The UMW Galleries are pleased to present “Contemporary Craft.” This exhibition aims to share with the viewer artworks that utilize traditional materials in new ways, yet maintain the hand and craftsmanship of the artist. The works presented represent classic mediums of craft: clay, glass, metal, paper, textile, and wood. On Show from October 29 – December 6, 2015. Opening Reception Thursday, October 29, 5-7 p.m.
UMW Performance Raises Money, Awareness for RCASA
The University of Mary Washington’s presentation of “Crimes Against Nature” performed by Professor of Psychology Chris Kilmartin raised $3,245.77 for the Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault Grace Mann fund.
The Sept. 12 performance in memory of UMW student Grace Mann was a raging success. Mann’s parents, Thomas and Melissa committed to match the donations made, resulting in $6,491.54 raised for the RCASA.
Gift Supports New Makerspace Program
Left to Right: UMW Professor of Education George Meadows, Interim Dean of the UMW College of Education Nina Mikhalevsky, Dominion External Affairs Manager James Beazley, and UMW Vice President for Advancement and University Relations Torre Meringolo
The University of Mary Washington received a $15,000 gift to support its “E3 Makerspace Network.” Awarded by the Dominion Foundation, the funds will help create a collaborative network with two UMW colleges, the Friends of the Rappahannock, and the England Run Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library system.
UMW Professor of Education George Meadows says the new network will sustain and expand makerspace technology and the engineering/design process to provide creative approaches to teaching about energy and the environment as well as researching and developing technological solutions to environmental problems.
“UMW students from the College of Education and students enrolled in science disciplines within the College of Arts and Sciences can now do some exciting things with real world technology and applications,” says Meadows. “The fact that we will be collaborating with area organizations to solve problems and share solutions makes for a great teaching environment.”
Out of nearly 400 applications for the 2015-16 academic year, the Dominion Foundation awarded grants totaling $1.5 million to more than 140 schools and educational institutions in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Dominion Foundation grants are funded by shareholder dollars and support nonprofit causes that meet basic human needs, protect the environment, promote education and encourage community vitality.
Gifts count toward the $50-million Mary Washington First Campaign, which began July 1, 2011. As of Sept. 15, 2015, Mary Washington alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and businesses have committed $41 million in gifts and pledges. The Campaign is scheduled to conclude June 30, 2016. Visit http://umw.edu/marywashingtonfirst or call 540-654-2059 for more information.
Eagle Nation Day, Sept. 12
The University of Mary Washington Athletic Department will host the third annual Eagle Nation Day on Saturday, Sept. 12. The free family-fun event is held at UMW’s Battleground Athletic Complex off Hanover Street and designed to be a place where area children can meet and play games with college athletes while enjoying many other exciting activities. This year’s theme is Healthy Habits, Happy Kids.
“We want to emphasize how important it is to take care of your body even at a young age and to get outside, play and be active,” said Philip Pierce, the Director of Athletic Development and Promotions.
Giant inflatables, interactive exhibits, play spaces, arts and crafts, horse and pony rides are just a few of the free attractions that create a carnival-like atmosphere. Each year the event has grown in popularity, becoming a community outreach opportunity for local partners.
“This is a way that UMW Athletics can give back to the community that has lifted up our student-athletes and a great opportunity for our sport teams to inspire hundreds of children right here in our backyard,” said Pierce.
Also making appearances are local beloved mascots Buzzy the Bee (B101.5), Seymour the Dinosaur (CMOR), Pouches the Kangaroo (FredParent), and Sammy D. Eagle (UMW).
“We really want to connect with the community, and to have Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Stafford residents look at UMW as their hometown college team,” said Ken Tyler, director of Athletics.
Tyler will make his annual Eagle Nation Address to the crowd at 10:30 a.m., recognize all local Special Olympic Athletes in attendance, followed by a group photo opportunity for the children with UMW Eagles Student Athletes.
The doors will open at 9 a.m. and activities will not wind down until noon as the Women’s Soccer team warms up for their 12:30 p.m. match vs. Coast Guard. The event is co-sponsored by Fredericksburg Field House, B101.5, Children’s Museum of Richmond-Fredericksburg, and Fredericksburg Parent and Family. For more information, call (540) 654-1153.
