Join University of Mary Washington Biology professors Joella Killian and Michael Killian exploring the river trails and canal path along the Rappahannock River from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, April 19.
By Brynn Boyer, UMW assistant director of media and public relations
Dianne Baker, associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Mary Washington, has been selected to receive a 2014-2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant. Baker will conduct research at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in Oslo, Norway, beginning in January 2015.
By Susan Larson
The University of Mary Washington publicly launched its $50 million Mary Washington First Campaign.
Cinema on the Circle returns for a second year, with free movies for the community on Ball Circle at the University of Mary Washington. The films begin outdoors at dark on three consecutive Mondays in July.
• July 14 – The Incredibles
• July 21 – Back to the Future
• July 28 – The Wizard of Oz
Guests are invited to come early with a picnic and lawn chairs. There will be free popcorn and snow cones. Alcohol is not permitted.
University of Mary Washington President Richard V. Hurley and Germanna Community College President David Sam will sign transfer and co-enrollment agreements between the two institutions to establish multiple pathways for nursing students to earn their nursing degrees.
By Susan Larson
University of Mary Washington (UMW) President Richard V. Hurley and Germanna Community College President David A. Sam signed three transfer and co-enrollment agreements for nursing education at a Monday morning ceremony on UMW’s Stafford campus.
The agreements provide three different pathways for a person in the community to become a nurse who is baccalaureate prepared.
Registration is open through Wednesday, Aug. 20, for the Community Welcome Fair at the University of Mary Washington (UMW).
The event gives local businesses and non-profits an opportunity to introduce their goods and services to more than 1,200 potential new customers, according to the Fredericksburg Department of Economic Development and Tourism, event sponsor.
Click the hyperlinks for job details. All closing dates — the deadlines for applications — are in 2014.
By Susan Larson
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library (JMM) and Washington Heritage Museums (WHM) present a day of pirates on Saturday, Aug. 23.
“Piracy was a scourge of American commerce for nearly 300 years, and James Monroe did his part to combat it,” said James Monroe Museum staff. “The practice also contributed to the folklore of the east coast and the Caribbean.”
More than 100 first-year University of Mary Washington (UMW) students worked with Tree Fredericksburg, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities to mulch portions of the Heritage Trail. View the entire photo...
By Susan Larson
University of Mary Washington (UMW) President Richard Hurley ordered a hiring freeze this week in light of the projected state budget shortfall of $2.4 billion over three years announced by Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
By Susan Larson
The second annual Eagle Nation Day will be hosted by the University of Mary Washington Athletics department beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. It will be held at the Battleground Athletic Complex off Hanover Street and on the UMW campus in Fredericksburg.  The first 500 children and youth will receive a free t-shirt.
Prepared by UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
The following September 2014 events at the University of Mary Washington are open to the public. All events are held at 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Thursday, September 4 – Sunday, October 5  Exhibition, The [Visual] Poetry of Logical Ideas with Arthur Hash; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Avenue at Seacobeck Street; Tuesday- Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013.
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg, home of the University of Mary Washington, is in the running for a USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice award. The city is among 20 contenders for “Best College Town Weekend.”
Editors with 10 Best, a division of USA Today Travel Media Group, selected “20 of America’s best getaway college towns” for an online ballot.
By Erika Spivey, UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
The University of Mary Washington formally dedicated its Information and Technology Convergence Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 18.
The four-story, 77,000 square-foot structure opened to students in August. The building is located adjacent to Simpson Library and straddling Campus Walk.
By the University of Mary Washington Office of Media and Public Relations
The following October 2014 events at the University of Mary Washington are open to the public. All events are held at 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Thursday, October 2Â Â Reading, Thursday Poem Series,Tim Waltonen reads Seamus Heaney; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5-5:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1545 or (540) 654-1393.
By Susan Larson
The civilian labor force unemployment rate in Fredericksburg is at 6.0 percent, according to August 2014 local unemployment statistics released October 1 by the Virginia Employment Commission. The number is not seasonally adjusted. It’s the highest unemployment rate for the city between July 2013 and August 2014.
By Susan Larson
The second annual Dancing with the Fredericksburg Stars will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Dodd Auditorium on the University of Mary Washington (UMW) campus.
These events at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) are open to the public.
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