November 25, 2024

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

Moon to Present at ‘Exploring Civil Rights’ Forum in Alexandria

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Professor of History and American Studies Krystyn Moon

Professor of History and American Studies Krystyn Moon will deliver the keynote address, “Housing Activism in Mid-Twentieth Century Alexandria,” a critical examination of local housing activism efforts that shaped the city’s landscape, during the Alexandria Forum on Oct. 18. This day-long symposium focuses on the interpretation of civil rights history and its relevance today. Taking place at the Virginia Theological Seminary’s Lettie Pate Whitehead Room (3737 Seminary Road in Historic Alexandria), this year’s event will explore how to better engage audiences in truth-telling and racial reconciliation. Read more.

Al-Tikriti Offers Lecture on Imperial Legacies and Ethnic Cleansing

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Professor of Middle Eastern History Nabil Al-Tikriti

On 23 September 2024, Professor of Middle East History Dr. Nabil Al-Tikriti provided a lecture entitled “Imperial Legacies, Ethnic Cleansing, and Today’s Balkans and Caucasus,” to the Global Learning Center, affiliated with Wichita State University, and taking place on their campus.

The lecture description:
“What drives sectarian politics from the Balkans to the Caucasus? What has caused such widespread ongoing ethnic and religious disputes, debates, and conflicts? In this talk, Prof. Nabil Al-Tikriti will analyze how yesterday’s imperial dissolutions led to today’s sectarian conflict.”

In the course of this lecture, Prof. Al-Tikriti summarized theses about national homogeneity in the 19th-21st centuries by Eric Weitz and Yuri Slezkine, and the construction of the modern international law regime following European Great Power interventions in the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century by Davide Rodogno, before analyzing the role that ethnic mapping has played in international diplomacy geared towards encouraging, implementing, and consolidating ethnic cleansing on multiple fronts — all for the elusive goal of nation-state homogeneity.

Prof. Al-Tikriti thanks UMW Visitors Virginia “Ginny” Gentles, Tim Pohanka, and Terris E. Todd for their particularly staunch support of UMW faculty research, creativity, and educational pursuits. This was an invited lecture.

Business Careers Pathways Event Info/Parking Updates for Monroe and Fairfax lots, Oct. 3

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This week the College of Business is hosting a Business Careers Pathways event on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Woodard Hall, Red Room for undergraduate and graduate students, with a focus on business, economics, computer science and math. Registration is encouraged.

More information is available in the EagleEye event post.

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, the following lot reservations will be in place:

  • The North and South Monroe Lots will be reserved from 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. for guests of the College of Business.  Guests will also utilize the Alvey Deck for parking.
  • The Fairfax lot will be reserved for the Delta Alpha Pi Induction Ceremony from 5:00 p.m-10:00 p.m.

As a reminder:

  • Accessible parking spaces are available in all open lots to any vehicles with DMV-issued accessible placards or license plates.
  • Alternative parking will remain available in all other un-reserved faculty and staff lots.  For a map view of lot designations, please visit the Fredericksburg Campus Parking Map
  • The UMW Police Department provides escorts when needed and may be reached at ext. 1025. Please visit the Safety Escort webpage for more information.

For a calendar view of lot reservations visit the Parking Lot Reservations Calendar webpage.  Please contact Parking Management with any parking related questions: parking@umw.edu, 540/654-1129.

Liss Joins Conversation on Best Cities for Women to Live

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Professor of Psychological Science and Department Chair Miriam Liss

Professor of Psychological Science and Department Chair Miriam Liss

Professor of Psychological Science and Department Chair Miriam Liss was quoted in an article titled “Atlanta in top 50 best cities for women, but Augusta is among worst” that ran in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The article included a quote from Liss originally published by WalletHub: “Where to live is a very personal decision, and the choice will vary for each woman based on a wide range of factors (e.g., job, family, affordability).” Read more.

Mary Rocktoberfest, Oct. 4

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Combining Class Council’s Rocktoberfest and Campus Programming Board’s Mary Rock, Mary’s Rocktoberfest will take place Thursday, Oct. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., on Ball Circle.