Procurement Open Forum, Sept. 15
Please mark your calendars for UMW Procurement Services’ Open Forum on Tuesday, September 15. This forum is for buyers and end users to freely discuss everything you want to know about procurement and to provide University buyers with additional education and confidence in their purchasing duties. Some of the topics to be discussed are: eVA requisitions, IT purchase processes, WORKS dashboard, and any other topics you, as an end user, would like to discuss.
There will be two sessions: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Please email me with any questions or topics that you would like to hear the team address at the forum, and the session you would like to attend. We will do our best to answer all questions. We look forward to seeing you and answering your Procurement-related questions in a relaxed setting.
Thank you.
James DeLoatch, VCA
Buyer
University Of Mary Washington
540-654-2094 office ( Mon, Tue )
540-654-1382 office ( Wed, Thurs, Fri )
#HighFiveHurley Video Booth, Sept. 16
Before President Hurley leaves at the end of this academic year, let him know your parting thoughts. Join other faculty, staff, and students in celebrating President Hurley’s last year by sharing your congratulations and thanks on camera. The video snippets will be compiled and posted on UMW’s YouTube channel as well as presented to President Hurley.
#HighFiveHurley Video Booth
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
University Center Patio
ELC Launches “The Source”
The English, Linguistics and Communication department recently launched a social media platform for faculty to present their own research as part of UMW’s “Social Research Colloquium.” The blog, called “The Source,” allows faculty from all departments to share their research with other faculty, students and an audience outside the UMW campus.
According to Ben LaBreche, associate professor of English and one of the organizers of “The Source,” the blog provides a unique opportunity for faculty to make their research accessible to an audience it would not have been able to previously reach.
“We have a lot of fabulous projects being undertaken on campus,” LaBreche said, “but professors rarely have the chance to explain their research in their own words to one another, students, and outside audiences.”
The blog can be accessed here.
Mindfulness Week, Sept. 28-Oct. 2
The 3rd Annual UMW Mindfulness Week will take place during the week of Mon., Sept. 28-Fri. Oct. 2nd, and will feature a variety of workshops and lectures on the theme of Mindfulness. All events are free and are open to UMW faculty, students, and staff. The keynote lecture on Fri. Oct. 2nd is also open to the public.
Mon. Sep. 28: Introduction to Mindfulness Workshop: Bhante Seelananda, Bhavana Society of West Virginia, Ridderhof Martin Art Gallery, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Bhante Seelananda of the Bhavana Society of West Virginia, a Buddhist monastery, provides an introduction to mindfulness, an overview of some of the benefits of mindfulness, discussion of the 21st century challenges for being mindful, and strategies for incorporating mindfulness into daily life.
Tues. Sep. 29th: Guided Mindfulness Meditation Practice: Bill Brooks, Manse Fields Mindfulness, ITCC Digital Auditorium, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Take a pause from your busy routine — give yourself the gift of silent reflection. This Mindfulness Week event will help you touch your natural ability to meditate. You will have the opportunity to participate in guided meditations, to receive instruction on meditation and how to practice, and to ask questions and discuss your meditation experience. This event is suitable for beginning and experienced meditators.
Tues. Sept. 29th: “Spaces of Contemplation”: Prof. Caitie Finlayson, UMW Dept. of Geography, ITCC 307, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
This presentation explores the geography of spaces of contemplation throughout history and how geographers study these unique sites. It also demonstrates how individuals might become more attuned to their own spaces of contemplation and what makes these sites inspire mindfulness.
Thurs. Oct. 1: Mindfulness Yoga on Ball Circle: Bill Brooks, Manse Fields Mindfulness, Ball Circle, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Looking for a way to re-energize as the weekend nears? Join us on Ball Circle for a mindful yoga practice under the open sky. Bringing a quality of mindfulness, present moment awareness, to the practice of yoga unifies and enriches our experience of body, breath and mind. And it feels good too! This event is open to those new to yoga, and to those experienced. Bring your yoga mat if you have one. Mats will be available at the event if you don’t.
