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The Leidecker Center for Asian Studies Events, March 27 – April 3

The Leidecker Center for Asian Studies is excited to invite you to four enriching events over the next two weeks:TALK BY DAVID JONES: LESSONS OF RECONCILIATION IN THE U.S.-JAPAN CONTEXT  Thursday, March 27 | 5–6:30 p.m. Reception: Zen Garden, 5 p.m. (rain location: James Farmer Hall Rotunda), Lecture: James Farmer Hall 204, 5:30 p.m. Registration link.The […]

Marvashti Appears on ‘PS: I Love U(MW)’ Series

Ever wonder who’s behind many of the news stories that share UMW’s biggest moments? Meet Lisa Marvashti ‘92, whose storytelling helps bring our campus to life.“I have interviewed so many students at UMW for stories and it’s always amazing to sit down with these students and hear about their life and their journey and about […]

Farnsworth Lectures on Disinformation to Sciences Po University in Paris, France

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a guest online lecture, “Disinformation in U.S. Presidential Elections,” to Sciences Po University, Paris, France. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth’s recently published co-authored book, Producing News in a Time of Disinformation: Information […]

Eagle Innovation Startup Pitch Competition, March 31

Let your students know or support your students a the Eagle Innovation Startup Pitch Competition. It’s a chance to showcase innovative ideas and compete for cash prizes!Open to all UMW students, this competition allows you to pitch your startup ideas to a panel of entrepreneurial professionals. You can apply as an individual or in teams […]

Crawley Column Looks Back at the Year UMW Turned One Hundred

Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus William B. Crawley’s penned a column which appeared in the FXBG Advance this week, entitled “History on the Hill: A Centennial Celebration.” In the column Crawley looks back at the year UMW turned one hundred, which included turmoil at the top, a presidential candidate on campus, and a towering intellectual who […]