{"id":9,"date":"2016-05-11T19:02:10","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T19:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/essentials\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2023-11-30T14:36:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T19:36:17","slug":"eaglespeak","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/essentials\/eaglespeak\/","title":{"rendered":"EagleSpeak: The UMW Glossary"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><section class=\"wp-block-umw-hero alignfull umw-custom-block umw-hero umw-hero--dark-text umw-hero--media-float-right umw-hero--white umw-hero--with-no-media\"><div class=\"umw-hero__inner\"><div class=\"umw-hero__media\"><\/div><div class=\"umw-hero__title\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__title__wrapper\"><div class=\"umw-hero__eyebrow\">eagle essentials<\/div><h1 class=\"umw-hero__title__header\">EagleSpeak<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-umw-hero-ctas alignfull\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"umw-hero__links__wrapper\">\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-umw-glossary\">The UMW Glossary<\/h2><p><a href=\"http:\/\/technology.umw.edu\/hss\/banner\/\"><strong>BANNER SSB (Self-Service Banner<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong>&ndash; an online administrative system that provides personal information and transactions such as:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>registration for classes during appointed times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>modification and view of current classes and registration holds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unofficial transcript with final grades for completed classes, term GPA, and cumulative GPA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>view of transferred credits from other institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>retrieval of mailbox number and combination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>view of meal plan selection<\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>BALL CIRCLE <\/strong>&ndash; grassy area across from Lee Hall frequented by Frisbee throwers and sunbathers.<\/p><p><strong>BATTLEGROUND <\/strong>&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/directory\/building\/battleground-athletic-complex\/\">athletic complex<\/a> one block from campus, home to the outdoor varsity teams, rugby teams, track, and indoor and outdoor tennis complexes.<\/p><p><strong>BEACH <\/strong>&ndash; lawn area between Mason and Randolph halls frequented by Frisbee players and sunbathers.<\/p><p><strong>BELLTOWER<\/strong> &ndash; Common meeting place on campus, located at end of Double Drive<\/p><p><strong>BLUE LIGHTS <\/strong>&ndash; emergency lights located on campus with phones that are directly connected to UMW Police.<\/p><p><strong>CAMPUS PROGRAMMING BOARD (CPB) <\/strong>&ndash; an organization that creates weekly events, big events, movies, and concerts for the student body.<\/p><p><strong>CAMPUS WALK <\/strong>&ndash; a large brick walkway through the center of campus with lots of benches and great gathering places.<\/p><p><strong>CANVAS <\/strong>&ndash; an online course management system that provides course information such as notes, grades, assignments, and class announcements. Use varies by professor. It may be accessed through <a href=\"https:\/\/auth.umw.edu\/authenticationendpoint\/login.do?commonAuthCallerPath=%252Fcas%252Flogin&amp;forceAuth=false&amp;passiveAuth=false&amp;relyingParty=Orgsync&amp;tenantDomain=carbon.super&amp;type=cassso&amp;sessionDataKey=4ff91bc1-432b-46bf-b2b3-3dc1fc36cbc6&amp;relyingParty=Orgsync&amp;type=cassso&amp;sp=default&amp;isSaaSApp=true&amp;authenticators=BasicAuthenticator:LOCAL\">myUMW<\/a>&nbsp;or through the Quick Links at the top of the UMW home page.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/shopatcentralpark.com\/\"><strong>CENTRAL PARK<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; 310-acre shopping area located west of campus on Route 3, with more than 100 stores (Kohl&rsquo;s, Target, Wegmans, Walmart, Old Navy, etc.) and many national chain restaurants.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.umw.edu\/studentactivities\/list\/elected-student-leaders\/\"><strong>CLASS COUNCIL<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; the organization charged with maintaining UMW traditions.<\/p><p><strong>CLUB CARNIVAL <\/strong>&ndash; biannual event held the first week of each semester, during which students can learn about clubs and organizations.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/uc\/\"><strong>CRUC<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; Cedric Rucker University Center, home of <a href=\"http:\/\/students.umw.edu\/studentactivities\/\">SAE<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/careercenter\/\">Center for Career and Professional Development<\/a>, dining facilities, and much more.<\/p><p><strong>COAR <\/strong>&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/academics.umw.edu\/communityengagement\/coar\/\">Community Outreach and Resources<\/a>, run by students who coordinate volunteer activities on and off-campus and service-learning programs.<\/p><p><strong>DODD <\/strong>&ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/adminfinance.umw.edu\/dodd\/\">auditorium in GW<\/a> Hall, home to many UMW traditions, speakers, and concerts.<\/p><p><strong>DOUBLE DRIVE <\/strong>&ndash; U-shaped driveway located off College Avenue at the main gates of the University; also known as GW Circle.<\/p><p><strong>DOWNTOWN <\/strong>&ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.virginia.org\/Listings\/Shopping\/HistoricDowntownFredericksburg\/\">Downtown Fredericksburg<\/a>, features shops, restaurants, and historic sites.<\/p><p><strong>EAGLE <\/strong>&ndash; UMW mascot. Additionally, a shorthand used by many students for the residential building Eagle Landing.