Larry Lehman, professor of mathematics, published the article “Suborder Polynomials Modulo Primes” in the February 2013 issue of JP Journal of Algebra, Number Theory and Applications. This article relates patterns in recursively defined sequences to the roots over finite fields of a certain class of polynomials.
Larry Lehman Publishes Research
Jim Groom Keynotes Regional Technology Conference
Jim Groom delivered the keynote presentation titled “A Domain of One’s Own: A Novel Approach to Open” at the Association of Collegiate Computing Services of Virginia conference. This presentation contextualized the history of innovative work in UMW’s Division of Teaching and Learning Technologies since 2004 to frame the current Domain of One’s Own pilot that will provide a domain and web hosting account to all Freshman and Transfer students come Fall 2013.
Melissa Myers Represents UMW on SPCC Panel
On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, Melissa Myers, UMW’s SPCC Program Administrator, represented the University of Mary Washington on a discussion panel entitled ‘Optimizing Your Card Utilization’ at the Bank of America (BOA) Card Summit held in Richmond, VA. Melissa was the only higher education representative on the panel, which had members from the Department of Accounts (DOA) and eVA.
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Paul Fallon Presents on Historical Linguistics of the Horn of Africa
On March 10, Associate Professor of Linguistics Paul D. Fallon presented a paper at the joint conference of the 2013 Georgetown University Round Table on Languages and Linguistics. He also presented at the 44th Annual Conference on African Linguistics, held at Georgetown University in Washington, DC from March 7-10, 2013 that was attended by scholars from around the U.S. and from over 25 countries. His paper, “Coronal Ejectives and EthioSemitic Borrowing in Proto-Agaw,” argued that the Central Cushitic (or Agaw) languages of Ethiopia and Eritrea originally had ejectives (a type of consonant with glottal constriction) and are not simply the result of borrowing from neighboring EthioSemitic languages such as Ge‘ez, Tigré, Tigrinya, and Amharic.
Premiere Video Captures UMW’s Character
A new video gives President Hurley, along with some of the University of Mary Washington’s master teachers and talented students, a chance to tell the world about their school. The University’s first-ever promotional film is designed to advance UMW’s mission by enticing prospective students, touching alumni, and inspiring potential donors. It is getting rave reviews on President Hurley’s road trips. See it for yourself:
University Relations staff crafted the six-minute script, then worked with four-time Emmy-winning producer Jim Brown to coordinate production and direct narration. Brown and his New York crew spent three autumn days in Fredericksburg, recording interviews; collecting footage from science labs, art classes, club activities, and athletic practices; and capturing the qualities that put the University of Mary Washington in a class of its own.
If you are interested in showing the video at upcoming events, please contact the University Relations staff at (540) 654-1055.
Sir James Galway Performs with UMW Philharmonic This Saturday
Legendary Irish flutist Sir James Galway will perform a special concert with the University of Mary Washington Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, March 16. The concert, part of Galway’s international Legacy Tour, will begin at 7:30 p.m. in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium.
Sir James Galway will perform with the UMW Philharmonic Orchestra on March 16.
Galway’s appearance marks the 10th anniversary of the Philharmonic’s popular William M. Anderson Celebrity Series, which began with Broadway maestro Marvin Hamlisch and has included such luminaries as Judy Collins, Kenny Rogers and the Canadian Brass.
“The orchestra is honored to have shared the stage with some of the greatest musicians in the world over the past decade,” said Kevin Bartram, director of the Philharmonic. “This year, we are excited to bring Sir James to Fredericksburg, and we had ‘the luck of the Irish’ in his schedule to land him on St. Patrick’s Day weekend.”
Galway, known as “The Man with the Golden Flute,” will perform the Mozart Flute Concerto in D Major, and then will be joined with his wife, Lady Jeanne Galway, in the duet “The Magic Flutes.” The concert also will include Sergei Prokofiev’s “Lt. Kije’ Suite,” Ron Nelson’s “Rocky Point Holiday” and Leroy Anderson’s “Irish Suite.”
