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Academic News

News, events and happening from Randolph's academic departments.

English: Virginia Poet Laureate to Read Work During Special Event
Claudia Emerson is a former English professor at the College

Theatre: WildCat Theatre Performs Rocky Horror Show
Performances scheduled Oct. 30-Nov. 7.

Communication: Driver Lecture Features Filmmaker Richard Robinson
Free event includes showing of 'The Beekeepers'

English: Professors Share Published Work with Community
Bunny Goodjohn and James Peterson to hold reading at local school.

Art: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference
Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students

Physics: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference
Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students

Mathematics: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference
Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students

Education: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference
Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students

Chemistry: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference
Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students

All Departments: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference
Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students

Biology: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference
Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students

Music: Randolph Students/Faculty Hold Strong Showing at MARCUS Conference
Regional conference promotes scholarship and research activities of undergraduate students

Communication: Filmmaker Richard Robinson to visit Randolph
Award-winning documentarian will meet students, screen new work

Art: Randolph Student's Photo Selected for Magazine Cover
Jeff Reid shot the photo while at National D-Day Memorial

Communication: Randolph Student's Photo Selected for Magazine Cover
Jeff Reid shot the photo while at National D-Day Memorial

Classics: Amy Cohen wins Davidson Award
Professor recognized for bringing distinction to Randolph College.

Physics: Peter Sheldon wins Larew Award
Physics professor honored for distinguished teaching.

Education: Randolph College's Preschool Program Rated One of Best in Virginia
Early childhood education program for Randolph's

Economics: Randolph College economics students selected as associate editors of undergraduate research journal
Schaffstall and Peters to peer-review undergraduate research

Physics: Randolph College Professor Pushing for Ironman Title
Local newspaper columnist features Peter Sheldon's quest

Physics: Randolph College Physics Professor Claims Ironman Status
Peter Sheldon tests his endurance in Ironman triathlon

Communication: Wanda Fenimore presents paper at Conference
Semiotic Analysis of southerners, NASCAR, and its fans in the movies

Sociology: Brad Bullock publishes chapter in new book
Gendered Consequences of Colonialism

Environmental Studies: Randolph College Aims to Create Spark at Local Science Summer Camp
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
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
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
Instructor to pursue Ph.D at Virginia Tech

Classics: Randolph Group Takes Greek Play on the Road
News and Advance coverage of International Study Seminar to Greece

Philosophy: Randolph Group Takes Greek Play on the Road
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
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
Performance was highlight of three-week International Studies Seminar

Education: College Receives Grant for Program Aimed at Helping Teachers
Local newspaper coverage of SCHEV grant

Physics: College Receives Grant for Program Aimed at Helping Teachers
Local newspaper coverage of SCHEV grant

Philosophy: Centennial Greek Play to be performed in Athens, Greece
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
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
Randolph students and professors take a 3-week journey across Greece, will blog and podcast

Education: Randolph College Receives Grant To Help Local Teachers
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
Math and Science Institute will provide local teachers with additional resources and training to help students learn

Physics: Stephanie Lyons Presents Research at Symposium
Study uses scattering technique to analyze development of stars.

Psychology: Psi Chi Inducts Six
Students honored for academic achievement in psychology

English: Mara Amster selected for National Humanities Center Summer Institute for Literary Studies
English professor is one of only 12 scholars nationwide to attend Shakespeare seminar

Psychology: Randolph Professor/Student Team Receives Funding for Additional Research
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
Katelin Shugart-Schmidt, already a NOAA Hollings Scholar, receives Honorable Mention in highly competitive Udall Foundation Scholarship program.

Sociology: Alpha Kappa Delta Inducts Eight
Students honored for academic achievement in sociology

Classics: Eta Sigma Phi Inducts Three
Students honored for academic achievement in classics

Chemistry: Iota Sigma Pi Inducts Five
Students honored for academic achievement in chemistry

Communication: Lambda Pi Eta Inducts Two
Students honored for academic achievement in communication studies

English: Sigma Tau Delta Inducts Eight
Students honored for academic achievement in English

Physics: Sigma Pi Sigma Inducts Two
Students honored for academic achievement in physics

Economics: Omicron Delta Epsilon Inducts Three
Students honored for academic achievement in economics

Political Science: Pi Sigma Alpha Inducts Seven
Students honored for academic achievement in political science

Gender Studies: Caitlin Clare Presents Research at Symposium
Case study looks at the careers of female sportscasters from the 1970s to the present.

