Category: What’s New @ UMW

UMW Joins Coalition to Double Study Abroad Participation

The University of Mary Washington has pledged to join the Institute of International Education (IIE)’s Generation Study Abroad initiative to double the number of American students who study abroad by the end of the decade. The initiative also is focused on increasing the diversity of the students who study abroad, ensuring quality, and removing barriers […]

Staff Advisory Council Updates

Faculty Staff Mixer:The next UMW Employee Mixer will be Friday, June 27, 5 to 7 p.m. at Home Team Grill. We have reserved the bar and outside overflow area for this event. The happy hour special is half-price draft beers, half-price shelf liquor, and half-price wine from 5 to 6 p.m.The Eagle Has Landed:After Baldwin […]

News from Human Resources

Open Enrollment is May 1-23, 2014For information on this year’s Open Enrollment (rates, forms, available plans and more!).  REMINDER:  Annual enrollment is required to participate in the Flexible SpendingMeet our New Employees Please join us in extending a warm UMW welcome to our newest employeesTyra Bailey joined the Finance Department as an Accounts Payable Technician […]

Call for President’s Technology Advisory Council Innovation Grants

The PTAC Innovation Grants are due Monday, September 1st, 2014.  Here’s a summary of this opportunity.1)  Innovation GrantsThe President’s Technology Advisory Council (PTAC)* wants to invite students, faculty, and staff from the UMW Community to apply for a PTAC Innovation Fund Grant.  These grants, which can range from $500 to $25,000, are intended to help […]

Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday Begins Sunday

Help promote the Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, Sunday, May 25 through Saturday, May 31. People can stock up on many supplies that will be useful during emergencies and pay no sales tax on them. New for 2014 – gas-powered chainsaws costing less than $350 and chainsaw accessories costing $60 or less are tax exempt. See www.ReadyVirginia.gov for more […]