Academic News
News, events and happening from Randolph's academic departments.
| English: Virginia Poet Laureate to Read Work During Special Event | |
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Claudia Emerson is a former English professor at the College |
| Theatre: WildCat Theatre Performs Rocky Horror Show | |
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Performances scheduled Oct. 30-Nov. 7. |
| Communication: Driver Lecture Features Filmmaker Richard Robinson | |
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Free event includes showing of 'The Beekeepers' |
| English: Professors Share Published Work with Community | |
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Bunny Goodjohn and James Peterson to hold reading at local school. |
| Art: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference | |
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Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students |
| Physics: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference | |
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Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students |
| Mathematics: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference | |
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Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students |
| Education: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference | |
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Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students |
| Chemistry: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference | |
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Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students |
| All Departments: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference | |
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Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students |
| Biology: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference | |
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Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students |
| Music: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference | |
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Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students |
| Communication: Filmmaker Richard Robinson to visit Randolph | |
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Award-winning documentarian will meet students, screen new work |
| Art: Randolph Student's Photo Selected for Magazine Cover | |
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Jeff Reid shot the photo while at National D-Day Memorial |
| Communication: Randolph Student's Photo Selected for Magazine Cover | |
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Jeff Reid shot the photo while at National D-Day Memorial |
| Classics: Amy Cohen wins Davidson Award | |
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Professor recognized for bringing distinction to Randolph College. |
| Physics: Peter Sheldon wins Larew Award | |
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Physics professor honored for distinguished teaching. |
| Education: Randolph College's Preschool Program Rated One of Best in Virginia | |
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Early childhood education program for Randolph's |
| Economics: Randolph College economics students selected as associate editors of undergraduate research journal | |
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Schaffstall and Peters to peer-review undergraduate research |
| Physics: Randolph College Professor Pushing for Ironman Title | |
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Local newspaper columnist features Peter Sheldon's quest |
| Physics: Randolph College Physics Professor Claims Ironman Status | |
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Peter Sheldon tests his endurance in Ironman triathlon |
| Communication: Wanda Fenimore presents paper at Conference | |
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Semiotic Analysis of southerners, NASCAR, and its fans in the movies |
| Sociology: Brad Bullock publishes chapter in new book | |
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Gendered Consequences of Colonialism |
| Environmental Studies: Randolph College Aims to Create Spark at Local Science Summer Camp | |
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Team of professors, students, alumnae, and local teachers to hold week-long science camp at Jubilee Family Development Center |
| Physics: Randolph College Aims to Create Spark at Local Science Summer Camp | |
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Team of professors, students, alumnae, and local teachers to hold week-long science camp at Jubilee Family Development Center |
| Education: Randolph College Aims to Create Spark at Local Science Summer Camp | |
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Team of professors, students, alumnae, and local teachers to hold week-long science camp at Jubilee Family Development Center |
| Communication: Wanda Fenimore Begins Doctoral Studies | |
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Instructor to pursue Ph.D at Virginia Tech |
| Classics: Randolph Group Takes Greek Play on the Road | |
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News and Advance coverage of International Study Seminar to Greece |
| Philosophy: Randolph Group Takes Greek Play on the Road | |
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News and Advance coverage of International Study Seminar to Greece |
| Philosophy: Randolph College Students, Professors Take Greek Play on the Road -- All the Way to Greece | |
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Performance was highlight of three-week International Studies Seminar |
| Greek: Randolph College Students, Professors Take Greek Play on the Road -- All the Way to Greece | |
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Performance was highlight of three-week International Studies Seminar |
| Education: College Receives Grant for Program Aimed at Helping Teachers | |
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Local newspaper coverage of SCHEV grant |
