There are still spots available for the 8^th Annual Chesapeake Writers’ Conference held on St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s campus, Sunday, June 23 – Saturday, June 29. Workshop tuition is $800. There is also a course credit option for an additional fee and optional meal and housing packages available. For more information, visit go.smcm.edu/chesapeake.

Scott Strickland, adjunct instructor of anthropology, and Julia King, professor of anthropology, are featured in this Bay Journal article: https://bit.ly/2ERGxgq

Barrett Emerick, associate professor of philosophy, recently published “The Violence of Silencing” in the book "Pacifism, Politics, and Feminism: Intersections and Innovations," a peer-reviewed collection edited by Jennifer Kling.

In his chapter, Emerick explores and develops the concept of epistemic violence – the way in which violence might be done to someone in their capacity as a knower – and argues that silencing can be an act of epistemic violence. He also considers when and under what conditions it is appropriate to silence someone, even if doing so is an act of violence.

Assistant Professor of History Jeff Eden had a new article published in “The Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History” (New York: Oxford University Press, 2019).

Christine Wooley, associate dean of curriculum and associate professor of English at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, was recently appointed to the Executive Committee of the Association of Departments of English (ADE). The ADE supports academic departments focused on studying literature, writing, and culture by helping its members successfully lead and manage their programs.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, along with the Chesapeake Orchestra and its Music Director Jeffrey Silberschlag, are proud to announce the program for the 2019 River Concert Series. The 21^st anniversary of the popular, family-friendly music festival will be held on the St.

St. Mary’s College student Jada Ward ’19 presented at the 13th Annual Virginia Commonwealth University Politics and Government Student Research Conference held in April.