Economics: Olivia Marlin Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at economic issues surrounding declining population trends in Japan.

Dance: Iwalani Martin Performs Original Dance at Symposium
“Turbulence and Flow” explores how water flows

History: Susan E. Christianson Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at history of the Scotland during the Reign of Edward I.

Communication: Caitlin Clare Presents Research at Symposium
Case study looks at the careers of female sportscasters from the 1970s to the present.

Art: Jessica Cline Presents Works at Symposium
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
Study looks at the effect of social dominance on social learning in horses.

English: Kandyce Korotky Presents Original Poetry at Symposium
Poetic exploration journeys from lust to love.

Art: Emily J. Hanson Presents Works at Symposium
Exhibition features drawings inspired by the art of Michelangelo.

Dance: Katelyn Bulluck Performs at Symposium
Original dance explores students' reactions to authority.

Art: Erin Dunn Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at how Hollywood dramatizes the biographies of artists.

Chemistry: Trio Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at enhancement of atomic emission and atomic absorption lamps.

Physics: Wai Sze Cheung Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at use of nanosized silicon powders in nanoelectronics and photovoltaics.

Sociology: Jaime Hartless Presents Research at Symposium
Study test the importance of religion in American society in the face of increasing secularization.

Gender Studies: Meredith Bell Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at postfeminism values in professional wrestling.

Communication: Anne Terashima Presents Research at Symposium
Content analysis of book covers shows how fiction is marketed to adolescent girls.

Biology: Marwa Latif Presents Poster at Symposium
Study examined mercury contamination in swallow eggs.

Biology: Marwa Latif Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at the role of insulin in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Chemistry: Trio Presents Research at Symposium
Chemistry study looks at mercury in voltammetry.

Communication: Jennifer Arline Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at image public relations for oil giant Exxon Mobil.

History: Kimberley Myrie Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at the military failures of England’s Queen Elizabeth I.

Education: Shelly Patrick Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at the use of personal encouragement in regulating the behavior of preschool students.

Biology: Ashleigh Pogue Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at genetic anomaly that causes HIV/AIDS immunity.

Chemistry: Trio Presents Research at Symposium
Project seeks to eliminate errors, inefficiencies in infrared spectrometry processes.

Art: Penny Rosen Presents Artwork, Poetry at Symposium
“Star Gazing” offers connection between the artist and the natural world.

English: Megan Steigerwald Presents Research at Symposium
Study examines the portrayal of “fallen women” in Victorian novels.

Gender Studies: Megan Steigerwald Presents Research at Symposium
Study examines the portrayal of “fallen women” in Victorian novels.

Gender Studies: Smriti Thapa Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at factors which affect class participation among female Asian students.

Physics: Katrina Wiechmann Presents Research at Symposium
Study examines the motion of Barnard’s Star from images obtained at Randolph College’s Winfree Observatory.

Communication: Jalika Conteh Presents Research at Symposium
Film study compares Hitchcock’s Rear Window (1954) and Disturbia (2007).

Chemistry: Aliyah Barrett Presents Poster at Symposium
Study uses mass spectrometry to identify and analyze bacteria.

Communication: Meredith Bell Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at postfeminism values in professional wrestling.

Physics: Randolph Hosts Society of Physics Students Research Meeting
Faculty and students present research

English: Penny Rosen Presents Artwork, Poetry at Symposium
“Star Gazing” offers connection between the artist and the natural world.

Communication: Johna Strickland Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at the ethics of undercover journalism.

Gender Studies: Anne Terashima Presents Research at Symposium
Content analysis of book covers shows how fiction is marketed to adolescent girls.

