Cassandra Good, assistant editor of the Papers of James Monroe, presented “‘You Would Exert Your Friendship for Us’: Friendships Between Men and Women in the Early Republic” at the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic annual conference in Baltimore, Md.
Michelle Crow-Dolby Named to Fredericksburg Arts Commission
Michelle Crow-Dolby, education and communications manager for Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, has been appointed by the Fredericksburg City Council to serve on the Fredericksburg Arts Commission. The 11-member commission provides leadership and guidance to the Fredericksburg City Council about arts and cultural issues.
Stephen Farnsworth Featured in Richmond Media
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is quoted in the article “Partisan Squabble Derails Meeting” in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
On Thursday, July 19, Farnsworth was a featured guest on 1140 WRVA. In the interview, he discusses the issues and tactics of the 2012 presidential candidates.
Mark Snyder’s “Harvey” to be Performed @ Kansas City Fringe Festival
Assistant Professor of Music Mark Snyder’s composition Harvey for processed clarinet, electronics & video will be performed by Eric Honour on Thursday, July 26 at the Kansas City Fringe Festival Experimental Music Showcase.
The KC Fringe Festival — now in its eigth year — is jam-packed with live theater, dance, performance art, visual art, spoken word, puppetry, storytelling, film and fashion. The 2012 festival, like its predecessors, is a celebration of local, regional and national artists, presenting events at venues throughout Kansas City.
More information can be found here.
Adria Hoffman Appointed to Music Educators Journal Editorial Committee
Dr. Adria Hoffman has just been appointed to serve on the Music Educators Journal Editorial Committee. The Music Educators Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes scholarly and practical articles on music teaching approaches and philosophies, instructional techniques, current trends and issues in music education and reviews of the latest products and services. The journal aims to provide a multidisciplinary forum for debate and discussion within the field. Her term began on July 1, 2012 and will end on June 30, 2016.
VBIA Announces Brian Baker as Vice President
Brian Baker, executive director for entrepreneurship at the University of Mary Washington Center for Economic Development, was elected vice president of the Virginia Business Incubation Association (VBIA) at the July 10 Board of Director’s meeting. In that role Baker will head the communications committee and support the role of the president.
VBIA is beginning its 12th year of existence as Virginia’s leading organization dedicated to advancing incubator-based best practices in entrepreneurship and small business development. On July 1, the VBIA headquarters moved from Virginia Tech KnowledgeWorks to the UMW Center for Economic Development. The program will be managed by Baker and Heather Wheeler.
VBIA hosts an annual conference, regional roundtable workshops, a monthly newsletter, and a wealth of web-based publications in the members-only library. Membership is made up of individuals, educators and students, city and county executives, local and regional economic developers, chamber of commerce officials, public and private business assistance providers.
Liss and Schiffrin’s Study Appears on Time Magazine Website
Miriam Liss
Holly Schiffrin
A recent study by Associate Professors of Psychology Miriam Liss and Holly Schiffrin and 2012 graduate Kathryn Rizzo appears in the article “Smother Mother: Why Intensive Child Rearing Hurts Parents and Kids,” published on Time.com on Friday, July 13.
The study, “Insight into the Parenthood Paradox: Mental Health Outcomes of Intensive Mothering,” also is mentioned in a recent op-ed in the New York Post.
Stephen Farnsworth Talks Politics on Radio Programs
On Thursday, July 19, Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies,will be a featured guest on Richmond’s Morning News with Jimmy Barrett on 1140 WRVA. The interview is scheduled to air at 7:05 a.m.
Farnsworth was a featured guest on WMAL on Friday, July 13 and Tuesday, July 17 and on Voice of Russia on Saturday, July 14.
He also was quoted in the Associated Press article “Romney: No Role in Bain Management After 1999” on Friday, July 13.
Mark Scharf’s Play Produced in Baltimore
Adjunct instructor Mark Scharf’s play “Hired Gun,” is running through Sunday, July 29 at the Theatrical Mining Company in Baltimore, Md., with performances on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The play is a semi-finalist for the 2012 Eugene O’Neill National Theater Conference.
Liss and Schiffrin’s Study Garners National Media Attention
Miriam Liss
Associate Professors of Psychology Miriam Liss and Holly Schiffrin’s study “Insight into the Parenthood Paradox: Mental Health Outcomes of Intensive Mothering” has attracted national media attention. Liss and Schiffrin co-authored with study, published in the Journal of Child and Family Studies, with 2012 graduate Kathryn Rizzo.
References to the study appear in numerous media outlets, including Chronicle of Higher Education, Forbes.com and Buzz Feed. Schiffrin also discusses the study in an interview on radio station 1320 WILS.
Holly Schiffrin