Tradition Reinvention: Iconic UMW Events Go Virtual
DMV Connect Spring Dates, Including Thursday, Feb. 20
Still need to get your REAL ID? The University of Mary Washington will host DMV Connect, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ “office in a suitcase,” on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 10am-3pm in the UC Colonnade Room. Virginians can visit DMV Connect to upgrade their driver’s license or identification card to a REAL ID, or complete any other DMV transaction except vital records and testing. Additional upcoming DMV Connect dates include Monday, April 13, also from 10am-3pm in the UC Colonnade Room.
DMV Connect services include:
- Drivers’ licenses — reminder, an upgrade to the REAL ID Drivers’ License will be required to fly domestic starting 10/1/2020
- Identification cards (adult & child)
- Disabled parking placards
- Vehicle titles
- Address changes
- and more!
Beginning October 1, federal identification requirements are changing for domestic air travel. Virginians who want to continue to use their state-issued driver’s license or identification card as the ID required for this purpose will need to upgrade their current credential to a REAL ID. You can also present an alternative form of federally approved identification such as a passport or some military IDs.
REAL ID also affects access to secure federal facilities and military bases. Because these facilities have the ability to set their own entry requirements, DMV advises Virginians to verify the identification needed for access prior to their visit. Effective immediately, some military bases may no longer accept non-REAL ID compliant credentials displaying “Federal Limits Apply.”
More than one million Virginians have already obtained a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card. The documents needed to apply for a REAL ID are similar to those needed when individuals applied for their original Virginia driver’s license or ID. All applicants for a REAL ID compliant credential, including current Virginia credential holders, must apply in person and provide DMV with physical documentation of:
- Identity and Legal Presence (e.g. unexpired U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate or unexpired Permanent Resident Card);
- Social Security Number (e.g. Social Security card or W-2 form displaying full nine digits);
- Residency – two proofs required and must display name and current Virginia residential street address (e.g. recent utility bills, mortgage statements, valid Virginia driver’s license); and
- Proof of any name changes (e.g. marriage certificates or divorce decrees). Note: If the name on your identity document is different than your legal name, you must show proof of your name change. Multiple documents may be necessary if your name has changed more than once.
There are a variety of acceptable documents; a complete list is available at dmvNOW.com/REALID. You may also use DMV’s interactive document guide.
Obtaining a REAL ID is optional in Virginia. It is available for a one-time $10 fee, in addition to standard driver’s license or identification card fees. For example, a standard driver’s license renewal costs $32, while a replacement driver’s license costs $20.
To learn more about REAL ID, visit dmvNOW.com/REALID.
DMV Connect Returning to Campus November 6
Staff from the DMV will be coming to campus on Wednesday, November 6 from 10am-3pm in the University Center Colonnade Room. Why go to the DMV off campus and wait in line when you can get everything done on campus without the wait?
DMV Connect offers:
- Drivers’ licenses–reminder, an upgrade to the REAL ID Drivers’ License will be required to fly domestic starting 10/1/2020
- Identification cards (adult & child)
- Disabled parking placards
- Vehicle titles
- Address changes
- and more!
Family Weekend 2019
Family Weekend 2019 will be taking place this weekend, October 4-6th. This annual fall weekend at the University of Mary Washington brings family members and friends to campus to experience a slice of student life. A wide variety of events are happening and a complimentary trolley extends your visit to downtown Fredericksburg. Enjoy events throughout the weekend including Rocktoberfest, multiple athletic games, UMW Study Abroad Fair, and tours of Brompton, the historic home of the UMW President and Mrs. Paino.
More information can be found on the Family Weekend website, available here. A detailed schedule is below. We hope that you’ll help to welcome all of our UMW families to campus!
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 4
Open Class Sessions
8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. | Various Academic Buildings
Join your student for a class and get a taste of academic life at UMW. Students need to please make arrangements with the professor in advance.
Rocktoberfest
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Ball Circle
This free outdoor concert will include live music, food, a beer garden, and fun games!
Capitol Steps
7:30 p.m. | Dodd Auditorium
Always a big draw, The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-stafford-rotary-capitol-steps-tickets-68830579115.
Saturday, October 5
Tour of Brompton, Home of the UMW President
9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. | 704 Sunken Road
Described as one of America’s most historic houses, Brompton is famous for being at the center of the Battle of Fredericksburg in 1862. The home now serves as the official residence of the University president. Please access the house via the walkway on Hanover Street, across from the Jepson Alumni Executive Center (1119 Hanover Street).
