1. President Paino: UMW Positioned to Think Big<\/a><\/h2>![Mary Washington President Troy Paino charged the faculty and staff to \"think big\" at the All-UMW Assembly on Tuesday. Photo by Suzanne Rossi.](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/01\/Paino-011-copy-1024x682.jpg\")
President Paino charged faculty and staff to “think big” at last January’s All-UMW Assembly. Photo by Suzanne Rossi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Before COVID-19 crashed onto the scene, UMW President Troy Paino was filled with optimism, which he shared with faculty and staff during the start-of-the-year All-UMW Assembly … and with more than 1,000 interested news subscribers.<\/p>
2. Image of Love: Wedding Photo a UMW Instagram Sensation<\/a><\/h2>![\"UMW](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/02\/THE-Photo-1024x683.jpg\")
When UMW reposted this photo of the wedding of Aaron McPherson ’12 (left) and Evan Smallwood ’15 at the renovated Heslep Amphitheater, it blew up, garnering 1,833 likes and reaching 7,840 people.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Photos create a buzz on UMW social media channels all year long, but this Heslep Amphitheatre wedding photo blew up on Instagram. The story, marking the couple’s one-year wedding anniversary, shared the magic behind the marriage.<\/p>
3. Camera Captures UMW’s Resolve During COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>![\"Junior](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/10\/UMWcovid075-1024x683.jpg\")
UMW student Joseph Lewis works in a socially distanced space in Hurley Convergence Center. Photo by Suzanne Rossi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Higher education reinvented itself during COVID-19; this image-heavy piece filled with 22 photos provided an “eagle eye” view of how the University of Mary Washington campus really looked last fall in the midst of a pandemic.<\/p>
4. Twenty Ways UMW’s Class of 2020 Stands Out<\/a><\/h2>![\"The](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/05\/IMG_3973-1024x575.jpeg\")
During a global pandemic, UMW’s Class of 2020 finished their college careers under “extraordinary” circumstances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>All University of Mary Washington graduating classes are special, but the group that finished last May, pushing through a global pandemic and all the twists and turns that came with it, deserved a special shout-out.<\/p>
5. UMW Professor’s Online Initiative Attracts Tens of Thousands<\/a><\/h2>![\"John](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/04\/Unknown-1-1024x683.jpeg\")
Professor of Education John Broome works on the Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative he started to help faculty members adjust to teaching online. The group boasts 34,000 members worldwide. Photo by Kristi Meacham.<\/figcaption><\/figure>When COVID-19 forced classes online, UMW Professor of Education John Broome’s Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative went viral, offering a wealth of support to educators around the world who were plunging into uncharted waters.<\/p>
6. UMW Offers ‘COVID-19 in Context’ Course to Community<\/a><\/h2>![\"UMW's](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/01\/IDIS300-intro.jpg\")
UMW’s COVID-19 in Context course, taught by faculty from across disciplines, drew nearly 2,000 participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Mary Washington professors stepped up to share their expertise on every aspect of the pandemic in this eight-week course offered for free to anyone who wanted to take it. Nearly 2,000 people signed up, from as far away as Japan and Ghana.<\/p>
7. Fun Is Not Canceled: A Student To-Do List<\/a><\/h2>![\"Students](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/10\/CIE-sign-1024x413.jpg\")
A study abroad family weekend, held virtually, was one of many reimagined events promoting student engagement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Involvement is key at UMW, so when COVID-19 called for remote learning and social distancing, the Office of Student Activities and Engagement brainstormed digital diversions and reimagined iconic traditions like Devil Goat Day.<\/p>
8. UMW Plans Return to a Reimagined Campus<\/a><\/h2>\n![\"UMW](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/07\/Sammy-1024x512.jpg\")
Mary Washington mascot Sammy D. Eagle uses his 6-foot wingspan to illustrate the concept of social distancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdministrators, faculty and staff spent countless hours preparing for students’ return to Double Drive last fall, after the pandemic sent them home in the spring, spacing out Adirondack chairs, securing quarantine and isolation areas, and everything<\/em> in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>9. Alum, Infectious Disease Expert, Urges Patience in Fighting COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>![\"Jerri](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/04\/COVID19_PerkinsJerriMDdm-1024x647.jpg\")
