Hollins University offers women's undergraduate and coed graduate programs with a liberal arts focus.
Regardless of your particular field of study, a Hollins liberal arts education provides the skills that employers and graduate schools value the most. Our entire curriculum is focused on developing skills in critical thinking, problem solving, communication, research and investigation, management, and assessment. These are the skills that Hollins graduates say prepare them not only for their ...
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Ask a Librarian Renew Books The Wyndham Robertson Library at Hollins University, Virginia's first National Literary Landmark, opened its doors in 1999. Students have described the library as a beautiful place, spacious, and a great place to read, study, and relax. Great atmosphere is only the beginning of what the library has to offer. Professional librarians provide friendly research ...
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Hollins' distinctive graduate programs serve men and women who want a graduate degree from a highly ranked liberal arts college. Hollins offers master of arts degrees in children's literature, English and creative writing, teaching, screenwriting and film studies, and the interdisciplinary master of arts degree in liberal studies (M.A.L.S.). Hollins also offers the certificate of advanced ...
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More than half of current Hollins students participate in some kind of physical activity, ranging from recreational sports and instruction programs to intercollegiate play - testimony to the quality and variety of Hollins' programs and facilities. Hollins is a strong competitor in 10 intercollegiate sports and is known for the quality of its teaching and coaching. The riding team is a national ...
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Hollins was among the first colleges in the nation to offer an international study program - in Paris, in 1955. Becoming immersed in a different culture is a time-honored Hollins tradition. More than half our students -- 10 times the national average -- study abroad before they graduate. Many consider foreign study the best time of their college lives. And no wonder. Never has a global ...
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Basketball Fencing Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Riding Soccer Swimming Tennis Volleyball Two regular terms of physical education course work are required for graduation. One term should be taken in the first year with the encouragement of completing the requirement by the end of the sophomore year. No more than one activity course or varsity team sport in a single term may be taken in fulfillment ...
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If you think an education at a small, private college is too expensive, we hope to change your mind. Our goal is to make the Hollins experience possible for a diverse and well-qualified group of students. We have developed a strong financial assistance program, combining merit and need-based scholarships, grants, loans, campus jobs, and special financing plans.
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Hollins' Career Assistance Network of 3, 500 alumnae nationwide is highly committed to the long-term success of Hollins students. Our alumnae open the doors to internships and career opportunities that can last a lifetime. 94% of Hollins graduates say Hollins prepared them well for the life they are living. On average within one year of graduation, 98% are employed or attend graduate school.
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If you're thinking about returning to college to earn your bachelor of arts degree, the Hollins Horizon Program may be the right choice for you. Recognized as one of the nation's best liberal arts colleges for women, Hollins provides an ideal setting for women returning to school. Established in 1974, the Horizon Program makes it easy and affordable to resume your education at your own pace. To ...
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Students choose Hollins for many reasons: for an excellent education at an excellent value (U.S. News & World Report put Hollins on its ...
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Introduction Books by Hollins Alumnae/i Courses Details Faculty Writers-in-Residence . . . . . . . . . . CONTACT The Hollins Critic (540) 362-6275 acockrell@hollins.edu Hollins University Roanoke, VA 24020 . . . . . . . . . . WHAT OTHERS SAY ABOUT THE HOLLINS CRITIC: The Critic keeps humane criticism alive in an academic setting. Garrett Epps Its brief yet thorough considerations of ...
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Hollins prepares students for successful lives of fulfilling work through hands-on training, study abroad, community service, and internships aided by the an active Career Assistance Network of alumnae.
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The film and photography major at Hollins University balances instruction in creative production, photography, making film, and making video with courses in the history, aesthetics, and cultural significance of these art forms. Production classes in both photography and film/video are small and are conducted in a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes personal, creative development and technical ...
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A student graduating with a mathematics major from Hollins University will be a logical thinker who is well educated in major areas of mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, statistics, algebra, and analysis), in the application of mathematical concepts to problem solving, and in the development and communication of applied and theoretical mathematics.
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Hollins has earned a national reputation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in English and creative writing. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Hollins' graduate program in creative writing in the top 20 in the nation. The program has been described as 'pound for pound, the most productive writing program in America.' Hundreds of its graduates have published books.
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The Hollins campus is achingly picturesque, with brick halls and frame buildings surrounded by riding stables, tennis courts and hockey fields and bisected by a mountain stream. The colleges main building features a long gallery porch overlooking a picture-perfect college quad; warm afternoons find groups of students and faculty contentedly rocking in the porchs two dozen rocking chairs, ...
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JEANNE LARSEN This is me in my official travel hat, with some very old rocks in Newfoundland. P.O. Box 9542, Hollins University Roanoke VA 24020 USA office phone: 540/265-7979 e-mail: jlarsen@hollins.edu BOOKS Manchu Palaces novel Bronze Mirror novel Silk Road novel James Cook in Search of Terra Incognita poems Brocade River Poems: Selected works of the Tang Dynasty Courtesan Xue Tao poem ...
