On Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30 PM on Zoom, we are hosting a Careers and Graduate School Panel Discussion! It will be a panel discussing Life After Mary Washington where you can hear the experience and advice from five alumni: … [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...]
Alumni Career/Graduate School Panel Sp’23
March 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join the department for a panel discussion of life after UMW. This features the advice and experience of the following alumni: Zachary Handlin (’20), William and Mary Law School, Third Year Student Shirley Martey Hargis (’14), Consultant on China, CRDF Global’s Data and Technology Program, Executive Director of Black Professionals in International Affairs Natalie Lemay (’18), State and Local Contracts Manager, Carahsoft Technology Theo Stamatis (’20), Government Relations Manager, Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Emma Thomas (’20), Intelligence Analyst, Illuminate Mission Solutions Time: Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 5:00 PM on Zoom with details below [removed after the event]. For questions, contact Professor Emile Lester at: elester@umw.edu or phone extension 1146. View the Zoom recording below! Spring 2023 Career Panel Passcode: 1#ucP5nU … [Read more...]
Alumni Career/Graduate School Panel
March 25, 2022 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Spring 2021 Career Panel
March 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Wednesday, March 24 at 7 PM: 2021 Political Science and International Affairs Careers and Graduate School Panel Discussion! Featuring the experience and advice of alumni: Caitriona Cobb (’17) John Hopkins SAIS, Middle East Studies Program (’19) Africa Content Manager, Tesla Government Inc. John Cronin (’19) Office of the Governor, Virginia Management Fellow Kate Miceli (’13) State Affairs Counsel, American Association for Justice Edward Scheirer (‘16) Law Clerk for the Honorable Kathleen Beckstead at the Circuit Court for Wicomico County. Associate, Cockey, Brennan, & Maloney Michael Ware (’12) Intelligence Operations Specialist, US Department of Homeland Security – Office of Intelligence & Analysis. VIEW RECORDING HERE: Zoom recording! Passcode: O?7PWK1a Contact Prof. Emile Lester for details: elester@umw.edu or ext. … [Read more...]