Please join us Wednesday, April 9, in Russell Library, room 241, from 12 to 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Environmental Science Professor Melanie DeVore on "Why the actual content of your phone is even more controversial than what you post on social media."The following articles may be referred to during the discussion: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2024/10/why-is-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-wracked-by-conflict/https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2013/09/conflict-minerals-from-the-congo-is-your-cellphone-made-with-them.html.Times...
Please join us Wednesday, April 9, in Russell Library, room 241, from 12 to 12:50 p.m. for this week's Times Talk facilitated by Environmental Science Professor Melanie DeVore on "Why the actual content of your phone is even more controversial than what you post on social media."The following articles may be referred to during the discussion: https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2024/10/why-is-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-wracked-by-conflict/https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2013/09/conflict-minerals-from-the-congo-is-your-cellphone-made-with-them.html.Times...
In these two lectures, Dr. Smith will share theoretical and practical approaches to translation and adaptation for theatre based on his scholarly and creative work as a dramaturg. The first lecture will be an introduction to his current book project, "Dramaturgies of Translation," which covers a variety of canonical authors including Chekhov, Euripides, Molière and Shakespeare. The second lecture offers examples from two recent projects involving theatre, music and adaptation: "Onegin"...
In these two lectures, Dr. Smith will share theoretical and practical approaches to translation and adaptation for theatre based on his scholarly and creative work as a dramaturg. The first lecture will be an introduction to his current book project, "Dramaturgies of Translation," which covers a variety of canonical authors including Chekhov, Euripides, Molière and Shakespeare. The second lecture offers examples from two recent projects involving theatre, music and adaptation: "Onegin"...
by Margaret SchellIn a field once dominated by men, Dr. Melanie DeVore, professor and paleobotanist at Georgia College & State University, noticed biology has taken a turn. More women are pursuing their degrees in science thanks to mentors like her. DeVore sees science as the ultimate team sport where collaboration is key to solving problems.“We are building bridges,” DeVore said. “There are practical, real-life connections within academia.”DeVore makes a point to place students within...
Thursday, April 3, at 4 p.m.: Defending Justice: A Conversation on Civil Rights and Wrongful Convictions: Dr. Sara Doude will lead a virtual discussion with selected panelists. (Location: Virtual) Katie Moss, J.D., Capital Litigation attorney, Southern Center for Human RightsMary Kelly Tate, J.D., professor of Law, founding director of Institute for Actual Innocence, University of Richmond School of Law Register here: https://form.jotform.com/250774603451051.
Thursday, April 3, at 4 p.m.: Defending Justice: A Conversation on Civil Rights and Wrongful Convictions: Dr. Sara Doude will lead a virtual discussion with selected panelists. (Location: Virtual) Katie Moss, J.D., Capital Litigation attorney, Southern Center for Human RightsMary Kelly Tate, J.D., professor of Law, founding director of Institute for Actual Innocence, University of Richmond School of Law Register here: https://form.jotform.com/250774603451051.
The Philosophy, Religion and Liberal Studies Department and The Rural Studies Institute invite you to join us for a Vegan Dinner on Monday, April 7, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Registration is required. Please use the QR code in the attached flyer to register for the event. Prior to the main event, there will be a demonstration of vegan cooking from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.