Thurs. Oct. 1: Flourishing in the Creative Process: A Workshop: Kris Iden, local artist, Melchers 202, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Can learning be transformed into one giant, on-going art project, infused with ‘the pleasure of finding things out’ (R. Feynman) as its central activity? Come explore this essential question in an interactive, hands-on workshop that offers experiences for cultivating greater present-moment awareness, objectivity, curiosity and humor through an acquaintance with the creative process – not just for art department students & faculty – everyone welcome!
Fri. Oct. 2: Contemplative Cross-training for Improved Concentration, Emotional Balance, and Compassion: A Meditation Workshop, Dr. Emily Wolf and Dr. Miles Neale, Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, 412 Lee Hall, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Enter the mental gym and sample a variety of meditative techniques prescribed to cross-train various psychological skills. Through brief guided meditations and interactive discussions, participants will learn three distinct techniques that will help improve performance and quality of life: concentration meditation develops mental focus and clarity, embodied mindfulness helps regulate emotions and increases distress tolerance, and compassion meditation deepens empathy and enhances social-stress resilience.
Fri. Oct. 2: Keynote Lecture: Mindfulness Meditation: From Buddhist Origins to Clinical Applications, Dr. Miles Neale, Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science, 412 Lee Hall, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Originating in Indian Buddhism 2500 years ago and applied in the pursuit of enlightenment, mindfulness meditation is now increasingly popular in Western mainstream culture. After several decades of rigorous scientific research, it has been secularized and successfully adapted for use within clinical, therapeutic, educational, creative, and corporate contexts. This lecture introduces the long history and traditional intent of mindfulness, then surveys the active ingredients and psychological mechanisms that make it so effective in such diverse fields today. A special focus will be the integration of mindfulness practices into psychotherapy for the alleviation of depression, anxiety, addiction, and other mental health issues.
For more information, go to: http://meditation.umwblogs.org or contact Prof. Angela Pitts, apitts2@umw.edu, (540) 654-1338
Sponsors of UMW Mindfulness Week include: UMW Departments of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion, Art and Art History, Office of Student Life, Campus Recreation
One Can Hope Food Drive
Please take some time and help us with our “One Can Hope” food drive this fall and through the holidays. We will collect items up until the Christmas break. The following is from the Fredericksburg Area Food Bank:
Most Needed Items
Fresh, Refrigerated, and Frozen items are gladly accepted at the Food Bank warehouse during our regular operating hours. Non-perishable items can be placed in a Donation Drop Box during our off hours. PLEASE DO NOT PLACE FRESH, REFRIGERATED OR FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN A DONATION DROP BOX. Thank you.
Top 10 Most Needed Items
- Canned Meat – Tuna, Salmon & Chicken
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Peanut Butter
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Dry/Canned Beans – Pinto, Red, Black, Navy, Great Northern, Kidney
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Canned Fruit in Natural Juice
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Pasta & Sauce
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Mac & Cheese
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Canned Vegetables
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Instant Potatoes
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Shelf Stable Milk
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Rice
Food-4-Families Most Needed Items
- Canned Meat – Tuna & Chicken
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Canned Beans – Kidney, Black & Pinto
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Peanut Butter – Low Sugar & Natural
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Jelly – Low Sugar
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Pasta Sauce with Meat or Vegetables (No Glass Please)
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Salsa – Mild
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Whole Grain Cereal & Oatmeal
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Canned Vegetables – Low Sodium
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Canned Fruit – Natural Juices
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Shelf Stable Milk
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Rice
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Pasta or Gluten Free Pasta
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Macaroni & Cheese
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Corn Bread Mix
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Instant Mashed Potatoes
Most Needed Items
- Breakfast Foods
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Dry Cereal & Oatmeal
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Pancake Mix
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Crackers & Jelly
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100% Fruit or Vegetable Juice
Multi-Cultural Foods
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Dry Beans – Pinto, Black & Red
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Cooking Oil
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Maseca – Corn Flour
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Rice
- Personal Needs Items
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Bar Soap
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Shampoo
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Deodorant for Men & Women
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Toothbrushes & Toothpaste
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Shaving Cream for Men & Women
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Diapers
- Paper Products
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Paper Towels
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Toilet Paper
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Facial Tissue
Business Services e-Update, September 2015
Business Services eUpdate–September 2015
PROCUREMENT OPEN FORUM
You are invited to the Procurement Open Forum on September 15! We will give an overview of the department, as well discuss topics such as:
- eVA requisitions details
- Procurement Services website review
- IT purchasing process
- Works spending and dashboard reporting
- Explanation of VASCUPP and contract understanding (mandatory/non mandatory vs small no contract)
- Any questions you might have
There will be two sessions available from 9-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the ITCC Digital Auditorium. To help us prepare, please send any questions that you might want to ask during the forum to James DeLoatch, x1382.
