Bruce O’Brien, professor of History and American Studies, is one of four national experts who served as an adviser for the Library of Congress’ exhibition “Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor” to celebrate the document’s 800th anniversary.The exhibition runs from Nov. 6, 2014, through Jan. 19, 2014, and will display one of only four surviving copies of […]
Ethan Feuer joined the Division of Student Affairs on June 25 as the new director of student activities and engagement. The former director, Joe Mollo, retired from the position in June.Ethan comes most recently from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he served as the student activities coordinator for the MIT Energy Initiative.He received […]
Doug Gately performed with the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Emil De Cou at Wolf Trap on June 20. The program, “Pixar in Concert,” featured 14 films that Pixar Animation Studios has produced. Collectively, this music has won three Academy Awards, 10 Oscar nominations, and 10 Grammy Awards. The music with film included Toy Story, […]
The PTAC Innovation Grants are due Monday, September 1st, 2014. Here’s a summary of this opportunity.1) Innovation GrantsThe President’s Technology Advisory Council (PTAC)* wants to invite students, faculty, and staff from the UMW Community to apply for a PTAC Innovation Fund Grant. These grants, which can range from $500 to $25,000, are intended to help […]
Peace Corps volunteer Leah Kieff, 25, of Fairfax, Va., has been serving as a Community Development volunteer in Moldova since June 2013. Kieff is working with her community to encourage youth volunteerism through the Salut, Balti! initiative. She graduated from the University of Mary Washington in 2011 with her bachelor’s degree in Political Science and […]