Infectious disease expert Jerri Perkins ’61 was eager to share words of wisdom in the fight against COVID-19.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Jerri Perkins ’61 credits Mary Washington for propelling her on a long and successful career in infectious disease, so last April, with COVID-19 hitting its stride, she was eager to share her well-earned words of wisdom with fellow alums.<\/p>
10. Faculty Find Creative Ways to Teach Through COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>![Michael Benson uses an elaborate setup to record a lecture on scenic painting. \"I have an 11-year-old son, and with him being home from school, it’s difficult to keep set class times,\" said the assistant theatre professor. \"I recognize our students are in similar situations, and sometimes it’s better to engage the lesson after hours.\"](\"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2020\/04\/0036C69A-1FEE-4FCC-8AEA-B840386055E4-Michael-Benson.jpeg\")
Assistant Professor of Theatre Michael Benson gets creative with his at-home setup for teaching scenic painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Zoom office hours, YouTube videos and plenty of ingenuity became the norm for UMW professors teaching through a pandemic this spring. Chockfull of photos, this story illustrated the inventive ways faculty found to support and engage students.<\/p>
Before COVID-19 crashed onto the scene, UMW President Troy Paino was filled with optimism, which he shared with faculty and staff during the start-of-the-year All-UMW Assembly … and with more than 1,000 interested news subscribers.<\/p>
2. Image of Love: Wedding Photo a UMW Instagram Sensation<\/a><\/h2>When UMW reposted this photo of the wedding of Aaron McPherson ’12 (left) and Evan Smallwood ’15 at the renovated Heslep Amphitheater, it blew up, garnering 1,833 likes and reaching 7,840 people.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Photos create a buzz on UMW social media channels all year long, but this Heslep Amphitheatre wedding photo blew up on Instagram. The story, marking the couple’s one-year wedding anniversary, shared the magic behind the marriage.<\/p>
3. Camera Captures UMW’s Resolve During COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>UMW student Joseph Lewis works in a socially distanced space in Hurley Convergence Center. Photo by Suzanne Rossi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Higher education reinvented itself during COVID-19; this image-heavy piece filled with 22 photos provided an “eagle eye” view of how the University of Mary Washington campus really looked last fall in the midst of a pandemic.<\/p>
4. Twenty Ways UMW’s Class of 2020 Stands Out<\/a><\/h2>During a global pandemic, UMW’s Class of 2020 finished their college careers under “extraordinary” circumstances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>All University of Mary Washington graduating classes are special, but the group that finished last May, pushing through a global pandemic and all the twists and turns that came with it, deserved a special shout-out.<\/p>
5. UMW Professor’s Online Initiative Attracts Tens of Thousands<\/a><\/h2>Professor of Education John Broome works on the Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative he started to help faculty members adjust to teaching online. The group boasts 34,000 members worldwide. Photo by Kristi Meacham.<\/figcaption><\/figure>When COVID-19 forced classes online, UMW Professor of Education John Broome’s Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative went viral, offering a wealth of support to educators around the world who were plunging into uncharted waters.<\/p>
6. UMW Offers ‘COVID-19 in Context’ Course to Community<\/a><\/h2>UMW’s COVID-19 in Context course, taught by faculty from across disciplines, drew nearly 2,000 participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Mary Washington professors stepped up to share their expertise on every aspect of the pandemic in this eight-week course offered for free to anyone who wanted to take it. Nearly 2,000 people signed up, from as far away as Japan and Ghana.<\/p>
7. Fun Is Not Canceled: A Student To-Do List<\/a><\/h2>A study abroad family weekend, held virtually, was one of many reimagined events promoting student engagement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Involvement is key at UMW, so when COVID-19 called for remote learning and social distancing, the Office of Student Activities and Engagement brainstormed digital diversions and reimagined iconic traditions like Devil Goat Day.<\/p>
