The Bookstore will be extending a 20% discount on all apparel and insignia items to faculty and staff Dec. 12-16. The sale includes clearance and markdown items as well! Take advantage of the savings before the break!
Giving Remains Strong at UMW
UMW alumni, parents, and friends continue to support students, programs, and special projects at Mary Washington. In the past few weeks, University Advancement has proudly accepted and processed hundreds of gifts, including the following:
- A total of $20,500 in new gifts for the Amphitheatre restoration. This includes $15,000 from an alumna of the Class of 1968, as well as gifts from members of the classes of 1973, 1975, and 1979.
- A $7,500 gift for men’s soccer from an alumnus of the Class of 1984.
- A $1 million estate pledge from a legacy alumna of the Class of 1958 to endow a scholarship as a tribute to her mother – an alumna from the Class of 1919. When funded, this new legacy scholarship will be awarded to qualified students in the Department of History and American Studies.
University Advancement is preparing for last-minute gifts as the 2016 calendar year comes to a close. If you have contact with donors, please advise them that all checks must be dated by December 31, 2016, and that all envelopes must be postmarked by December 31, 2016, to count for 2016 charitable tax deductions.
When UMW closes for winter break, the best way to make a calendar year-end gift is online at http://umw.edu/onlinegiving. For additional giving information, visit http://giving.umw.edu/make-a-gift.
SAC News
Newsletter: 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.
Food Drive: SAC will continue collecting non-perishable food items through Friday, Dec. 16. More than 100 pounds of food has been delivered by SAC to the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank! Thanks for your generosity!
MyTime Deadlines and Winter Break:
- Semi-monthly Employees (classified, A/P faculty, etc.)
Pay Period 11/25-12/9, approval due no later than noon on 12/12/16
Pay Period 12/10-12/25, approval due no later than noon on 1/3/17
- Students/Wage Employees
Pay Period 11/28-12/11, approval due no later than noon on 12/12/16
Pay Period 12/12-12/25, approval due no later than noon on 1/3/17
See Allyson Moerman’s Dec. 1 email for more details and info regarding leave requests, supervisor delegation, and leave loss/carryover.
Student Employment: If you supervise a student and didn’t go to the Dec. 8 training, please plan to go to training from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 12 in the HCC Digital Auditorium.
January Transfer Orientation and Other Dates
Monday, January 9 Orientation Coordinators move in
Tuesday, January 10 Orientation Leaders move in
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
Upcoming Meeting: Thursday, Dec. 15, in Lee Hall 412 at 1 p.m. Dr. Levin, UMW Provost, is our speaker. He will discuss UMW’s Strategic Plan. Hall Cheshire will also present important information regarding upcoming changes to VPN access. Meetings are open to all UMW staff members.
For more SAC news visit our website sac.umwblogs.org and don’t forget to checkout our monthly newsletter.
Other important UMW links
UFC News and Notes
Budget and Financial Analysis, Budget Development
Strategic Plan
Business Services eUpdate–December 2016
2016 UMW Ornament
The 2016 UMW ornament is here! The ornament is a beautiful, full-color representation of the Monroe Fountain. Ornaments are $19.99 and available for purchase in the Bookstore and online at bookstore.umw.edu.
Faculty/Staff/Student Appreciation Sales Event
From December 12-16, shop the UMW Bookstore’s annual winter sale! Just in time for the holidays, receive 20% off of UMW apparel, gifts, and insignia. Sale includes in-stock diploma frames, clearance, and marked down merchandise. Discount is applied to all applicable merchandise.
Esfuerza de Amor (Labor of Love) BOGO 1/2 Off Sale
From now until December 16: buy one hand-made piece of jewelry; get the second one of equal or lesser value half off.
Online Orders and Free Shipping
The Bookstore is offering FREE shipping on all items ordered online through December 9! Simply use the code FREESHIP at checkout. Be sure to place online orders on or before December 9 to receive them before the holidays.
