Moira Gannon Denson was recently honored by the DC Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers for her significant contributions toward improving the quality of the human environment through interior design activities. Denson, an assistant professor at Marymount University, received the Wm. L. Wilkoff, FASID Design for Humanity Award at a Sept. 24 awards […]
Month: October 2015
Marymount Professor Teaches STEM in Northern Ireland
A Marymount University professor has taken her push for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education across the ocean, with an October visit to Stranmillis University College in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Dr. Usha Rajdev taught, observed faculty and helped 85 students sign up an International Association of STEM Leaders (IASL) chapter. Everyone has gone above […]
Family Weekend at Marymount University Oct. 30 through Nov. 1
A Halloween fest, comedy night, street fair and talent show are just a few of the highlights of Marymount Universitys annual Family Weekend, which will be held from Friday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 1. Parents and family members of Marymount students are invited to attend. The weekend will conclude with a Mass of Remembrance […]
Barry Gallery Reception Part of Marymount Universitys Family Weekend
The public is invited to a free opening reception for the exhibition Ceramic Art by Joe Hicks from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Barry Gallery on the campus of Marymount University. It will feature the work of the professor who designed and leads the ceramic program in MUs Department of Fine […]
Learn Proper Lab Techniques at Free Marymount Webinar
The public is invited to attend Tales of Lab Safety: How to Avoid Rookie Accidents, a free webinar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in Rowley Hall, Room G209 at Marymount University, 2807 North Glebe Road. Sponsored by the Marymount Science Club, the event is being held in collaboration with the Chemical […]
Marymount Professor Embraces Free Use of His New Book
Dr. Matt Bakker, a sociologist at Marymount University, loves the idea that his new book can be downloaded by anyone anywhere for free. This raises a really important and interesting question: whether researchers like myself are in this game to make money or to try and generate knowledge with our findings, said Bakker. […]
Physical Therapy Students Offering Free Fitness Assessments for First Responders Oct. 29
Rachel Collver and Jimmy McKay know what police, firefighters and other first responders have to deal with on the job. McKay comes from a family of New York firefighters and Collvers father served as a Louisiana state trooper for 25 years. Thats why the third-year classmates in Marymount Universitys doctor of physical therapy program have […]
Marymount Accepting Applications for Cybersecurity Scholarships
Marymount University is accepting applications for its CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program, which provides full tuition and other benefits in exchange for a commitment to work in government-related cybersecurity for a period equal in length to the scholarship. Applications are being accepted until Oct. 31 for the Spring 2016 semester. The awards also cover academic […]
Marymount Students Help Create Urban Farm
Students and faculty members from Marymount Universitys Interior Design program spent a recent Saturday with their sleeves rolled up, working with hundreds of other volunteers to turn an underused plot of inner city land into whats now being called the largest urban farm in Washington, D.C. Students from the main and Reston campuses worked […]
Saints Enjoy Homecoming Weekend
Marymount University enjoyed its annual Homecoming and Reunion Weekend on Sept. 24-27, with Saints of all ages returning to the Arlington main campus for a wide range of events, including a golf tournament, happy hour at the Clarendon Ballroom and Festival Alley Barbecue event for families on campus. Overall, all attendance numbers were up this […]
