Ever tried to drink a bottle of hot sauce? That’s what Ray Parrish of Maltese Brewing Company says his new Signal One beer tastes like. He teamed up with UMW Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Physics Sarah Smith and her student, Val Ebenki, to attempt to create the world’s spiciest beer. Smith shares the story, […]
Associate Professor of Spanish Maria Laura Bocaz-Leiva contributed to an article titled “José Donoso, Coronation and a novel in the line of maximum danger” in News Explorer. Coronación responded to a rather particular context, as explained to Culto by Bocaz-Leiva, a specialist in the work of the author of El lugar sin límites. Read more.
Elizabeth Freund Larus, Professor Emerita of Political Science and International Affairs, claimed in a WION India documentary that Vietnam, the Philippines and India are in a strong position to benefit from a China+1 diversification strategy, and that India’s future as an alternative to China lies in being a hub for next generation technologies. This and more throughout […]
Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Ranjit Singh’s essay “Enter the Coyote” appeared in the inaugural issue of the online Pie and Chai Magazine, which focuses on local issues that resonate elsewhere. The essay considers the impact of coyotes on Potomac Creek, where Dr. Singh was raised. Dr. Singh teaches a seminar on […]
Professor of English Chris Foss presented a paper entitled “‘We are the zanies of sorrow’: Oscar Wilde’s Post-Prison Relationship to Disability” on Saturday, Oct. 15, at The Victorians Institute’s Golden Jubilee Conference in Spartanburg, South Carolina. In conjunction with the conference theme, Anniversaries and Auguries, Foss’s paper marked the 125th anniversary of Oscar Wilde’s release […]
