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 […]
Biden Leads Democratic Nomination in Virginia, UMW Survey Finds
Former Vice President Joe Biden holds a substantial lead over his rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination in Virginia, according to a new University of Mary Washington statewide survey. Biden was the favorite of 23 percent of registered voters in the survey, with 9 percent favoring Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and 9 percent favoring Vermont Sen. […]
Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation Presents $10,000 in Grants for At-promise Youth
Herndon, Va. (September 27, 2019) – The NWFCU Foundation recently donated $5,000 each to two organizations that fund after school programs for local at-promise children. The Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center (HNRC) and the INMED Opportunity Center in Sterling both received donations from the Foundation that will support their students’ language skills and education. “The HNRC […]
UMW ‘Keeps the Light On’ Banned Books Week
Born in Russia, UMW sophomore Katia Savelyeva has called America home for most of her life. But the English major sometimes wonders what it would be like had she stayed in St. Petersburg. “I hope I’d still do things that don’t require as much bravery here in the United States,” said Savelyeva, who read aloud […]
Northwest Federal Credit Union Now Offers Instant Issue Credit Cards
Herndon, Va. (September 25, 2019) – Northwest Federal Credit Union announced it now offers instant issue credit cards at all of its branches. Members in need of a replacement card, or new card applicants, can receive their contactless, ready-to-use cards in person, in minutes. “We are proud to provide our members with a product that […]
SEC lineman volunteers to light Bolivia
Fifteen volunteer electric cooperative line workers, including Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) Scott Diggs, have recently returned from rural Bolivia after bringing the gift of power to five communities that lacked access to electricity. The initiative, “United We Light: Project Bolivia,” was sponsored by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives in conjunction with […]
LOCAL ECOSYSTEM AWARDED ENTREPRENEURSHIP GRANT FROM DANVILLE REGIONAL FOUNDATION – GRANT WILL CONTINUE DEVELOPMENT OF REGIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM
Danville, Va. (September 25, 2019) – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, the River District Association, Danville Community College and Longwood Small Business Development Center, with infrastructure support from The Launch Place, today announce that a grant has been awarded by Danville Regional Foundation to enhance the local entrepreneurial ecosystem in the Dan River […]
Vandeventer Black to Hold 32nd Annual Labor & Employment Law Review and Update
Norfolk, VA (September 25, 2019) – Vandeventer Black’s Labor and Employment Law Group is pleased to host its 32nd Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, located at 777 Waterside Drive in Downtown Norfolk. This program is designed for CEOs, managers, in-house counsel, and human […]
