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14th Annual Conference The International Association for the Study of Environment, Space, and Place University of Mary Washington April 27-29, 2018Conference Theme: Wild Places, Natural SpacesCall for papersWe live in a world increasingly populated and altered by human beings. Along with the physical transformations have come fundamental changes in how we conceptualize our relationship with […]
The Classics program will be hosting the Fourth Annual Virginia Undergraduate Research Symposium in Classics on Friday November 10th, 1-5 p.m., in the Hurley Convergence Center’s Digital Auditorium. Free and open to the public. The program is below, and if you’d like more information, you can follow this link.Virginia Undergraduate Symposium in Classics IVUniversity of […]
Last month, initial work on the the Leidecker Center for Asian Studies’ Zen Garden began with the installation of three large boulders, weighing 10.5 tons combined, which will anchor the contemplative space. First proposed in 2015, the garden was approved as part of the renovation of the amphitheater behind Trinkle Hall.Assistant Professor of Religion Dan […]
The Department of Classics, Philosophy, and Religion is saddened to announce the passing of Robert F. Boughner on August 30, at the age of 71. Bob did his undergraduate studies in Classics at Duke, and his M.A. and Ph.D. at Johns Hopkins. His favorite author to teach was Catullus. He taught for several years at University […]