Category: Professional Notes

McDonald Publishes Book on Millennials Across the Globe

Assistant Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jared McDonald co-authored Citizens of the World, Political Engagement and Policy Attitudes of Millennials across the Globe, published  by Barnes & Noble in October. The book examines the millennial generation around the world and looks at their attitudes about family life, gender roles, institutions, politics, religion, lifestyle, and the […]

Harris Co-Organizes Session on Russia’s War on Ukraine

Professor of History Steven Harris moderated and co-organized a session for George Mason University’s “Russia’s War on Ukraine in Historical Perspective.”Sofia Dyak, Taras Nazaruk, and Natalia Otrishchenko from the Center for Urban History in Lviv, Ukraine spoken about the work of their Center documenting the war through oral history and preserving social media archives during […]

Aminrazavi Receives Mention in Local Editorial

Professor of Religion Mehdi Aminrazavi received a mention in an editorial titled “Iran, India, hijabs and the fight for women” in The Free Lance-Star. “A seminar delivered Wednesday at the University of Mary Washington discussed the uprising and where it may ultimately grow,” the editorial says. “Mehdi Aminrazavi … who also spoke on Wednesday, understands […]

Bonds Quoted in ‘Environmental Health News’

Associate Professor of Sociology Eric Bonds contributed to an article titled “Can ‘Blue Zones’ be a solution to environmental injustice?” in Environmental Health News.“When we say environmental racism people think about Hurricane Katrina or Cancer Alley in Louisiana,” Bonds told EHN. “However, environmental injustice and racism is all around us.” Read more.