Exam Week Hours
Monday, December 12 – Thursday, December 15: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, December 16: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The UMW Bookstore will be closed from Saturday, December 17 through Monday, January 2, in accordance with the University Holiday Calendar. It will reopen on January 3, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
UMW Book Club
The next meeting of the UMW Book Club will take place at noon on January 18, 2017, 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.
Place Your Orders Early
With the end of the semester approaching, and spring around the corner, be sure to place your job orders early to ensure they are completed in a timely manner.
Free eAccounts App
Want to quickly check your EagleOne balance? The eAccounts mobile application is now available for free download on both Android and iOS devices. This app enables you to deposit funds, check balances, and review your purchases right on your smart phone or mobile device.
Closures
The Post Office will close at 5 p.m. on December 16, for winter break, and will reopen on January 3 at 8 a.m. Please stop in early to get your mailing needs taken care of before December 16. Happy Holidays!
Museums Offer Free Holiday Admission
While you are unwinding during the holiday break, bring the whole family for a visit to the James Monroe Museum and to Gari Melchers Home and Studio!
Both sites are extending free admission to include the immediate family members of current University of Mary Washington faculty and staff during the break, from Dec. 17 to Jan. 2. We hope you will take advantage of the opportunity to visit this wonderful pair of cultural resources administered by UMW.
Gari Melchers Home and Studio is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., but will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The James Monroe Museum is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays, but will be closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Admission for current faculty, staff and students is free throughout the year at both sites, so we hope to see you often! For more information please visit us online at http://garimelchers.umw.edu/ and www.jamesmonroemuseum.org.
SAE to Sponsor Stress-Free Zone Events
On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Chandler Ballroom will be filled with balloons. Come kick some around!
On Monday, Dec. 12, through Wednesday, Dec. 14, from noon to 3 p.m. on the second floor of the University Center, we will offer:
- Free massages
- Free snacks
- Hang out and play with therapy dogs
- Free coloring pages
- Punching balloons
- Stress Socks (Like stress balls)
- Prize Wheel
- Commuter Student Coffee
On Monday, Dec. 12, through Wednesday, Dec. 14, from noon to 3 p.m. on the third floor of the University Center, we will offer:
- James Farmer Multicultural Center
- Music
- Beading/Macramé Party
- Talon Lounge
- Video Game Lounge
- Colonnade Room
- Open yoga/ zen / relaxation space
- Mats provided
- Open additional study space
- Open yoga/ zen / relaxation space
Stress Free Group Fitness events in the Fitness Center will include:
- Sunday: Cardio Kickboxing: 6:10 p.m.
- Monday: Yoga: 5:15 p.m.
- Tuesday: Cycle 30: 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: Zumba: 5:15 p.m.
Bubbles! Come create some bubbles outside by the Jepson fountain!
Giving Tuesday Exceeded Goal!
We did it! Thanks to the incredible efforts of so many people, we exceeded our goal of 200 donors for the Nov. 29 Giving Tuesday event, a global day dedicated to philanthropy.
We received 228 gifts from 224 donors in 21 states , including:
- 47 young alumni (graduates of the last decade)
- 31 reunion alumni (class years ending in 2 and 7)
- 50 parents of current UMW students
- 11 faculty and staff
Donors gave a total of $45,550, and $22,143 of that was in unrestricted giving to the Fund for Mary Washington. Of the 224 donors, 164 designated their gifts to the Fund for Mary Washington–a great show of support for the University’s mission and leadership. Sixty donors gave to other UMW causes, including academic departments, athletic teams, scholarships, the Amphitheatre restoration, and more.
Thank you to all who made a gift or signed up to give through payroll deduction in honor of Giving Tuesday!
Staff Advisory Council News
Faculty/Staff Dining. Let’s do lunch! The Faculty Staff Dining Room is open in the University Center Chandler Ballroom Monday through Friday, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The regular lunch cost is $6 for faculty and staff. Help promote faculty and staff camaraderie and foster the sense of community that is such an important attribute of Mary Washington.
