The spring issue of University of Mary Washington Magazine focuses on the University’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides. If you would like a copy, the Publications Office is happy to send one out to you. Just contact Anna Billingsley at abilling@umw.edu or at ext. 1686, or stop by University Relations on the third floor of Eagle Village.
On Sunday, May 15, Kyra Swanson, assistant curator of UMW Galleries will present a lecture on American decorative arts styles from 1680 through 1850. Style in the decorative arts often describes “a specific set of visual characteristics”. The ability to recognize a style requires the careful study and the development of a visual vocabulary upon which to draw for reference. This talk will cover the key elements to look for when examining an object in order to determine its stylistic category: line, proportion, volume, ornamentation, texture, material, color, scale. In addition, it will include discussion on the relationship of objects to the culture and society and how it affects the development stylistic elements.
Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Avenue at Seacobeck Street; 2 p.m.; free, registration required; (540) 654-1013
This UMW alumna, `07 M.Ed., is executive director for the National Delphic Council USA. Michelle describes the Delphic Games as the Olympics for the arts. It incorporates artistic disciplines from architecture to performance, writing to film in 6 categories and 18 sub-categories. Sixty countries participate. “UMW is my Alma Mater, and I believe the university can be a great partner and facilitator. Please take this message to those who are likely to see the vision and help us ignite the spark,” says Michelle. See the International website at www.delphic.org.
For more information, contact Michelle at artistpowell@juno.com.
Emile Lester, Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Affairs, has had his book published, “Teaching About Religions: A Democratic Approach for Public Schools.”
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Nabil Al-Tikriti, associate professor of history, is currently serving as a short term observer (STO) for the May 8 municipal elections in Durres, Albania. For these elections, he is affiliated with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and will be in the country from 5-12 May, 2011.
