December 4, 2025

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Retirement Celebration for Longtime Advancement Staff, June 4

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Please join us on Wednesday, June 4 to celebrate and honor Jan Clarke, Catherine Seller, and Shannon Williams for their many years of dedicated service and commitment to Mary Washington.

We’ll gather for light refreshments and shared memories as we express our heartfelt gratitude for all they have contributed to the University.

When: Wednesday, June 4, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Where: Grand Rappahannock Ballroom, Jepson Alumni Executive Center

Kindly RSVP by Thursday, May 29 to (540) 654-1024 or advance@umw.edu.

Faculty Participation in Honor Convocation: Friday, August 23

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In our annual celebration of honor, UMW’s Honor Convocation will take place on Friday, August 23 at 4:30 p.m. in the Anderson Center. New students will recite and sign the University’s honor pledge, signifying their promise to uphold UMW’s ethical code. Faculty members are strongly encouraged to attend and are reminded to please wear UMW regalia and arrive no later than 4:10 p.m. Robing will be held in Goolrick Gym.

Fill Holiday Stocking for Those in Need

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Holiday stockings are now available to departments that wish to fill them with non-perishable food items, as well as personal hygiene and toiletry products, for local individuals and families in need.

The over-sized stockings are approximately 3 feet long and can fit an ample amount of contributions.  Give your stocking some festive flair by decorating it with your office and colleagues!

Employees can pick up their stocking from the Office of Events & Conferencing in George Washington Hall, Room 307.  Stuffed stockings will need to be dropped off on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, Rappahannock Grand Ballroom, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The stockings will be incorporated into the décor for our holiday gathering.

This year’s donations will be given to Micah Ecumenical Ministries before the holiday break.  Please direct any inquiries to Marissa DiMeo at ext. 1087 or mdimeo@umw.edu.

Eagle Award Nominations Now Open!

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Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017-2018 UMW Eagle Awards!

The Eagle Awards highlight students, student clubs and faculty/staff who have provided leadership and contributed outstanding service through involvement in activities and organizations. The Eagle Awards are an opportunity for the University community to recognize those who have made extraordinary contributions to the campus and greater community.

Any member of the student body, faculty, and staff can nominate deserving students or organizations.  Example of some awards given are the Grace Mann Launch Award, the Prince Woodard Outstanding Leader Award and the Alex Naden Award.

Individuals may not nominate themselves; however, they can nominate an organization they are in. Only students can nominate a faculty or staff member for the Giving Tree Award.

You can review and complete all nomination forms in OrgSync through the CHLS portal: https://orgsync.com/59560/chapter.

Award winners, as well as nominees, will be recognized at the Eagle Awards ceremony on Thursday, April 19, at 6 p.m. in Chandler Ballroom, University Center. All are welcomed to attend.

Please direct questions about the nomination process to Marissa DiMeo, Student Events Coordinator for CHLS, at mdimeo@umw.edu or ext. 5643.

Eagle Awards Committee Members Needed

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The Center for Honor, Leadership, & Service cordially invites you to serve on the 2017-2018 UMW Eagle Awards Selection Committee.

UMW annually recognizes outstanding student leaders, clubs and organizations, and programs that have made a significant contribution to the campus and outlying communities.  Recipients for these awards are nominated by faculty, staff, and students and will be selected by a committee made up of people from these same groups. CHLS is requesting the help of faculty and staff to sit as a member of the selection committee.

Nominations are open until March 23, 2018, and members of the selection committee will review nominations and submit their rankings via a Google Docs link.  If you are interested in serving on the selection committee or would like further information, please contact Marissa DiMeo at mdimeo@umw.edu as soon as possible.

The Eagle Awards will be presented at a ceremony on April 19, 2018, beginning at 6 p.m. in the University Center’s Chandler Ballroom and you would be an honored guest. You can review the awards themselves at the link below http://students.umw.edu/chls/leadership/leadership-awards/individual-awards/.

Bagpiper(s) needed to play at Eagle Gathering

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For Eagle Gathering to be held on Aug. 27 at 8:3o p.m., one or several bagpipers are needed to lead a procession of new students from Dodd Auditorium to Ball Circle. Time commitment is approximately 30 minutes. Please contact Marissa DiMeo if interested in participating at mdimeo@umw.edu or (540) 654-5643.

2017 Eagle Awards Nominations Now Open

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Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2017 UMW Eagle Awards!

The Eagle Awards highlight students, student organizations, staff, and faculty who have provided leadership and contributed outstanding service through involvement in activities and organizations. The Eagle Awards are an opportunity for the University community to recognize those who have made extraordinary contributions to the campus and greater community.

Any member of the student body, faculty, and staff can nominate deserving students or organizations.  Individuals may not nominate themselves; however, they can nominate an organization they are in. Only students can nominate a faculty or staff member for the Giving Tree Award.

You can review and complete all nomination forms in OrgSync through the CHLS portal: https://orgsync.com/59560/chapter.

Award winners, as well as nominees, will be recognized at the Eagle Awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 12, at 6 p.m. in the Chandler Ballroom, University Center. All are welcomed to attend.

Please direct questions about the nomination process to Marissa DiMeo, Student Events Coordinator for CHLS, at mdimeo@umw.edu or ext. 5643.

Academic Integrity Discussion, Jan. 30

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Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, author and director of the Academic Integrity office at UC-San Diego, will be giving a talk on “Academic Integrity in the 21st Century” on Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. in the Colonnade Room (University Center). Discussion will focus on tactics to prevent cheating in the classroom as well as new teaching and learning strategies. Talk is open to all UMW faculty, staff, and students.