Join President Paino and the UMW Association of Student Veterans on Veterans Day (Nov. 11) during a lunchtime tribute at 12:45 p.m. to raise awareness about the epidemic of veteran suicide. As we celebrate Veterans Day and the service of so many of our community members, we must also remember that every day 22 veterans lose their struggle with depression, PTSD, TBI, substance abuse or other issues and take their own life. The 22 challenge raises awareness by having community members video themselves doing 22 push-ups and then challenging friends, family and coworkers to do the same. President Paino kicks off the UMW campaign at 12:45 on Nov. 11 in front of the UC. Come out and cheer him on or join in and help raise awareness about this critical issue facing our nation’s veterans.
2016 Student Leadership Colloquium
The Center for Honor, Leadership, and Service asks that you invite your students to participate in our 2016 Student Leadership Colloquium. The event is open to all UMW students and takes place Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the University Center. This free event features dynamic speakers representing a variety of backgrounds and experiences in the areas of leadership and business. And, for the first year, you can try your hand at the challenging ropes course to be held on Ball Circle. It will be a unique, valuable way to build your leadership, communication and team-building skills! There also will be a raffle for some great prizes for individuals and clubs. More information is available at http://students.umw.edu/chls/leadership-colloquium-workshops/ Students can register on MyUMW at https://orgsync.com/59560/events/1483990/occurrences/3357894
Center for Honor, Leadership & Service Featured in Intl. Leadership Magazine
The Center for Honor, Leadership and Service was featured in the flagship publication of The International Leadership Association (ILA). ILA periodically highlights signature programs and UMW’s CHLS staff provided an article focusing on the Horizons program, COAR and the Honor Council. The article, which describes the Center’s mission, programs and impact, is in the current edition of the ILA Member Connector magazine. The magazine reaches leadership educators and practitioners in higher education, business and government around the globe.
Veterans Resource Center Opens
The Veterans Resource Center opened for business Jan. 13 in the basement of Combs Hall, Room B24. This is a space for veterans and military-related students to gather, relax and find out more about benefits available to them both on and off campus. The Center is manned by work study students during normal business hours to help answer questions. The VRC is also available during non-business hours as a lounge. Check out the link for more information. http://students.umw.edu/veterans/veterans-resource-center/
9/11 Remembrance
9/11 2013 Remembrance Ceremony
Come join the UMW Association of Student Veterans and the entire UMW community as we pause to remember 9/11 and celebrate America’s strength and resilience in the face of terror. There is a flag raising and bugler at 8 a.m. at the flagpole in front of GW Hall. All members of the UMW community are also encouraged to observe a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. to remember and reflect.