A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs Jason W. Davidson’s article “Heading for the Exits: Democratic Allies and Withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan” was recently published by Democracy and Security, a peer-reviewed journal.
Dr. Mara Scanlon, Professor of English, has published an essay collection entitled Poetry and Dialogism: Hearing Over. Scanlon co-edited the volume with Dr. Chad Engbers of Calvin College and wrote its introduction. The book, published by Palgrave MacMillan, extends the theoretical conversation on poetry that is oriented toward an Other and contributes as well to […]
To my UMW colleagues:I am retiring on Friday, August 22, after 26 years at the University of Mary Washington. I want to express my appreciation to everyone for a wonderful experience, many lasting friendships, and your willingness to be of assistance to me and to our adult students. I have enjoyed very much obtaining my […]
At the recent meeting of the American Psychological Association (APA), Dr. Mindy Erchull was a recipient of a Committee for Women in Psychology Leadership Award. She was recognized as an emerging leader among women in psychology because of her pattern of scholarship, mentorship of undergraduate students and service to the profession.
Scott Harris, director of the James Monroe Museum, is featured on Ted Schubel’s internet radio show discussing the museum’s participation in the Top 10 Endangered Artifacts contest. The museum submitted a Louisiana Purchase Bas Relief.Check out the Interview with Ted Schubel on frequency.com.Find out more information about the Top 10 Endangered Artifacts and vote for […]
Assistant Professor of Mathematics Melody Denhere recently participated in a special session on Robust Functional Data Analysis at the Joint Statistical Meetings in Boston, Massachusetts. She delivered her presentation titled Robust Methods for the Generalized Functional Linear Model.
This summer, Cate Brewer, faculty in the Department of Theatre and Dance, starred in Monique LaForce’s new work entitled: Isis and Vesco Investigate the Curious Death of Dr. Freud in DC’s Capital Fringe Festival. The production was well-received, and according to Jane Horwitz of the Washington Post “Brewer’s Isis commands the Stage.”Check out the reviews:Washington […]
UMW is offering two professional development courses this fall – Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam Prep Human Resources Certification Exam Prep (PHR/SPHR Certification) Both courses are offered on Saturday mornings at the Stafford Campus (the PMP course will also be offered at the Dahlgren Campus and the Quantico Corporate Center). Course details and registration […]
Surupa Gupta, Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, co-authored (along with Dr. Sumit Ganguly of Indiana University) an op-ed titled “Modi Bets the Farm” on India’s latest dispute with the World Trade Organization. In July, India refused to sign the accession protocol on a recent agreement that attempts to simplify customs rules. This […]
A class session focusing on the 1939 film Gone with the Wind taught by Jeffrey McClurken, Professor and Special Assistant to the Provost for Teaching, Technology and Innovation, will re-air on C-SPAN 3 on Friday, August 22 at 10:20 p.m. The class, filmed in October 2012, will be broadcast in commemoration of the 150th anniversary […]