Sociology: Smriti Thapa Presents Research at Symposium
Study looks at factors which affect class participation among female Asian students.

Engineering Physics: Randolph Hosts Society of Physics Students Research Meeting
Faculty and students present research

Environmental Studies: Ludovic Lemaitre Presents Research at Symposium
Project aims to develop an environmentally sustainable master facilities plan for Randolph College.

Economics: Randolph College to Discuss Eating Locally Versus Globally
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
Delegates represent Finland at conference

Education: Randolph College Hosts National Expert on Learning Differences
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
Econ 217 students get out into the community to see where the tax money goes

Theatre: Randolph Professor, Author Featured in Newspaper
WildCat Theatre's newest production written by James Peterson

English: Mara Amster selected for National Humanities Center Summer Institute for Literary Studies
English professor is one of only 12 scholars nationwide to attend Shakespeare seminar

English: Kunz presents research to international conference
Paper looks at 19th-century astronomer Maria Mitchell

Communication: Randolph College Features Filmmaker Loretta Sarah Todd
Todd to present annual Driver Lecture, serve as filmmaker-in-residence

Art: Randolph Junior Receives National Award
Kathleen Fort named a Coca-Cola Gold Scholar

Economics: Amenah Alsrogy presents paper at Virginia Association of Economists annual meeting
Alsrogy presents research on factors influencing students

Political Science: Randolph College Professors Lead Innovative Panel at International Conference
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
Popular and free event features exciting hands-on science activities for third through sixth graders

Physics: Randolph College Hosts First Ever Science Festival
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
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
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
Kelley Swain's senior honors project lays groundwork for "Darwin's Microscope"

Education: Faculty and Students present research at APS National Conference
American Physical Society welcomes Randolph scholars

Engineering Physics: Faculty and Students present research at APS National Conference
American Physical Society welcomes Randolph scholars

Physics: Faculty and Students present research at APS National Conference
American Physical Society welcomes Randolph scholars

French: Randolph College Offers Glimpse Into 18th Century Life
Alan Jones, a Paris-based historian and adjunct professor, will offer a presentation including music, dance, and spectacle.

Education: Science Education Group Publishes Paper
Peggy Schimmoeller, Peter Sheldon and Tatiana Toteva will appear in Academic Exchange Quarterly

Environmental Studies: Science Education Group Publishes Paper
Peggy Schimmoeller, Peter Sheldon and Tatiana Toteva will appear in Academic Exchange Quarterly

Physics: Science Education Group Publishes Paper
Peggy Schimmoeller, Peter Sheldon and Tatiana Toteva will appear in Academic Exchange Quarterly

French: Fulbright Fellow Presents Public Lecture
Nabiha Jerad, a University of Tunis in Carthage professor, to discuss Maghrebi identity

Global Studies: Fulbright Fellow Presents Public Lecture
Nabiha Jerad, a University of Tunis in Carthage professor, to discuss Maghrebi identity

Economics: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars
Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address

Political Science: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars
Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address

Environmental Studies: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars
Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address

Psychology: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars
Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address

Global Studies: Randolph College Holds Second Annual Symposium of Artists and Scholars
Journalist and author Eric Roston to provide keynote address

Music: Randolph College's Chorale Receives Special Invitation to Perform at Holocaust Musuem
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
Spring Break tour provides students with real-life experience as traveling musicians

Biology: Professor Talks Salmonella
Jennifer Arrington provides insight on peanut butter recall on WSET

Political Science: Randolph College's Dean of the College Teaches Self Defense Class
'Dean of Defense' featured in local newspaper

Physical Education: Randolph College's Dean of the College Teaches Self Defense Class
'Dean of Defense' featured in local newspaper

Environmental Studies: Going Green
Randolph College's organic garden highlighted in local newspaper

Psychology: Three faculty give workshop at National Teaching Conference
Research focused on gender in the college classroom

Education: Three faculty give workshop at National Teaching Conference
Research focused on gender in the college classroom

English: Weekend Workshop Immerses Students in Shakespeare
Trip to American Shakespeare Center to bring English, theatre majors together

Theatre: Weekend Workshop Immerses Students in Shakespeare
Trip to American Shakespeare Center to bring English, theatre majors together

English: Randolph College Honors Charles Darwin
Special presentation offers interdisciplinary view of Darwin's impact

Psychology: Randolph College Honors Charles Darwin
Special presentation offers interdisciplinary view of Darwin's impact

Biology: Randolph College Honors Charles Darwin
Special presentation offers interdisciplinary view of Darwin's impact

Physics: Randolph's Society of Physics Students Chapter Wins National Award
Chapter named Outstanding Chapter and advisor received honorable mention award for 2007-08.

