University of Mary Washington’s Cybersecurity Certification Program to Foster Region’s Tech Talent
Information technology professionals in the Fredericksburg region will have access to locally based training to help them earn one of the industry’s most sought-after cybersecurity certifications, with registration open now. UMW is leading a consortium of local governments and educational entities to offer a non-credit preparatory program for the Certified Information Systems Security Professionals, or […]
Strongwell EHS Director Appointed to Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority
(Bristol, VA) Lydia Sinemus, Corporate Director, Human Resources and Environmental Health & Safety, was recently appointed by Governor Ralph Northam to serve on the newly-created Southwest Virginia Energy Research and Development Authority. The Authority was established as a part of HB 2747, passed during the 2019 General Assembly, sponsored by Senator Ben Chafin and Delegate […]
Draper Aden Associates Expands Utilities Team in Hampton Roads – New Employees Enhance Firm’s Experience and Growth Plans
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – October 9, 2019 – Draper Aden Associates (“DAA”), a Mid-Atlantic engineering, surveying, and environmental services firm, recently added two new team members to its Utilities division in Hampton Roads. Based in the firm’s Newport News office, Adrianna Dimperio, P.E and Amanda Lothes, P.E., PMP will be integral to serving clients and […]
Hundreds of racers head to Danville next week
Next week, thousands of race team members, including over 600 racers, will be revving their engines and buckling up at VIR for the SCCA National Championship Runoffs. From Tuesday, Oct. 8 to Sunday, Oct. 13, the Sports Car Club of America’s crown jewel event will be held for the first time at VIRginia International Raceway. […]
Northwest Federal Hires Jean Cain as Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Herndon, VA. (October 3, 2019) – Northwest Federal Credit Union has hired Jean Cain as its new Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Cain most recently served as Vice President and Chief HR Officer at Noblis, in Reston, VA. Prior to that, Cain’s 30+ years in human resources included management positions at The MITRE Corporation […]
PRSA Hampton Roads Chapter Talks Implicit Bias in Upcoming Workshop
Norfolk, VA (October 3, 2019) – The Public Relations Society of America, Hampton Roads Chapter, will be hosting a workshop titled “Unconcious Bias? Not me! Yes, you!” with confirmed speaker Paula L. Bazemore on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at Cox Communications, located at 1341 Crossway Boulevard, Chesapeake, Virginia. This program aims to educate professionals in […]
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, […]
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 […]
