Category: What’s New @ UMW

Admissions Hosts Washington-Alvey Scholar Selection Weekend

On Friday, March 20, Admissions will host a banquet honoring finalists for the prestigious Washington and Alvey Scholarships. The Washington Scholarship is awarded to an entering freshman who is a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Alvey Scholarship is awarded to an out-of-state student. Both scholarships require students be accepted to the University […]

Admissions Hosts Admitted Student Day: Destination UMW

Destination UMW is the premiere yield event for admitted students. This year, Admissions will host two Destination UMW events on Saturday, March 21, and Saturday, April 18.On Saturday, March 21, the University of Mary Washington will host Destination UMW, a high-profile event welcoming admitted students to campus with the goal of yielding them for the […]

Health and Wellness Fair

Campus Dining is hosting a free Health & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 25, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Seacobeck Hall.Free blood pressure and cholesterol checks, door prizes, healthy snack samples and demonstrations will be available from over 20 local providers of health and wellness services ranging from health care facilities to spas to […]

Arab Culture Night, March 26

The fifth annual Arab Culture Night will take place March 26, 6-9 p.m. in the Anderson Center. The event will feature Arab cuisine by Aladdin’s Restaurant, a fashion show, cultural showcase and live music by DJ Kimo. Admission is $1 for UMW students and $2 for all others (free to children three and under).The event […]

UMW Stafford Blood Drive

American Red Cross Spring Blood DriveThe American Red Cross will be sponsoring a blood drive at the Stafford Campus on Wednesday, March 25 from 1-5 p.m. in University Hall.The worthy cause always needs new support, along with continuing donors. Here are some of the facts: Only 37% of Americans are eligible to give blood Less than 10% […]