Category: What’s New @ UMW

UMW Catering would like to offer all members of the UMW faculty, staff and administration a 10 percent discount on our upcoming Mother’s Day Brunch. The brunch will be served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 12 in the Historic Dining Room at Seacobeck. The menu will include roast turkey, mesquite smoked beef brisket, Tuscan cod, made-to-order omelets and eggs, Belgian waffles, a children’s buffet and a host of other fabulous breakfast and lunch items. Plus, every mom gets a rose! To see our complete menu and prices go to www.umwcatering.com. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, April 30 to receive the discount. Call 540-654-1930 to make a reservation.

Congratulations to cashier Alicia Tisdale who has been selected as the Excellent Eagle Employee for the month of May. A parking spot of her choosing has been reserved for her through the end of the month.

Here is what one of her co-workers said about her:

“Alicia is on the front line, in a constant spotlight, she is always looking to provide the best and outstanding customer service.  She patiently works with all customers (staff, students, parents etc.) in explaining why things are done and how UMW has to abide by regulations etc.  She brings forward suggestions for enhancements to our processes.  I have received many emails from the campus community and through our Lee Hall Student Services questionnaires that provide feedback to the excellent customer service Alicia provides. When on the front line of an office of two, when the other employee is out for an unexpected long term period, Alicia puts her personal items on hold to ensure UMW operations continue.”

“Alicia consistently goes the extra mile providing EXCELLENT customer service to students, parents, staff, and guests of the University.  She is hard working and dedicated to the mission at hand, always wearing a smile and offering words of inspiration and encouragement.  ‘Turning obstacles into Opportunities’ is what Alicia does best, representing UMW with pride, and reminding us that ‘It’s a Great Day to be an Eagle!’”

“When I read  the EagleEye, I always read about the people that have been selected.  Alicia is always very pleasant, has excellent customer service skills,  goes above and beyond her job duties and on top of all that she takes pride in her job.”

To nominate someone who you believe is an Excellent Eagle Employee, send an email to Priscilla Sullivan (psulliva@umw.edu) with Excellent Eagle Employee in the subject line.  In your email, be sure to list the person’s name, department, work location (with the most convenient parking lot), and of course, the reason why you believe they should be recognized.  Please spread the word to other employees about this wonderful opportunity to recognize a co-worker(s).

Please join us in extending a warm UMW welcome to our newest employees:

Joan Appleby joined the Dahlgren Campus as Housekeeping Lead on April 15.

Sally Gaby joined the Office of Students Activities and Engagement as a Program Support Technician on April 15.

Elizabeth Heitsch joined the Library Services in Stafford as a Stafford Reference and Instruction Librarian on April 25.

Visit http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/employee-relations/worklife/whats-new/ for the upcoming Events and Benefits information.

Volunteers are the heart of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), which is why Mary Hatcher in Department of Human Resource Management developed a version of the CVC logo that features some CVC volunteers.  The appreciation logo is featured on this year’s volunteer certificates, which will be distributed to the following UMW CVC Ambassadors:  Lynne Richardson, Pamela Taggert, Richard Finkelstein, Connie Gallahan, Janet Cropp, Mark Sandor, Peggy Simpkins, Tammy Prailey, and Lori Izykowski, UMW’s CVC coordinator. President Hurley extends his sincere appreciation to these volunteers, and to all at UMW who participated in the 2012 CVC.  Your generosity helped UMW earn a Shining Star Award, given to those agencies whose overall giving exceeded the previous year’s total dollars raised. Congratulations, Eagles!

The CVC runs every year between October 1 and December 21.  As you make your charitable gifts in 2013, remember that many non-profit groups that you support participate in CVC, and your contributions can be counted towards the overall UMW CVC giving.  Plan to participate in a charitable run, walk, or other event?  Hang on to those receipts and turn them in during the next CVC campaign! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Lori Izykowski at 654-1105 or lizykows@umw.edu.