Bobby Anderson, executive director of Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault, and staff members will speak to Professor of Economics Robert Rycroft’s economics of philanthropy and the nonprift sector class on Sept. 16 at 1 p.m. in Monroe 122. The staff members will discuss what they do each day. This presentation is open and free to […]
Robert McConnell, professor emeritus of environmental science and geology, recently co-authored and published Environmental Geology Today. The book discusses geological principles and the affects of the human population on the environment by drawing on contemporary case studies. Features include critical thinking strategies, step-by-step math lessons, introductory-level geology and geological topics ranging from local to international […]
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is co-author of a research paper, “The Foreign Policy Presidencies of Barack Obama and George W. Bush: Comparing International Television News Content,” which was presented at the American Political Science Association Conference in Chicago.
Jon Pineda, assistant professor of English, linguistics and communication, will be a featured reader and panelist at a variety of upcoming events promoting his recently published novel, Apology.His upcoming reading and author question and answer sessions include “Talk of the Stacks” at Hennepin County Library in Minneapolis on Sept. 12, “Fall for the Book Festival” at The […]
Brian Baker, UMW executive director for economic development, attended the White House Business Council “Economic Development Forum” on Sept. 27. The forum was a collaboration between the White House Business Council and the International Economic Development Council. Economic development executives from across the nation were invited to participate in briefs from economists and senior leadership […]
