Previous Advisories

For more information visit https://www.umw.edu/news/2024/10/16/umw-to-test-emergency-notification-system-for-oct-17-great-southeast-shakeout-earthquake-drill/.

1:00 p.m. Advisory to Campus

Power has been restored to the Fredericksburg Campus, and classes can resume in-person in the impacted buildings beginning at 2 p.m. today, April 25. The morning power outage impacted several buildings on the north end of campus, from the Cedric Rucker University Center to Jepson Science Center. Employees in these buildings may return to their offices and classrooms.

Lunch is being served on the first floor of the Cedric Rucker University Center through 2 p.m.. Please check UMW Dining on Facebook or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257 for updates on Dining Services today. Dinner is planned to begin at 5 p.m.

Stafford and Dahlgren Campuses remain open on normal operations. The Fredericksburg Campus has resumed normal operations.

We appreciate your patience amid changes to the schedule during the unexpected power outage today. If your area has any additional concerns related to the power in a building, please submit a work order through Facilities Operations.

Updates are available on the UMW Advisories page.

11:30 a.m. Advisory to Campus

The power outage impacting the north side of the Fredericksburg Campus continues, with the power company on site to address the issue. The power may come on and off as the repairs are made.

We will continue to provide updates throughout the day, about an hour before the next posted class time, with the next update estimated for 1 p.m. for 2 p.m. classes. Faculty with classes in these buildings only can make alternative arrangements as the power outage continues. Employees in these buildings should work remotely and work with their supervisor on plans today.

At this time, power is out in the following buildings:

• Cedric Rucker University Center
• Woodard Hall
• Seacobeck Hall
• Willard Hall
• Mercer Hall
• Ridderhof Martin Gallery
• duPont, Melchers, and Pollard Halls
• Simpson Library
• Hurley Convergence Center
• Jepson Science Center

Please check UMW Dining on Facebook or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257 for updates on Dining Services today. Lunch service began at 11 a.m. on the first floor of the Cedric Rucker University Center with limited operations. Lunch will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner begins at 5 p.m.

Stafford and Dahlgren Campuses remain on normal operations.

10:12 a.m. Advisory to Campus

The power outage impacting the north side of the Fredericksburg Campus continues, with the power company on site to address the issue. The power may come on and off as the repairs are made.

We will continue to provide updates throughout the day, about an hour before the next posted class time, with the next update estimated for 11:30 a.m. for 12:30 p.m. classes. Faculty with classes in these buildings only should make alternative arrangements as the power outage continues. Employees in these buildings should work remotely and work with their supervisor on plans today.

At this time, power is out in the following buildings:

• Cedric Rucker University Center
• Woodard Hall
• Seacobeck Hall
• Willard Hall
• Mercer Hall
• Ridderhof Martin Gallery
• duPont, Melchers, and Pollard Halls
• Simpson Library
• Hurley Convergence Center
• Jepson Science Center

The Simpson Library parking lot is closed.

Please check UMW Dining on Facebook or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257 for updates on Dining Services today. A light continental breakfast is available first floor of the Cedric Rucker University Center as the power outage affects UMW Dining. We’ll share lunch plans in the next update.

Stafford and Dahlgren Campuses remain on normal operations.

8:00 a.m. Advisory to Campus

A power outage is impacting UMW’s Fredericksburg Campus this morning, Thursday, April 25.

The power outage impacts buildings from the Cedric Rucker University Center north through the Jepson Science Center. Faculty with classes in these buildings only may make alternative arrangements for classes this morning. We will communicate updates and an estimated timeline for repairs when it is available.

Employees in these buildings should work remotely and work with their supervisor on plans today.

The power outage includes:

• Cedric Rucker University Center
• Woodard Hall
• Seacobeck Hall
• Willard Hall
• Mercer Hall
• Ridderhof Martin Gallery
• duPont, Melchers, and Pollard Halls
• Simpson Library
• Hurley Convergence Center
• Jepson Science Center

The Simpson Library parking lot is closed. UMW is working with the power company to restore service.

