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Farnsworth Lectures at Virginia Boys State
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, delivered a lecture titled “Virginia’s Candidate Selection Process: Examining Recent Primaries and Conventions” at the American Legion Boys State of Virginia at Radford University on June 21. The week-long government education program brings together nearly 700 of Virginia’s top rising high school seniors in the social sciences.
Al-Tikriti Speaks at Estoril Conference
On 31 May, Associate Professor of History and American Studies Nabil Al-Tikriti was invited to speak on the topic of migration at the international Estoril Conference, which was held on 29-31 May at the Estoril Congress Center outside of Lisbon, Portugal. The panel abstract was as follows:
“In times of migratory crises there is a higher risk of disrespecting human rights. This is particularly threatening for societies’ most vulnerable persons which include migrants, especially illegal migrants. In this context, one must recall the human rights that claim protection, namely in what regards especially vulnerable persons such as women and children.
What threats to the respect of human rights of illegal migrants may be at stake? Who are the actors in charge of enforcing such rights? How can global cooperation be enforced to tackle transnational criminal networks? Who is accountable for human rights violations under these circumstances? Are States bound to a duty to protect refugees even outside their own sovereign territory?”
The panel consisted of:
Eduardo Cabrita (Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime Minister; Portugal)
Ashwani Kumar (Former Minister of Law and Justice; India)
Maria da Conceição (Founder, Maria Cristina Foundation; Bangladesh)
Nabil Al-Tikriti (Associate Professor University of Mary Washington, Vice-President of Médecins sans Frontières; USA)
Host
Arie Kacowicz (Professor at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Israel)
In his speech, Prof. Al-Tikriti argued that when the law itself is unjust, it is incumbent on those determined to protect human rights to take action. Leveraging his affiliation with MSF / Doctors Without Borders, Dr. Al-Tikriti helped arrange an MSF exhibit on refugees at the conference, and coordinated his speech with Michaël Neuman, Research Director at MSF’s CRASH office in Paris, France. Other featured speakers in the course of the Estoril Conference included Madeline Albright, Edward Snowden, Bernard Kouchner, Nigel Farage, and several other notable figures.
The Estoril Conference Program: http://www.estorilconferences.com/en/content/schedule.
The Estoril Conference Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/EstorilConf.
Prof. Al-Tikriti’s Estoril Biography: http://www.estorilconferences.com/en/content/nabil-al-tikriti
Following the conference, in his capacity as MSF USA’s 2016-17 Vice President, Prof. Al-Tikriti participated in MSF’s Operational Center Brussels Gathering on 2-3 June, and the Operational Center Paris General Assembly on 10-11 June.
Sustainability Surplus at Procurement Services
Procurement Services is home to a large collection of surplus binders in all shapes and sizes. Due to a constant influx of bids and proposals for new contracts, we always have more binders than we need. Stop on by to see if we have something that fits your needs, or contact Pat Canciglia (x1237).
Help UMW stay green!
Bagpiper(s) needed to play at Eagle Gathering
For Eagle Gathering to be held on Aug. 27 at 8:3o p.m., one or several bagpipers are needed to lead a procession of new students from Dodd Auditorium to Ball Circle. Time commitment is approximately 30 minutes. Please contact Marissa DiMeo if interested in participating at mdimeo@umw.edu or (540) 654-5643.
You’re invited to attend UMW Fitness Classes!
Are you and your colleagues looking for ways to be active during the summer months? Don’t forget that you have access to the Fitness Center, which includes free group fitness classes, strength and cardio equipment, and access to the Goolrick pool, locker rooms and basketball courts.
Since summer group fitness classes kicked off on May 22, the attendance has solely been faculty and staff. To get started, just stop by the Fitness Center with your EagleONE ID, check in at the front desk, and head to one of these beginner-friendly, but adaptable classes:
Mondays
12:15pm-1:00pm – Pilates & Yoga with Kelly
Tuesdays
12:15pm-1:00pm – Strength with Brittanie
5:30pm-6:00pm – Cycle with Erin
Wednesdays
12:15pm-1:00pm – Cycle & Strength with Kelly
5:30pm-6:15pm – Pilates with Erin
Thursdays
4:30pm-5:00pm – Cycle with Brittanie
All equipment is provided. If the group fitness classes have consistently low attendance, they will unfortunately be cancelled. We hope to see you soon!
