Employee Walking Challenge
Mary Wash Moves
UMW Employee Walking Challenge
Brought to you by the President’s Council on Wellness, Campus Recreation and UMW Human Resources
Let’s show off how much Mary Wash Moves! Grab your walking shoes and get ready to rack up the steps this year with your UMW colleagues.
How It Works:
- Dates: October 1-31, 2019 | April 1-30, 2020 | July 1-31, 2020
- Teams: There are six teams and up to 25 people per team. You may sign up for your team by writing your name on the team color tab you choose on the official tracking document.
- How to win: Log your total steps walked each day in the official tracking document. The team color with the highest step average between all active team mates (anyone who logged any steps on any day during the challenge) by the end of the challenge wins!
- How to track your steps: Use a FitBit, Apple Watch, iPhone, or other step tracking device!
- Prize: A free lunch sponsored by Human Resources and a free fitness/wellness experience sponsored by Campus Recreation!
If you have further questions, please email wellness@umw.edu.
On- Site Retirement Advising with TIAA & VALIC
No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with a Financial Advisor can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan.
You’ll get answers to these questions and more:
- Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
- Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
- How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?
Register for a session with TIAA at www.TIAA.org/schedulenow:
Tuesday, August 28: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., GW Hall, 215B
Friday, September 7: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. GW Hall, 215B
Thursday, October 11: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., GW Hall, 215B
Or
Register for a session with VALIC at https://my.valic.com/seminarregistration/availableseminars.aspx?csr=5Z+W3eE3VrKv+JZUmCqhzu0Xuziu2zZlrA7ZStd70LE=
Thursday, August 30: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., GW Hall, 215B
Please contact Denise Frye at dfrye2@umw.edu for additional assistance.
Al-Tikriti Joins MSF Association Event in Portland
As part of his duties as vice president of MSF / Doctors Without Borders USA, Middle East History Professor Nabil Al-Tikriti joined an MSF Association open board meeting, hub gathering and Association retreat in Portland, Oregon. The event took place Feb. 3-4 and consisted of two days of reflective sessions on operations, human resources, labor policy, institutional racism and other issues of associative interest.
Open Enrollment for Pre-Paid Legal Services
The Legal Resources plan provides 100% coverage for you, your spouse and dependents for the most often needed legal services, protecting you and your family from the high cost of legal fees.
Open Enrollment ends March 23, 2015. See the legal resources flyer for additional information at
http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/files/2015/03/legal-resources.pdf
March Human Resources News
Visit UMW Human Resources’ What’s New page to see this month’s service award recipients, upcoming professional development opportunities and seminars, state discounts and information on individual counseling sessions with Fidelity.
Individual Counseling with TIAA CREF
Individual Counseling Sessions are available with our TIAA CREF Representative on Wednesday, Jan. 14 and Thursday, Jan. 15 in GW106. To schedule your individual session, you will need to RSVP by calling 1-800-732-8353. Additional information is located at http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/files/2014/12/UMW-flyer.pdf
News from HR
Fall Gathering for all UMW staff
Plan on attending the Fall Gathering Oct. 14, from 9:30 – 11:30 am.
Service Awards
Congratulations to those employees who have reached milestone years! Check out the list of October Service Award Recipients.
Classified Evaluation Process Training
Classroom training on the classified evaluation process is scheduled for: Thursday, Oct. 9 from 1-3 p.m. inLee Hall – 412.
An additional training session has been scheduled for: Thursday, Oct. 16 from 9-11 a.m. in Trinkle – 204
Free Flu Shots
Free flu shots are available again this year at pharmacies participating in your health plan’s network – COVA Care, COVA HDHP and COVA HealthAware. Additional 2014-2015 Flu Shot information is located at: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/employee-relations/worklife/whats-new-2/
State Employee Discounts
A number of discounts are available through the Department of Human Resource Management: http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeediscounts.html
News from HR
File Your July 2013- June 2014 Flexible Spending Claims before it’s too late!
The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) run-out period to file claims for the July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 plan year ends September 30, 2014. More information at: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/employee-relations/worklife/whats-new-2/
VRS Hybrid Members Only
This is a friendly reminder that the Fourth Quarter 2014 deadline for members making or updating Hybrid voluntary contributions is Monday, September 15, 2014. For plan features and highlights visit: http://adminfinance.umw.edu/hr/employee-relations/worklife/whats-new-2/
TIAA CREF Visit
TIAA CREF is available for one on one session concerning your Optional Retirement 401(k) Plan and/or 403(b) Tax Deferred Savings Plan on September 18, 2014 in GW106. See here for more information: TIAA CREF.
State Employee Discounts
A number of discounts are available through the Department of Human Resource Management: http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeediscounts.html
Meet our New Employees
Please join us in extending a warm UMW welcome to our newest employees
Patricia Canciglia joined the Procurement Services Department as a Buyer Specialist on September 1.
Opal Curtis joined the Business Services Department as an Administrative Assistant on September 1.
John Hughey joined the Residence Life Department as an Area Coordinator on September 1.
Tiffany Kelly joined the Campus Recreation Department as a Fitness Instructor on August 28.
Terri Lockhart joined the Human Resources Department as an Employee Relations Analyst on September 10.
News from Human Resources
Leadership UMW 2014-2015 Cohort
Congratulations and best wishes to our 14 faculty and staff who will participate on our first class, Leadership UMW 2014-2015.
Elisabeth Burick Kristin Marsh
Greta Franklin Lisa Marvashti
Christie Glancy Jonathan Maynard
Edward Gray Carolyn Parsons
David Henderson Scott Powers
Teresa Howard Jose Sainz
Rose Maddox Anika Wilson
For more information about the leadership program, please visit Leadership UMW
Open Enrollment is May 1-23, 2014
For information on this year’s Open Enrollment (rates, forms, available plans and more!). REMINDER: Annual enrollment is required to participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts.
We will be having an open enrollment informational meeting on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. in Lee Hall 412.
Green WOW Card Update
The green WOW card cycle for this fiscal year is closed. We had record usage this year with 230 cards being issued! The green WOW card cycle will resume again on July 1. You will have until May 31 to cash your $35 award at the Cashier’s office in Lee Hall.
Meet our New Employees
Please join us in extending a warm UMW welcome to our newest employees
Emily Farnsworth joined the Paint Shop-Facilities Department as a Summer Painter on May 5.
Kaitlyn Jarvis joined the Paint Shop-Facilities Department as a Summer Painter on May 5.
Angela Matner joined the Paint Shop-Facilities Department as a Summer Painter on May 5.
Michael Stange joined the Paint Shop-Facilities Department as a Summer Painter on May 5.
Darlene Calandra joined the University Bookstore Department as a Store Clerk Senior on May 7.
Employee Appreciation Day Picnic – Monday, May 12. Casual dress for Monday – Wear your UMW sprit wear (“Summer Friday” jeans permitted). SaveTheDate2014
