Lynne Richardson, dean of the College of Business, is publishing a a regular column in the Free Lance-Star. She writes about various aspects of finance and economics. Check out the latest column: Dale Carnegie’s message is timeless.
COLUMN: College Students Can Build Résumés by Participating in Clubs (The Free Lance-Star)
Richardson Publishes Business Column
Using Skype to interview job applicants can be a time saver (The Free Lance-Star)
Richardson Addresses Southern Business Administration Association
Lynne Richardson, dean of the College of Business, gave a plenary address at the Southern Business Administration Association summer meeting on July 14 in Clearwater, Florida. Her invited talk was “Checking our Own Development with Lessons from the Aspiring Deans Seminar.”
Richardson Participates in Leadership Symposium
Lynne Richardson participated in a panel discussion, “Tips for Leaning In,” at the NCAA/NACWAA Women’s Leadership Symposium on May 21 in Charlotte, N.C. Other participants were the athletic directors at Salem College and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. NACWAA is the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators. Lynne was invited in her dual roles as UMW’s faculty athletics representative and Dean of the College of Business.
The Leadership Colloquium at UMW Teams Up with the Habitat for Humanity
Members from the Leadership Colloquium at UMW at a Habitat for Humanity “Women Build” on May 3, 2014.
The Leadership Colloquium at UMW participated in a Women Build on Saturday, May 3 to kick off Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week. This national initiative occurs annually and will take place from May 3 -11. Now in its seventh year, National Women Build Week challenges women to devote at least one day to help build affordable housing or complete beautification projects in their local communities. The week also focuses on the homeownership challenges faced by women.
The UMW group teamed together with employees from the Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity to complete projects on a Stafford, VA home. Participants from UMW included: Andrea Cordray, Christina Eggenberger, Melissa Myers, Mary Parnell, Megan Petter, Lynne Richardson, Beth Searcy, Anika Wilson, and Aries Wilson. Colloquium advisory board members Lynn Pates and Jo Ellen Armstrong also participated in the build.
The Leadership Colloquium at UMW’s mission is to create a network and relevant learning environment to inspire women for a lifetime of leadership. Quarterly events and volunteer opportunities attract managers, administrators, educators, business owners and leaders of public, private and nonprofit organizations.
For more information about the Colloquium and other upcoming events please visit: http://www.umw.edu/lcpw/.
Lynne Richardson Teaches Customer Service Seminar, 8/16
The Chamber of Commerce and the University of Mary Washington have teamed up to present a series of business courses to the community. Each of the series is taught by one of our own UMW faculty who will provide attendees with a well-rounded education on the most important business topics. UMW’s College of Business focuses on engaged learning and each seminar will follow that philosophy. Here is the seminar for August:
Business 101 Seminar Series
Friday, August 16, 2013
8 a.m.-10 a.m.
University of Mary Washington at Eagle Village
1125 Jefferson Davis Boulevard, Suite 400
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Session Price: $12
August Session: Customer Service 101B
(It is not necessary to have attended 101A to participate in 101B)
Presenter: Dr. Lynne Richardson
