Category: What’s New @ UMW

Mark your calendars now for June 13^th. This day trip to the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. will highlight an exhibition of George Bellows. A contemporary of Gari Melchers, this American artist was a part of a radical group of artist self titled “The Eight” and named by critics “The Ashcan School.”  You can read the National Galleries short biography of George Bellows here. This show will feature over 150 works by the artist and is the most complete account of his career and achievements. This trip will allow time for our group to visit the exhibition, as well as free time to take in the rest of the National Gallery and the city. Make your reservations today!  George Bellows Flyer

The data from the Annual AAUP Salary Survey is in and available through the Chronicle of Education. See http://chronicle.com/article/faculty-salaries-table-2012/131433

UMW faculty salary ranks in Virginia 10/14 (Avg Professor salaries), 12/14 (Associate Professor salaries), 13/14( Assistant Professor salaries), 6/13 (Average Instructor salaries)
For specifics about  UMW see http://chronicle.com/article/faculty-salaries-data-2012/131431#id=232681

Considering only the data from Virginia public 4-year schools:

• For the Average Professor Salary, UMW ($82,100) has a higher value than only Virginia State University, Radford University, and Longwood University,  and University of Virginia’s College at Wyse.
• For the Average Associate Professor Salary, UMW ($62,600) has a higher value than  only Longwood University,  and University of Virginia’s College at Wyse.
• For the Average Assistant Professor Salary, UMW ($55,400) has a higher value  than only Longwood University.
• For the Average Instructor Salary, UMW ($50,900) Has a higher value than only University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, VCU, College of Willaim and Mary, Christopher Newport University, Virginia State University, University of Virginia’s College at Wise

— Ernest Ackermann, President UMW Chapter of the American Association of University Professors

Guest lecturer Milena Van Sant will give the lecture  “Whirligig and the Two Stars,”  her memories of a childhood under two dictatorships, on Friday, April 13 at 2 p.m.  in Trinkle Hall, Room 106A.  Seating is limited.

The events are sponsored by the Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion. Both events are free and open to the public.

Hundreds of children gathered on the Brompton lawn on Sunday, April 1 for COAR’s annual Spring Forward Festival. More than 100 families came to the event for crafts, games, food and a lively egg hunt. Sixty-one UMW volunteers from Psi Chi, the psychology honor society, Kappa Delta Pi, an education honor society, Chi Beta Phi, the science honor society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and Circle K helped with the afternoon’s activities.

Gari Melchers Home and Studio will host a spring open house on Sunday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public who will have the opportunity to experience the formal gardens exploding with color as well as the verdant woodland paths and trails. Both the house museum and studio will be open for tours throughout the day.

Amateur and professional artists are invited to use the grounds of Belmont as their own plein-air workshop.  Artists in all media are welcome, as well as photographers and those who want to enjoy the day as observers.  Picnicking on the grounds is also encouraged.