8. UMW Plans Return to a Reimagined Campus<\/a><\/h2>\nMary Washington mascot Sammy D. Eagle uses his 6-foot wingspan to illustrate the concept of social distancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdministrators, faculty and staff spent countless hours preparing for students’ return to Double Drive last fall, after the pandemic sent them home in the spring, spacing out Adirondack chairs, securing quarantine and isolation areas, and everything<\/em> in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>9. Alum, Infectious Disease Expert, Urges Patience in Fighting COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Infectious disease expert Jerri Perkins ’61 was eager to share words of wisdom in the fight against COVID-19.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Jerri Perkins ’61 credits Mary Washington for propelling her on a long and successful career in infectious disease, so last April, with COVID-19 hitting its stride, she was eager to share her well-earned words of wisdom with fellow alums.<\/p>
10. Faculty Find Creative Ways to Teach Through COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Assistant Professor of Theatre Michael Benson gets creative with his at-home setup for teaching scenic painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Zoom office hours, YouTube videos and plenty of ingenuity became the norm for UMW professors teaching through a pandemic this spring. Chockfull of photos, this story illustrated the inventive ways faculty found to support and engage students.<\/p>
Photos create a buzz on UMW social media channels all year long, but this Heslep Amphitheatre wedding photo blew up on Instagram. The story, marking the couple’s one-year wedding anniversary, shared the magic behind the marriage.<\/p>
3. Camera Captures UMW’s Resolve During COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>UMW student Joseph Lewis works in a socially distanced space in Hurley Convergence Center. Photo by Suzanne Rossi.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Higher education reinvented itself during COVID-19; this image-heavy piece filled with 22 photos provided an “eagle eye” view of how the University of Mary Washington campus really looked last fall in the midst of a pandemic.<\/p>
4. Twenty Ways UMW’s Class of 2020 Stands Out<\/a><\/h2>During a global pandemic, UMW’s Class of 2020 finished their college careers under “extraordinary” circumstances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>All University of Mary Washington graduating classes are special, but the group that finished last May, pushing through a global pandemic and all the twists and turns that came with it, deserved a special shout-out.<\/p>
5. UMW Professor’s Online Initiative Attracts Tens of Thousands<\/a><\/h2>Professor of Education John Broome works on the Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative he started to help faculty members adjust to teaching online. The group boasts 34,000 members worldwide. Photo by Kristi Meacham.<\/figcaption><\/figure>When COVID-19 forced classes online, UMW Professor of Education John Broome’s Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative went viral, offering a wealth of support to educators around the world who were plunging into uncharted waters.<\/p>
6. UMW Offers ‘COVID-19 in Context’ Course to Community<\/a><\/h2>UMW’s COVID-19 in Context course, taught by faculty from across disciplines, drew nearly 2,000 participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Mary Washington professors stepped up to share their expertise on every aspect of the pandemic in this eight-week course offered for free to anyone who wanted to take it. Nearly 2,000 people signed up, from as far away as Japan and Ghana.<\/p>
7. Fun Is Not Canceled: A Student To-Do List<\/a><\/h2>A study abroad family weekend, held virtually, was one of many reimagined events promoting student engagement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Involvement is key at UMW, so when COVID-19 called for remote learning and social distancing, the Office of Student Activities and Engagement brainstormed digital diversions and reimagined iconic traditions like Devil Goat Day.<\/p>
8. UMW Plans Return to a Reimagined Campus<\/a><\/h2>\nMary Washington mascot Sammy D. Eagle uses his 6-foot wingspan to illustrate the concept of social distancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdministrators, faculty and staff spent countless hours preparing for students’ return to Double Drive last fall, after the pandemic sent them home in the spring, spacing out Adirondack chairs, securing quarantine and isolation areas, and everything<\/em> in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>9. Alum, Infectious Disease Expert, Urges Patience in Fighting COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Infectious disease expert Jerri Perkins ’61 was eager to share words of wisdom in the fight against COVID-19.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Jerri Perkins ’61 credits Mary Washington for propelling her on a long and successful career in infectious disease, so last April, with COVID-19 hitting its stride, she was eager to share her well-earned words of wisdom with fellow alums.<\/p>