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/visitors\/eagle-village\/\"><strong>EAGLE VILLAGE<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; a residential and retail mixed-use village for townspeople, students, and faculty to shop, live, work, and enjoy entertainment facilities. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/residencelife\/residence-hall\/eagle-landing\/\"><strong>Eagle Landing<\/strong><\/a> is the residence hall at Eagle Village.<\/p><p><strong>EagleOne <\/strong>&ndash; relates to <a href=\"http:\/\/adminfinance.umw.edu\/eagleone\/\">EagleOne card<\/a>, or funds deposited in EagleOne account. EagleOne card is used to pay for meals on campus, gain access to residence halls and campus buildings after-hours, and as a means of identification as a&nbsp;UMW&nbsp;student.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/adminfinance.umw.edu\/studentaccounts\/eaglepay\/\"><strong>EaglePAY<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; online billing and payment system; located in EagleNet Portal.<\/p><p><strong>FLEX <\/strong>&ndash; (n.) extra money that comes with your meal plan to use at the Eagle&rsquo;s Nest or Seacobeck; (v.) to use your flex dollars to pay for yourself or someone else, ex. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ll flex you today.&rdquo;<\/p><p><strong>FOUNTAIN <\/strong>&ndash;located in Palmieri Plaza, in front of Monroe Hall.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ridefred.com\/\"><strong>FXBGo <\/strong>&ndash; bus system<\/a> that can take you almost anywhere you need to go in Fredericksburg.<\/p><p><strong>FSEM <\/strong>&ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/academics.umw.edu\/fsem\/\">first-year seminar<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>GW <\/strong>&ndash; George Washington Hall, home to Dodd Auditorium and the offices of the president and others.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/umw.joinhandshake.com\/login\"><strong>Handshake<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; an online database managed by the Career Center where internship and job opportunities are posted.<\/p><p><strong>HONOR COUNCIL <\/strong>&ndash; promotes awareness of and adherence to the <a href=\"http:\/\/students.umw.edu\/fredericksburghonorcouncil\/\">honor system<\/a> and assesses violations related to lying, cheating, and stealing.<\/p><p><strong>HOTLINE <\/strong>&ndash; extensions to call for University schedule updates (654-2424) and athletic schedule updates and team results (654-1869).<\/p><p><strong>HCC<\/strong> &ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/convergence.umw.edu\/\">Hurley Convergence Center<\/a> &ndash; a 24\/7 technology-rich facility featuring collaborative spaces and instructional services for students.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/technology.umw.edu\/helpdesk\/\"><strong>IT HELP DESK<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; provides assistance with computers and technology (654-2255).<\/p><p><strong>JEFFERSON SQUARE <\/strong>&ndash; lawn between Jefferson, Bushnell, and Combs halls, referred to as &ldquo;Jeffy.&rdquo;<\/p><p><strong>The LINK <\/strong>&ndash; connecting area between Mason and Randolph halls.<\/p><p><strong>LEE HALL <\/strong>&ndash; houses essential student services, the University Bookstore, and The Underground.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/orgsync.com\/sso_redirect\/university-of-mary-washington\"><strong>myUMW<\/strong><\/a> &ndash; an online portal where everyone connects to campus and involvement resources (access Presence via Chrome or Firefox).<\/p><p><strong>OSCAR<\/strong> &ndash; The Office of Student Conduct and Responsibility, this office oversees UMW&rsquo;s Code of Conduct.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/adminfinance.umw.edu\/safety\/umw-rave-guardian-system\/\"><strong>Rave Guardian<\/strong><\/a><strong> &ndash; <\/strong>personal safety app for your phone; download is free.<\/p><p><strong>The ROCK <\/strong>&ndash; boulder near the Campus Center on which students may paint messages.<\/p><p><strong>SAE <\/strong>&ndash; Office of <a href=\"http:\/\/students.umw.edu\/studentactivities\/\">Student Activities and Engagement;<\/a> helps students plan events, start clubs, request club funding, approve fliers, and more.<\/p><p><strong>SCRB<\/strong> &ndash; The Student Conduct Review Board is a student-elected organization, advised by OSCAR, that plays an important role in upholding UMW&rsquo;s Code of Conduct.<\/p><p><strong>SEACO <\/strong>&ndash; nickname for Seacobeck Hall, the former campus dining facility.<\/p><p><strong>SGA <\/strong>&ndash; <a href=\"https:\/\/umw.presence.io\/\">Student Government Association<\/a>&nbsp;includes the <a href=\"http:\/\/students.umw.edu\/fredericksburghonorcouncil\/\">Honor Council<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/students.umw.edu\/studentconduct\/judicial-review-board\/\">SCRIB<\/a>, Legislative Action Committee, Academic Affairs Council, Association of Residence Halls, Senate, and Commuting Student Association.<\/p><p><strong>TRI-MO<\/strong> &ndash; Residence Hall complex consisting of Madison, Ball, and Custis Halls (Tri), along with Westmoreland Hall (-mo)<\/p><p><strong>UMWQEP <\/strong>&ndash; <a href=\"http:\/\/academics.umw.edu\/qep\/\">UMW&rsquo;s Quality Enhancement Plan<\/a>: First-Year Seminar: Research, Write, Speak.<\/p><p><strong>The UNDERGROUND <\/strong>&ndash; a student programming facility that hosts many evening events.<\/p><p><strong>WEBMAIL <\/strong>&ndash; email system provided for students and faculty.<\/p><p><strong>The Weekly Ringer<\/strong>-student-run newspaper.<\/p><p><strong>WESTMO<\/strong> &ndash; Westmoreland Hall, residence.<\/p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/wmwc.umwblogs.org\"><strong>WMWC <\/strong><\/a>&ndash; student-run webcasting radio station<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UMW GlossaryBANNER SSB (Self-Service Banner)&ndash; an online administrative system that provides personal information and transactions such as:BALL CIRCLE &ndash; grassy area across from Lee Hall frequented by Frisbee throwers and sunbathers.BATTLEGROUND &ndash; 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