Category: History, American Studies, and Sociology
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Democrats and Data Centers: How do local elected officials in predominantly Democratic-controlled areas talk about and justify their support for data centers?
By Donald Glander Faculty Mentor: Dr. Eric Bonds Abstract Data centers, large buildings housing racks of computers and IT equipment that facilitate everything from cloud storage to AI technology, have almost literally sprung up from the ground over the last decade or so, and the push to amplify their construction is ever strong. Local governments…
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History, American Studies, and Sociology Symposium
University of Mary Washington – Department of History, American Studies, and Sociology Friday, April 25, 2025. 9am-2pm Colonnade Room, and Capital Room, Cedric Rucker University Center
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Racial Covenants in Neighborhood Subdivisions in Fredericksburg, Virginia
By Natalie Lee, Brendan O’Connell Faculty Mentor: Dr. Krystyn Moon Abstract This research analyzes the history of racial covenants within neighborhoods in Fredericksburg, Virginia during the early-to-mid-1900s. With this information, I will discuss the phenomenon of racial restrictions, the background of specific subdivisions, as well as how this practice impacted African Americans.
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The Cult of Gilgamesh: Evidence and analysis of cultic activities around the post-mortem deification of Gilgamesh in Ur III and the Early Dynastic Period
By Charlotte Niblett Faculty Mentor: Dr Nabil Al-Tikriti Abstract This project explores the archaeological and textual evidence and analysis of cultic activities around the post-mortem deification of Gilgamesh in Ur III and the Early Dynastic Period. The quasi-mythical king of ancient Uruk, Gilgamesh, is the subject of one of the world’s first epics and pieces…