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SUPPLIER DIVERSITY ADVOCATE INSTITUTE
Pictured here: Presentation underway during the 2015 Supplier Diversity Advocate Institute, hosted at UMW on August 7. Attendees include state and local government procurement specialists throughout the state.
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EVA CONTRACT ENTRY
For consistency, when searching for eVA requisitions, use the UMW Contract Number, including the appropriate prefix: UCPUMW xxxxxx , COOP xxxxxx, UMW xxxxx. In the below example from Cobblestone, UMW Contract Number UMW 14-66 is SS 14-11 under UMW Reference.
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BUYER BEWARE
It’s “that time of year” again – time for phone scams to faculty and staff across campus.
Things to remember:
- If the caller does not identify himself/herself, ask for the company name. A legitimate vendor is always going to identify itself by company name as part of the initial greeting. You know the names of the vendors that you use – for instance, The Supply Room (TSRC) for toner cartridges!
- If you’re still not sure the call is genuine, don’t give out ANY information, hang up, and give Procurement Services a call.
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AMAZON TAX EXEMPTION INSTRUCTIONS
As a state institution, UMW purchases are exempt from state tax. Follow the instructions here to prevent tax charges on Amazon purchases.
If you have any questions, contact Monique SanPietro, x1057.
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SPCC CLEAN SWEEPS
UMW has achieved 100% timely completion of SPCC reconciliations since April! Thank you everyone!
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SURPLUS PROPERTY
Are you in need of office furniture or ink cartridges? Check the Storeroom for surplus items! Call Dale Elethorp at x5972.
Testimonial from one satisfied department, who saved $6,000 in new furniture for a student lounge: “I mentioned for him to check the surplus store – he found couches, chairs, end tables from Marshall Hall that are in really good condition.”
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ON THE STREET…CURRENT CONTRACT ACTIVITY
- Online calendar and scheduling solution
- Online tutor management system
- International recruitment services
- Furniture for Woodard/Mercer Halls
LOT DESIGNATION CHANGES FOR THE 2015-16 ACADEMIC YEAR
- Alvey Drive parking deck levels 1, 2, &3 are now available to ALL UMW registered vehicles. Level 4 is open for visitors only.
- University Center, opening this fall, will have 2 parking areas that will be available for handicap parking only. Proper credentials must be appropriately displayed.
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CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Sunken Road lot #13/Woodard Hall lot contains the ‘construction staging area’ for Mercer/Woodard renovations. This area is scheduled for re-opening for Spring Semester. Use caution in Back Drive area of campus while walking and driving, due to heavy construction equipment/traffic present.
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PARKING ENFORCEMENT
All parking regulations are enforced on a year round schedule. ‘Failure to Register’ enforcement is underway.
EAGLE NATION
The UMW Bookstore is a proud supporter of UMW Athletics. Come out and celebrate our student athletes at Eagle Nation Day on September 12, 9-12:30 a.m. at the Battleground.
NETWORK AND CLOUD PRINTING
As employees, you also have access to network printing! Check your departments for the nearest MFD.
Cloud Printing is also available to students at certain locations on campus. Details may be found on the Copy Center website.
IVALIDATE PADS AVAILABLE FOR CHECKOUT
The EagleOne Card Center has 3 iValidate iPads and readers available for sign out and use. Faculty/Staff members may request a designated iPad and card swipe that will capture attendance at events. The data will interface with the University’s transaction software, and reports will be available to provide analytics relative to UMW engagement. The software also has the capability to charge a fee (EagleOne $$) for admission to events or for retail product sales.
HOW ARE WE DOING?
Feedback and comments are always welcomed. http://adminfinance.umw.edu/business-services/how-are-we-doing
Please contact Business Services for information and assistance at x1576.