Walking Challenge June 12 – July 14
Mary Wash Moves!
UMW Staff & Faculty Walking Challenge Brought to you by UMW Campus Recreation and UMW Human Resources.
Let’s show off how much Mary Wash Moves! Grab your walking shoes and get ready to rack up the steps this summer with your UMW colleagues.
How It Works: ◾Dates: June 12 – July 14 ◾Teams: Each team is created randomly and you will be given a wristband in your team color to show off your team spirit! There are six teams. ◾How to win: Log your steps walked in the official tracking document . The team color with the most steps by the end of the challenge wins! ◾Campus walking maps with step estimates will be provided on this web page soon.
Sign up here.
◾Prize: Each person on the winning team will receive 1 free personal training assessment through UMW Campus Recreation. ◾Winning team members must register for their personal training session by July 30.
Social Media Campaign to Trace Monroe’s 1817 Tour
In March of 1817, James Monroe began his first term as the fifth president of the United States with a sense of reverence and purpose.
Attaining the nation’s highest office was the logical culmination of his 50-year career in public service. The new president soon took to the road, ostensibly to inspect military installations in the northern region of the country. Covering more than 2,000 miles in seven states in 15 weeks, Monroe’s successful tour inspired the phrase that would describe his administration: the Era of Good Feelings.
Two hundred years later, The James Monroe Museum kicks off a new social media campaign in celebration of the bicentennial of Monroe’s presidency and his 1817 tour of the northern states. The three-part initiative marks the launch of the new Twitter username @PresMonroe. The social media campaign features three major themes designated by three different hashtags. Tweets featuring #JMo1stTerm will concentrate on the beginning of Monroe’s presidency (1817-1821), including issues of focus as represented by his first inaugural address, cabinet appointments, and purpose for and speeches from his presidential tours. This portion of the campaign features a secondary hashtag, #JMoInaugural, which will highlight excerpts from his inaugural address.
The 1817 Tour of the Northern States will come to life through tweets from the road from President Monroe using #JMo1817Tour. The messages will trace the trail of the tour and highlight cities and towns Monroe stopped in, as well as the receptions he received, the activities he engaged in and excerpts from speeches along the way. It will also feature selections from newspaper articles about the tour.
The campaign includes a modern-day element, as well, through the use of #MonroeUSA, which will feature fun facts and stories about places named after James Monroe, with a focus on cities, counties and towns he visited on his tours.
All three hashtags, plus the occasional use of #PresMonroe will appear in tweets on the new @PresMonroe account and help distinguish its different themes.
The existing @JMonroeMuseum account will still be used to disperse Monroe history and Museum information, as usual.
To learn more, contact The James Monroe Museum at 540-654-1043.
The James Monroe Museum is a National Historic Landmark owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by the University of Mary Washington.
TEDxRVA
On June 23, from 2-5:30 p.m., come visit the Hurley Convergence Center Digital Auditorium as TEDxRVA announces the return of this inspiration-packed, engaging conference for its fifth consecutive year. It will be a day full of the well-known and much-followed talks, as well as a handful of interactive happenings to enhance the experience. The University of Mary Washington is excited to host this event.
For more information on the Richmond event, visit tedxrva.com
For information on the viewing party, along with directions to the venue, visit convergence.umw.edu/events
The viewing party is a free event with general admission seating at the door.
Summer Dining Hours at the UC
Faculty and staff are invited to enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Top of the UC during summer school sessions. The discounted lunch rate is still only $6. Current serving times are as follows:
- Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Dinner: 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
If you would like to see what we’re serving, visit our Campus Dining website at UMW.SodexoMyWay.com, or download our free app, BITE by Sodexo, on your smart phone. Enter the code C6LX2 and you’ll be able to see our menus and get nutritional information, too! For more details e-mail Campus Dining at Dining@UMW.edu.