University of Mary Washington Assistant Professor of Psychology Virginia Mackintosh says no youngsters are more at risk than the children of incarcerated women. Mackintosh discusses her extensive work with these youth and their mothers during an interview airing on the "With Good Reason" public radio program beginning Saturday, April 30.
UMW Sponsors Fifth Annual Calculus Tournament
Calculus can be fun. At least that is the opinion of Keith Mellinger, chair of the University of Mary Washington’s Department of Mathematics. Mellinger and his colleague Randall Helmstutler recently hosted the university’s fifth annual high school calculus tournament at UMW.
UMW Bookstore BOGO Sale
April 22, 23, 25-29
Buy any regularly priced apparel item, get any second item of equal or lesser value at 50% off.
Some exceptions apply
UMW Professor to Appear on Panel at the Newseum
Emile Lester will discuss “Does GOD Make a Difference? Taking religion seriously in schools and universities” Tuesday, April 26, along with a distinguished panel of scholars.
More information, and an rsvp link appear here:
http://www.freedomforum.org/mockup/goddifference/evite.html
Faculty Academy Dates Set
The division of teaching and learning technologies is inviting everyone to attend this year’s Faculty Academy. Every year we host this conference to showcase the innovative and creative work that UMW faculty are doing with technology in the classroom.
The conference will be held on May 11 and 12 in the North Building of the Stafford Campus. This year, the event will begin with a keynote address by Michael Wesch, assistant professor of anthropology at Kansas State University. Dr. Wesch has become well-known for his work with digital ethnography, investigating the ways in which digital technologies are impacting our culture, particularly our schools. The conference will also showcase presentations by Tom Woodward, director of instructional technology at Henrico County Public Schools, and Amanda French, THATCamp Coordinator with the Center for History and New Media.
More information is at http://www.facultyacademy.org
Taiwo Ande
Taiwo Ande, assistant provost for institutional analysis and effectiveness, presented a paper titled “TALC: A Leadership Development Model for Foreign-Born African Academic Leaders in American Institution of Higher Education” at the 2011 Annual American Educational Research Association meeting that took place April 7 – 12 in New Orleans.
Students Present at Research and Creativity Day
Nearly 100 students from the University of Mary Washington presented research findings at the Fifth Annual Research and Creativity Day on the Fredericksburg campus in April. Students, who represented 28 areas of study, showcased their research about topics ranging from the plight of women in Afghanistan to the effect of acid mine drainage on sediments and soils of Contrary Creek, Va.
Andrew Dolby & Deborah O’Dell
Research and Creativity Day was a special occasion for Mr. Larry Valade of Stafford County. He met with students to learn about their research on “Enzyme immunoassay detection of heat shock proteins in the Tufted Titmouse: A new tool for evaluating chronic stress in birds.” Mr. Valade, a huge supporter of UMW, donated the 20 acre property upon which the research was conducted to be used as a small nature preserve and study area for UMW’s biology program. The land is in an easement that prevents any future development. Valade, and his late wife Thyra, made the gift to UMW based on their love of nature, devotion to bird watching, and support for higher education. In addition to the land donation, Mr. Valade and his family established a Foundation account in his wife’s name to support the project with those donations being used to purchase laboratory equipment and supplies.
The students and their mentors are joined by Mr. Larry Valade in this photo during Research and Creativity Day. Left to right: Dr. Deborah O’Dell, Katherine Morris, Mr. Valade, Ellen Bikowski, Louis Kartoudi and Dr. Andrew Dolby
UMW Mock Trial Students Honored With National Awards
Two University of Mary Washington Mock Trial Team members were honored recently at the American Mock Trial Association National Championship in Washington D.C.
James Monroe Museum to Hold Spring Garden Open House, April 30
The James Monroe Museum will hold an open house on Saturday, April 30 to celebrate the 253rd anniversary of James Monroe’s birth and the newly renovated Memorial Garden. The event, which is free, will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m.