| Physics: College Receives Grant for Program Aimed at Helping Teachers | |
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Local newspaper coverage of SCHEV grant |
| Philosophy: Centennial Greek Play to be performed in Athens, Greece | |
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Randolph students and professors take a 3-week journey across Greece, will blog and podcast |
| Classics: Centennial Greek Play to be performed in Athens, Greece | |
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Randolph students and professors take a 3-week journey across Greece, will blog and podcast |
| Greek: Centennial Greek Play to be performed in Athens, Greece | |
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Randolph students and professors take a 3-week journey across Greece, will blog and podcast |
| Education: Randolph College Receives Grant To Help Local Teachers | |
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Math and Science Institute will provide local teachers with additional resources and training to help students learn |
| Physics: Randolph College Receives Grant To Help Local Teachers | |
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Math and Science Institute will provide local teachers with additional resources and training to help students learn |
| Physics: Stephanie Lyons Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study uses scattering technique to analyze development of stars. |
| Psychology: Psi Chi Inducts Six | |
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Students honored for academic achievement in psychology |
| English: Mara Amster selected for National Humanities Center Summer Institute for Literary Studies | |
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English professor is one of only 12 scholars nationwide to attend Shakespeare seminar |
| Psychology: Randolph Professor/Student Team Receives Funding for Additional Research | |
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Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges fellowship will allow the team to expand research on teaching and learning methods |
| Environmental Studies: Randolph College Junior Receives Second National Honor | |
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Katelin Shugart-Schmidt, already a NOAA Hollings Scholar, receives Honorable Mention in highly competitive Udall Foundation Scholarship program. |
| Sociology: Alpha Kappa Delta Inducts Eight | |
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Students honored for academic achievement in sociology |
| Classics: Eta Sigma Phi Inducts Three | |
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Students honored for academic achievement in classics |
| Chemistry: Iota Sigma Pi Inducts Five | |
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Students honored for academic achievement in chemistry |
| Communication: Lambda Pi Eta Inducts Two | |
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Students honored for academic achievement in communication studies |
| English: Sigma Tau Delta Inducts Eight | |
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Students honored for academic achievement in English |
| Physics: Sigma Pi Sigma Inducts Two | |
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Students honored for academic achievement in physics |
| Economics: Omicron Delta Epsilon Inducts Three | |
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Students honored for academic achievement in economics |
| Political Science: Pi Sigma Alpha Inducts Seven | |
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Students honored for academic achievement in political science |
| Gender Studies: Caitlin Clare Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Case study looks at the careers of female sportscasters from the 1970s to the present. |
| Economics: Olivia Marlin Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at economic issues surrounding declining population trends in Japan. |
| Dance: Iwalani Martin Performs Original Dance at Symposium | |
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“Turbulence and Flow” explores how water flows |
| History: Susan E. Christianson Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at history of the Scotland during the Reign of Edward I. |
| Communication: Caitlin Clare Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Case study looks at the careers of female sportscasters from the 1970s to the present. |
| Art: Jessica Cline Presents Works at Symposium | |
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Collection of figure studies and portraits emphasizes capturing the essence of people rather than merely reproducing a likeness. |
| Psychology: Kara Clissold Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at the effect of social dominance on social learning in horses. |
| English: Kandyce Korotky Presents Original Poetry at Symposium | |
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Poetic exploration journeys from lust to love. |
| Art: Emily J. Hanson Presents Works at Symposium | |
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Exhibition features drawings inspired by the art of Michelangelo. |
| Dance: Katelyn Bulluck Performs at Symposium | |
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Original dance explores students' reactions to authority. |
| Art: Erin Dunn Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at how Hollywood dramatizes the biographies of artists. |
| Chemistry: Trio Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at enhancement of atomic emission and atomic absorption lamps. |
| Physics: Wai Sze Cheung Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at use of nanosized silicon powders in nanoelectronics and photovoltaics. |
| Sociology: Jaime Hartless Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study test the importance of religion in American society in the face of increasing secularization. |
| Gender Studies: Meredith Bell Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at postfeminism values in professional wrestling. |
| Communication: Anne Terashima Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Content analysis of book covers shows how fiction is marketed to adolescent girls. |
| Biology: Marwa Latif Presents Poster at Symposium | |
