University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris talks about Gari Melcher’s Home and Studio at Belmont and the James Monroe Museum.
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Germanna receives $250,000 gift in honor of Douglas and Kitty Quarles
In Germanna’s Early College program, students can complete and graduate with an Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in General Studies while concurrently enrolled in high school
Germanna program tonight focuses on Equal Right Amendment
The virtual program is free but you need to register
FredNats to observe 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking MLB color line with Germanna scholarship winners
The deadline for essay contest entries is April 7.
PHOTOS: Germannna mural celebrates diversity and inclusion
As part of Diversity Week at Germanna, Gabe Pons of Ponshop Studio and Gallery unveiled a powerful new mural in the Fredericksburg Area Campus Student Lounge. It’s titled “Fortunate Unions.”
Germanna, FredNats continue Jackie Robinson Essay scholarship competition
The essay should be 500 words or under and will explain how the student used one of the nine values Jackie Robinson said were key to his success in the face of extreme challenges to deal with a problem
No quorum. Twigg cancels Spotsy School Board meeting
School Board meeting cancelled about an hour before it was scheduled to begin
Kunta Kinte’s ‘Roots’ in Spotsylvania to be discussed Tuesday at Germanna virtual event
Here’s the link to sign up for the virtual event
Bestselling author on antiracism part of Germanna virtual event on Monday night
Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times bestselling author of “How to Be an Antiracist,” says neutrality is not an option in the racism struggle—people must take active measures to end discrimination.
Fifth annual Giving Day brings UMW community together, April 5
“This year’s theme, #TogetherUMW, reminds us of what can be accomplished when we unite for a common purpose”
LISTEN: Town Talk/Stafford Education Foundation
Stephanie Johnson, Chandra Gore and Anita Uyehara talk about the work and goals of the Stafford Education Foundation. They’re working to assist students and teachers. Did you know???–An Evening with the Stafford Stars is May 13th at Pratt Park. Business sponsorships are still needed.
Alumna adds POW! to comic book pride for Women’s History Month
Marguerite Bennett will deliver the Women’s History Month keynote speech at UMW tonight.
WATCH: Mask mandate ends in Spotsy Schools
Mandate off on buses (Cole-No) and for everyone in schools (Cole & Daniels-no)
WATCH: Pleas by the public to the Spotsy School Board to “do better”
Sometimes angry, sometimes mocking public comment directed to the Spotsylvania School Board on Monday. More pleas from the public (and students) for the school board to show respect and professionalism.
WATCH: Two Spotsy School Board members say they’ve started to superintendent search by collecting info
School Board Vice-Chairman April Gillespie and member Lisa Phelps say they’ve already started the process by contacting a search firm.
LISTEN: Germanna Community College to start new RN program for working adults
Germanna President Dr. Janet Gullickson says this summer Germanna will begin offering a part-time, evening and weekend RN program for working adults. Those in it can complete an RN degree in six semesters.
WATCH: This is your Spotsylvania School Board
The board majority fired the superintendent almost two months ago. The first formal meeting to discuss how to select a superintendent was held Tuesday night when this happened…..
Town Talk: Germanna Community College/College Everywhere
Update on College Everywhere. Students can graduate with a two-year degree by taking accelerated courses. Tina Lance, Dr. Shashuna Gray, Taylor Collins and Dr. Janet Gullickson.
WATCH: Masks off Stafford teachers and on buses
The Stafford School Board voted Tuesday night to remove the masking requirement for teachers, staff, bus drivers and kids on the bus.
WATCH: Free Germanna program tonight on life for black soldiers during the Civil War
Germanna hosting virtual discussion tonight on what life was like for Black soldiers during the Civil War
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