Congratulations to Haley Campbell! She is the 2013 winner of the Barbara Thomas Phillips Creative Writing Scholarship. Finalists are Lelia Barnes, Steve DeMetro, and Sarah Kelly. Please come see these writers reading from their work on February 7 at 5:00 in The Mansion.
Professors Warren Rochelle, Colin Rafferty, and Elizabeth Wade all have new recognition of their work. Dr. Rochelle’s story “The Boy on McGee Street” was recently published in Queer Fish, Volume 2. Professor Rafferty’s essay “Reflections from Virginia: Signifying a Hospital” appeared in Used Furniture Review as part of their post-election coverage, and his essay “Albums […]
Allison Seay, UMW alumna and instructor, was just named as a recipient of a fellowship in Creative Writing: Poetry from the National Endowment for the Arts. Congratulations on this prestigious award!
Five ELC faculty members recently were awarded time to pursue larger professional research projects in the 2013-2014 academic year. Professors Terry Kennedy, Paul Fallon, Maya Mathur, and Mara Scanlon are the recipients of sabbatical leaves. Additionally, Professor Zach Whalen received a UMW Jepson Fellowship. Congratulations to all!
Professor Emerson was named one of seven “Women of Distinction” of 2012 by the Girl Scouts of the Commonwealth of Virginia, an award based on one’s ability to serve as examples of courage, confidence and character. Professor Emerson’s award focused on her accomplishments in culture and communication. Move over, Pulitzer. Congratulations, Professor Emerson!