Category: What’s New @ UMW

Reflections on New Student Orientation

Colleagues,The Summer Orientation Planning Team would like to thank every member of the UMW community for your assistance with New Student Orientation. You created a welcoming environment and an amazing spirit on campus for our new students and their families and guests.The Orientation sessions over the course of two weeks brought approximately 1100 students and […]

SBDC Client Receives Highest Honors

On June 4, the Virginia Small Business Development Network awarded the 2013 Virginia Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year Award to Thomas Keogh, owner of Corps Solutions LLC located in Stafford, Va. Keogh was nominated by the University of Mary Washington Small Business Development Center for his commitment to business development and the community.

Blood Drive at Eagle Village, 7/4

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Sweet Frog in Eagle Village (1211 Jefferson Davis Highway) on Thursday, July 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each donor will receive a $5 gift card to Sweet Frog and a Red Cross baseball cap. Those who wish to donate should drink plenty of […]

Summer Enrichment Program Brings Students to UMW

Approximately 50 advanced middle and high school students are gaining academic experience and getting a taste of college life through UMW’s annual Summer Enrichment Program. The two-week program features courses in music production, world politics, creative writing, psychology, biology, and SAT preparation taught by UMW faculty members Debra Steckler, Rosemary Barra, Adria Hoffman, Mark Snyder […]

Requests for Early Arriving Students Due 7/18

August move-in information for University on-campus residences may be viewed at http://students.umw.edu/residencelife/movein. Below is information for sponsors wishing to bring residential students back to campus early.  Last year, there were 750 students living on campus earlier than general move-in. Students typically expect services and offices to be up-and-running even though the campus community is bustling […]