On Tuesday, April 23rd at 4:00 PM over Zoom, we will host a panel discussion about "Ecuador and Drug Politics." The panel includes Professor Omar García-Ponce (George Washington University), Professor Benjamin Garcia-Holgado (University of Delaware), and Professor Melissa Martinez (University of Mary Washington). Please join us on Tuesday, Apr 23, at 4:00 PM using this Zoom link to learn more about Ecuador and Drug Politics! For any questions about the event, contact Professor Melissa Martinez. … [Read more...]
Professor Martinez Joins National Archives Panel on Monroe Doctrine
November 28, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Our PSIA Professor Melissa Martinez will be joining a panel hosted by the US National Archives! The event is today, Tuesday 11/28 at 6 PM, and will be streamed live on the US National Archives Youtube. (it will also be recorded for viewing at the same link). The topic is: "Spheres of Influence: Two Hundred Years of the Monroe Doctrine." Please join her and other experts to learn more about the Monroe Doctrine, its history, and application today. For more information, check out the National Archives Panel Info page. … [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...]
Dillon Schweers Wins 2021 Pi Sigma Alpha Writing Award
September 30, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Dillon Schweers ’21 wins the 2021 Pi Sigma Alpha Best Undergraduate Paper Award. This is the 11th time a Mary Washington student has won the best paper or best thesis award! For more information, check out UMW’s article on Dillon’s PSA Award. … [Read more...]
“94 Paradoxes to Consider in the 21st Century” Book Event
February 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
On Wednesday February 10, 2021 at 4pm, the UMW PSIA department will be hosting a virtual book event with author Leopoldo Martinez Nucete. Click the image to view larger and learn more! Zoom link will be posted soon. Book discussion recording … [Read more...]
Path Opens for Emily Rothstein ’18 with Study Abroad
November 22, 2019 by Leave a Comment
International Affairs alum Emily Rothstein '18 has been abroad for both studies and employment. Her time at Mary Washington expanded her horizons to the world, fueling her career path. Check out more information about this on the UMW article Study Abroad Carves Career Path for Alumna. … [Read more...]