Jennifer Barry, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, was recently published in the Journal of Late Antiquity. Her article, “A Bad Romance: Late Ancient Fantasy, Violence, and Christian Hagiography” spotlights material in her current book project on gender violence in late ancient Christian hagiographies (saint’s lives).The following is an abstract of the article:In Gerontius’s labor of […]
Professor of English Gary Richards led a discussion of six of Kate Chopin’s representative short stories at the sold-out special event “Books and Beignets with Gary Richards” at the Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival on Saturday, March 25. Richards has presented in this series 15 times since 2007, lecturing on authors that include […]
Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs, explained to the Saudi Al Sharq news service that comments by the U.S. military and government officials indicating possible dates for the outbreak of hostilities between the US and China are not predictions. Rather, they are designed to strengthen the ability of the U.S. […]
The University Staff Council is currently accepting nominations for three University committees: University Staff Council, University Budget Advisory Committee and James Farmer Multicultural Center Advisory Committee. We want our representation to reflect all parts of the UMW community and we invite you to nominate a deserving colleague(s) or yourself. University Staff Council – eight openings: […]
Sexual Assault Awareness Month events include:Dear Colleagues: Title IX Exhibition On view through Friday, April 28 Main Lobby, Simpson Library Sponsored by the Center for Prevention and Education, Department of Athletics, Office of Title IX and ADA Compliance, and Simpson Library A history of the 1972 Title IX Education Amendment and supporting guidance to showcase […]
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