May 27, 2026

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Honors Students Explore Washington, D.C. Architecture

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group of students posed in front of Union Station.

Honors scholars in front of Union Station during the fall 14 field trip.

In August, incoming UMW Honors Scholars participated in a common reading experience, reading the book “The Devil in the White City” by Eric Larson. To expand on the theme of the planning and architecture of the Chicago’s World’s Fair, Andrea Smith, Department of Historic Preservation, led the fall field for the honors program on Saturday Oct. 4. Twenty six honors students, Professor of Economics Steve Greenlaw, Professor of Chemistry Kelli Slunt, and Assistant Professor of Environmental Science Melanie Szulczewski enjoyed learning about the urban planning and contributions of Daniel Burnham (one of the main characters in “The Devil in the White City”) while exploring Union Station, The National Mall, and the National Building Museum.

News from HR

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Fall Gathering for all UMW staff

Plan on attending the Fall Gathering Oct. 14, from 9:30 – 11:30 am.

Service Awards

Congratulations to those employees who have reached milestone years! Check out the list of October Service Award Recipients.

Classified Evaluation Process Training

Classroom training on the classified evaluation process is scheduled for: Thursday, Oct. 9 from 1-3 p.m. inLee Hall – 412.

An additional training session has been scheduled for:  Thursday, Oct. 16 from 9-11 a.m. in Trinkle – 204

Free Flu Shots

Free flu shots are available again this year at pharmacies participating in your health plan’s network – COVA Care, COVA HDHP and COVA HealthAware. Additional 2014-2015 Flu Shot information is located at: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/employee-relations/worklife/whats-new-2/

State Employee Discounts

A number of discounts are available through the Department of Human Resource Management: http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeediscounts.html

Fire Prevention Week

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Governor McAuliffe Fire Prevention Week Message: Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 5-11, and Governor Terry McAuliffe is helping the Virginia Department of Fire Programs sound the alarm that working smoke alarms save lives.

Campus Dining Updates

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Wednesday, Oct. 15 1940's Dinner Seacobeck Hall

Wednesday, Oct. 15
1940’s Dinner
Seacobeck Hall

Celebrate Seacobeck 1940’s Dinner

Campus Dining invites everyone to join in the fun of a 1940’s themed dinner at Seacobeck Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 15. The menu will include foods typical of the period, plus an ice cream soda bar! Dinner service is in the Washington Diner from 5 to 8 p.m.  Reservations are not required.  Cost for Faculty and Staff is $5.  For additional information contact Rose Benedict at 540-654-2169 or rbenedic@umw.edu.

Fall Break Dining

The Faculty and Staff Dining Room at Seacobeck will serve lunch through Friday, Oct. 10. It will be closed for Fall Break until Wednesday, Oct. 15. For the complete schedule of dining services Oct. 10 – 15, please check out the schedule posted on our website at The Faculty and Staff Dining Room at Seacobeck will serve lunch through Friday, October 10th. It will be closed for Fall Break until Wednesday, October 15th. For the complete schedule of dining services October 10th through the 15th, please check out the schedule posted on our web site at umwdining.com.

Pledge to CVC and You Could Win Passes to Disney World!

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CVC Highlights
Give to CVC and You Could Win Passes to Disney World!

Pledge your Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) donation online between Oct. 1 and 15 and you will be entered automatically to win FOUR one-day park hopper park passes to Disney World! Passes give admission to all of these theme parks for one day: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. Passes are valid until Aug. 1, 2016, and valued at $496.

A winner will be randomly selected via the online giving donors list after Oct. 15. CVC will notify the winner directly.

See the directory of CVC charities to pledge your donation online. You may pledge online now through Oct. 15 to qualify for the drawing.

www.cvc.virginia.gov

1st Congressional District Debate, Oct. 6

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The University of Mary Washington will host the 1st Congressional District Debate on Monday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium.

The debate will present Republican Rep. Rob Wittman, who has held the seat since 2007, Democratic challenger Norm Mosher and Independent challenger Gail Parker. The 1st District includes more than 15 counties and includes parts of Stafford, Spotsylvania, and the city of Fredericksburg. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information about the debate, contact Stephen Farnsworth at sfarnswo@umw.edu.

Dancing with the Fredericksburg Stars, Oct. 11

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The second annual Dancing with the Fredericksburg Stars is on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium, followed by a reception under the stars. The event raises money for a performing arts scholarship at the University of Mary Washington and features a wide variety of local “celebrities.”

Tickets are on sale now at http://fredericksburgstars.umw.edu for $85, plus a $5 processing fee, of which $75 is tax deductible. Seats are selected and reserved at the time of purchase. For more information, contact (540) 654-1065.

News from HR

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Save the Date

Tuesday, Oct. 14 – 9:30-11:30 a.m. – Fall Gathering for UMW staff in Dodd Auditorium.Come hear important updates from President Hurley and members of senior leadership.

Stay and mingle over punch & cookies immediately afterwards in the lobby.

Free Flu Shots

Free flu shots are available again this year at pharmacies participating in your health plan’s network – COVA Care, COVA HDHP and COVA HealthAware. Additional 2014-2015 Flu Shot information is located at: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/employee-relations/worklife/whats-new-2/

State Employee Discounts

A number of discounts are available through the Department of Human Resource Management: http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeediscounts.html

Meet our New Employee

Please join us in extending a warm UMW welcome to our newest employee

Marcia Butler joined the Simpson Library Department as a Technical Services Librarian on Sept. 25.

News From Advancement

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University Advancement announces new Campaign gifts and pledge commitments:

  • An alumna from the Class of 1966 has committed $250,000 to support a professional symposium for the nursing program in the College of Arts and Sciences.
  • An alumna from the Class of 1968 made a $25,000 gift to support the LearnerSpace project in the College of Education.
  • An alumna from the Class of 1948 sent in a $300 check for the Fund for Mary Washington in response to a student phonathon caller. A consistent donor since 1981, this alumna included a note that read, “At age 88, I’m still grateful for my MWC education.”

The $50-million Mary Washington First Campaign began July 1, 2011, and went public April 26, 2014. As of September 30, 2014, Mary Washington alumni, parents, friends, faculty, staff, and businesses have committed more than $30 million in gifts and pledges. The Campaign is scheduled to conclude June 30, 2016. Visit http://umw.edu/marywashingtonfirst or call 540/654-1024 for more information.