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Cooperman Comments on Kentucky Governor-Elect

Associate Professor of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman commented on Kentucky Governor-Elect Andy Beshear’s decision to select for his transition team longtime supporters of his family’s political campaigns.According to the article, “The most active and involved Democrats are oftentimes most likely to be giving money to support their candidate, said Rosalyn Cooperman, associate professor of political […]

Richardson Column in The Free Lance-Star

College of Business Dean Lynne Richardson’s weekly column in The Free Lance-Star tackles how to have tactful conversations with students and employees about body odor and other smells in the workplace. Read DISTRACTING ODORS.  In the space of one week, I had the following experiences: While walking on campus one morning, I was behind a […]

Lorentzen Presents Paper on Dickens and American Popular Culture

Eric G. Lorentzen, Professor of English, contributed a paper, “21st-Century ‘American Notes’: Charles Dickens and Popular American Culture” at the annual Victorians Institute conference this November in Charleston, SC. This year’s conference theme was Transatlantic Influence, and Lorentzen’s talk first surveyed quickly the multitude of modern-day Christmas festivals that are grounded in Dickens’ text across […]

Coffee with the President, Nov. 20 and 21

Dear UMW Faculty and Staff,President Paino invites you to join him for coffee and conversation at the final “Coffee with the President” events this semester. Upcoming opportunities include: Wed., Nov. 20, 4-5 p.m., Stafford Campus, South Building, Room 210 Thurs., Nov. 21, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Trinkle Hall, Room 207 Thank you,The Office of the President