An essay by Colin Rafferty, assistant professor of English, has been named a Notable Essay in the 2013 edition of Best American Essays, edited this year by Cheryl Strayed. Rafferty’s essay, “Notes Towards Building the Monument,” was originally published in the Spring 2012 issue of Witness. This is the third time in four years that Rafferty has been […]
Amanda Kennedy, student success coordinator, will present at the National Academic Advising Association’s (NACADA) National Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah from October 6 to 9. During the conference, entitled “Facilitating Failure: The Exploration of Student Failure and the Journey of Success Management,” Kennedy’s presentation will explore dealing with student failure in student affairs and academic advising.
Dre Anthes, Director of Graduate Admissions, was a guest at Bridgewater College’s panel on graduate admissions on September 24. She was joined by colleagues from VA Tech, JMU, and Radford. The panel discussed preparation for graduate school, selecting the right program, the application process, and current trends in graduate admissions to over 100 eager undergraduate students.
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is author of an opinion column in the Free-Lance Star drawn from his new co-authored book, “The Global President: International Media and the US Government.”In addition, Dr. Farnsworth has been interviewed by a number of media outlets on […]
The 5th Annual VelocityDC Dance Festival will take place on October 10-12, 2013 at Sydney Harman Hall in Washington, D.C. The festival includes performances on the main stage in Sydney Harman Hall, the RAMP series featuring artists in the downstairs studio in the theater and a Site Specific performance pre-show at the Portrait Gallery and […]
