Category: What’s New @ UMW

The Office of News and Public Information is on the lookout for interesting, impactful and timely story ideas for possible web features, videos, press releases or social media posts.

If you or your students are involved in a unique project or have an idea for a human interest piece or other newsworthy story, please send us an email at mmorris3@umw.edu or bboyer@umw.edu.

Examples of recent web features include “Geography Students Spend Winter Break in Cambodia,”  “Reaching New Heights: UMW Student Climbs Mount Everest” and “Where Great Minds Get Creative.”

For helpful information, read the updated Guide to Working with the Media.

Message from Marty Morrison, Director of News and Public Information, and Brynn Boyer, Assistant Director of News and Public Information

There are still several ways to give.

A list of approved CVC charities may be found at http://www.cvc.vipnet.org/donors/directorylist.htm or in a paper directory for 2011 Charities.

Methods of giving include:

• Give online through EmployeeDirect (CREDIT CARD ONLY) through midnight, January 31.  To give now, Click on https://edirect.virginia.gov/EDL/Start.aspx
• Give by check, cash, credit card, or payroll deduction using a paper pledge card.  Your CVC agency coordinator has a supply of cards or print your own form by going to http://www.cvc.vipnet.org/volunteers/materials.htm and selecting Pledge Card.  Complete and give to your CVC coordinator (mail to GW 307) or mail it directly to CVC/DHRM, 101 N. 14^th Street, 12^th Floor, Richmond  VA  23219.  The CVC team will ensure that it is processed quickly and your agency is credited with your gift.  If you missed your agency’s payroll cutoff for the first pay period of 2012, your total annual gift will be divided among the remaining pay periods.  Be sure to make a copy for your files and a copy for payroll if you are giving by payroll deductions.

For questions about the CVC Campaign visit http://umwcvc.umwblogs.org/.

The following information is provided by Human Resources and the UMW Weight Watchers at Work group:  

A quick Google search reveals that losing weight is the number one New Year’s resolution. Get a start on that resolution and join UMW friends who have already lost over 1,000 pounds! Read this testimonial from one of our members:

“There comes a time in one’s life when you are no longer comfortable in your own skin.  I got to that point last spring.  My clothes felt tight, I had trouble sleeping and my back and joints ached.  I was reluctant at first to join Weight Watchers.  After all, I wasn’t FAT and didn’t want to eat SPECIAL FOOD.  Plus, I wasn’t sure I would fit in.  I was wrong on all counts.  Weight Watchers is flexible and easy to follow.  The on-line tools make tracking what I ate a breeze.  I loved being able to enter my favorite recipes and restaurant entrees and find out how many points they are per serving – an eye opening experience!  I lost weight by making simple modifications  to my diet.  I didn’t have to buy special food or deprive myself of the foods I love.  The work support group provided encouragement , tips, and great camaraderie.  I really liked getting to know other people on campus.  The meeting time fit easily into my lunch hour and was very convenient.  I met my goal and enjoy the group so much I plan to keep coming.  I am truly grateful for this terrific benefit.”  (Catherine)

Weight Watchers is Ranked #1 Weight-Loss Diet by U.S. News & World Report. Inaugural rankings from U.S. News & World Report put Weight Watchers in the top slot for weight-loss diets. Read more here: http://www.weightwatchers.com/util/art/index_art.aspx?tabnum=1&art_id=111661&sc=3046

The new Weight Watchers at Work session begins Wednesday, January 25. Join us and take advantage of special pricing for state employees.

Wednesday, January 25

Noon-12:30 p.m.

Red Room, Woodard Hall

Contact Pam Taggert (ptaggert@umw.edu) 654-1018 with any questions.

Faculty and Staff can use EagleOne ID as a debit card.  The card can be used on campus, at many local restaurants in Eagle Village, Downtown Fredericksburg and Central Park as well as the CVS located at 591 Jefferson Davis Highway.  Make deposits online or sign up for payroll deduction.

At the end of the calendar year, the University received a gift of $33,333 to support the existing Chiles Scholarship. The late Dorothy Chiles Hodnette ’26 originally established the Chiles Scholarship in 1992 to showcase her love for Mary Washington and to honor her three sisters: Avie Bell Chiles Smith ’19, Lula Garland Chiles Clark ’31, and Mary Chiles Henderson ’27.

Mrs. Hodnette’s daughter, Dr. Lucy Gibbs, made the new gift to augment the endowed scholarship to benefit students who demonstrate exceptional academic ability.

This gift announcement is from the Office of Advancement and University Relations.