Contractors for the City of Fredericksburg completed removal of the boardwalk, except for the piers, on Sunday, May, 1. The fencing for passage through the Anderson Center site is fully installed and the bridge is now again open for crossing Route 1. The City plans to resume work for the removal of the piers on Wednesday, 5/4/11 with completion anticipated on Thursday, 5/5/11. (Photo from UMW FaceBook by Eric Grube Sr)
On Wednesday, May 4, at 4 p.m., the Oprah Winfrey Show will feature the reunion of the original Freedom Riders. Anyone wishing to view the show may do so in the Underground in Lee Hall.
For more information about the show, please visit this link: http://www.oprah.com/showinfo/Oprah-Honors-American-Heroes-The-Freedom-Riders-Reunite
Pamela Taggert in Budget and Financial Analysis has received the Excellent Eagle Employee award, which recognizes employees who soar at UMW. As thanks for her outstanding work, Pam will receive a reserved parking spot outside of George Washington Hall from Monday, May 2 through Tuesday, May 31 during regular business hours.
Here is what one of Pam’s co-workers said about her:
“Pam is constantly upbeat and helpful. She deals with areas that are complicated and rule-bound, which means the staff she has to deal with often don’t understand the details, and Pam is always willing to help and willing to explain the details with a smile.”
To nominate someone that you believe is an Excellent Eagle Employee, send an email to Dre Anthes at aanthes@umw.edu with Excellent Eagle Employee in the subject line. Be sure to provide the employee’s name, department, work location, with the most convenient parking lot, and the reason why this employee should be recognized. The award is sponsored by the Staff Advisory Council (S.A.C.).
UMW’s James Monroe Museum will hold an open house on Saturday, April 30 to celebrate the 253rd anniversary of James Monroe’s birth and the newly renovated Memorial Garden. The event, which is free, will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
The celebration will feature 18th-century music performed by the living-history acoustic duo Doug Marshall and Lauren Smith, a dance performance by the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society dancers, and cake in honor of Monroe’s birthday. The museum’s galleries also will be open free of charge during the event.