10. Faculty Find Creative Ways to Teach Through COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Assistant Professor of Theatre Michael Benson gets creative with his at-home setup for teaching scenic painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Zoom office hours, YouTube videos and plenty of ingenuity became the norm for UMW professors teaching through a pandemic this spring. Chockfull of photos, this story illustrated the inventive ways faculty found to support and engage students.<\/p>
Higher education reinvented itself during COVID-19; this image-heavy piece filled with 22 photos provided an “eagle eye” view of how the University of Mary Washington campus really looked last fall in the midst of a pandemic.<\/p>
4. Twenty Ways UMW’s Class of 2020 Stands Out<\/a><\/h2>During a global pandemic, UMW’s Class of 2020 finished their college careers under “extraordinary” circumstances.<\/figcaption><\/figure>All University of Mary Washington graduating classes are special, but the group that finished last May, pushing through a global pandemic and all the twists and turns that came with it, deserved a special shout-out.<\/p>
5. UMW Professor’s Online Initiative Attracts Tens of Thousands<\/a><\/h2>Professor of Education John Broome works on the Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative he started to help faculty members adjust to teaching online. The group boasts 34,000 members worldwide. Photo by Kristi Meacham.<\/figcaption><\/figure>When COVID-19 forced classes online, UMW Professor of Education John Broome’s Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative went viral, offering a wealth of support to educators around the world who were plunging into uncharted waters.<\/p>
6. UMW Offers ‘COVID-19 in Context’ Course to Community<\/a><\/h2>UMW’s COVID-19 in Context course, taught by faculty from across disciplines, drew nearly 2,000 participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Mary Washington professors stepped up to share their expertise on every aspect of the pandemic in this eight-week course offered for free to anyone who wanted to take it. Nearly 2,000 people signed up, from as far away as Japan and Ghana.<\/p>
7. Fun Is Not Canceled: A Student To-Do List<\/a><\/h2>A study abroad family weekend, held virtually, was one of many reimagined events promoting student engagement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Involvement is key at UMW, so when COVID-19 called for remote learning and social distancing, the Office of Student Activities and Engagement brainstormed digital diversions and reimagined iconic traditions like Devil Goat Day.<\/p>
8. UMW Plans Return to a Reimagined Campus<\/a><\/h2>\nMary Washington mascot Sammy D. Eagle uses his 6-foot wingspan to illustrate the concept of social distancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdministrators, faculty and staff spent countless hours preparing for students’ return to Double Drive last fall, after the pandemic sent them home in the spring, spacing out Adirondack chairs, securing quarantine and isolation areas, and everything<\/em> in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>9. Alum, Infectious Disease Expert, Urges Patience in Fighting COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Infectious disease expert Jerri Perkins ’61 was eager to share words of wisdom in the fight against COVID-19.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Jerri Perkins ’61 credits Mary Washington for propelling her on a long and successful career in infectious disease, so last April, with COVID-19 hitting its stride, she was eager to share her well-earned words of wisdom with fellow alums.<\/p>
10. Faculty Find Creative Ways to Teach Through COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Assistant Professor of Theatre Michael Benson gets creative with his at-home setup for teaching scenic painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Zoom office hours, YouTube videos and plenty of ingenuity became the norm for UMW professors teaching through a pandemic this spring. Chockfull of photos, this story illustrated the inventive ways faculty found to support and engage students.<\/p>
All University of Mary Washington graduating classes are special, but the group that finished last May, pushing through a global pandemic and all the twists and turns that came with it, deserved a special shout-out.<\/p>
5. UMW Professor’s Online Initiative Attracts Tens of Thousands<\/a><\/h2>Professor of Education John Broome works on the Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative he started to help faculty members adjust to teaching online. The group boasts 34,000 members worldwide. Photo by Kristi Meacham.<\/figcaption><\/figure>When COVID-19 forced classes online, UMW Professor of Education John Broome’s Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative went viral, offering a wealth of support to educators around the world who were plunging into uncharted waters.<\/p>
