In the Fall semester of 2023, Dr. Miriam Liss and a group of psychology students worked with Lisa Dolan, head social worker of Spotsylvania County Schools, and Dr. Beth Jerome, Mary Washington class of 2002 and head of WellSpring Child and Family Psychology, to implement a mindfulness curriculum to 3rd graders at Spotswood Elementary Schools. The curriculum was developed by Dr. Jerome and included … [Read more...] about Creating a Mindfulness Curriculum for Children
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A Busy Fall Semester 2023 Punctuated by Symposia Across Campus
For the past sixteen years Mary Washington has set aside the last day of classes in the spring to celebrate Research and Creativity Day. But recently the last days of the fall semester has also become a time of celebration of student research and creative work. On December 7 and 8, 2023 UMW students will present at six symposia across campus. On Thursday, December 7, from 11:30am to 4pm, in … [Read more...] about A Busy Fall Semester 2023 Punctuated by Symposia Across Campus
Psychology Students Present Their Research Across the Country
Each year, advanced students in the department of Psychological Science break into research teams to pursue a year-long project under the mentorship of a faculty member. All of these research teams present the results of their projects either on campus, or at regional and national conferences, many present at more than one venue. This spring semester was no exception, as more than four dozen … [Read more...] about Psychology Students Present Their Research Across the Country
UMW Political Science Students Have Unique Access to Lawmakers
Students interested in Political Science and International Affairs at the University of Mary Washington have long taken advantage of UMW's prime geographic location between Washington, D.C. and Richmond, and two recent interactions between UMW students and Virginia lawmakers have underscored the unique access that our students have. On Monday, March 27, 2023, U.S. Representative Abigail … [Read more...] about UMW Political Science Students Have Unique Access to Lawmakers
Students Create New Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences
This fall, after noticing that there were many students who were hesitant or lacked access to submit to large academic journals, a group of UMW students decided to found Columns, the Mary Washington Humanities and Social Science Journal. Columns provides an important resource and opportunity for students to learn how to be published in a journal, which is important for students of the humanities … [Read more...] about Students Create New Journal for Humanities and Social Sciences