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Biology majors at Hollins University explore life in the classroom and the field. They work side by side with faculty members on research projects investigating regeneration and neural systems in invertebrates, the effects of environmental toxins on animal development, anti-predator behavior in fish and birds, and herbal medicines from Nepal. Their field labs stretch from the Appalachian ...
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Classical studies is not just ancient history - its language, drama, poetry, women's studies, comedy, science, philosophy, art, architecture, oratory, politics, and religion. Classical studies intersects with 90 percent of the academic disciplines in a modern liberal arts program, and because of that, can stand alone as a dynamic and challenging field of study, or can complement almost any other ...
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Hollins has long had a reputation for strength and innovation in the arts. Hollins art majors go into the world prepared to make their marks as artists, art historians, museum curators, art educators, and volunteers. The strength of Hollins' art department comes from a faculty of recognized artists, scholars, and dedicated teachers, who take pride in the success students encounter as they work ...
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At Hollins University, economics majors learn about contemporary economics and its place within the wider social sphere. Our students' understanding of economic principles helps them analyze economic trends and the government's responses to them. Students have the opportunity to develop good analytical and problem-solving skills, which are an integral part of a liberal arts education.
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P.W. (Trish) Hammer P.W. (Trish) Hammer Associate Professor of Mathematics Hollins University Roanoke, VA 24020 phammer@hollins.edu (540) 362-6599 Professional Bio My Favorite Mathematics Courses Quantitative Reasoning(QR) at Hollins NSF Grant - Faculty Development in Quantitative Reasoning (QR) Grant Summary QR Visiting Scholars QR Courses Current Research Why Study Mathematics Mathematics can ...
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Chemistry is an experimental science. A thorough understanding of its concepts and techniques comes only through their application in the laboratory. At Hollins University, the laboratory is a natural extension of the classroom, where theory is reinforced by observation and analysis. Directed by the same professors who teach you in the classroom, laboratories are more than drill; they are the ...
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As a Hollins University philosophy major, you'll learn the history of philosophy, be trained in the techniques of philosophical reasoning, criticism, and writing, and become fluent in a variety of important topics in philosophy. All philosophy majors share a common core of courses. As you move into intermediate and advanced work, most courses are taught as seminars or group tutorials to ...
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In physics courses at Hollins University, you'll look beyond the what to the why, developing both a conceptual and quantitative appreciation of the laws of physics. You'll discover that beads of water dancing in a skillet can be as intriguing as quasars and tachyons and magnetic flux. Students get in on research, too. For her senior thesis, Debbie Brown, a double major in physics and English, ...
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At Hollins University, the political science major is a rich and dynamic course of study that prepares students for employment in fields such as law, journalism, international business, and public service. The major emphasizes the relationship between politics in theory and politics in action. You can practice what you learn in the classroom both on and off campus.
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Working hand-in-hand with professors and using sophisticated equipment, you, as a psychology major, will learn research skills, study theory, and apply knowledge through internships. By the time you leave Hollins you'll have gained a greater understanding of the human mind. You'll be able to think critically, be organized, solve problems, design experiments, use statistics, and write effectively.
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Courses & Major Requirements Faculty Developing a Social Conscience From Sociology Major to Lawyer Hollins Made Me a Better Person CONTACT William P. Nye, chair (540) 362-6359 wnye@hollins.edu Hollins University Roanoke, VA 24020 At Hollins, sociology begins with an interest in people: how we cope; how society influences our behavior; how, together or as individuals, we preserve or change the ...
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The French major at Hollins strives to give students a strong foundation in all aspects of French language and culture. Hollins graduates in French are able to express themselves articulately in oral and written French, have strong analytical skills, understand and appreciate cultures and values of the French-speaking world.
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Students of history at Hollins University do more than study the past. They learn to think broadly and critically, to look beyond what happened to why. History is not only inherently interesting -- where else can you read about Julius Caesar, Queen Elizabeth, and the Beatles and get academic credit for it -- it's also good preparation for anything else you do. It's good preparation because what ...
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Music majors at Hollins University concentrate in a performance area leading to an instrumental or vocal senior recital, or may pursue study in an area such as theory or composition with a senior thesis or creative project. A music minor is also available to students whose primary career interests lie in another field, but who wish to study music seriously.
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Art History Studio Art Film & Photography Faculty Internships Special Programs Student Work & Experiences Artists-in-Residence Exhibitions Computer rendering of the Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center; building to open in 2004. The Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center centralizes into one dynamic building Hollins' already strong programs in studio art, art history, and film and photography. It ...
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The computer science major at Hollins University provides a firm base in algorithms and problem solving, a mathematical background to develop reasoning abilities, exposure to the foundations of computing, exploration of computer systems from multiple perspectives, and an introduction to specific areas of computer science research and development.
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German majors at Hollins can expect to attain proficiency in the four language skills: reading, writing, speaking, and aural comprehension. They also become familiar with German cultural heritage as articulated in literature, films, and other forms of artistic expression. German students have constant access to a native resource person who runs the weekly German Table in the dining hall. In ...
