free admission tickets!
“We are grateful for all that our outstanding faculty and staff do every day and we are very pleased to be able to recognize them on Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night,” said Ken Tyler, Director of Athletics. “UMW has winners in academics and athletics and we all work together to make UMW a special place!”
During each halftime, all faculty and staff in attendance will be asked to stand as we recognize their commitment to excellence and great impact they make on Eagles each day.
Ultimate Subaru Spotlight: Swimming Faculty Liaison Jason Davidson
Each month, a UMW Athletics Faculty Liaison will be featured in the Ultimate Subaru Spotlight. The faculty liaison program partners a UMW faculty member with every UMW intercollegiate athletic team to strengthen support networks and increase resources for student-athlete success. Ultimate Subaru is committed to the growth and education of UMW Eagles, their hometown team and strives to foster the same values of community as the UMW Faculty Liaison program. Faculty Liaisons will serve as mentors and role models to student-athletes while being involved in team activities. For more information about the program contact Faculty Athletic Representative, Dr. Lynne Richardson.
Dr. Davidson still competes in World Championship marathons and triathlons today and is a USAT All-American!!
Faculty Liaison’s Name: Jason W. Davidson
Sport: Swimming
Years at UMW: 15
Position/Title: Professor of Political Science and International Affairs
What was your favorite sport growing up? Briefly describe your favorite memory playing or watching it. Cycling – Competing in the 1992 U.S. Olympic Cycling Trials
Where is your favorite place around town to get a bite to eat? Breakfast at Mercantile
If you could pick one superpower to have, what would it be and why? The ability to get my grading done without having to do it. Grading is the only part of my job that I don’t like, so it would be great to not have to do it!
Other than the sport you partnered with, what is your next favorite sport and why? Triathlon because it is demanding, complex, and rewards consistent hard work.
If you were a Head Coach and could pick three words to motivate your team and hang in their locker room, which words would you choose? Never give up! (There’s a story behind this one for me.)
What does a great leader look like to you? Someone who can tap so deeply into their team that they can get each and every person to do something that she/he didn’t think possible.
What is a must-read for UMW Student-Athletes? Matt Fitzgerald’s Iron War
What is the best advice you have ever heard given to a college graduate? Find what you are passionate about and do that with all your heart.
Finally, if you were hanging out on Ball Circle picking the brains of four professional/famous athletes (living or deceased), who would they be? Jesse Owens, Gino Bartali, Michael Phelps, and Gwen Jorgensen
Ultimate Subaru, celebrating 10 years of service to the Fredericksburg community, is proud to be a supporter of UMW athletics. Call Ultimate Subaru today at (540) 898-6200 or come on in and visit us at 5160 Jefferson Davis Highway, near Four Mile Fork. Find us online at www.driveultimatesubaru.com.