Please check UMW Dining on Facebook or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257 for updating on Dining Services today. A continental breakfast is being set up on the first floor of the Cedric Rucker University Center as the power outage affects UMW Dining.

Stafford and Dahlgren Campuses remain on normal operations.

9:30 a.m. Update to Campus

Power has been restored to the Fredericksburg campus, and classes will start at 11 a.m. as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The overnight power outage impacted several buildings on the north end of campus, from the Cedric Rucker University Center to Jepson Science Center. Employees in these buildings may return to their offices and classrooms.

The Simpson Library parking lot continues to be closed today as repairs are made.

Please check UMW Dining on Facebook or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257 for updates on Dining Services today. Continental Breakfast started at 7:30 a.m. in the Cedric Rucker University Center on first floor outside Chandler Ballroom. Lunch is planned for the Top of the Cedric Rucker University Center.

Stafford and Dahlgren Campuses remain open on normal operations.

We appreciate your patience amid changes to the schedule during the unexpected power outage today. If your area has any additional concerns related to the power in a building, please submit a work order through Facilities Operations.

6:30 a.m. Advisory to Campus

A power outage is impacting UMW’s Fredericksburg Campus this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 23. All classes on the Fredericksburg campus are canceled until 11 a.m. Classes before 11 a.m. do not meet this morning.

The power outage impacts buildings from the Cedric Rucker University Center north through the Jepson Science Center. Employees in those buildings should work remotely and work with their supervisor on plans today.

The power outage includes:

• Cedric Rucker University Center
• Willard Hall
• Mercer Hall
• Woodard Hall
• Seacobeck Hall
• Ridderhof Martin Gallery
• duPont, Melchers, and Pollard Halls
• Simpson Library
• Hurley Convergence Center
• Jepson Science Center

The Simpson Library parking lot is closed. UMW is working with the power company to restore service and will communicate updates during the day.

Please check UMW Dining on Facebook or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257 for updates on Dining Services today.

Stafford and Dahlgren Campuses remain open on normal operations.

UMW will open with normal operations on Wednesday, Jan. 17, resuming classes, activities, and events as scheduled on all three campuses (Fredericksburg, Stafford, Dahlgren).

Our Facilities and Grounds crews will follow up in the early morning to address any areas of concern in parking lots and walkways. Again, we appreciate their work throughout the day to remove the snow in these areas. If you are on-campus, please be aware of any remaining slushy areas and navigate the open pathways carefully. As temperatures remain below freezing, any wet areas may become icy. The roadway behind Bushnell Hall to Marshall and Russell Halls will be closed as the snow continues to melt on the hill.

Please note the evening schedule changes for UMW Dining with many locations closing early by 7 p.m. today, Jan. 16, and continue to check UMW Dining on Facebook or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257.

As campus resumes normal operations on Wednesday, Jan. 17, we understand that weather and road conditions may vary in your location. If weather impacts your schedule on Wednesday, please assess your situation and reach out to your instructors or supervisors to let them know your circumstances and discuss options.

For prior updates on Tuesday, Jan. 16, please check the winter weather advisory. Note that evening classes and public events are canceled on Tuesday, Jan. 16, including the Great Lives lecture. 

Jan. 16 Update to Campus – 9 a.m.

UMW campuses (Fredericksburg, Stafford, Dahlgren) will be closed today, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024.

Classes in all modalities – in-person and online – are canceled today, including evening classes. Public events are also canceled during this time.

Snow emergency parking regulations remain in effect. We appreciate the work of our Facilities and Grounds crews who have been clearing and treating parking lots and walkways. If you are on-campus, please be aware of slushy areas and navigate the open pathways carefully. As temperatures remain below freezing, areas may become icy.

Employees with any questions should reference the Dec. 1 email for winter weather reminders and/or reach out to their supervisor.

