Congratulations to Dena Gray, Senior Administrative Assistant in Student Life, who has been selected as an Excellent Eagle Employee by the Staff Advisory Council. To thank you for such a wonderful job, Dena will have a reserved parking spot of her choosing through Friday, July 29th.

Here is what one of Dena’s co-workers said about her:

“She is always the first in the office and the last to leave. She jumps in and helps as needed and is great with concerned families and students. She truly deserves to be able to park a little closer since we lost our parking lot in Marye House due to the construction in Randolph and Mason.”

To nominate  an Excellent Eagle Employee, just send an email to Dre Anthes at (aanthes@umw.edu) with Excellent Eagle Employee in the subject line.  In your email, be sure to tell me the person’s name, department, work location (with the most convenient parking lot), and the reason why you believe the employee should be recognized.  Please spread the word to other employees about this wonderful opportunity to recognize a co-worker.

Congratulations to Dena Gray, Senior Administrative Assistant in Student Life, who has been selected as an Excellent Eagle Employee by the Staff Advisory Council. To thank you for such a wonderful job, Dena will have a reserved parking spot of her choosing through Friday, July 29th.

Here is what one of Dena’s co-workers said about her:

“She is always the first in the office and the last to leave. She jumps in and helps as needed and is great with concerned families and students. She truly deserves to be able to park a little closer since we lost our parking lot in Marye House due to the construction in Randolph and Mason.”

To nominate  an Excellent Eagle Employee, just send an email to Dre Anthes at (aanthes@umw.edu) with Excellent Eagle Employee in the subject line.  In your email, be sure to tell me the person’s name, department, work location (with the most convenient parking lot), and the reason why you believe the employee should be recognized.  Please spread the word to other employees about this wonderful opportunity to recognize a co-worker.

George Farrar, our Associate Vice President for University Relations and Communications, has retired as of June 30. In his two years with UMW, George helped manage our media relations during challenging times. The press received for UMW’s Freedom Rides celebration garnered more national attention in new and traditional media than any event here of recent memory. He leaves having overseen the shaping of the future UMW brand, the development of the new web site, and the upcoming inauguration. It is important to mention in this space that this EagleEye newsletter was George’s brainchild. George is a good, kind, and ethical man whose leadership will be missed, and professionalism always admired. We’ll miss you, George, and wish you all the best!

George Farrar, our Associate Vice President for University Relations and Communications, has retired as of June 30. In his two years with UMW, George helped manage our media relations during challenging times. The press received for UMW’s Freedom Rides celebration garnered more national attention in new and traditional media than any event here of recent memory. He leaves having overseen the shaping of the future UMW brand, the development of the new web site, and the upcoming inauguration. It is important to mention in this space that this EagleEye newsletter was George’s brainchild. George is a good, kind, and ethical man whose leadership will be missed, and professionalism always admired. We’ll miss you, George, and wish you all the best!

The award-winning UMW Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Kevin Bartram will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, in Fredericksburg’s Market Square. The orchestra will perform again at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 4, at Pratt Park.

The award-winning UMW Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Kevin Bartram will perform at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, in Fredericksburg’s Market Square. The orchestra will perform again at 8 p.m. on Monday, July 4, at Pratt Park.

Steve Hanna, chair of the geography department, has posted new photos of the inside of the renovated Monroe Hall. You can see them, and comment here: http://umwgeography.org/2011/06/24/monroe-hall-ready-for-its-close-up/#more-998.

Facilities Services began moving office furniture and classroom furniture into lecture halls and office suites last week. Faculty began moving into Monroe Tuesday and Wednesday. Over the course of the next few weeks UMW will receive computer lab furniture and computers, seminar room furniture, and build-out of the large lecture hall will be completed. Installation and testing of classroom audio-visual systems will also be completed. Facilities Services has asked that faculty and staff who want to tour the newly refurbished building postpone their plans until after August 1, so final construction and installation will not be disrupted. Monroe Hall, named after the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, was completed in 1911 and is one of the original buildings on campus.

Steve Hanna, chair of the geography department, has posted new photos of the inside of the renovated Monroe Hall. You can see them, and comment here: http://umwgeography.org/2011/06/24/monroe-hall-ready-for-its-close-up/#more-998.

Facilities Services began moving office furniture and classroom furniture into lecture halls and office suites last week. Faculty began moving into Monroe Tuesday and Wednesday. Over the course of the next few weeks UMW will receive computer lab furniture and computers, seminar room furniture, and build-out of the large lecture hall will be completed. Installation and testing of classroom audio-visual systems will also be completed. Facilities Services has asked that faculty and staff who want to tour the newly refurbished building postpone their plans until after August 1, so final construction and installation will not be disrupted. Monroe Hall, named after the fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, was completed in 1911 and is one of the original buildings on campus.