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Study examined mercury contamination in swallow eggs. |
| Biology: Marwa Latif Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at the role of insulin in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. |
| Chemistry: Trio Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Chemistry study looks at mercury in voltammetry. |
| Communication: Jennifer Arline Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at image public relations for oil giant Exxon Mobil. |
| History: Kimberley Myrie Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at the military failures of England’s Queen Elizabeth I. |
| Education: Shelly Patrick Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at the use of personal encouragement in regulating the behavior of preschool students. |
| Biology: Ashleigh Pogue Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at genetic anomaly that causes HIV/AIDS immunity. |
| Chemistry: Trio Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Project seeks to eliminate errors, inefficiencies in infrared spectrometry processes. |
| Art: Penny Rosen Presents Artwork, Poetry at Symposium | |
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“Star Gazing” offers connection between the artist and the natural world. |
| English: Megan Steigerwald Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study examines the portrayal of “fallen women” in Victorian novels. |
| Gender Studies: Megan Steigerwald Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study examines the portrayal of “fallen women” in Victorian novels. |
| Gender Studies: Smriti Thapa Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at factors which affect class participation among female Asian students. |
| Physics: Katrina Wiechmann Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study examines the motion of Barnard’s Star from images obtained at Randolph College’s Winfree Observatory. |
| Communication: Jalika Conteh Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Film study compares Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954) and Disturbia (2007). |
| Chemistry: Aliyah Barrett Presents Poster at Symposium | |
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Study uses mass spectrometry to identify and analyze bacteria. |
| Communication: Meredith Bell Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at postfeminism values in professional wrestling. |
| Physics: Randolph Hosts Society of Physics Students Research Meeting | |
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Faculty and students present research |
| English: Penny Rosen Presents Artwork, Poetry at Symposium | |
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“Star Gazing” offers connection between the artist and the natural world. |
| Communication: Johna Strickland Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at the ethics of undercover journalism. |
| Gender Studies: Anne Terashima Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Content analysis of book covers shows how fiction is marketed to adolescent girls. |
| Sociology: Smriti Thapa Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Study looks at factors which affect class participation among female Asian students. |
| Engineering Physics: Randolph Hosts Society of Physics Students Research Meeting | |
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Faculty and students present research |
| Environmental Studies: Ludovic Lemaitre Presents Research at Symposium | |
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Project aims to develop an environmentally sustainable master facilities plan for Randolph College. |
| Economics: Randolph College to Discuss Eating Locally Versus Globally | |
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Brett Wilson of Horse and Buggy Produce to lead free lecture April 23 |
| Global Studies: Randolph's Model UN Team Takes Top Honors at National Conference | |
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Delegates represent Finland at conference |
| Education: Randolph College Hosts National Expert on Learning Differences | |
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Rick Lavoie to present free public presentation aimed at providing teachers and parents with more effective learning strategies |
| Economics: BLOG: Service Learning in Public Economics | |
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Econ 217 students get out into the community to see where the tax money goes |
| Theatre: Randolph Professor, Author Featured in Newspaper | |
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WildCat Theatre's newest production written by James Peterson |
| English: Mara Amster selected for National Humanities Center Summer Institute for Literary Studies | |
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English professor is one of only 12 scholars nationwide to attend Shakespeare seminar |
| English: Kunz presents research to international conference | |
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Paper looks at 19th-century astronomer Maria Mitchell |
| Communication: Randolph College Features Filmmaker Loretta Sarah Todd | |
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Todd to present annual Driver Lecture, serve as filmmaker-in-residence |
| Art: Randolph Junior Receives National Award | |
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Kathleen Fort named a Coca-Cola Gold Scholar |
| Economics: Amenah Alsrogy presents paper at Virginia Association of Economists annual meeting | |
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Alsrogy presents research on factors influencing students |
| Political Science: Randolph College Professors Lead Innovative Panel at International Conference | |
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Political Science Professors Jennifer Abbassi and Mari Ishibashi join professors from military and peace schools for discussion |
| Physics: 5th Annual Science Day Open to Elementary Students | |
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Popular and free event features exciting hands-on science activities for third through sixth graders |
| Physics: Randolph College Hosts First Ever Science Festival | |