For more information about specific services on campus, please check the following for updates:

• UMW Dining on Facebook or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257.
• Campus Recreation with updates posted to Instagram
• Hurley Convergence Center (HCC)

Campus status updates will continue to be posted in this advisory, and any changes to Wednesday’s schedule will be communicated by email by 6 a.m.

Jan. 15 Message to Campus – 6:30 p.m.

Due to the forecasted snow overnight, all UMW campuses (Fredericksburg, Stafford, Dahlgren) will be closed until 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Classes in all modalities – in-person and online – will be canceled until that time.

Classes begin at 11 a.m. and administrative offices open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16.

Public events are also canceled during this time. Snow emergency parking regulations are in effect beginning at 10 p.m. tonight, Jan. 15.

Employees with any questions should reference the December 1 email for winter weather reminders and/or reach out to their supervisor.

Residential students may continue to return to campus as scheduled. Please assess the weather conditions in your location and be aware of the potential winter weather this evening through Tuesday morning.

For more information about specific services on campus, please check the following for updates:

• UMW Dining on Facebook or join the UMWFoodies by texting 82257.
• Campus Recreation with updates posted to Instagram
• Hurley Convergence Center (HCC)

Campus status updates will be shared online in this advisory and any further changes to the schedule will be communicated by email Tuesday morning by 9 a.m.

For more information, please visit https://www.umw.edu/news/information-hotline/.

Campus Message from 8:42 p.m.

The Zoom phone lines are now back in service, including the non-emergency and emergency numbers for University Police. If you experience any additional issues, please report the details to helpdesk@umw.edu.

Campus Message from 5:12 p.m.

The Zoom phone system on campus is currently experiencing issues completing calls on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 15, including office numbers and main phone lines. The issue extends to the University Police numbers, 540-654-4444 for emergencies and 540-654-1025 for non-emergencies. If you call these lines and do not get through, University Police will call you back at the number recorded.

If you call about an emergency during this time and do not receive an immediate call back from the University Police, please dial 911.

The University is working with our phone provider on a solution to the issue.

For more information, visit https://www.umw.edu/news/2022/10/17/umw-to-test-emergency-notification-system-during-oct-20-great-shakeout-earthquake-drill/.

With a winter weather advisory in effect for many parts of northern and central Virginia, UMW campuses (Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren) will remain closed until 11 a.m. This means no classes until 11 a.m. Non-essential employees who are able to work from home should do so.

Precipitation will likely begin as rain and switch to snow. Regardless of the type of moisture, there will be slippery areas. Be prepared and exercise caution.

Due to the forecast of more snow Thursday night, all UMW campuses will remain closed until 10 a.m. Friday, January 7. If conditions change, additional information will be conveyed by midmorning. Gari Melchers Home & Studio, as well as the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, will be closed all day.

As we have announced throughout this week, employees who are able will be allowed to telework. We are still preparing for and expecting the arrival of residential students on Sunday, with in-person classes starting on January 13.

As clearing of trees and passageways continues in our area, all three University of Mary Washington campuses will remain closed tomorrow, January 6. We understand a number of employees still have no power and are experiencing childcare and travel restrictions. If you can work from home you should, but if you are unable to do so, please notify your supervisor.

We are grateful for your patience as we work to resume normal operations and prepare for the arrival of students on Sunday.

The greater Fredericksburg region and the UMW campuses continue to make progress in recovering from the significant winter storm that slammed the area yesterday. The good news is that water has been restored campus-wide. However, many area roads remain impassible; power, internet and phone service disruptions continue; and downed trees and branches are slowing snow removal.

As a result, all three University of Mary Washington campuses will be closed again tomorrow, January 5, in order to further support recovery operations. Employees who can work from home should do so. Those unable to work remotely should contact their supervisor.

We are grateful for your patience as we work to resume normal operations and prepare for the arrival of students for the spring semester.

As previously announced, the University will welcome residential students back to campus on Sunday, January 9, with classes beginning on Monday, January 10. Virtual instruction will take place on January 10, 11 and 12 in support of the University’s COVID-19 testing protocols. In-person instruction will begin on Thursday, January 13.

