Category: What’s New @ UMW

S.A.C. Hosts Chili Cook-off, Announces Winners

The Staff Advisory Council hosted its Second Annual Willy Nilly Chili Cook-off on Wednesday, March 2, in the University Center’s Chandler Ballroom. Faculty and staff were treated to 14 different chilis, toppings, cornbread and chips, then voted for their favorite chili.SAC would like to thank our awesome faculty and staff who joined us for the […]

UMW Web Wins 7 Education Digital Marketing Awards

UMW’s new website received seven awards as part of the 2015 Digital Marketing Awards. Hosted by Higher Education Marketing Report, a leading publication for higher education marketing, the EDU Digital Marketing Awards recognize the best educational websites, digital content, electronic communications, mobile media and social media. A national panel of industry specialists reviews pieces from across the country; […]

Health & Wellness Fair, March 9, Celebrates National Nutrition Month

Come to the Health & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 9, between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. in Chandler Ballroom, University Center. There will be door prizes, free massages, free cholesterol and blood pressure checks and other freebies. Exhibitors include spas, chiropractors, health care providers, massage therapists, fitness centers, food vendors, support groups and more!For details, […]

University Launches Founders Day Challenge

In celebration of our 108th founding anniversary on March 14, the Office of Annual Giving has launched the second annual Founders Day Challenge.The challenge aims to raise $108,000 in two weeks for the Fund for Mary Washington, the University’s single largest source of unrestricted private support. Gifts to the Fund enable UMW to support students, […]

Recruiting Guinness World Records Stewards

UMW needs 60 volunteers — officially called “stewards” by Guinness World Records — for the record attempt on Wednesday, April 13. Stewards are volunteers from outside UMW (not students, faculty, staff or alumni) who will help monitor the record attempt. Volunteers would need to be available for both steward training and the actual event: Steward […]