Sign up for the September 2022 Women’s Leadership Colloquium networking event. Networking is the best thing you can do for your own professional development! Share, learn and grow from other professionals in the Fredericksburg area. This session takes place over food, for an intimate, honest and fun conversation while speed networking. The in-person event takes place Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center. The cost is $30, which includes light refreshments. Register now.
Gupta Compares Post-Partition Economic Performance of India and Pakistan
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Surupa Gupta
On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the birth of India and Pakistan, The Conversation invited Surupa Gupta, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, to write a column comparing the legacy of British colonialism and the economic performance of India and Pakistan in the post-1947 period. While Pakistan’s growth rates outstripped India’s till the 1980s, Gupta argues that the script was flipped after 1991 when India undertook liberal reforms. India’s democratic system put pressure on its politicians to deliver higher growth. Even though Pakistan adopted some of the same economic policies, frequent changes in its government and its political system, coupled with its military spending, contributed to a lower growth rate and frequent economic crises.
Read the article, titled “India’s economy has outpaced Pakistan’s handily since Partition in 1947 – politics explains why,'” in the Times Union, The Herald Press, Peru Tribune, Chronicle Tribune, The Times, Asia Times, Yahoo News, SheThePeople and more.
Cooperman Comments on Local Midterm Elections
Professor and Chair of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman
Professor of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman shared her expertise in an article titled “Midterm elections: If this seat flips red, Republicans will have ‘probably won a relatively comfortable House majority.’ ” Vega is “a very compelling candidate, in many regards,” Cooperman said, who has “captivated the attention of national Republicans” in part because of her background as a Latina and law-enforcement officer. Read more in Morningstar, Barron’s, Marketwatch, Denver News Central and Honest Columnist.
Grace Anne Braxton Featured on Richmond TV Station
Grace Anne Braxton. Photo by Scott K Brown Photography Inc.
Longtime UMW employee, Grace Anne Braxton, who works at the University’s Panera Bread, was featured by WTVR on a segment titled How This Fredericksburg Golfer is Adding a Little ‘Grace’ to the Game. “As college semesters settle into their routines and habits across the Commonwealth, this Panera on the campus of the University of Mary Washington becomes a stop for regulars in between classes,” the segment begins. “Rain or shine, packed or peaceful, there is one constant in this kitchen. The voice, presence and aura of Grace Anne Braxton.” Read more and watch the segment.
Farnsworth Shares Political Expertise With ‘The Washington Post’
Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth
Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth spoke with The Washington Post for an article titled, “Spanberger has centered a stock-trading ban. Pelosi says a vote is coming.” Spanberger’s vocal push to police lawmakers’ stock-trading abilities hits a sweet spot in politics, Farnsworth said, finding a unifying issue that taps into people’s frustration with elites in Washington that transcends party lines. Read more.
Farnsworth’s other recent media mentions include:
Podcasts.apple.com: Dr. Stephen Farnsworth: Abigail Spanberger, Yesli Vega, and the Fight for Virginia’s 7th District
Augusta Free Press: No thanks, PAC man
Young Appointed to Community Foundation Board of Governors
Associate Provost for Career and Workforce Kimberly Young
Associate Provost for Career and Workforce Kimberly Young is one of five new local leaders chosen this summer to sit on the Community Foundation Board of Governors. Read more.
Harris Gives Updates on University Museums on ‘Town Talk’
University of Mary Washington Museums Executive Director Scott Harris
Executive Director of University Museums Scott Harris shared updates on UMW’s Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont in Stafford and James Monroe Museum in Fredericksburg on WFVA Radio’s ‘Town Talk.’ Listen to the segment.
Introducing Lively TV, a Student-Centric Video Series
UMW introduces Lively TV
There’s no shortage of interesting things happening at UMW! From cutting-edge research to an array of club activities. From travel abroad to athletic victories. And, at the University’s core, the constant and dedicated work of students, faculty and staff. Everywhere you look, there are amazing stories just waiting to be told, especially via video.
UMW’s new Lively video series provides a way to capture these stories and share them across social media. Look for episodes on YouTube, Instagram Reels, TikTok and at Lively.umw.edu. We’ll be rolling out new episodes throughout the fall 2022 semester. Learn more.
UMW Galleries Presents Two New Exhibits, Opening Tonight
Please join us on Thursday, September 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at both duPont and Ridderhof Martin Galleries for conversation, community, refreshments and of course, some excellent art.
- duPont Gallery features the UMW Studio Art Faculty Exhibition, with work by 10 current studio art faculty members, on view through Dec. 4. An artists’ lecture will take place on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m.
- Ridderhof Martin Gallery features Steve Griffin: Recent Paintings 2020-2022, with exciting works by a former studio art faculty member and celebrated artist, on view through Oct. 16. Griffin will also give a lecture on his work in the gallery on September 15 at 5 p.m.
*Please note: UMW Galleries has new hours and is now open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visit www.umwgalleries.org for more information.
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- UMW Studio Art Faculty Exhibition
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- Steve Griffin: Recent Paintings 2020-2022
McMillan to Deliver Mary Talks Season Opener
Assistant Professor of Historic Preservation Lauren McMillan
Assistant Professor of Historic Preservation Lauren McMillan will open the Mary Talks season with a discussion on her students’ work developing a Native American History and Culture Trail.
In partnership with nearby King George County, students worked with the Rappahannock and Patawomeck tribes to research, write, and design interpretive signage for a driving trail through the county. Using multiple lines of evidence–secondary sources, archival documents, archaeological evidence, and oral histories–the students covered the history of Rappahannock and Patawomeck peoples from 10,000 years ago to the present. Dr. McMillan will discuss this and other ongoing collaborative research focused on Virginia’s first peoples.
McMillan’s Mary Talks presentation will take place Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 7:30 to 8:30 via Zoom. Register online to receive a link.