Category: What’s New @ UMW

UMW Chief of Staff Honored for Admissions Ethics

Martin A. Wilder Jr., chief of staff at the University of Mary Washington, has been recognized by the Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling (PCACAC). Wilder received the John A. “Jack” Blackburn Award for Ethics in College Admissions for his achievements in promoting high ethical standards and integrity, and ensuring equity in access to […]

Sheckels Receives Waple Faculty Professional Achievement Award

Marie Sheckels, professor of education and interim dean of the College of Education at the University of Mary Washington, was named the recipient of the 2017 Waple Faculty Professional Achievement Award at a general faculty meeting on Wednesday, April 26.Established in honor of Shirley Van Epps Waple, a 1952 graduate of the University, the nomination-based […]

2017 Health & Flexible Benefits Open Enrollment May 1-15

It’s time for Open Enrollment!  This is your opportunity each year to make changes to your health care or flexible spending accounts (FSAs).  Have no health plan coverage changes and not enrolling in an FSA? Nothing is required.Make your decisions with care. See the Spotlight newsletter for more information.EmployeeDirect for health benefits is under construction, […]

SAC News

Virginia Public Service Week: SAC’s Virginia Public Service Week event is next week!  Sign up now for volleyball. No need to sign up for Giant Jenga, Giant connect 4, or Cornhole. Just show up Tuesday, May 9, anytime between 11:30 and 1 and join the fun!  Fitness Center demos are at 11:30 (Yoga for the […]

The New Guy Talks Sports

An Elegant Evening for a Meaningful MissionThe University of Mary Washington athletic department will host the 4th Annual UMW Athletics Gala & Auction on May 20, 2017, in Chandler Ballroom, University Center. All proceeds support UMW student-athletes.The event will feature keynote speaker Dr. Troy D. Paino, Mary Washington’s 10th president. A passionate sports fan, Dr. Paino […]