Students planning to arrive earlier than Sunday, please beware of possible disruptions due to storm recovery efforts. If possible, it would be advisable to delay your return until Sunday.

Public safety and emergency management continue to closely monitor the potential for additional inclement weather in the coming days. Should any adjustments to operations be necessary, updates will be shared promptly via email and on the UMW homepage.

In addition, our public health team continues to evaluate the challenges of COVID-19. They expect to provide some additional guidance before the end of the week about how we can return to campus and work together to mitigate the risk of the virus and protect the health and safety of our community. This will also be shared via email and posted at the COVID-19 section of the UMW webpage.

After an entire break of unseasonal weather, a wintry mix has caused the closure of all three UMW campuses – Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren. Please see below for guidance regarding the workday:

·         Employees whose job duties allow them to telework will be expected to do so. 

·         Supervisors will add Emergency Closing Leave, as necessary, to timecards of non-essential employees who are not able to telework. 

·         If an employee has the means to telework but chooses not to, another leave type must be requested. (For more information on leave, supervisors should see pages 29 and 30 of the MyTime Supervisor Manual.)

·        Employees should check with their supervisor if they are unsure of their designated employee status, and supervisors should communicate with their employees regarding expectations.

·        Employees who are designated as essential and required to work on campus during authorized closings are paid their regular rate of pay for hours worked and granted compensatory leave for the hours worked.

UMW email affected. Updates will be posted on the University status page and the Microsoft 365 status page.

Due to adverse weather conditions on Thursday, March 22, the University will have a delayed opening on the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren campuses. Administrative offices will open at 9:30 a.m. and classes will begin at 9:30 a.m.

UPDATE (4:15 p.m.):

Dominion Energy has restored power to affected buildings on the Fredericksburg campus, including Pollard, duPont, Melchers, Woodard, Mercer, Hurley Convergence Center, and the University Center. Faculty and staff who have offices in those buildings may now return. Simpson Library will have a delayed opening.

Classes in the affected buildings remain canceled until 8 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, when they will resume at their regularly scheduled time.

The University Center will be open on the first floor to serve a limited menu, beginning at 5 p.m. for the dinner meal.

UPDATE (1:24 p.m.):

Due to the ongoing power outage, all classes in the affected buildings have been canceled for the remainder of the day and evening. Affected buildings include Pollard, duPont, Melchers, Woodard, Mercer, and Hurley Convergence Center, and Simpson Library. Dominion Power is continuing to make necessary repairs.

The University Center will be open on the first floor to serve a limited menu, beginning at 5 p.m. for the dinner meal.

In addition, Jepson Drive will be closed. All vehicles in the Simpson/duPont parking lot must be removed from that lot.

UPDATE (11:45 a.m.): 

Dominion Power is working to make the necessary repairs that caused a power outage to many buildings on the Fredericksburg campus. Repairs are expected to take several hours. Classes in the affected buildings are canceled until 3 p.m. Affected buildings include Pollard, duPont, Melchers, Woodard, Mercer, Hurley Convergence Center, Simpson Library and the University Center.

The fourth-floor dining at the University Center is open, but is serving only cold foods, including sandwiches and salads. Other dining services are closed at this time.

(9:10 a.m.):

All classes are canceled in the following buildings–Pollard, duPont, Melchers, Woodard, Mercer, Hurley Convergence Center and Simpson Library–until at least 12:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Feb. 27. A power outage has necessitated the temporary closing of those buildings. Further information to follow.

Because of the power outage, food services also are affected. At this time, only The Underground and fourth-floor dining at the UC are open, serving sandwiches, salads and other cold foods.

Because of icy conditions, all campuses at the University of Mary Washington will open at 10 a.m. today, Jan. 9.

The University will have a delayed opening on Friday, Jan. 5. All campuses will open at 9 a.m.

Due to Verizon fiber cut, no incoming/outgoing calls on UMW phones. Visit our system status page for more details.