6. UMW Offers ‘COVID-19 in Context’ Course to Community<\/a><\/h2>UMW’s COVID-19 in Context course, taught by faculty from across disciplines, drew nearly 2,000 participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Mary Washington professors stepped up to share their expertise on every aspect of the pandemic in this eight-week course offered for free to anyone who wanted to take it. Nearly 2,000 people signed up, from as far away as Japan and Ghana.<\/p>
7. Fun Is Not Canceled: A Student To-Do List<\/a><\/h2>A study abroad family weekend, held virtually, was one of many reimagined events promoting student engagement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Involvement is key at UMW, so when COVID-19 called for remote learning and social distancing, the Office of Student Activities and Engagement brainstormed digital diversions and reimagined iconic traditions like Devil Goat Day.<\/p>
8. UMW Plans Return to a Reimagined Campus<\/a><\/h2>\nMary Washington mascot Sammy D. Eagle uses his 6-foot wingspan to illustrate the concept of social distancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdministrators, faculty and staff spent countless hours preparing for students’ return to Double Drive last fall, after the pandemic sent them home in the spring, spacing out Adirondack chairs, securing quarantine and isolation areas, and everything<\/em> in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>9. Alum, Infectious Disease Expert, Urges Patience in Fighting COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Infectious disease expert Jerri Perkins ’61 was eager to share words of wisdom in the fight against COVID-19.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Jerri Perkins ’61 credits Mary Washington for propelling her on a long and successful career in infectious disease, so last April, with COVID-19 hitting its stride, she was eager to share her well-earned words of wisdom with fellow alums.<\/p>
10. Faculty Find Creative Ways to Teach Through COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Assistant Professor of Theatre Michael Benson gets creative with his at-home setup for teaching scenic painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Zoom office hours, YouTube videos and plenty of ingenuity became the norm for UMW professors teaching through a pandemic this spring. Chockfull of photos, this story illustrated the inventive ways faculty found to support and engage students.<\/p>
When COVID-19 forced classes online, UMW Professor of Education John Broome’s Higher Ed Learning Collective Facebook initiative went viral, offering a wealth of support to educators around the world who were plunging into uncharted waters.<\/p>
6. UMW Offers ‘COVID-19 in Context’ Course to Community<\/a><\/h2>UMW’s COVID-19 in Context course, taught by faculty from across disciplines, drew nearly 2,000 participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Mary Washington professors stepped up to share their expertise on every aspect of the pandemic in this eight-week course offered for free to anyone who wanted to take it. Nearly 2,000 people signed up, from as far away as Japan and Ghana.<\/p>
7. Fun Is Not Canceled: A Student To-Do List<\/a><\/h2>A study abroad family weekend, held virtually, was one of many reimagined events promoting student engagement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Involvement is key at UMW, so when COVID-19 called for remote learning and social distancing, the Office of Student Activities and Engagement brainstormed digital diversions and reimagined iconic traditions like Devil Goat Day.<\/p>
8. UMW Plans Return to a Reimagined Campus<\/a><\/h2>\nMary Washington mascot Sammy D. Eagle uses his 6-foot wingspan to illustrate the concept of social distancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdministrators, faculty and staff spent countless hours preparing for students’ return to Double Drive last fall, after the pandemic sent them home in the spring, spacing out Adirondack chairs, securing quarantine and isolation areas, and everything<\/em> in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>9. Alum, Infectious Disease Expert, Urges Patience in Fighting COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Infectious disease expert Jerri Perkins ’61 was eager to share words of wisdom in the fight against COVID-19.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Jerri Perkins ’61 credits Mary Washington for propelling her on a long and successful career in infectious disease, so last April, with COVID-19 hitting its stride, she was eager to share her well-earned words of wisdom with fellow alums.<\/p>
10. Faculty Find Creative Ways to Teach Through COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Assistant Professor of Theatre Michael Benson gets creative with his at-home setup for teaching scenic painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Zoom office hours, YouTube videos and plenty of ingenuity became the norm for UMW professors teaching through a pandemic this spring. Chockfull of photos, this story illustrated the inventive ways faculty found to support and engage students.<\/p>