Virginia Politics 2019
10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. | Monroe 346
A rundown of the latest in Virginia politics, presented by Dr. Stephen Farnsworth, UMW professor of political science and international affairs, and author of six books on the presidency, mass media, and public opinion.
Chocolate Chomp Challenge
10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. | Hurley Convergence Center, Digital Auditorium & Training Lab 130
Learn about Chomp and other fun math games! Chomp was developed by mathematician and economist, David Gale, and is played by calculating moves that involve eating a chocolate bar!
College of Business Alumni Panel
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Woodard Hall, Room 202
This event invites back College of Business alumni from varying classes and majors to discuss their career paths, as well as give advice to students for while they’re in college, after they graduate, and how they can break into their industries.
Campus Civil War Walking Tours
11:00 a.m. | Ball Circle
The UMW Historic Preservation Club will host half-hour student-led tours of the Civil War sites on campus. Tours will start at the Civil War Tours table on Ball Circle and run every 30 minutes, with the last tour at 2:00 p.m. Please visit the table for sign-up before the tour. Space is limited and there is a $5 charge. Table rain location will be in Lee Hall, 3rd Floor Lobby.
Family Fun
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Ball Circle
Join in the family fun – giant games will be available or just relax in one of our Adirondack chairs! In case of inclement weather, outdoor games will not be available.
Legacy Lunch
12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. | Jepson Alumni Executive Center, Rappahannock Grand Ballroom
1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The Office of Alumni Relations invites UMW alumni, students, and families with historic UMW legacy connections (grandparents, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, etc.) to celebrate their shared experiences while enjoying a complimentary lunch. Update: The Legacy Lunch is currently full. If you would like to be put on the waiting list, please call (540) 654-1011.
Chemistry *Magic* Show
First Show: 1:00 p.m.; Second Show: 2:00 p.m. | Jepson Science Center, Room 100
Student members of the American Chemical Society and the Department of Chemistry invite you to come and see awe-inspiring and wonder-filled chemistry demonstrations in UMW’s newly expanded and renovated Jepson Science Center.
UMW Education Study Abroad Fair
10 a.m.-1 p.m.| University Center, Chandler Ballroom
A launch pad for your adventures abroad, the Education Abroad Fair is the perfect venue for students and families to meet with UMW Faculty-Led Program directors, representatives from UMW Approved Education Abroad Programs, Peer Advisors, Study Abroad Alumni, and Center for International Education staff to explore study abroad, volunteer, research, and internship opportunities all over the world. Come dream, explore options, and define goals for your abroad experience.
30th Annual Fredericksburg Welsh Festival
11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 900 block of Charles Street, downtown Fredericksburg
Featuring traditional music, dancing, arts, crafts, and foods of Wales. The trolley will provide transportation between Double Drive and the festival. Although admission is free to students and families, donations are welcomed. Learn more at jamesmonroemuseum.umw.edu.
Balfour – Class Ring sale
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | 2nd Floor, University Center
On both Friday and Saturday, Balfour will be on campus showcasing class rings for purchase. For a preview, visit https://www.balfour.com/umw.
Sunday, October 6
Time on Your Own
Visit downtown Fredericksburg, have breakfast, go shopping, or just hang out with family members. Enjoy the day as you wrap up Family Weekend!
UMW Art Galleries
Visit the exhibitions at the University of Mary Washington Galleries, open Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Learn more at: www.umwgalleries.org. Free admission.
UMW Athletics
Field Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Tennis, Women’s Rugby, and more UMW games are taking place this weekend! Visit https://www.umweagles.com/landing/index for the latest game times and opponents!
Simpson Library
Feel free to stop by UMW’s library for a demonstration of our 3D printers, library tours, free books for all, and kid-friendly activities. Library Hours – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – midnight.
UMW Museums
Museum admission is free to students and families during Family Weekend.
- Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont
Gari Melchers Home and Studio is open 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday
224 Washington St., Falmouth, Va. 22405
Learn more at garimelchers.umw.edu.
- James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library
908 Charles Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
The James Monroe Museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Learn more at jamesmonroemuseum.umw.edu.
UMW Bookstore – Barnes & Noble
Download the My College Bookstore App for a 20% OFF UMW APPAREL ITEM COUPON along with additional exclusive offers. To download, visit www.appbnc.com
*Exclusions may apply. Must download app to claim offer. See offer in app for details.
Downtown Fredericksburg
Live music, antique shops, ghost tours, fantastic dining – check out everything that’s happening this weekend at https://www.visitfred.com/events/
Sandrine Sutphin: Join the Club
Sandrine Sutphin, director of Student Activities and Engagement, and her staff support huge campus-wide events like yesterday’s Club Carnival, as well as Orientation, Family Weekend and Homecoming. Photo by Suzanne Rossi.
