From processing the impact of war by visiting the lands on which they were fought to serving as curators for transformative art exhibits, UMW’s College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) students are immersed in hands-0n, real-world learning experiences. Check out the Beyond the Classroom Blog to follow the adventures of CAS’s students and faculty, learn about […]
Long before she led the effort to modernize food safety for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Catherine O’Connor Woteki ’69 was a student lab assistant in Combs Hall.“Doing behind-the-scenes prep work and just being able to hang around the lab was so helpful,” she said of her 1968 position in Mary Washington’s biology department. “I […]
The UMW historic preservation students were on a mission. As part of a 2019 study abroad trip to Paris, they were determined to find the grave of James Monroe’s daughter, Eliza, and make sure it was in good shape.Success. After clearing away some plant growth, the students were able to report that Eliza Monroe Hay’s […]
Teaching at Mary Washington looks a bit different lately. Andi Smith films YouTube videos with her children to demonstrate architectural principles. Zach Whalen uses cartoons to teach a digital studies lesson. Smita Jain Oxford holds Zoom office hours for business majors on her daily jog.When the University moved to virtual classes last month due to […]
They put in the hours – late-night study sessions, one-on-one meetings with faculty members, conferences, presentations and projects. All year long, students have been working hard on one of the University of Mary Washington’s top priorities: undergraduate research.A pandemic wasn’t about to stop the 14th annual showcase that highlights all of their efforts. Filled with […]
