Category: What’s New @ UMW

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 […]

Salut, Balti: How One Peace Corps Volunteer is Helping Her Community Rethink Volunteering

Peace Corps volunteer Leah Kieff, 25, of Fairfax, Va., has been serving as a Community Development volunteer in Moldova since June 2013. Kieff is working with her community to encourage youth volunteerism through the Salut, Balti! initiative. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 2011 with her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and […]