This afternoon, President Troy Paino engaged the Class of 2017 in a discussion that ultimately led to a class decision to stick with tradition and hold the undergraduate commencement ceremony outdoors on Ball Circle. Graduates and guests are encouraged to wear rain gear. Guests will also have the option to view the ceremony via livestream at various indoor viewing locations around campus.

Here’s what you need to know about the ceremony:

Timeline

Ball Circle will open for guest seating at 7 a.m. Graduates should line up in their regalia starting at 8:15 a.m. at Jefferson Square. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude by 12 noon.

Rain Gear

Umbrellas, ponchos and rain boots are encouraged and welcome. The UMW Bookstore located in Lee Hall will be selling umbrellas and ponchos, and will be open tomorrow from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Indoor Viewing + Livestream

Due to the forecast of rain, a livestream of the ceremony will be available on TV monitors across campus in addition to the specific viewing locations provided below. To avoid detrimental weather conditions, guests are encouraged to take advantage of these more comfortable viewing areas. The livestream can also be accessed from any electronic device through the UMW homepage.

• George Washington Hall: Dodd Auditorium
• Hurley Convergence Center: Digital Auditorium and various locations
• University Center: Colonnade Room, Living Room
• Lee Hall: Rooms 411 and 412
• Trinkle Hall: Rooms B6, B7, B36, B52, 106a, 138, 140, 204, 207, 210
• Woodard Hall: Rooms 132, 133, 135, 149, 202, 211, 249
• Monroe Hall: Rooms 110,111,112,114,115,116,210,211,212,213,233, 240,319,320,346
• Mercer Hall: Rooms 102, 103, 201
• Combs Hall: Rooms 1,2,3,4,9,25,111,112,139,213,214,215, 236,237,322,348,349
• duPont Hall: Rooms 205, 209, 211, 215
• Jepson Hall: Rooms 100, 219, 313

Breakfast + Picnic

The post-graduation picnic, scheduled for 12-2 p.m., has moved to Chandler Ballroom on the ground floor of the University Center. A limited supply of tickets may still be available. In the morning, the University Center’s Jamba Juice on the second floor will be open for sales of coffee and pastries.

Parking

Guest and graduate parking information is available at commencement parking page. A reminder that handicap parking is available in the George Washington Hall Parking lot. Please be aware that while parking is allowed in the Eagle Village parking deck, towing is enforced in the Eagle Village Hyatt and Giant parking lots. See our visitors page for campus maps and directions.

For more information, visit the UMW Commencement website or call 540-654-1087.

As we prepare for UMW’s undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, we continue to closely monitor the weather situation. It is our hope that, even if conditions are not ideal, we still will be able to hold the ceremony outdoors on Ball Circle as scheduled.

If the forecast for intermittent rain showers holds, it is likely that we will proceed with the outdoor ceremony. We will, however, provide a number of indoor viewing locations throughout the campus where family members and friends of graduates may comfortably watch the ceremony via live stream.

Should the weather forecast indicate a high likelihood of severe weather conditions – steady heavy rain, high winds, and/or lightning – we will be forced to hold the ceremony in the Anderson Center.  If that becomes necessary, the decision to move the ceremony indoors will be announced by 12:00 noon on Friday, May 12. You will receive an email notification and the announcement will be posted to the University website.

If we must implement the severe weather emergency plan, the number of attendees in the Anderson Center will be severely limited due to capacity. Tickets will be required for entrance of all guests.  Any subsequent announcement will include details regarding ticket distribution. All non-ticketed guests or those who arrive after the Anderson Center has reached capacity will be directed to the live stream locations to watch the ceremony.

For information, visit the 2017 commencement website.

All campuses at UMW will be closed on Tuesday, March 14, including the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren campuses. Day and evening classes and events will be canceled. Administrative and staff offices will be closed. The declaration of a snow emergency remains in effect. For updates, including the status of the University Center, the Fitness Center, and other buildings on campus, please visit umw.edu/advisories.