In his more than 35-year career, Galway has performed for such dignitaries as Queen Elizabeth II, Pope John Paul II, President George W. Bush, President H.W. Bush, Princess Diana, and most recently President Shimon Peres. He was knighted in 2001 by Queen Elizabeth II and has received the Recording Academy’s President’s Merit Award. He was inducted into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame and received the Classic Brits Lifetime Achievement Award. His albums have sold more than 30 million copies.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://philharmonic.umw.edu, call (540) 654-1324 or visit the Fredericksburg Visitor’s Center.
Office Sustainability Tip of the Week
We wanted this week’s tip to point out something that has a very big impact on sustainability, but something that not everyone may be aware of. Have you heard of the Meatless Monday movement? Even though its been in existence since 2003, I had never heard of it until my wife brought it up to me several days ago. The Meatless Monday movement is an international campaign that encourages people to not eat meat on Mondays in order to not only improve one’s personal health, but also the health of the planet. One startling fact that highlights the effect that the consumption of meat has on the environment: it takes 5,214 gallons of water to produce a single pound of beef! Another interesting fact: it takes the equivalent of a gallon of gasoline to produce one pound of grain-fed beef in the United States. With increased energy consumption, often comes the environmental damage we have seen take place in the United States over the last few decades.
We’re not suggesting everyone stop eating meat; that’s a personal choice. As a fairly regular meat-eater, I’m always hesitant when I hear the word “meatless” or “vegetarian,” but the goal of the Meatless Monday campaign seems very reasonable for those of us who are not willing to make that jump to vegetarian or vegan, but are interested in ways to not only cut back on our meat consumption, but also help the environment. The overall goal of the campaign is more to reduce your meat consumption as opposed to giving up meat altogether. I strongly encourage you to go to the Meatless Monday website to read more about the campaign as well as browse through some great articles on healthy living, tasty meatless recipes, information about seasonable vegetables, and how certain businesses and schools are also adopting the idea of Meatless Mondays. This is something that you could consider doing not only in the home but also at the workplace. You may also find that by cutting out from consuming meat on Mondays (or any one day of the week for that matter), you’ll be saving money as meat prices have been on the rise over the past few months.
If you have any suggestions for things we can all do differently each day to create more sustainable environments, please feel free to leave a comment or email me the idea to be featured in a future Tip of the Week. The PCS Action Group members for the “Office Sustainability Tip of the Week” are Kevin Caffrey, Elizabeth Sanders, Robert Louzek, and Dre Anthes.
Last Week’s Tip: Litter on Campus.
Teaming Up to Fight Neglected Diseases
Computer Science Colloquium
March 25, 2013
7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Monroe Hall, Room 116
Attend the Computer Science Colloquium to learn about revolutionary new approaches to pursuing treatments and cures for neglected and rare diseases. Featuring Dr. Charlotte Berkes and Dr. Jimmy Franco from Merrimack College.
For more information, email jcampbe2@umw.edu.
Jimmy Franco. Photo courtesy of Merrimack College
Charlotte Berkes. Photo courtesy of Merrimack College
UMW Celebrates Women’s History Month
Camille Cooper will present the keynote lecture for UMW’s Women’s History Month.
On Tuesday, March 19, UMW will celebrate Women’s History Month with a keynote address by Camille Cooper. The lecture will being at 7 p.m. in Woodard Campus Center’s Great Hall. Cooper worked as a professional actress for more than 14 years, appearing in five motion pictures, more than 10 television serieses and countless print and broadcast commercials. Now the director of legislative affairs for PROTECT, Cooper delivers an engaging and humorous account of our culture’s obsession with male and female beauty ideals. The lecture is sponsored by the Campus Academic Resources Committee and the James Farmer Multicultural Center.
On Thursday, March 21, the Women’s History Month celebration will continue with a screening of “Call + Response,” a 2008 documentary film about human rights activism against human trafficking and slavery. The film will begin at 6 p.m. in Lee Hall, Room 411. After the film, Special Agent David Rogers of the FBI ‘s Civil Rights Unit, Sara Pomeroy, founder and director of the Richmond Justice Initiative and Kate Jordan, executive director of Taskforce Shepherd and justice advocate for International Justice Mission, will facilitate a discussion. The film screening event is co-sponsored by the SGA Diversity Unity Coordinating Committee, the Office of Student Life, the James Farmer Multicultural Center, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program and Women of Color.