On Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 5 PM in Monroe, Room 346. Featuring the experience and advice of the following alumni: Neil Burke (’13), Masters of Public Administration, Virginia Tech Management and Program Analyst, Internal Revenue Service Shirley Martey Hargis (’14), Consultant on China, CRDF Global’s Data and Technology Program, Executive Director of Black Professionals in International Affairs Rachel McVicker (’21), Research Assistant for the Center of Naval Analysis, China and Indo-Pacific, Security Affairs Division Andrea Shaia (’16), Associate at Freedman, Framme, and Thrush Law Firm Richmond, Virginia Andrew Sharpe (’19), Graduate Student in University of Virginia Masters of Public Policy Program Finalist, Presidential Management Fellow Contact Professor Lester at elester@umw.edu or ext. 1146 for details or questions! … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2022
Global Camps Africa Internship
Global Camps Africa is currently looking for a summer communications intern. Preferably, they would want someone with a demonstrated interest in development or international relations but if you have a passion for social justice, we can put you in touch with the alum who shared this opportunity with us. Please see the link below for the details of the internship and how to apply. If you have questions, reach out to Paige McKinsey, paige@globalcampsafrica.org View the Global Camps Africa employment opportunities page for more information. … [Read more...]
Voting Registrar Office Job!
Interested in learning more about the voting process? The Voting Registrar’s office for the City of Fredericksburg is hiring. Check out the Fxbg employment opportunities page and search for the position “Assistant Registrar II." Applications due April 1! … [Read more...]
Virginia21 and UMW Votes Opportunities
Join Virginia21 to learn about Virginia state policy! Some activities include a luncheon in the fall where participants get to meet the governor, and a conference in the spring where participants learn about state policy. As members of Virginia21, you can work with UMW Votes if you want to, to learn more about voter registration and voter mobilization. And/or you can do other civic engagement activities. … [Read more...]
Professor Lester Authors Book on Religious Literacy
Professor Lester has authored a new book entitled Equipping Educators to Teach Religious Literacy: Lessons from a Teacher Education Program in the American South. This volume provides a detailed evaluation of a unique education program implemented in secondary schools in Georgia to enhance teachers’ religious literacy and their ability to promote this in schools and classrooms. To learn more and find out how to purchase (with a discount!), check out a flyer on Professor Lester’s book. Congrats Professor Lester!! … [Read more...]
The War in Ukraine: Panel Discussion and Q&A
Join us on Wednesday, March 9, 4pm-5:30pm on Zoom to learn more about the conflict in the Ukraine. Ukraine Panel Recording on Zoom Contact Professor Davidson if you have any questions! … [Read more...]
2022 Pi Sigma Alpha Conference
Emma Bathke, Sally Burkley, and Noell Evans were selected to present their research at the 2022 National Student Research Conference, sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha. Presentations: Emma Bathke, "The Duality of English in Indian Education and Statecraft." Sally Burkley, "The Relationship Between Late Night, Twitter, and Political Literacy in 2020." Noell Evans, "Hegemony: On India's Status in the South Asian Region." Conference Program PDF: Check out the Pi Sigma Alpha conference program for more information. … [Read more...]
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 2022 Governor’s Fellows Program
Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 27 The Governor’s Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity for rising seniors and recent graduates to get a firsthand look at the executive branch in action. Since 1982, fellows have worked alongside the Governor’s Cabinet and staff, learning about state government and assisting in essential work for the Commonwealth. … [Read more...]