Mary Washington will host its twelfth
annual Operafest on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. Read the news release.
UMW Bookstore Partners with Apple
Faculty, staff and students can now purchase Apple Computers for personal use through the UMW Bookstore Website.
Access the UMW Apple Store via the Bookstore site-> computers-> Apple Banner (see below)
OR from the information technology page titled, “Buying a computer” http://www.umw.edu/technology/studentcomputing/bring/buying/default.php
UMW Sustainable Landscaping and Environmental Fair
Join us between heats!
UMW 
Sustainable Landscaping and Environmental Fair
Saturday June 11th
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
University of Mary Washington
Jefferson Square
Interested in rain gardens, native plants, natural weed control, proper planting, rain barrels,
watershed stewardship, composting and native meadows?
Join UMW staff and local experts for this informative and fun event.
Sustainability games for all ages!!
Peggy Lepp, Excellent Eagle Employee
Congratulations to Peggy Lepp, who has been selected as an Excellent Eagle Employee by the Staff Advisory Council. To thank 
her for such a wonderful job, she will have a reserved parking spot outside of Lee Hall from Monday, June 6th – Friday, July 1st.
Here is what a co-worker said about her:
“Peggy has 19 years of experience with the University – 17 of those years have been with the Admissions Office. She works primarily with recruitment records and over the years she has developed organizational skills that help her to manage the tremendous volume of inquiries. She has an excellent working relationship with her fellow co-workers; and, she maintains strong working relationships with her fellow co-workers in the Facility Warehouse, Campus Post Office, Campus Document Center and our Stafford Admissions Office. She is often asked to accommodate their schedules while struggling to accommodate the demands of her Supervisor. She does this with her usual sense of calm and humor. Because Peggy is an hourly employee she is not expected to arrive to work until 9 a.m.; therefore, she is forced to park off campus and “trudge” those extra miles to the office every day. She doesn’t let that “get her down” – arriving to work on time with warm greetings for everyone. I cannot think of a better (more deserved) candidate than Peggy Lepp.”
To nominate an Excellent Eagle Employee, send an email to Dre Anthes, assistant dean of Admissions, at aanthes@umw.edu with Excellent Eagle Employee in the subject line. State the person’s name, department, work location (with the most convenient parking lot), and the reason why you believe they should be recognized. Please spread the word to other employees about this wonderful opportunity to recognize a co-worker(s).
New Scholarship for Honors Program
Susanne Janney McClenaghan Tiffany ’75 has made a generous gift to establish the first scholarship for students accepted into the UMW Honors Program. The new Honors Freedom Scholarship will be awarded in the fall of 2012 to a recipient who demonstrates commitment to the values of freedom, justice, and integrity. Mrs. Tiffany says Mary Washington helped guide her life and career, and she wishes to provide similar opportunities for UMW students.
This gift announcement is brought to you by the Office of Advancement and University Relations
James Monroe Museum Director
Scott Harris has been chosen as director of the James Monroe Museum and
Memorial Library in Fredericksburg. Harris, who currently serves as director of the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park in New Market, Va., will begin work at the museum July 18. Read the press release
Retirement Reception for Ranny Corbin
Ranny Corbin, Clerk of the Board of Visitors and Assistant Vice President for Special Initiatives, will 
retire after more than 15 years of dedicated service to the University.
Please join us on Thursday, June 2, 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Dodd Foyer, as we say thank you, give our congratulations, and bid a fond farewell. All faculty and staff are invited to attend this special occasion and to send Ranny off with our best wishes.
Woodland Walk this Sunday @ Belmont
Guided Woodland Walks
Sunday, May 29, 2 p.m.
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center.
View or print the Trail Map (PDF).
All Ages Silkscreen Workshop @ Belmont Sat. June 25
Unique Tees: Silkscreen
Fenella Belle, Instructor of Art, Piedmont Virginia Community College
Saturday, June 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Audience: 3rd grade to adult
From idea to finished object, participants print their own professional-looking and unique t-shirt. Starting by discussing what makes a good design, participants create their own designs, cut stencils and print onto shirts using the silkscreen printing technique. Along the way, the concept of positive and negative shapes is introduced as they relate to stencil design. This workshop is a fun and fast paced day that involves both individual creativity and team work! Participants provide own t-shirts.
Watch this video of our last silkscreen class – loads of fun!
This program has been organized by the VMFA Office of Statewide Partnerships, and is funded, in part, by the Jean Stafford Camp Memorial Fund.
Workshop Cost: $20 members; $25 non-members.To register, please contact Education Coordinator Michelle Crow-Dolby at 540/654-1851.
The Belmont Stakes at Belmont – June 11
"The Race, County Fair" by Gari Melchers
The Belmont Stakes at Belmont
June 11
Join the excitement at Gari Melchers Home and Studio for the running of the 143rd Belmont Stakes. The race will be televised live in the Studio Pavilion with a casual BBQ buffet and entertainment.
Don’t let this event come down to the wire. Grab your tickets by June 4. Gates open: 4:30 p.m. Wine and beer cash bar.
Entry fee: Friends of Belmont /$40; non-members $50. For reservations and information contact Betsy Labar at 540/654-1848.