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Free event features observatory viewing, special shows, poetry readings, and much more |
| English: Alumna's Book of Poetry Published to Coincide with Darwin's Birthday | |
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Kelley Swain's senior honors project lays groundwork for "Darwin's Microscope" |
| Environmental Studies: Alumna's Book of Poetry Published to Coincide with Darwin's Birthday | |
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Kelley Swain's senior honors project lays groundwork for "Darwin's Microscope" |
| Biology: Alumna's Book of Poetry Published to Coincide with Darwin's Birthday | |
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Kelley Swain's senior honors project lays groundwork for "Darwin's Microscope" |
| Education: Faculty and Students present research at APS National Conference | |
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American Physical Society welcomes Randolph scholars |
| Engineering Physics: Faculty and Students present research at APS National Conference | |
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American Physical Society welcomes Randolph scholars |
| Physics: Faculty and Students present research at APS National Conference | |
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American Physical Society welcomes Randolph scholars |
| French: Randolph College Offers Glimpse Into 18th Century Life | |
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Alan Jones, a Paris-based historian and adjunct professor, will offer a presentation including music, dance, and spectacle. |
| Education: Science Education Group Publishes Paper | |
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Peggy Schimmoeller, Peter Sheldon and Tatiana Toteva will appear in Academic Exchange Quarterly |
| Environmental Studies: Science Education Group Publishes Paper | |
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Peggy Schimmoeller, Peter Sheldon and Tatiana Toteva will appear in Academic Exchange Quarterly |
| Physics: Science Education Group Publishes Paper | |
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Peggy Schimmoeller, Peter Sheldon and Tatiana Toteva will appear in Academic Exchange Quarterly |
| French: Fulbright Fellow Presents Public Lecture | |
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Nabiha Jerad, a University of Tunis in Carthage professor, to discuss Maghrebi identity |
| Global Studies: Fulbright Fellow Presents Public Lecture | |
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Nabiha Jerad, a University of Tunis in Carthage professor, to discuss Maghrebi identity |
| Economics: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars | |
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Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address |
| Political Science: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars | |
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Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address |
| Environmental Studies: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars | |
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Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address |
| Psychology: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars | |
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Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address |
| Global Studies: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars | |
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Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address |
| Music: Randolph College's Chorale Receives Special Invitation to Perform at Holocaust Musuem | |
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Spring Break tour provides students with real-life experience as traveling musicians |
| All Departments: Randolph College's Chorale Receives Special Invitation to Perform at Holocaust Musuem | |
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Spring Break tour provides students with real-life experience as traveling musicians |
| Biology: Professor Talks Salmonella | |
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Jennifer Arrington provides insight on peanut butter recall on WSET |
| Political Science: Randolph College's Dean of the College Teaches Self Defense Class | |
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'Dean of Defense' featured in local newspaper |
| Physical Education: Randolph College's Dean of the College Teaches Self Defense Class | |
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'Dean of Defense' featured in local newspaper |
| Environmental Studies: Going Green | |
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Randolph College's organic garden highlighted in local newspaper |
| Psychology: Three faculty give workshop at National Teaching Conference | |
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Research focused on gender in the college classroom |
| Education: Three faculty give workshop at National Teaching Conference | |
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Research focused on gender in the college classroom |
| English: Weekend Workshop Immerses Students in Shakespeare | |
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Trip to American Shakespeare Center to bring English, theatre majors together |
| Theatre: Weekend Workshop Immerses Students in Shakespeare | |
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Trip to American Shakespeare Center to bring English, theatre majors together |
| English: Randolph College Honors Charles Darwin | |
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Special presentation offers interdisciplinary view of Darwin's impact |
| Psychology: Randolph College Honors Charles Darwin | |
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Special presentation offers interdisciplinary view of Darwin's impact |
| Biology: Randolph College Honors Charles Darwin | |
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Special presentation offers interdisciplinary view of Darwin's impact |
| Physics: Randolph's Society of Physics Students Chapter Wins National Award | |
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Chapter named Outstanding Chapter and advisor received honorable mention award for 2007-08. |
