At 30, UMW’s Simpson Library is an Open Book
James Pape doesn’t think of Simpson Library as being the big brick building with all the books across from the Hurley Convergence Center. “The library is the entire campus,” said Pape, Simpson’s access services and outreach librarian. “Students are still using the library when they’re reading books or other materials in their residence halls or […]
VA Department of Health, Office of Health Equity to host National Rural Health Day event on November 21
The Virginia Department of Health, Office of Health Equity (VDH, OHE) seeks to address health inequities in Virginia, in keeping up with VDH’s goal of becoming the healthiest state in the Nation. Incentive programs offered by the Office of Health Equity address health care shortage areas and specialties that directly influence the health of Virginia residents. Specifically, […]
The Virginia Chamber Foundation Launches New Health Care Executive Committee
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Virginia Chamber Foundation is pleased to announce its new Health Care Executive Committee. The Executive Committee will work to implement the health care recommendations from Blueprint Virginia 2025 and to help advance the Commonwealth’s health care system for Virginia businesses and workers. The group’s members consist of leading Virginia health care and […]
Service Project Takes UMW Students ‘Into the Streets’
Early Saturday morning, a wave of 200 blue shirts emblazoned with the words “Little ripples make big waves,”stretched out across the front of the University Center. Wearing the shirts were UMW students gathered for Into the Streets, one of six annual events hosted by UMW’s COAR (Community Outreach and Resources), whose mission is to provide structural […]
COMMONWEALTH CENTER FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING (CCAM) TO HOST MFG DAY EVENT ON OCTOBER 4TH FOR CENTRAL VIRGINIA COMMUNITY
WHAT: CCAM will host 150 students for an MFG Day event on Friday October 4th as part of a national effort to showcase the reality of modern manufacturing careers and connect with America’s future workforce – students. CCAM open its doors for students, parents and community members to experience first-hand the high-tech and innovative work […]