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Registration is now closed. Walk-ups will be accepted at Alumni College registration in Seacobeck Hall on Thursday, May 29, 2008.

NOW OPEN TO ALL ALUMNI, FACULTY, STAFF,
COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AND UMW FRIENDS!

2008 Alumni College Brochure

 

Throughout the past 100 years, UMW alumni have returned to campus for theater and musical performances, the Fredericksburg Forum, the Chappell Great Lives Lecture Series, and other special cultural and educational opportunities.

The University of Mary Washington is pleased during this Centennial year to introduce Alumni College , a two-day, educational event during Reunion Weekend that showcases faculty and programs from both the College of Arts and Sciences at the Fredericksburg Campus and the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at the Stafford Campus.

This inaugural session of Alumni College features a variety of topics from bird watching to an
introduction of Geographic Information Systems. We invite you to register now to be part of this
exciting new tradition as Mary Washington moves forward into its second century of excellence.

Click here to download a map of the Fredericksburg and Stafford Campus

 

Thursday, May 29, 2008
College of Arts and Sciences - Fredericksburg Campus

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Alumni College registration - Seacobeck Hall
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Alumni College Kick-Off Lunch - Keynote Speaker: Claudia Emerson

1:15 - 3:15 p.m. Alumni College Session One
A: Campus Bird Walk and Talk - Meet outside Seacobeck
B: Glimpses of Islamic Civilization and Middle Eastern Viewpoints - Jepson Hall 100
C: UMW Historic Preservation Unveiled (Part I) - Monroe Hall 104

3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Alumni College Session Two
A: Our own back yard: Environmental Issues in the Chesapeake Bay - Jepson Hall 100
B: Islam in America - Monroe Hall 104
C: Historic Preservation On the Move (Part II) - Meet outside Monroe Hall

6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Alumni College Reception at Brompton

Friday, May 30, 2008
College of Graduate and Professional Studies - Stafford Campus

7:45 a.m. Bus departs from Fredericksburg Campus parking garage
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Alumni College registration and Alumni College Breakfast - University Hall

9:00 - 10:50 a.m. Alumni College Session Three
A: Leave the Past and Present Behind - Room 124
B: The New World of Mapping: Transforming our Lives - Room 127

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Alumni College Session Four
A: Tour of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies - Meet at registration area
B: Let the Adventures begin! UMW Travel Programs - Room 122

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch, University Hall, College of Graduate and Professional Studies

12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Alumni College Session Five
A: Problems, Changes, and Decisions - Oh My! - Room 126
B: Say What you Mean - Mean What you Say - Get What you Want - Room 127

2:45 p.m. Bus departs for return to Fredericksburg Campus

5:00 p.m. Reunion Weekend Reception at Brompton

1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Alumni College Session One
A: Campus Bird Walk and Talk
Andrew Dolby, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Learn to identify birds during a walk through UMW’s beautiful Fredericksburg campus. Professor
Andrew Dolby talks about avian behavioral and physiological ecology and brings you up-to-date on
his latest research in ornithology. Binoculars provided. (Meet at Seacobeck Hall.)


B: Glimpses of Islamic Civilization and Middle Eastern Viewpoints
Nabil Al-Tikriti, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of History
Ranjit Singh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs
Explore historical legacies, key ideas, and political perceptions that continue to inform the modern
Middle East and shape American influence in the region.


C: UMW Historic Preservation Unveiled (Part I)
Doug Sanford, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Historic Preservation
Gary Stanton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Historic Preservation, Director of the Center for
Historic Preservation
Carter L. Hudgins, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Hofer Chair of History and American Studies
Learn how the 25-year-old historic preservation program has grown and evolved through diverse
offerings, activities, and updated facilities. During an outdoor workshop, explore the history of the
Amphitheatre and Monroe Hall and hear plans for their future use.

3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Break


3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Alumni College Session Two
A: Our Own Back Yard: Environmental Issues in the Chesapeake Bay
Neal Tibert, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Charles Whipkey, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences
The Chesapeake Bay is a microcosm for global environmental issues. UMW experts discuss the influence of natural and man-made forces including global warming, pollution and shoreline development. This overview reveals issues affecting the Bay and offers possible solutions.

B: Islam in America
Mehdi Aminrazavi, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy and Religion; Director of the Middle Eastern Studies Program; Co-Director of the Leidecker Center for Asian Studies
Islam is one of the fastest growing religions. Learn about the history of Islam and Muslims in America, the impact of 9/11 on the Muslim community, and the future of this religion on America’s diverse religious landscape. Participate in an open dialogue about Muslims and the Islamic faith.

C: Historic Preservation on the Move (Part II)
Professors Sanford, Stanton, and Hudgins continue their focus on history and historic preservation. (See Alumni Session One - C above). Enjoy a walking tour of the Fredericksburg campus with emphasis on Civil War sites and architecture.

9:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Alumni College Session Three
A: Leave the Past and Present Behind
Sharon Teabo, Assistant Professor of Education
Cheryl L. Hawkinson-Melkun, Assistant Professor of Communications and Writing Center Director
Preserve stories of the past and present. Learn to capture oral history and use multimedia documents and other useful technologies (blogging, online journeling, virtual field trips, etc.) to “tell your story your way.”

B: The New World of Mapping: Transforming our lives
Brian Rizzo, Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Systems
Learn about digital maps and the technologies that are transforming our lives. View a Google Earth demonstration: “UMW from the Sky," using GIS technology and historic maps to track the development of Mary Washington. See how GPS technology works in the real world and gain a new appreciation of the importance of maps and the world they represent.

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Alumni College Session Four
A: Tour of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Matt Mejia ’93, Associate Dean of Admissions for Adult Degree and Graduate Programs

B: Let the Adventures begin! UMW Travel Programs
Linda Catullo, Ph.D., Director of Events and Travel Programs


12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Alumni College Session Five
A: Problems, Changes, and Decisions – Oh My!
Laurie B. Abeel, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
How do you deal with change and problem solving? Discover your personal problem-solving style and how you deal with change. Learn how to work with others who have differing problem-solving styles. Web access is required to complete an online confidential assessment prior to coming to Alumni College. During this session, attendees receive assessment results and participate in group interaction activities regarding problemsolving styles.

B: Say What you Mean - Mean What you Say - Get What you Want
Suzanne de Janasz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Leadership and Management
Have you ever wondered why you sometimes ask for something, but don't get what you really wanted? Do you think your instructions are clear, but somehow they are often misunderstood or ignored? Through this handson workshop, learn how to communicate assertively and persuasively with friends, family, and co-workers.