UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON
ALUMNI E-NEWS - February 2009
In this issue:
EAGLE VILLAGE GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
UMW PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION, APRIL 3
UMW TOPS PEACE CORPS LIST AGAIN
CONGRESSMAN WITTMAN RECOGNIZES UMW
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. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Distinguished Professor of History William B. Crawley Jr. He’ll be on hand during Reunion Weekend to sign copies of his book “University of Mary Washington: A Centennial History, 1908-2008.” Click here to order your copy today.
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! This two-day educational event is the perfect opportunity to step back into the classroom with UMW professors on both campuses. Read more about ALUMNI COLLEGE at www.umw.edu/alumni/events/alumni_college_2009.
Registration for Reunion Weekend and Alumni College will be available via mail and online in late-March.
UMW ON THE ROAD
The University of Mary Washington invites alumni to regional events this spring to meet President Judy G. Hample. Upcoming "UMW on the Road" events are scheduled in Naples, Palm Beach, Orlando, and Tampa, Fla., and in Northern Virginia.
UMW is coming to the Richmond area for a special centennial campaign happy hour especially for young alumni on March 5, 2009 at BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon from 6 – 8 p.m.
For event dates, locations, and online registration , visit www.umw.edu/alumni/events.
EAGLE VILLAGE GRO
UNDBREAKING CEREMONY
Nearly 150 invited guests attended the UMW Foundation groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, February 20 at the former Park & Shop retail center. The ceremony signals the first phase of construction of the Eagle Village development. To read more, click here.
UMW PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION, APRIL 3
The University will celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Judy G. Hample as its eighth president on Friday, April 3 at 3:15 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall. Festivities will include a special inaugural lecture, a reception after the formal installation, and the 19th Annual Multicultural Fair. To find out more, visit the Inauguration website at www.umw.edu/inauguration.
UMW TOPS PEACE CORPS LIST AGAIN
For the sixth year in a row, the Peace Corps has named UMW to its annual list of “Top Producing Colleges and Universities.” UMW ranks sixth among small colleges and universities with fewer than 5,000 undergraduates, with 20 alumni currently volunteering for the Peace Corps. Since the 
Peace Corps’ inception in 1961, 184 Mary Washington alumni have served the 27-month commitment around the world. For information, visit www.umw.edu/news/?a=1410.
Jennifer Davis ’08 is a Peace Corps volunteer in Mali, West Africa.
CONGRESSMAN WITTMAN RECOGNIZES UMW
U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman introduced legislation in January congratulating the University of Mary Washington on 100 years of service and leadership to Virginia and the United States. For more information, click here.
Basketball Stars Surpass Milestone
UMW senior basketball players Matt Hale ’10 of Centreville and Ashton Mitchell ’09 of Prince George both joined the 1,000-point club this winter. Hale became the 16th men’s player to achieve the milestone on February 7 at Gallaudet University, and Mitchell became the 16th women’s player to reach it on February 11 against St. Mary’s College. To read more, visit www.umw.edu/athletics.
Baseball Tops No. 1 Ranked Team
The Eagles baseball team opened the season February 21 with a doubleheader sweep. They beat 2008 NCAA Tournament team Messiah College, then defeated No. 1- ranked Cortland State University, 3-1. Senior Andrew Cox pitched a complete game, allowing only six hits in nine innings with five strikeouts. UMW is 6-4 all-time against top-ranked opponents. To read more, visit www.umw.edu/athletics/sports/baseball/default.php?a=1480.
Men’s, Women’s Tennis Ranked In Top 10
The UMW men’s tennis team opens the spring semester ranked 10th in the nation by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association, while the Eagle women start the spring ranked sixth in the nation. To find out more, visit www.umw.edu/athletics/sports/tennismen.
Men’s Lacrosse Gains Votes In National Poll
After starting the season with a 2-0 record, the UMW men’s lacrosse team received votes in the USILA national poll for the first time since 2005. The Eagles opened the year by topping Virginia Wesleyan College and Hampden-Sydney College. To read more, visit www.umw.edu/athletics/sports/lacrossemen.
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