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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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
The War in Ukraine: One Year On – Panel Discussion and Q&A
February 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Join the department for a discussion on the War in Ukraine featuring various speakers: Kelly A. Greico, The Stimson Center Arthur L. Speyer, III, Marine Corps Intelligence Agency and UMW Adjunct Professor PSIA John M. Kramer, Professor Emeritus, PSIA Jason Davidson, Professor PSIA Time: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 4:00 PM in Monroe 116. For questions, contact Professor Davidson at: jdavidso@umw.edu … [Read more...]
Guest Lecture with Dr. Amitav Acharya
November 1, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Amitav Acharya is Distinguished Professor of International Relations at American University, Washington, D.C., where he holds the UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance at the School of International Service, and serves as the chair of the ASEAN Studies Initiative. Acharya, a prolific scholar, has made contributions to a wide range of topics in International Relations, including constructivism, ASEAN and Asian regionalism, and Global International Relations. Friday, November 11th, 4:00-5:00 PM: Monroe 346 … [Read more...]