The carnival came to UMW yesterday – Club Carnival, that is. Rather than rides and fried treats on sticks, this beloved Mary Washington tradition is about forming connections. Hundreds of students congregated on Ball Circle, finding new friends to share their passions. From organizations that encourage community and civic engagement, to clubs for Quidditch and Japanese anime fans – with more than 150 groups seeking new members – there was something for every Eagle.
In the center of it all was Sandrine Sutphin, who has run the event since she came to the University three years ago. “After graduate school, I spent four years at large research institutions, so I wanted to gain experience at a smaller school. Coming to UMW was a great opportunity.”
Indeed. As director of Student Activities and Engagement, Sutphin and her team support Mary Washington clubs and organizations, manage the MyUMW student engagement software and support huge campus-wide events like Orientation, Family Weekend and Homecoming.
As an undergraduate, Sutphin personally experienced the impact that belonging to a club can have on a student. At JMU, she served as a weekend designated driver, an orientation guide and peer advisor, and as a member of the Alpha Phi Omega co-ed service fraternity. But it was her participation in Outriggers that gave her a taste of her future career.
“Our club’s motto was ‘peers helping peers help themselves,’ ” said Sutphin, who facilitated ice breakers, team builders and reflection sessions to assist other campus organizations. “My involvement in that group influenced my decision to become a student affairs professional.”
As director of Student Activities and Engagement, Sandrine Sutphin and her team support UMW clubs and organizations. Photo by Suzanne Rossi.
Q: Why does participating in clubs and organizations enhance the college experience?
A: There’s a lot of research around the benefits of involvement and how it can positively impact your success in college and beyond. On the surface, it helps you meet new people, make friends and feel more connected. Beyond that, there are many skills that can be gained, particularly if you take on leadership positions. Organization, communication, team building, critical thinking, gaining multicultural awareness – these competencies support career preparedness.
Q: Anything new at this year’s Club Carnival?
A: We announced next week’s auditions to become UMW’s mascot, Sammy D. Eagle, who’s getting a new look that will be revealed at Homecoming.
Q: Any clubs or activities unique to Mary Washington?
A: The Geek Alliance, which includes the Video Game Club, UMW Whovians, League of Legends Club and Western Animation Club.
Q: What’s the most rewarding part of your job?
A: Developing relationships with students and helping them work through group dynamic challenges.
Q: The most challenging?
A: Remembering how much is out of my control.
Q: How do you enjoy your free time?
A: Having fun with my husband and 2-year-old son. Lately we’ve been focused on preparing to become a family of four this winter!
Q: What is your motto?
A: Most days: “Everything happens for a reason.” When I’m feeling sassy: “A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.”
Last Call to Submit Events to the Family Weekend Schedule!
Family Weekend 2019 will take place Friday, October 4-Sunday, October 6. We will be accepting submissions for events you would like to have included on the schedule through Monday, September 2.
Please submit your events here.
Questions pertaining to Family Weekend can be directed to Sandrine Sutphin at ssutphin@umw.edu.
DMV Connect Returning to Campus
| Staff from the DMV will be coming to campus on Monday, September 16 from 10am-3pm in the University Center Colonnade Room. Why go to the DMV off campus and wait in line when you can get everything done on campus without the wait?
DMV Connect offers:
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Submit Your Events to the Eagle Takeoff Schedule
Eagle Takeoff is the new “Welcome Week,” but instead of just one week, it’s the full schedule of everything going on around campus the first seven weeks of the fall semester. From the Student Resource & Wellness Fair on Move-in Day, to Family Weekend the first weekend in October, we want to include all events that are open to all students.
Eagle Takeoff helps students get involved on campus and get to know all the different resources available to them. We hope that you’ll consider including your department’s events in this year’s schedule!
Submit your events to the Eagle Takeoff schedule here.
Email Sandrine Sutphin at ssutphin@umw.edu if you have any questions.
Registration for the Student Resource & Wellness Fair is now open
Student Activities & Engagement will be hosting its annual Student Resource & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, August 21st from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (right after freshman move-in) in the Chandler Ballroom. If you would like to promote your department to our incoming first-year and transfer students and their families, this would be the perfect event to do so!
You can register here and the deadline for to register is August 1st.
Submit your events to the Family Weekend 2019 schedule
UMW Family Weekend 2019 will take place on Friday, October 4-Sunday, October 6. Departments and student groups are invited to submit their events to be included in the Family Weekend schedule by completing this form.
Please submit your events by Friday, September 6.
Questions can be directed to sae@umw.edu.