The outdoor concert, taking place during Family Weekend, lets students and families enjoy food, a beer garden, giveaways and live music.

Family Weekend 2024, Oct. 4-6

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The annual fall weekend event at the University of Mary Washington brings family members and friends to campus to experience a slice of student life with a variety of events, including a magic show, museum tours and so much more.

Please visit our full schedule of events for information on everything happening around campus and the Fredericksburg area from October 4-6!

Rao a Panelist at AI Conference in Amsterdam

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Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication and Digital Studies Anand Rao

Professor and Chair of the Department of Communication and Digital Studies Anand Rao

Anand Rao attended the AI & Big Data Expo in Amsterdam, NL, on October 1-2, 2024. He was the moderator and panelist for a session titled “Barriers to Navigate: People, Processes and Technology.” Researchers and industry leaders joined him on the panel for the day 1 track, “Unleashing the Power of Data for All.” The expo was part of TechEx Europe, which is expected to draw over 7,000 participants.

Upcoming Cultural Events and Updates, Oct. 5-16

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Saturday, October 5 | 11 am – 1 pm | Goolrick Main and Auxiliary Gyms
Co-sponsored by Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society, DiversAbility, Friends of Athletics, and the James Farmer Multicultural Center
This event celebrates the unique abilities of persons with disabilities in the realm of sports. Often, persons with disabilities are discouraged or denied the opportunity to participate in any form of spots. This event will demonstrate inclusive excellence and uplift and champion individuals with disabilities by giving them a platform to shine and excel. It will bring about positive social change through engagement. By participating in the various adaptive sports stations, individuals have the opportunity to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the complexities faced by individuals with disabilities, as well as their talents and contributions in sports and more broadly.

Sabor Latino
Wednesday, October 9 | 6 pm | Chandler Ballroom, Cedric Rucker University Center
To end our month-long celebration, join us a night filled with a diverse line-up of Latino cultures. There will be performances showcasing traditional dances from various countries, a UMW Latino student cultural showcase, and a dinner with delicious Latino cuisine.  See you there!

Latin America in Films and Literature – CINE LIT series
Thursday, October 10 | 5 pm | Combs Hall Room 237
Through film and literature, this program offers a historic and cultural vision about the different countries in Latin America and Spain. Additionally, this program celebrates the rich and diverse culture of different Latin American countries and promotes the importance to our students.Adaptive Sports Day

Manos Latinas: Giving Through Food
Through Friday Oct. 11
LSA is sponsoring a month-long food drive with a local nonprofit organization to support local Latino families and their needs for food and educational security.  We invite you to aid us in this initiative to support our local Latino community by donating school supplies and non-perishable food items for families in need (a detailed list will be provided on the JFMC website).  Education and nutrition go hand in hand, and our drive strives to support both.  Together, we can help combat hunger while celebrating their heritage.  You may bring your donations to the James Farmer Multicultural Center located in the Cedric Rucker University Center, room 319. The JFMC is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

2024 Disability Awareness Month Major Speaker: Eli Clare
Wednesday, October 16 | 7 pm | Weatherly Wing, Seacobeck Hall
Co-sponsored by the Office of Disability Resources
Eli works as a traveling poet, storyteller, and social justice educator. Since 2008, he has spoken, taught, trained, and consulted (both in-person and remotely) at well over 150 conferences, community events, and colleges across the United States and Canada. He currently serves on the Community Advisory Board for the Disability Project at the Transgender Law Center and is also a Disability Futures Fellow (funded by the Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation). Among other pursuits, he has walked across the United States for peace, coordinated a rape prevention program, and helped organize the first ever Queer Disability Conference.

Campus Rec Presents Rec Fest, Oct. 8

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Have you been wondering about all that Campus Recreation (CREC) has to offer? Head to the Fitness Center on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m., for Rec Fest. Learn all about the different areas of Campus Recreation! We hope to see you there!