UNIVERSITY OF MARY WASHINGTON
ALUMNI E-NEWS - September 2009
In this issue:
SAVE THE DATE FOR REUNION WEEKEND 2010
UMW ALUMNA TO SPEAK ABOUT HER NEW MYSTERY
MARY WASHINGTON SPORTS ROUNDUP
NEW ALUMNI APPAREL AT THE BOOKSTORE
The UMW campus will be full of Homecoming spirit on Saturday, October 17! Eagle sports teams will be in action throughout the day at the Battleground, and alumni and their guests will gather at the annual Alumni Tent Party at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Tours of the beautiful facility will be conducted by UMW Ambassadors, the Alumni Association student group. The Class of 2004 will continue the festivities as they celebrate their five-year reunion with a happy hour at the Capital Ale House in downtown Fredericksburg.
For a complete listing of Homecoming activities, visit www.umw.edu/alumni and click on the Homecoming logo.
Attention: GRADUATES OF THE LAST DECADE--YOU'RE GOLD
Dig deep to win the GOLD Rush! GOLD Rush is the annual opportunity for your class to win the prize for having the highest class giving member-participation rate. Congratulations to the Class of 2008! They won for the 2008-2009 giving year, and they will be recognized at Homecoming during a special GOLD Rush presentation Saturday, October 17. A class picture will be taken with the GOLD Rush Award at 2 p.m.
The Gold Rush competition for the 2009-2010 giving year is underway for the classes of 2001 – 2009. Help your class win the GOLD Rush! Make a gift now at www.umw.edu/onlinegiving. The winning class will receive the GOLD Rush Award at the Homecoming Celebration in 2010.
SAVE THE DATE FOR REUNION WEEKEND 2010
CELEBRATE REUNION WEEKEND JUNE 3-6
Mark your calendar to return to Mary Washington for an even bigger and better Reunion Weekend! Classes ending in “0” or “5” will celebrate special reunions on campus. 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. Details are being added to the alumni website as they become available. Be sure to visit www.umw.edu/alumni often, and click on the Reunion 2010 logo for the most up-to-date information and special details for your class.
The University of Mary Washington invites alumni to several local and regional events during the fall of 2009:
Alumni will have an opportunity to meet President Dr. Judy G. Hample at several regional receptions throughout September and October. Receptions will be held in Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. For event dates, information and online registration, please visit www.umw.edu/alumni/events.
UMW is coming to the Boston area for a special event. Join us for a UMW Alumni and Friends social on September 16, 2009. For more information and to register, click here.
Mary Washington alumni who are also the parents or grandparents of a currently enrolled UMW student won't want to miss the Family Weekend Legacy Reception. Please join us on Friday, September 25 from 5 – 6 p.m. at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center for this opportunity to meet and mingle with fellow alumni parents and their families. Light refreshments will be served. For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Keep checking our website at www.umw.edu/alumni under the “Events” link for the latest details and registration information. More locations and events will be announced soon.
UMW ALUMNA TO SPEAK ABOUT HER NEW MYSTERY
Emyl Jenkins '61 will speak in Virginia about her new mystery The Big Steal, a sequel to her popular Stealing with Style. Ms. Jenkins will appear in Fredericksburg at Beck's Antiques and Books on Sunday, September 27 from 1-4 p.m. She will also be at the Hampton Public Library on Sunday, October 4, at 2 p.m.. The Best of Friends Gift Shop in the library will have its Holiday Open House with refreshments that day starting at 1 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hampton Public Library and is free and open to the public. Books will be available for purchase and autographing.
BECOME AN EAGLE MENTOR
The Office of Career Services is looking for alumni to help current Mary Washington students. Register to become a mentor and give the gift of career knowledge to a UMW undergraduate! Serving as an Eagle Mentor requires a minimal time commitment. You choose the mode of communication and your level of involvement. Students use this program to find information about jobs, graduate school programs, employers, or a particular city or region. Create your own Eagle Mentoring account online by clicking on "Create account" and update your information as needed. The Experience website is password protected and can only be accessed by the UMW community.
Construction of Eagle Village is proceeding as planned. The most visible elements of the project are the towers for the stairwells and elevator shafts for the student residence halls. The work site changes every day so check the website often to watch the progress.
MARY WASHINGTON SPORTS ROUNDUP
UMW to host 2010 NCAA Division III Women's Tennis National Championships
The University of Mary Washington will host the 2010 NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis National Championships at the Battleground Athletic Complex on May 23-31, 2010. This marks the second time UMW has hosted the women’s championships in the past four years.
UMW to Break Ground for Anderson Center on September 17
Members of the Mary Washington community will celebrate the official groundbreaking September 17 for the William M. Anderson Center. When completed, the facility-- located next to Goolrick Hall--will provide a 2,000-seat venue for basketball, volleyball, community events, and other gatherings.
UMW Athletics Launches New Athletics Website
The University is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new athletics website to showcase the UMW Eagles. Visit the new site at www.umweagles.com to see live statistics, live video, and up-to-date information about the varsity athletic program.
NEW ALUMNI APPAREL AT THE BOOKSTORE
The UMW Bookstore has alumni apparel in new colors and styles--see the complete collection at
www.umw.edu/bookstore. Special Web Offer: Receive 15 percent off one regularly priced alumni clothing or alumni insignia item* when you place your order on the University Bookstore website September 1-30, 2009 while supplies last! Enter promo code AlumEnews0909 in the "Customer Notes Section" of your order to receive your discount!!
*Offer excludes clocks and watches, lamps, chairs and rockers, diploma frames and prints, University Bookstore Gift Cards, trade books, textbooks and software. Other exceptions may also apply.
UMW Commemorative Book Bundle:
Bring back the good times at the University of Mary Washington with Moments in Time and UMW: A Centennial History, 1908-2008. The beautiful hardbound coffee-table book, Moments in Time, photographically captures the essence of UMW past and present. In the richly detailed narrative, UMW: 
A Centennial History, 1908-2008, Distinguished Professor of History William B. Crawley Jr. depicts the 100-year history of UMW, showing in a colorful and compelling way how developments on campus mirrored changes sweeping the nation. This one-of-a-kind bundle is available for just $49.95 plus $10.99 shipping. The books will be specially wrapped with ribbon. Please note ribbon style and color may vary. Please allow two business days for processing your order.
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