If you have the inclination, donate to the pre-law club at UMW. … [Read more...]
Aminrazavi on Recent Protests in Iran
October 5, 2022 by
https://wagingnonviolence.org/metta/podcast/how-iran-protests-look-to-a-dissident-of-the-shahs-regime-mehdi-aminrazavi/ … [Read more...]
Zen Garden Community Cleanup
October 1, 2022 by
Zen Garden Community Fall Cleanup with Todd Stewart and Bob Chilton of Gardens Unlimited Wednesday, October 5, 10 - 4 at the Zen Garden, adjacent to Farmer Hall Come by for five minutes, half an hour, or the whole day. Lend a hand and learn more about garden design, bonsai, and the history of zen gardens from Bob and Todd. Free pizza at 1pm or thereabouts. At day's end we will rake the Peace Ring, designed by Hiroshima bombing survivor Toshiko Tanaka, into the fresh gravel or our karesansui … [Read more...]
John McK. Camp, II, Lecture “Excavations of the Athenian Agora” Sept. 29th 5 pm
September 26, 2022 by
The Departments of Art & Art History and of Classics, Philosophy, & Religion are hosting A SPECIAL GUEST LECTURE THIS THURSDAY! Thursday September 29, 2022, 5 pm Digital Auditorium / HCC 136 John McK. Camp, II Director of the Athenian Agora Excavations and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Professor of Classics at Randolph-Macon College “Excavations of the Athenian Agora” … [Read more...]
Sadako Sasaki: Cranes for Peace Sept. 28th led by Kiyoshi Yamamoto
September 19, 2022 by
Wednesday, Sept. 28 5:00 pm Leidecker Center (Farmer 107B) led by: Kiyoshi Yamamoto Origami artist (and acupuncturist, massage therapist, martial arts instructor, and UMW alum) In recognition of the UN International Day of Peace and the Gardens for Peace Initiative. Kiyoshi Yamamoto will discuss the story of Sadako Sasaki, who lived through the Hiroshima bombing to die of radiation poisoning in 1955 at the age of 12, and how her story inspired the peace symbolism of the origami crane. Fold your own origami crane(s) with Kiyoshi’s instruction. Origami paper will be provided. … [Read more...]
“Soft Power and Hard Power in the Thai Monarchy” Prof. Charnvit Kasetsiri,
August 25, 2022 by
"Soft Power and Hard Power in the Thai Monarchy" presented by Prof. Charnvit Kasetsiri, Thammasat University, Bangkok. Tuesday, August 30, 4:00 pm, Farmer 210 Prof Charnvit (PhD Cornell, 1972), is one of the world's most eminent historians of Thailand and Southeast Asia and a prominent activist. His lecture draws on themes from his recent book, Thailand: A Struggle for the Nation (Univ. of Hawaii Press 2022). Tensions between authoritarianism and calls for democratic reform have been growing in Thailand since the military coup of 2014, exploding with the protests starting in 2020 led by university and high school students calling for restoration of democracy and reform of the monarchy - a topic previously unspeakable in the country. Prof. Charnvit's lecture will discuss the historical context and what it might mean for the future. This guest lecture is happening unusually early in the semester, due to Prof. Charnvit's short visit to the US. PDF Flyer … [Read more...]
COME TO THE LATIN PLAY!
April 18, 2022 by
Please join the Roman Drama Class (Latin 352A & Classics 492) on Research & Creativity Day THIS FRIDAY April 22nd, 4 pm in the Heslep Amphitheatre for the LATIN PLAY Plautus' Curculio Rain location: Pollard 304 PDF of poster. … [Read more...]
A Celebration of the Memory of Dr. David Cain
April 8, 2022 by
NOTE: LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE RAIN LOCATION, THE ROTUNDA IN JAMES FARMER HALL (formerly TRINKLE). … [Read more...]
Tomorrow!(Thursday, April 7th) ZOOM 7pm Guest Lecture on The Villa of Herodes Atticus
April 6, 2022 by
The Dept. of Classics, Philosophy, & Religion & Eta Sigma Phi University of Mary Washington Present a special VIRTUAL lecture Dr. Dylan Kelby Rogers, University of Virginia WATER, ARCHITECTURE, & THE SENSES: The Villa of Herodes Atticus at Loukou (Greece) Thurs. April 7th, 7 pm OPEN TO THE PUBLIC via Zoom webinar link https://umw-sso.zoom.us/j/85988450285 Questions? (540) 654-1345 … [Read more...]
Giving Day
April 5, 2022 by
Giving Day is here at last! We hope to hear from you loud and proud! This year, all proceeds go to supporting CPRD faculty, students, and programs. Go here to make your gift directly. We are pleased to announce a matching gift from CPRD faculty of $400! … [Read more...]