| Communication: Communications Students Take Home Honors From Conference | |
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Two Randolph students earn awards at regional SURF conference |
| English: New Publications by Heidi Kunz | |
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Heidi Kunz Contributes to Prestigious MLA Reference Series |
| Communication: Former U.S. Marine turned Al Jazeera Correspondent Presents Public Lecture: | |
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Josh Rushing gained national attention after switch to Al Jazeera network |
| Chinese: Upcoming Speaker Discusses China's Rapid Transformation | |
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International scholar and Pearl S. Buck expert, Liu Haiping featured in local News & Advance |
| Greek: Randolph Professor, Senior Head Research Presentation at National Conference | |
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Duo conducts workshop at American Philological Association meeting |
| Classics: Randolph Professor, Senior Head Research Presentation at National Conference | |
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Duo conducts workshop at American Philological Association meeting |
| Biology: Randolph Professor Discusses Peanut Butter Scare | |
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Biologist Jennifer Arrington talks to WSET about food issues |
| Greek: Amy Cohen presents panel at national conference | |
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With Britanny Stallings demonstrates making Greek theatre masks |
| Classics: Amy Cohen presents panel at national conference | |
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With Britanny Stallings demonstrates making Greek theatre masks |
| Economics: John Abell explores economics of organics | |
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Sustainable food resources will be a top issue in years to come |
| Global Studies: Global to Local Studies Students Help Out Local Food Ministries | |
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Student project brings churches, non-profits together |
| Psychology: Local Counselors Question Disorder Study | |
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Randolph psychology professor featured in news coverage |
| Psychology: Psychology Professor's Book Published Internationally | |
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Beth Schwartz co-wrote book aimed at helping faculty improve teaching and learning |
| Psychology: Beth Schwartz co-authors book on teaching | |
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"Optimizing Teaching and Learning: Practicing Pedagogical Research" bridges the gap between research and practice. |
| French: Francoise Watts has paper published | |
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"Existentialism in the feminine" appeared in Actes du Colloque on "Gender" |
| English: Bill Coulter presents paper at London symposium | |
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Reflections on Paradise Lost to appear in scholarly journal |
| Economics: Florentina Furtuna has undergraduate research published | |
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Paper examines area personal finance habits of college students |
| Psychology: Local Newspaper Highlights Summer Research | |
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Student/faculty study gender stereotypes in children's programming |
| Psychology: Senior Psychology Students Continue Annual Winning Streak | |
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Student research earns two of three undergraduate awards at statewide conference |
| Global Studies: Global Studies Students Present Papers at Annual VSSA Conference | |
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Meeting featured the best of undergraduate and graduate schools across the state |
| Political Science: Global Studies Students Present Papers at Annual VSSA Conference | |
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Meeting featured the best of undergraduate and graduate schools across the state |
| Psychology: Psychology Students Teach Preschoolers About Brains | |
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Real brains, rats help convey message |
| English: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| Education: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| Music: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| Chemistry: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| Political Science: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| Environmental Studies: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| American Culture Program: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| Communication: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| Biology: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| Psychology: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members | |
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Faculty represent wide array of disciplines |
| Psychology: Senior Earns Top Undergraduate Award at Psychology Conference | |
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Breanna Butler wins the Frederick B. Rowe Award for the Best Undergraduate Paper at the recent annual conference of the Virginia Psychological Association. |
| Psychology: Students Win Honors at Virginia Psychological Association Conference | |
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Fred Rowe Best Undergraduate Research Paper Award presented to Sommer Altman and Adriana Dabdoub |
| Psychology: Psychology Student Selected to Attend Summer Science Institute | |
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Elizabeth Nguyen one of 32 chosen nationwide |
| Psychology: Beth Schwartz Receives Prestigious Award | |
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Psychology professor awarded APLS Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award |
| Psychology: Junior Wins Top Honors at Conference | |
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Ashley Smith's research with Gretchen Gottard receives Best Undergraduate Student Poster Award |
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