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Maria Sprehn-Malagon, Jorge Hernandez-Fujigaki, and Linda Robinson
Latinos in the Washington Metro Area Maria Sprehn-Malagon (professor of anthropology), Jorge Hernandez-Fujigaki (professor of history), and Linda Robinson (counselor and professor) collaborated on this overview of the Latino community in Washington, DC. Photographs and historical research document more than a century of Latino immigration, political and civic activities, as well as noted academic, occupational […]
Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine in Sierra Leone Medicinal plants and traditional healers play a critical role in West African health care, especially in treating HIV and AIDS. Dr. Cyrus MacFoy, professor of biology, researcher, and scientific consultant, presents more than 200 plants used by African practitioners to treat more than 100 diseases and illnesses. […]
That Ever Died So Young Author Judy Kelly, professor of reading, explores guilt and forgiveness in her debut novel. Protagonist Scott Kersey becomes consumed with guilt in the death of his mother. Kersey tries to vindicate himself by tracking down his mother’s murderer.
Feminine Transitions A Photography Celebration of Natural Beauty Alyscia Cunningham ’02, ’10 focuses the camera lens on female faces (no makeup allowed) to show the inherent beauty in their lines, shapes, and features, rather than flawless complexions. Cunningham has contributed to National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, America Online, and the Smithsonian Institution.
How I Lost My Uterus And Found My Voice A Memoir of Love, Hope, and Empowerment In this award-winning memoir, Michelle L. Whitlock ’99 recounts her journey from a diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer at 26 through an experimental surgery, and then becoming her own health advocate. Inspirational and honest, her memoir tells the emotional […]
The Buddhist Goddess Marishiten A Study of the Evolution and Impact of Her Cult on the Japanese Warrior Cybersecurity Professor David Hall investigates the Buddhist cult of Marici, the warrior goddess that influenced the Japanese samurai. Hall follows the cult’s evolution in India, China, and Japan, with attention to its texts and rituals. Drawing on […]
Living a Memorable Life Alumna Su Meck’s Experiences Subject of New Book Imagine awakening one day and not recognizing your husband or your two children, and having no memory of your life. This unbelievable-but-true story happened at 22 years old to Su Meck ’11 who suffered a traumatic brain injury when a ceiling fan fell […]
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