UMW SGA

Attention UMW Students!  With a newly elected SGA President comes a new appointed cabinet.  The open positions for the 2009-2010 SGA Cabinet are Executive Coordinator, Parlimentarian, Treasurer, Technology Coodinator and Secretary.  To apply for one of the positions listed, please fill out the form below and return it to the SGA office in OSACS by Friday April 10.  Any questions should be directed to SGA President-Elect Sam Miller at  smiller2 at umw.edu  Descriptions of these positions can be found within the SGA Constitution here.  Applications can also be found in OSACS.

Executive Cabinet Application

The Commuting Student Association sponsored a Parking and Safety Forum today, with the presence of UMW officials: Susan Knick, Ruth Lovelace, Chief Snipes, Mark Sandor, Ray Tuttle, Joseph Mollo and the UMW Public Relations’ Teresa Mannix. Commuter and residential students had the opportunity to bring up various concerns. Some of these were:

- Finding parking in front of Combs Hall (Knick will look into this)
- Improving security on campus (more blue lights will be accessible around the entire campus)
- High parking decal pricing (pays towards maintenance and deck)
-UMW will possibly look into creating designated parking places for everyone, as in other universities

Students’ concerns were addressed thoroughly as the new UMW President is heavily interested in using these feedbacks to improve the campus policies. Parking ‘cheat’ sheets were also passed out, along with free commuter pens. If there are any concerns, suggestions, or comments, students can contact: commutingstudents@gmail.com

UMW SGA and the FRED will again team up to provide service to students from the Fredericksburg train station. There will be a special shuttle on March 8. More details are available under the services tab at the top of the page.

Fifteen UMW students, including members of Executive Cabinet and the Legislative Action Committee, lobbied members of the General Assembly in Richmond on January 29, 2009. Students had a private meeting the Speaker William Howell (Fredericksburg) and were recognized on the House floor by Delegate Mark Cole (Spotsylvania). They also met with numerous state senators and delegates and their staff about issues of higher education and their experiences at Mary Washington.

Cleaning out your dorm room?  Have some old clothes that don’t quite fit anymore?  Donate them to the Rappahannock Goodwill through the Care-to-Share program.  The program, co-sponsored by SGA, will begin on November 30, 2008 (the Sunday after Thanksgiving Break) and will run through the end of finals week until December 12, 2008.  For more information and ways that you can help, please go here.

FRED has added additional shuttle service for trains arriving in Fredericksburg on Sunday, November 30, 2008.  Please check the services tab above for more information.

The election for JRB Vice President is coming up and we want you to be informed about who your candidates are!  The candidate bios have been posted for you to browse over so you can make the most informed decision possible on election day.

And don’t forget, applications for the position of SGA Executive Coordinator are due soon!  If you’re interested in applying, submit your application by Wednesday November 12 to SGA.

There is a current vacancy for the appointed position of Executive Coordinator.  The Executive Coordinator is responsible for the leadership of the planning and implementing of events sponsored by the Student Government Association.  This person should be enthusiastic about the involvement of students in school spirited activities, and should also be able to plan events that are inclusive for all students at the University. If you are interested this positions please fill out this application

Changes due to weather conditions:

The FLOBOTS concert has been moved to Dodd Auditorium. No tickets will be needed; it’s first come, first serve. The show starts at 7:30 and the doors will open at 7.  The show is open to students and alumni and their guests.

The fireworks are still on and will take place after the concert.  Please check back for updates on the fireworks as they become available.

It’s been looming in the distance for weeks but it has officially been finalized!  The schedule for Homecoming 2008 is complete and has been posted on the website for you convenience.  The events will begin Monday, October 20th and will last through Saturday the 25th.  Come out and show your Eagle pride!