Category: What’s New @ UMW

The Multicultural Fair is one of the largest, most anticipated events hosted at the University of Mary Washington. The Multicultural Fair features amazing performances, multicultural vendors, ethnic food, and kid-friendly activities. The 23rd Annual Multicultural Fair will be held on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you are interested in serving as a volunteer for the Multicultural Fair, please contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at 540-654-1044, or email at umwjfmc@gmail.com.  If you are interested in selling crafts, art, or other items at the Multicultural Fair, complete the attached application form by Friday, March 29. For additional information, contact Greta Franklin at 540-654-1044.

The University of Mary Washington Geography Club and Department of Geography celebrated National Geography Awareness Week during the week of Nov. 11 through Nov. 17.

On Tuesday, Nov. 13 members of the UMW Geography Club celebrated by presenting a ‘Trivia Table’ in front of Lee Hall to engage fellow students in geography competitions to win prizes. The event, which was organized by Dr. Caitie Finlayson, was the first the Geography Club has attempted to put on in several years. The club hopes to make it an annual event.

The same day, geography majors accompanied Dr. Jackie Gallagher to the National Museum of the Marine Corps to participate in Geography Day, an annual event at the museum to emphasize geographic literacy among local fifth grade students. Agencies and companies such as the Virginia Geographic Alliance, an organization promoting geography education in Virginia, and the United States Geological Survey were also in attendance. At the event UMW students worked with the Virginia Geographic Alliance and in activities with fifth graders to spread the word about geography.

Dan Clendaniel, current Teacher in Residence at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, thanked the UMW representatives “for keeping geography education alive as a vital component in the overall education of our students.”

• Free Jepson Alumni Executive Center ornament with purchase of $20.00 or more (while supplies last!).
• A special  collection of classic holiday books awaits you in the University Bookstore.  Enter a drawing* for a FREE Jan Brett tote bag and a FREE copy of her holiday children’s book, The Mitten. *Drawing sponsored by Pepsi to be held Dec. 10.

The James Monroe Museum is pleased to offer UMW faculty and staff reduced admission to “Deck the Halls,” our popular holiday floral decorating presentation given by Jan Williams. Jan demonstrates how to craft unique decorations from local evergreens and flora in this entertaining and inspiring annual presentation, which has become a mainstay of Fredericksburg’s holiday celebrations. A breakfast of coffee, pastries and seasonal breads will be served. Join us to deck the halls for the season and benefit the James Monroe Museum.

The event will take place on Saturday, December 1 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Dodd Auditorium. Tickets are $22 for Friends of JMM and UMW faculty/staff. Call 540/654-1043 or e-mail auphaus@umw.edu to register.