Communication: Communications Students Take Home Honors From Conference
Two Randolph students earn awards at regional SURF conference

English: New Publications by Heidi Kunz
Heidi Kunz Contributes to Prestigious MLA Reference Series

Communication: Former U.S. Marine turned Al Jazeera Correspondent Presents Public Lecture:
Josh Rushing gained national attention after switch to Al Jazeera network

Chinese: Upcoming Speaker Discusses China's Rapid Transformation
International scholar and Pearl S. Buck expert, Liu Haiping featured in local News & Advance

Greek: Randolph Professor, Senior Head Research Presentation at National Conference
Duo conducts workshop at American Philological Association meeting

Classics: Randolph Professor, Senior Head Research Presentation at National Conference
Duo conducts workshop at American Philological Association meeting

Biology: Randolph Professor Discusses Peanut Butter Scare
Biologist Jennifer Arrington talks to WSET about food issues

Greek: Amy Cohen presents panel at national conference
With Britanny Stallings demonstrates making Greek theatre masks

Classics: Amy Cohen presents panel at national conference
With Britanny Stallings demonstrates making Greek theatre masks

Economics: John Abell explores economics of organics
Sustainable food resources will be a top issue in years to come

Global Studies: Global to Local Studies Students Help Out Local Food Ministries
Student project brings churches, non-profits together

Psychology: Local Counselors Question Disorder Study
Randolph psychology professor featured in news coverage

Psychology: Psychology Professor's Book Published Internationally
Beth Schwartz co-wrote book aimed at helping faculty improve teaching and learning

Psychology: Beth Schwartz co-authors book on teaching
"Optimizing Teaching and Learning: Practicing Pedagogical Research" bridges the gap between research and practice.

French: Francoise Watts has paper published
"Existentialism in the feminine" appeared in Actes du Colloque on "Gender"

English: Bill Coulter presents paper at London symposium
Reflections on Paradise Lost to appear in scholarly journal

Economics: Florentina Furtuna has undergraduate research published
Paper examines area personal finance habits of college students

Psychology: Local Newspaper Highlights Summer Research
Student/faculty study gender stereotypes in children's programming

Psychology: Senior Psychology Students Continue Annual Winning Streak
Student research earns two of three undergraduate awards at statewide conference

Global Studies: Global Studies Students Present Papers at Annual VSSA Conference
Meeting featured the best of undergraduate and graduate schools across the state

Political Science: Global Studies Students Present Papers at Annual VSSA Conference
Meeting featured the best of undergraduate and graduate schools across the state

Psychology: Psychology Students Teach Preschoolers About Brains
Real brains, rats help convey message

English: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

Education: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

Music: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

Chemistry: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

Political Science: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

Environmental Studies: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

American Culture Program: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

Communication: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

Biology: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

Psychology: Randolph College Awards Tenure to Faculty Members
Faculty represent wide array of disciplines

Psychology: Senior Earns Top Undergraduate Award at Psychology Conference
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
Fred Rowe Best Undergraduate Research Paper Award presented to Sommer Altman and Adriana Dabdoub

Psychology: Psychology Student Selected to Attend Summer Science Institute
Elizabeth Nguyen one of 32 chosen nationwide

Psychology: Beth Schwartz Receives Prestigious Award
Psychology professor awarded APLS Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring Award

Psychology: Junior Wins Top Honors at Conference
Ashley Smith's research with Gretchen Gottard receives Best Undergraduate Student Poster Award