American Studies - School of Arts Sciences - University of Richmond

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Web Name: American Studies - School of Arts Sciences - University of Richmond

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More search options and features available at https://directory.richmond.edu. American Studies is an interdisciplinary program that provides opportunities for students to study American culture, society, identity, and politics by combining coursework in a wide variety of disciplines into a single major.Department NewsAmerican Studies major Joanna Hejl 20 has been named the University of Richmond s first ever Beinecke Scholar. The scholarship provides recipients with $34,000 to support graduate studies in the arts, humanities, or social sciences. Herrera Published Patricia Herrera, associate professor of theatre, published Nuyorican Feminist Performance: From The Caf to Hip Hop Theater (Michigan University Press). Nuyorican Feminist Performance examines the contributions of 1970s and 80s performeras and how they challenged the Caf s gender politics. Sackley Awarded Nicole Sackley, associate professor of history and american studies, was awarded a $2,000 VFIC Mednick Memorial Fellowship for her project, Co-op Capitalism: Cooperatives, International Development, and American Visions of Capitalism in the Twentieth Century. Sackley Awarded Nicole Sackley, associate professor of history and american studies, has been awarded a $50,000 American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Fellowship for her project, Co-op Capitalism: Cooperatives, International Development, and American Visions of Capitalism in the Twentieth Century. Sackley receives funding Nicole Sackley, associate professor of history and American Studies, received a $2,000 grant from the Friends of University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries for her new project, Co-op Capitalism: Cooperatives, International Development, and American Visions of Capitalism in the Twentieth Century. Ayers elected to Colonial Williamsburg board Edward Ayers, Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and president emeritus, was elected to the board of trustees for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Winiarski New England Society Book Award Religious studies and American studies professor Douglas Winiarski has been awarded a 2018 Book Award for nonfiction by The New England Society for his work, Darkness Falls on the Land of Light: Experiencing Religious Awakenings in Eighteenth-Century New England. Winiarski Book Wins Bancroft Prize Religious studies professor Doug Winiarski's book Darkness Falls on the Land of Light: Experiencing Religious Awakenings in Eighteenth-Century New England won the 2018 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy, presented by Columbia University. Ayers Receives Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize Tucker Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus Ed Ayers will receive the 2018 Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize for his book, The Thin Light of Freedom: The Civil War and Emancipation in the Heart of America. Ayers on Podcasts@Boatwright University professor Ed Ayers discussed his latest book The Thin Light of Freedom: The Civil War and Emancipation in the Heart of America on Podcasts@Boatwright Feature Stories New University of Richmond Mapping Project to Track Patterns and Global Impact of U.S. PhilanthropyTwo University of Richmond professors, in collaboration with UR s Digital Scholarship Lab, are developing a tool that will trace every international grant given by the Ford and Rockefeller foundations during the Cold War. History in their own wordsA new University Museums exhibit explores growing up in Civil Rights Richmond through stories of those who were there. UR Students Tackle HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Documentary DramaUniversity of Richmond students will perform a documentary drama about the HIV/AIDS epidemic and its disproportionate effect on people of color in the city of Richmond. University of Richmond Professor Receives 2018 Book Award by The New England SocietyUniversity of Richmond religious studies and American studies professor Douglas Winiarski has been awarded a 2018 Book Award for nonfiction by The New England Society for his work, Darkness Falls on the Land of Light: Experiencing Religious Awakenings in Eighteenth-Century New England. University of Richmond senior awarded international Gilman scholarship to study public health in Amsterdam University of Richmond senior Cherelle Cotton, of Hampton, Virginia, has received a Gilman scholarship to support her summer study abroad experience in Amsterdam. University of Richmond and Armstrong High School students to perform docudrama about high school's historyUniversity of Richmond and Armstrong High School students will take the stage to perform The Spirit of Armstrong, a documentary drama highlighting the history of Richmond s Armstrong High School. The performance is April 19 at 6 p.m. in Armstrong High School s auditorium. UR Downtown opens exhibition about the history of protest in RVAThe University of Richmond Downtown, will open a new exhibition titled PROTEST! A Richmond History as part of RVA First Fridays on April 6 at 5 p.m. University of Richmond professor Douglas Winiarski awarded 2018 Bancroft Prize in American History and DiplomacyUniversity of Richmond professor Douglas Winiarski, who teaches in the Department of Religious Studies and the American Studies program, has won a 2018 Bancroft Prize in American History and Diplomacy for his book, Darkness Falls on the Land of Light: Experiencing Religious Awakenings in Eighteenth-Century New England. University of Richmond professor Douglas Winiarski named as finalist for prestigious book award, the George Washington Prize University of Richmond religious studies and American studies professor Douglas Winiarski has been named as a finalist for the 2018 George Washington Prize for his book, Darkness Falls on the Land of Light: Experiencing Religious Awakenings in Eighteenth-Century New England. Miranda Rosenblum, '18Senior finds their calling as an LBGTQ advocate through a series of internships. Experiencing a religious revolutionDouglas Winiarski explores how 18th century Americans experienced religion differently than previous generations. The Great War, Modernity, and MemorySSIR class travels to France and Belgium to witness repercussions of First World War University of Richmond junior awarded international Gilman scholarship for study abroad at the University of Cambridge University of Richmond junior M. Tyler York, of Hampton, Virginia, has received a Gilman scholarship to support his study abroad experience at the University of Cambridge this summer. Rap Artist Mad SkillzSPCS is pleased to introduce rap artist, producer and deejay Mad Skillz as its first ever artist-in-residence to team teach the class The Voice of Hip Hop in America with SPCS professor Dr. Erik Nielson. Documenting a Historic Black High SchoolAfter conducting archival research and interviews, UR students wrote and performed a documentary drama about the history of Armstrong High School. Greetings from Richmond Exhibit Next Previous On the first day of class, the American Studies Capstone Seminar, taught by Nicole Sackley, associate professor of history and American studies, ga... ResourcesDigital AmericaDigital Scholarship LabContact UsMailing address: American Studies Program Carole Weinstein International Center, Room 306 211 Richmond Way University of Richmond, Virginia 23173 Phone: (804) 484-1471 Fax: (804) 484-1577 Program Coordinator: Laura Browder

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