UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON
ALUMNI E-NEWS - December 2008
In this issue:
PRESIDENT HAMPLE ADDRESSES UMW
NEW TITLE BY FACULTY MEMBER CLAUDIA EMERSON
CENTENNIAL BOOK CHRONICLES UMW HISTORY
STUDENT-ALUMNI CAREER NETWORKING EVENT
$1.1 M GIFT WILL PROMOTE DIVERSITY
PRESIDENT HAMPLE ADDRESSES UMW
President Judy Hample presented her vision for UMW in a "State of the University" speech on November 17. To view the video, visit www.umw.edu/president/publications/speeches.
NEW TITLE BY FACULTY MEMBER CLAUDIA EMERSON 
University of Mary Washington Online Bookstore
The UMW Bookstore proudly announces the publication of Figure Studies, a new book of poems by faculty member Claudia Emerson, professor of English and Arrington Distinguished Chair in Poetry.
Visit us online to order Figure Studies. While visiting the online store, add a new UMW T-shirt to your wardrobe or a mug to your pantry.
All online orders placed through December 10 will receive a free UMW automobile decal pictured here. 
An economic impact study commissioned by UMW shows that the institution and its employees, students, visitors, and retirees spent $74.3 million within the Fredericksburg region in 2007, adding a total of $115.2 million to the local economy, supporting 1,014 non-university jobs and generating $24.9 million in new income to local residents. Read more at www.umw.edu/news.
CENTENNIAL BOOK CHRONICLES UMW HISTORY
William B. Crawley, Jr., distinguished professor of history and University historian, traces the development of Mary Washington from its beginnings as a normal and industrial school for women to its status a century later as a leading coeducational university. To find out more, visit www.umw.edu/centennialhistory.
Order your copy today at www.umw.edu/bookstore.
STUDENT-ALUMNI CAREER NETWORKING EVENT
The UMW Alumni Association and the UMW Office of Career Services invite you to join them for the annual Washington, D.C.-area Student/Alumni Career Networking Reception on Sunday, January 25, 2009, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Arlington. This casual reception provides alumni an opportunity to help current Mary Washington students who are preparing to enter the job market. Alumni can share their experiences relating to various career paths, industry trends, graduate schools, and much more. If you would like to attend, visit www.umw.edu/alumni/events. Can't make the Alumni Networking Reception but still want to assist current UMW students with career planning? Consider becoming a mentor. Check out the Alumni Information link on the Career Services website, www.umw.edu/careerservices/alumni/default.php, to find out how you can get involved with this and other programs. |
CELEBRATE REUNION WEEKEND MAY 28-31
Mark your calendar to return to Mary Washington for Reunion Weekend, which will be bigger and better than ever. Reunion this year includes increased opportunities for class get-togethers, a huge tent over Palmieri Plaza for the reunion picnic, and Saturday's children's activities.
Begin the weekend early with Thursday and Friday's "Alumni College," May 28 and 29. There you'll learn from UMW faculty and enjoy classes - without quizzes! Registration for Reunion Weekend will be available via mail and online in mid-March.
UMW ON THE ROAD
The University of Mary Washington invites alumni to meet President Judy G. Hample at several regional events this spring. Upcoming "UMW on the Road" events are scheduled in Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando, and Tampa, Florida. More locations will be announced soon.
UMW is coming to the Boston area for a special event. Join us for a UMW Alumni and Friends social on January 13, 2009. For more information, visit www.umw.edu/alumni/events.
For event dates, locations, and online registration, visit www.umw.edu/alumni/events.
$1.1 M GIFT WILL PROMOTE DIVERSITY
The Dorsey Scholars Program has been established through a $1.1 million Centennial Campaign gift from Paul R. and Mary Ann Dorsey Judy. The program provides scholarships to select students from diverse backgrounds. Several factors will be considered: race, ethnicity, culture, socioeconomic status, disability, religion and geography. At least five students will receive the Dorsey Scholarship next academic year.
Looking for that special gift? Shop online at the University Bookstore, www.umw.edu/bookstore/.
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