Category: What’s New @ UMW

Paid Parental Leave and Child Care Options

Commonwealth of VirginiaOffice of Governor Ralph S. NorthamJune 26, 2018Dear State Employees:In the approximately six months that I have served as your Governor, I have been impressed by your dedication as public servants of the Commonwealth.  You are the backbone of state government and work hard to keep Virginia strong.Earlier today, I issued two Executive […]

Lynne Richardson Named Distinguished Woman in Business Education

Lynne Richardson, vice president for administration and finance, has been named the 2018 Patricia M. Flynn Distinguished Woman in Business Education.The award was established in 2016 by the Women Administrators in Management Education Affinity Group, a peer group for women administrators in business schools; it recognizes female thought leaders whose leadership, research, and educational initiatives […]

Volunteers Still Needed for Orientation

The New Student Orientation Planning Committee would like to announce a few opportunities for faculty and staff to welcome new students and their guests to campus during the upcoming New Student Orientation (June 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 26, 27). Last year, Orientation was a great success because of the support from […]

UMW Seeking Wellness Champions

This past year, the President’s Council on Wellness worked to identify ways to improve student and employee well-being.  We know well-being is closely linked to happiness and job satisfaction. Specifically, employees with high levels of physical and emotional well-being are shown to be more productive and positive while experiencing lower stress levels and fewer missed […]