The Top of the UC will be open today, however, Qdoba, The Market, Jamba Juice, Li’l Joe’s and Naturally Woodstock are closed.  For updates, go to UMWDining.com.

The Fitness Center opens at 10 a.m. today. Evening hours are still to be determined. Check the Campus Recreation on Facebook, or Twitter frequently for updates on the closing time.

Group Fitness classes for Tuesday, March 14:
Pilates – 3:30 p.m.
Abs – 4 p.m.
Cycle – 5:30 p.m.
Pitaiyo – 6:15 p.m.
CIZE and Cardio Kickboxing are to be determined.

Due to the potential severity of tonight’s weather, the University has canceled all evening classes and events beginning at 6 p.m. tonight, Monday, March 13, on the Fredericksburg and Stafford campuses. Please monitor the University’s homepage for further announcements. Information about closings or delays also can be accessed by calling 540-654-2424 or by tuning into one of the regional television or radio stations. For a list of those stations, go to https://www.umw.edu/news/information-hotline. In addition, information will be available through UMW’s official social media accounts – www.facebook.com/UniversityofMaryWashington and https://twitter.com/UMaryWash.

The following message is from the James Farmer Multicultural Center.

To the campus community:

Due to a forecast of rain, wind, and unseasonable temperatures, Saturday’s Multicultural Fair will move indoors. While food vendors will still be located on Ball Circle, craft and other vendors will move into the first and second floors of the University Center.

The performances will take place as follows:

The Children’s Area will be in the Talon Lounge on the 3rd floor of the University Center. The other performance areas will be located in Monroe Hall 116, the Lee Hall Underground, and Dodd Auditorium in George Washington Hall.

If you are scheduled to work at the event and have questions, please contact Greta Franklin (gfrankli@umw.edu) or Marion Sanford (msanford@umw.edu). For all others in the campus community, we hope you will plan to attend the University’s 26th Annual Multicultural Fair, which is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and that you will encourage others to attend. Rain or shine, this event remains one of the best ways to celebrate diverse cultures and traditions.

Thank you for your support of what has become a Fredericksburg tradition.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the University of Mary Washington will have a delayed opening, including the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren campuses. Classes will begin at 11 a.m. and administrative offices will open at 11 a.m.

On Tuesday, Feb. 16, the University of Mary Washington will have a delayed opening, including the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren campuses. Classes will begin at 9:30 a.m., and administrative offices will open at 9:30 a.m.

All campuses at UMW will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15, including the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren campuses. Day and evening classes and events will be canceled. Administrative and staff offices will be closed.

Dining Service is open as follows:

All retail closed with the exception of Blackstone Coffee, which will open at 10 a.m.; closing time TBD based on weather. Resident dining is open from 8-10 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. for lunch and 4-6 p.m. for dinner. Platforms opened will be determined by available staff.

Fitness Center Hours:

The fitness center will be open from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. All group fitness classes, intramurals and club sports have been canceled.

Snow Emergency Declaration:

The University has declared a snow/ice emergency on the Fredericksburg campus today, Feb. 15, 2016.  University Snow Emergency parking regulations will be in effect until Tuesday, Feb. 16.  Please note that the Dahlgren and Stafford campuses are under a separate snow/ice management plan.

No vehicles are allowed to remain in Snow Emergency Areas today and tonight. Any vehicle on University property interfering with snow removal operations is subject to towing at any time during the snow emergency declaration. This includes any UMW assigned Service/Pool Vehicles for all departments and contractor vehicles that are not parked in approved locations on campus during the declaration. These vehicles will be moved to one of the University parking lots.

Note: No parking in the inbound and outbound lanes of Double Drive, Feb. 15, 2016.

Snow Emergency Areas include:

• All Faculty/Staff parking
• Commuter parking
• Top level of the Alvey Drive  parking deck
• Top level of the Eagle Landing parking deck
• Double Drive and all driveways and roadways on campus
• Pizza Hut parking lot
• University Center lots

In the case of public events, the lot in use for the public event will be closed as soon as the event concludes.

