Author: jlaiacon

Dervin Publishes Several Essays

Dan Dervin, professor emeritus of English, recently published essays in the following books or journals: “The Sign of the Cross: from Golgotha to Genocide,” by Daniel Rancouur-Laferriere, two reviews for Clio’s Psyche (2013);  “Imagining Mary: A Psychoanalytic Perspective on Devotion to the Mother of God, ” by Daniel Rancouur-Laferriere (25:3:347-9, Spring, 2019)  “Children’s Lives as […]

Wilson Comments About Psychological Effects of Mass Shootings in National Media

Assistant Professor of Psychological Science Laura Wilson’s expertise about the psychological effects of mass shootings continues to be sought-after by the national media. Here are her recent comments:When the Child Parents Love Becomes a Shooter (The Atlantic)False Reports Of Gunmen In N.Y.C. And Virginia Cause Jitters Following Mass Shootings (NPR)For some in Chicago, gun violence […]

Vote Fredericksburg “Best Small Town” in Southern Living Magazine

Southern Living has announced its nominations for the “South’s Best 2020,” and Fredericksburg, Virginia, is up for “Best Small Town.” Williamsburg and Fredericksburg were the only Virginia locations nominated for Best Small Town. Beaufort, North Carolina, was voted Southern Living’s Best of the South in 2019.Cast your vote and share your hometown passion for Fredericksburg […]

Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

Read the latest column in The Free Lance-Star written by Lynne Richardson, Dean of the College of Business, titled Lose the Bureaucratese, Please!  I RECEIVED an email recently from a government agency. I didn’t think the email was mine, as this office doesn’t normally send me emails, but I began reading it to make sure. […]