Mary Washington professors stepped up to share their expertise on every aspect of the pandemic in this eight-week course offered for free to anyone who wanted to take it. Nearly 2,000 people signed up, from as far away as Japan and Ghana.<\/p>
7. Fun Is Not Canceled: A Student To-Do List<\/a><\/h2>A study abroad family weekend, held virtually, was one of many reimagined events promoting student engagement.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Involvement is key at UMW, so when COVID-19 called for remote learning and social distancing, the Office of Student Activities and Engagement brainstormed digital diversions and reimagined iconic traditions like Devil Goat Day.<\/p>
8. UMW Plans Return to a Reimagined Campus<\/a><\/h2>\nMary Washington mascot Sammy D. Eagle uses his 6-foot wingspan to illustrate the concept of social distancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdministrators, faculty and staff spent countless hours preparing for students’ return to Double Drive last fall, after the pandemic sent them home in the spring, spacing out Adirondack chairs, securing quarantine and isolation areas, and everything<\/em> in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>9. Alum, Infectious Disease Expert, Urges Patience in Fighting COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Infectious disease expert Jerri Perkins ’61 was eager to share words of wisdom in the fight against COVID-19.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Jerri Perkins ’61 credits Mary Washington for propelling her on a long and successful career in infectious disease, so last April, with COVID-19 hitting its stride, she was eager to share her well-earned words of wisdom with fellow alums.<\/p>
10. Faculty Find Creative Ways to Teach Through COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Assistant Professor of Theatre Michael Benson gets creative with his at-home setup for teaching scenic painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Zoom office hours, YouTube videos and plenty of ingenuity became the norm for UMW professors teaching through a pandemic this spring. Chockfull of photos, this story illustrated the inventive ways faculty found to support and engage students.<\/p>
Involvement is key at UMW, so when COVID-19 called for remote learning and social distancing, the Office of Student Activities and Engagement brainstormed digital diversions and reimagined iconic traditions like Devil Goat Day.<\/p>
8. UMW Plans Return to a Reimagined Campus<\/a><\/h2>\nMary Washington mascot Sammy D. Eagle uses his 6-foot wingspan to illustrate the concept of social distancing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAdministrators, faculty and staff spent countless hours preparing for students’ return to Double Drive last fall, after the pandemic sent them home in the spring, spacing out Adirondack chairs, securing quarantine and isolation areas, and everything<\/em> in between.<\/p>\n<\/div>9. Alum, Infectious Disease Expert, Urges Patience in Fighting COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Infectious disease expert Jerri Perkins ’61 was eager to share words of wisdom in the fight against COVID-19.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Jerri Perkins ’61 credits Mary Washington for propelling her on a long and successful career in infectious disease, so last April, with COVID-19 hitting its stride, she was eager to share her well-earned words of wisdom with fellow alums.<\/p>
10. Faculty Find Creative Ways to Teach Through COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>Assistant Professor of Theatre Michael Benson gets creative with his at-home setup for teaching scenic painting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>Zoom office hours, YouTube videos and plenty of ingenuity became the norm for UMW professors teaching through a pandemic this spring. Chockfull of photos, this story illustrated the inventive ways faculty found to support and engage students.<\/p>
Administrators, faculty and staff spent countless hours preparing for students’ return to Double Drive last fall, after the pandemic sent them home in the spring, spacing out Adirondack chairs, securing quarantine and isolation areas, and everything<\/em> in between.<\/p>\n<\/div> Jerri Perkins ’61 credits Mary Washington for propelling her on a long and successful career in infectious disease, so last April, with COVID-19 hitting its stride, she was eager to share her well-earned words of wisdom with fellow alums.<\/p> Zoom office hours, YouTube videos and plenty of ingenuity became the norm for UMW professors teaching through a pandemic this spring. Chockfull of photos, this story illustrated the inventive ways faculty found to support and engage students.<\/p>9. Alum, Infectious Disease Expert, Urges Patience in Fighting COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>
10. Faculty Find Creative Ways to Teach Through COVID-19<\/a><\/h2>