All designated handicapped parking spaces, except those at Woodard Campus Center, and the University Center are exempt from Snow Emergency regulations. Facilities Services will ensure handicapped spaces remain accessible.

Lots will reopen at 7 a.m., Feb. 16, unless the University is declared closed or moves to a delayed opening. Under either of these conditions, all Snow Emergency areas will remain closed to parking until the University officially reopens.

The greater Fredericksburg area is under a winter storm warning with the potential for significant snowfall and freezing conditions within the next 24 hours. If you plan to travel, please consider the potential road conditions.

The Chappell Great Lives lecture on Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 28, in the University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium has been postponed due to the speaker’s illness. The lecture has been rescheduled for April 7, 2016.

The University will be open tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 27. Classes and events will meet as scheduled and offices will open during regular operating hours at the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren campuses. Please note: Fredericksburg campus commuters are permitted to use the Eagle Village parking deck tomorrow because some parking spaces along College Avenue and the adjacent side streets remain blocked with snow and snowbound vehicles. Please plan to arrive early and expect to park further away than usual.

All campuses at UMW will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 26, including the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren campuses. Day and evening classes and events will be canceled. Administrative and staff offices will be closed. The declaration of a snow emergency remains in effect until further notice; snow emergency parking regulations also remain in effect.

The Executive Committee of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors will meet as scheduled at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, in the Minor Board Room at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Cancellation: The Jefferson lecture scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 26 has been canceled.

Please note the following schedules on the Fredericksburg campus:

• University Center will operate on  a normal schedule on Tuesday, from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., with only the Ball Circle side for access. Doors will be locked on the College Avenue side.
• The Hurley Convergence Center will operate on its normal 24-hour schedule.
• The Fitness Center will be open from 10 a.m.  to 4 p.m.
• Simpson Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Due to inclement weather, all campuses at UMW will be closed on Monday, Jan. 25, including the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren campuses. Day and evening classes and events will be canceled. Administrative and staff offices will be closed. The declaration of a snow emergency remains in effect until further notice; snow emergency parking regulations also remain in effect.

The basketball doubleheader against York College, originally rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 25, has been moved to Monday, February 1. The doubleheader against Frostburg College on Wednesday, Jan. 27 will be played as scheduled.

Please note the following openings and cancellations below:

The University Center Dining Hall is open today, Jan. 24,  for dinner from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

The Fitness Center will be open Monday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Please use caution when moving around the campus. Not all walkways will be cleared by 11 a.m. and it is possible that there will be only one walkway available from each residence hall to the University Center. Please select a safe pathway that is clear of ice.

The University Center and Fitness Center are the only buildings opening at this time. Snow clearing will continue throughout the day and other buildings will be evaluated for opening as the day progresses. Please watch email, the UMW webpage and social media for updates.

Cancellation:

 The Jefferson lecture scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 26 has been canceled.

All campuses remain closed through Sunday, Jan. 24. Additional closures will be announced by 6 a.m., Monday, Jan. 25. A snow emergency remains in effect on the Fredericksburg campus until further notice.

Please note the following openings and cancellations below:

The University Center Dining Hall opens today at 11 a.m. for brunch. Service hours today will be:

Brunch 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dinner 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

The Fitness Center opens today from noon to 4 p.m.

Please use caution when moving around the campus. Not all walkways will be cleared by 11 a.m. and it is possible that there will be only one walkway available from each residence hall to the University Center. Please select a safe pathway that is clear of ice.

The University Center and Fitness Center are the only buildings opening at this time. Snow clearing will continue throughout the day and other buildings will be evaluated for opening as the day progresses. Please watch email, the UMW webpage and social media for updates.

Cancellation:

 The Jefferson lecture scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 26 has been canceled.

Due to inclement weather, all campuses at UMW will be closed Friday, Jan. 22, through Sunday, Jan. 24. All classes, athletic and social events are canceled from Friday, Jan. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 24.  Conditions will be assessed and any additional closures will be announced by 6 a.m., Monday, Jan. 25. Essential personnel are expected to report.

