Professor and Chair of Economics Robert Rycroft attended the Philanthropy Educators Symposium on Wednesday, June 19. The symposium was sponsored by the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society, Doris Buffett’s Learning by Giving Foundation, and Giving 2.0 and was held at the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center on the campus of Stanford University.The symposium brought […]
Robert Rycroft, professor of economics, will speak at “The Changing Face of Philanthropy” workshop on Thursday, Jan. 24. The workshop, presented by the Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads, will explore new fundraising techniques and strategies as well as ways to engage the newest generation of philanthropists. The workshop will take place at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach from 10 a.m. to noon and at the Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center in Newport News from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.culturalli.org/changefacephil.html.
Young philanthropists take generosity to a new level.
Three UMW students, led by Professor of Economics Margaret Ray, presented papers at the Economic Scholars Program at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on Friday, March 30.
During the conference, Matt Cronin presented “The Effect of Professional Sports Salaries on Performance Enhancing Drug Use in College Sports,” Maura Monahan presented “Reexamining the Effects of State Religion on Religious Service Attendance” and Marissa Yoder presented “To What Extent Did Mad Cow Disease Affect Demand for Chicken in the U.S.?”
The Economics Scholars Program is a collaborative effort between Austin College and the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to foster the involvement of undergraduate economics students in all facets of research. The UMW students’ participation was made possible through an undergraduate research grant.
