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Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon

"Honoring your service to Virginia and to each other"

THANk YOU to everyone for your participation! It was great coming together to celebrate the hard work, dedication,and accomplishments of our employees who make UMW so special! Congratulations again to each of our service recipients!

Three cheers for Betsy Chinn from the President's Office for being awarded the 2008 recipient of the Charles Coleman Memorial Service Award. We applaud the service and can do spirit of each of our nominees: Jane Cariker, University Advancement; Cindy Fitch, Financial Aid; Dena Gray, Student Life & Judicial Affairs; Joyce Johnson, Mathematics; Lu Mothershead, University Advancement, Lisa Patton, History, American Studies, & Economics; Cindy Toomey, Classics, Philosophy, & Religion.

Special Thanks to Seth Casana, "UMW's Talented Idol," for a spirited encore performance that got all of us up and cheering, including President Hample!

Thanks much to the individuals, departments, and businesses for their generous door prizes and kind support. The gifts were provided by the following:

  • Gari Melchers Home & Studio - 3 shirts and 2 mugs
  • Human Resources - $25 Macy's gift card, portfolio & pen, mug
  • James Monroe Museum - afghan
  • Knakal’s Bakery - cake ** (see note below)
  • Lucio’s European Flavors - $50 gift certificate
  • Professor Bill Crawley - signed copy of The Centennial History of UMW
  • Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery - private wine tasting party for 8
  • University Bookstore - UMW bell and key chain

Extra Appreciation to the following individuals and departments for their assistance: Melina Downs, Pam Lowery, A.J. Newell, Donna Raab, Neva Trenis, Copy Center, Facilities Services, Multimedia Support Services, Sodexho Dining Services, and University Relations & Communications. We couldn't have done it without you!

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**If you won the Knakal's Bakery cake and you would like our team member from Culpeper to pick it up for you, please contact the Human Resources Office at 654-1046.