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Snow Emergency Declaration on Fredericksburg Campus

The University has declared a snow/ice emergency on the Fredericksburg campus today, January 22, 2016.  University Snow Emergency parking regulations will be in effect at 12 p.m., January 22.  Please note that the Dahlgren and Stafford campuses are under a separate snow/ice management plan.

No vehicles are allowed to remain in Snow Emergency Areas after 12 p.m. Any vehicle on University property interfering with snow removal operations is subject to towing at any time during the snow emergency declaration at the owner’s expense. This includes any UMW assigned Service/Pool Vehicles for all departments and contractor vehicles that are not parked in approved locations on campus during the declaration. Please move these vehicles to one of the following lots:  Sunken Road lot #13 located outside the Alvey Drive Parking Deck, the Battleground #33 lot located on Hanover Street, or Alvey Drive Parking Deck levels 1-3.

Note: No parking in the inbound and outbound lanes of Double Drive after 12 p.m., January 22.

Snow Emergency Areas include:

• All Faculty/Staff parking
• Commuter parking
• Top level of the Alvey Drive  parking deck
• Top level of the Eagle Landing parking deck
• Double Drive and all driveways and roadways on campus
• Pizza Hut parking lot
• University Center lots

In the case of public events, the lot in use for the public event will be closed as soon as the event concludes.

All designated handicapped parking spaces, except those at Woodard Campus Center, and the University Center are exempt from Snow Emergency regulations. Facilities Services will ensure handicapped spaces remain accessible.

Lots will reopen at 7 a.m., January 25 unless the University is declared closed or moves to a delayed opening. Under either of these conditions, all Snow Emergency areas will remain closed to parking until the University officially reopens.

The greater Fredericksburg area is under a winter storm warning with the potential for significant snowfall and freezing conditions within the next 24 hours. If you plan to travel, please consider the potential road conditions. Decisions regarding the status of the University – classes, events, etc. – will be announced under a separate email if needed.

(Posted on Friday, Jan. 22, 9:45 a.m.)

All campuses will have a delayed opening on Thursday, Jan. 21, including the Fredericksburg, Stafford and Dahlgren campuses. Administrative offices will open at 10 a.m. and classes will begin at 10 a.m. All classes scheduled before 10 a.m. are canceled.

Fredericksburg Police (FPD) units are searching for a suspect in a grand larceny. He was last seen below the University moving on foot near the 700 block of Cornell Street. FPD units and K-9 teams are working with UMW Police to search near and around the Fredericksburg campus. The suspect is described as a white male approximately 18 years old, 5’6” tall and about 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing dark shorts, a gray hoody, and — possibly — a red beanie hat.

Be on guard. If he is spotted, do not approach this individual. Remain aware of your surroundings. Immediately report any sightings or suspicious activity to 911, or contact University Police at 654-1025.The UMW Police also may be reached by dialing ext. 4444 on an on-campus phone. UMW Police maintain direct radio and phone contact with the Fredericksburg Police.

At  approximately 2:15 this morning (Sunday), a stabbing and attempted robbery occurred at the intersection of Hanover and Bright streets.  Suspect is at large. Be alert for a slim black male, approximately six feet tall, wearing blue jeans and white T shirt, with semi-afro haircut. This individual ran from the area on foot toward the UMW Battleground Athletic Facility. UMW and Fredericksburg Police are in the area searching for the individual.

Be cautious. Do not approach this individual. Remain aware of your surroundings. Immediately report any sightings or suspicious activity to 911, or contact University Police at 654-1025. The UMW Police also may be reached by dialing x4444, on an on-campus phone. UMW Police maintain direct radio and phone contact with the Fredericksburg Police, 24 hours a day.

The UMW Eagle Nation Day has been canceled today, Saturday, Sept. 12, due to rain and threat of thunderstorms. For more information, please visit http://www.umweagles.com/athletic_dept/endaycancelled.