The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is seeking internships for Spring 2024. There are four positions available. Join as a Communications intern, Compliance intern, Digital intern, or Finance intern. Check out the aforementioned links for descriptions of the internships and applications. These internships are hybrid or remote for those outside Washington D.C. The applications remain open until the positions are filled. … [Read more...]
27th District Virginia Senate Debate
September 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join the 27th District Virginia Senate Debate, hosted by UMW and co-sponsored by UMW SGA. The debate is between Republican Tara Durant, Independent Monica Gary, and Democrat Joel Griffin. This debate will be an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their priorities. The event will be moderated with an opportunity for audience questions. Moderators will be: UMW Political Science Professor Stephen Farnsworth, UMW Political Science Professor and Department Chair Rosalyn Cooperman, WFVA Radio News Director Ted Schubel, and a representative from The Free-Lance Star. Time: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. … [Read more...]
VA House of Delegates Campaign Internship with Phillip Scott
September 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Phillip Scott is running for re-election in the VA House of Delegates to represent parts of Spotsylvania and Orange counties (new 63rd district). He will be providing internships to help with his campaign ahead of the November election where interns will learn about the inner workings in local politics and receive new career opportunities. For more information, and to apply, go to Phillip Scott’s website and contact him to ask about internship opportunities. … [Read more...]
VA Senate Campaign Internship with Joel Griffin
September 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Joel Griffin, a VA Senate candidate running to represent parts of Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania (District 27), is searching for interns for his campaign ahead of the November election. Interns will learn about political campaigns, grassroots organizing, and receive opportunities for future careers in politics. Hours are flexible with no prior experience necessary. For more information and to apply, go to Joel Griffin’s internship form. … [Read more...]
65th District Virginia House of Delegates Debate
September 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join the 65th District Virginia House of Delegates Debate, hosted by UMW and co-sponsored by UMW SGA. The debate is between Democrat Joshua Cole and Republican Lee Peters III. This debate will be an opportunity to learn more about the candidates and their priorities. The event will be moderated with an opportunity for audience questions. Moderators will be: UMW Political Science Professor Stephen Farnsworth, UMW Political Science Professor and Department Chair Rosalyn Cooperman, WFVA Radio News Director Ted Schubel, and a representative from The Free-Lance Star. Time: Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 7:00 PM in Seacobeck Hall room 145 (Weatherly Wing). … [Read more...]
Tess Darroch ’20 in Taiwan with Dr. Larus
April 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
UMW International Affairs Alum Tess Darroch ’20 is a Fulbright ETA in Penghu Islands of Taiwan. While in Taiwan, she met with Professor Emerita Dr. Larus in Taipei as pictured in March 2023 and spent the afternoon sightseeing together. It’s always wonderful to hear back from our former students! … [Read more...]
Alumni Panel Discussion on Life After Mary Washington
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join us for an alumni panel discussion, sponsored by the PSIA department and the College of Arts and Sciences, on “Life After Mary Washington: Public Service Careers in the Commonwealth.” This alumni panel is in honor of Bill Leighty ’78 and his decades of public service to the Commonwealth. Various alumni panelists will share their experiences and advice for public service. This panel features the following alumni: Amy Atkinson (’93), Virginia Commission on Youth Chris Winslow (’01), Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors Erik Johnson (’03), Virginia Community Action Partnership (VACAP) Tom Allison (’07), State Council on Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV) Time: Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Digital Auditorium, Hurley Convergence Center (HCC). For questions, contact Professor Farnsworth at: sfarnswo@umw.edu or ext. 1404. … [Read more...]
Talk with Alum Bill Leighty ’78
April 10, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join us for a talk, sponsored by the PSIA department and the College of Arts and Sciences, from UMW Alum Bill Leighty ’78. Bill Leighty is a former chief of staff to Virginia Governors Warner and Kaine. He will discuss his new book Capitol Secrets: Leadership Wisdom from a Lifetime of Public Service. Time: Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 12:30 PM in Monroe 116. For questions, contact Professor Farnsworth at: sfarnswo@umw.edu or ext. 1404. … [Read more...]
Professional Development Workshop with Anna Howell
April 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join the PSIA and WGST departments for an interactive workshop in learning about life after Mary Washington in the working world led by Anna Howell, a UMW graduate from 2012 and current Vice President of People & Recruiting at EvolutionIQ. She will provide advice to students on careers, graduate school and the process of looking for jobs including tips and insider knowledge to help you launch and thrive in your career. Time: Monday, April 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM in Lee 411. For questions, contact Professor Rosalyn Cooperman at: rcooperm@umw.edu … [Read more...]
Fulbright Scholar Leticia Gonzalez Discusses Women in Region-Building
April 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join us for a talk, sponsored by Fulbright and the PSIA department, from Fulbright Scholar Leticia Gonzalez. She is from Buenos Aires, Argentina and examines feminist theory in international relations and South American regional cooperation. At this talk, she discuss the place of women and gender issues in region building processes (focusing on the Common Market of the South – MERCOSUR) and the outcome of a more comprehensive integration when women are part of the process. Time: Monday, April 3rd, 2023 at 4:00 PM in Monroe 116. For questions, contact Professor Melissa Martinez at: mmartin9@umw.edu … [Read more...]