Food Drive. SAC will continue collecting non-perishable food items through Friday, Dec. 16. More than 100 pounds of food has been delivered by SAC to the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank! Thanks for your generosity!
Upcoming meeting is Thursday, Dec. 15, at 1 p.m. in Lee Hall Room 412. UMW Provost Dr. Levin will be our guest speaker. He will discuss UMW’s Strategic Enrollment Plan. Meetings are open to all UMW staff members.
Engagement Assessment Survey. The Engagement Assessment Committee presented Engagement Assessment Survey findings to the Leadership Council in October. The Leadership Council and Leadership UMW 2016 held a joint extended action planning meeting, which resulted in newly instituted protocol for all faculty and staff to receive the SAC newsletter and the Provost newsletter in an effort to improve community communication. President Paino will offer an update and action steps at the Community Forum to be held in Dodd Auditorium on Jan. 19 at 4 p.m.
Excellent Eagle Employee. To nominate your co-workers, supervisor, or employees for the Excellent Eagle Employee award, simply send an email to eenominations@umw.edu with Excellent Eagle Employee in the subject line. Be sure to provide the person’s name, department, and work location with the most convenient parking lot, and the reason they should be recognized.
Thoughts, Ideas, Suggestions & Feedback. Your input and suggestions are important to us! Share your thoughts and ideas with S.A.C. by completing the suggestions form on our website. Let us know what’s on your mind. What can we do to help make UMW a great place to work?
For more SAC news visit our website sac.umwblogs.org and check your email for our monthly newsletter that went out earlier this week.
Other UMW informative links
UFC News and Notes
Budget and Financial Analysis, Budget Development
Strategic Plan
sac.umwblogs.org
2016 UMW Ornament Available Now!
The 2016 UMW holiday ornament is now available for purchase in the bookstore. This year’s ornament is the Monroe Fountain and it’s only $19.99. Get yours while supplies last. Please feel free to check out some of our other UMW ornaments available on the bookstore’s website at bookstore.umw.edu
Staff Advisory Council News
Visit our website sac.umwblogs.org.
FLSA and MyTime Information
- Classified and A/P employees who are reclassified as non-exempt will punch starting Nov. 25.
- Exempt employees (classified and A/P Faculty) begin the 80-hour schedule period/2-week work period on Nov. 28.
- AP Faculty (exempt and non-exempt) record all leave taken in quarter-hour increments starting Nov. 25.
MyTime FLSA Training Registration is now available. Visit the HR website for information or to ask a question on how changes may impact you.
Faculty/Staff Dining. Let’s do lunch! The Faculty/Staff Dining Room is open in the University Center Chandler Ballroom Monday through Friday, 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The regular lunch cost is $6 for faculty and staff.
Let’s do our part to promote faculty and staff camaraderie and foster the sense of community that is such an important attribute of Mary Washington.
Food Drive. SAC will continue collecting non-perishable food items through Friday, Dec. 16. SAC contributed 40 pounds of food last week! Thanks for your generosity!
Excellent Eagle Employee. To nominate your co-workers, supervisor, or employees for the Excellent Eagle Employee award, simply send an email to eenominations@umw.edu with Excellent Eagle Employee in the subject line. Be sure to provide the person’s name, department, and work location with the most convenient parking lot, and the reason they should be recognized.
Thoughts, Ideas, Suggestions and Feedback. Your input and suggestions are important to us! Share your thoughts and ideas with S.A.C. by completing the suggestions form on our website. Let us know what’s on your mind. What can we do to help make UMW a great place to work?
Upcoming meeting Thursday, Nov. 17, in Lee Hall 412 at 1 p.m. Our speaker is Kevin Bartram, UMW Philharmonic Orchestra Director. Come find out about the exciting things going on in the Music Department this year. Meetings are open to all UMW staff members.
For more SAC news visit our website sac.umwblogs.org and check your email for our monthly newsletter.
Other UMW informative links
UFC News and Notes
Budget and Financial Analysis, Budget Development
Strategic Plan