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Courses & Major Requirements Faculty Surviving the Holocaust: One Student's Research Project CONTACT George F. Franko Philosophy, Religion & Classics Chair gfranko@hollins.edu (540) 362-6391 Hollins University Roanoke, VA 24020 'Women in Early Christianity' has opened my eyes up to women's roles in the early church, and also my own role as a woman of faith. Weesie Glendenning '99 The ...
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Hollins University's communication studies program provides students with a broad understanding of what it means to communicate. Students majoring in communication studies can combine communication classes with other related offerings in the social sciences and humanities, including sociology, political science, computer science, art, film, and English. This liberal arts commitment is ...
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Because no college or university in Virginia offers a major in education, students seeking teacher licensure major in a liberal arts or sciences discipline and also take a sequence of education courses. When you graduate from Hollins, you'll be prepared to meet licensure requirements in Virginia and most other states. Hollins began the first graduate program in the Roanoke Valley to allow ...
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Hollins University offers a wide variety of courses in Spanish. In addition to classes on Hispanic literatures, we teach Business Spanish, Advanced Conversation and Composition, Advanced Grammar, Culture and Civilization of Spain and Latin America, Special Topics courses and a Senior Seminar.
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What does the business major need as she moves from the university to the job market Increasingly, presidents of corporations say you need comprehensive skills often found in a liberal arts program: the ability to think critically, solve problems, communicate well, and be an effective member of a team. Hollins University business majors develop these competencies both on campus and off. Class ...
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Summer Workshop Cathryn Hankla Professor of English Dog and Tiger Art Co. Poetry Editor The Hollins Critic Recent Work Brief C.V. Author Course Syllabi ...
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The interdisciplinary major at Hollins University enables a student to construct from two or more disciplines a course of study not available through one department.
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The major in international studies at Hollins University combines courses in economics, political science, history, languages, and cultures. Its global themes range from Third World development to international political economy to cultural diversity.
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Hollins University's computational sciences major is an interdisciplinary major designed to explore the rich connections between mathematics, statistics, and computer science. This major provides mathematical and computational insight to students who wish to pursue graduate school and career opportunities in quantitative fields. The computational sciences major is offered with two options: a ...
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When it comes to selecting a college that best prepares them for the ever-expanding health field and its graduate schools, many students seek the advantages a small university like Hollins has to offer: small classes, a close working relationship with faculty, and liberal access to laboratories. Labs and teacher-student research are the center of the Hollins pre-medicine experience. ...
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Veterinary programs, legendary for their tough acceptance standards, require experience in a professional setting. They seek students who have demonstrated a commitment to their chosen profession, and many schools add up this experience in a point system. With experience gained through Short Term and summer internships, on-campus research with faculty, and collaborative experiments, our ...
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Susan L. Thomas Susan L. Thomas, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Women's Studies and Political Science Department of Political Science Hollins University Roanoke, VA 24020 Professional Information: Curriculum Vita Syllabi: The Politics of Poverty Constitutional Law The Politics of Gender, Ethnicity and Class Stonewall and After American Government Publications: Selected Journal Articles Contact me: ...
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Majors at Hollins University Area Studies American Studies Asian Studies Latin American Studies Arts Art Art History Dance Music Theatre Business Other Communications Communications Education Engineering Foreign Languages French German Greek/Latin Japanese Russian Spanish Health/Medical Letters Classics English Philosophy Religion Sciences Biology Chemistry Computer Science Environmental ...
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Virginia Libraries Volume 45, Number 3 DLA Ejournal Home | VALib Home | Table of Contents for this issue | Search VAlib and other ejournals Hollins University's New Wyndham Robertson Library By Marna Hostetler Hollins University's new Wyndham Robertson Library opened to the public March 30, 1999 and was formally dedicated two weeks later as part of an entire weekend honoring the school's ...
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Christina A. Salowey Tina Salowey Assistant Professor of Classical Studies Dept. of Philosophy, Religion, and Classics P.O. Box 9733 8031 Quadrangle Lane Hollins University Roanoke, VA 24020 540 362-6200 540 362-6346 (fax) csalowey@hollins.edu I am standing with the Farnese Herakles, a colossal statue from the Baths of Caracalla that shows Herakles resting on his club and lion skin after ...
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HOME PAGE FOR DR. ED LYNCH Dr. Ed Lynch Department Chair Political Science Hollins University P.O. Box 9547 Roanoke, VA 24020 (540) 362-6475 elynch@hollins.edu Thanks for visiting my web page. I hope you'll stop by often. I have been at Hollins since 1991. My academic specialty, and my first love, is politics in Latin America. This is the area in which I do most of my publishing, and it's ...
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Edwina Spodark Dr. Edwina Spodark Associate Professor of French Department of French P.O. Box 9507 Hollins University Roanoke, VA 24020 office hours: MWF 10:15-11:15 espodark@hollins.edu (540) 362-6310 Edwina Spodark is Associate Professor of French at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia. She has been working with computer assisted language learning since 1983. Her article Integrating ...
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Return to Art Faculty Bill White in his studio. Bill White is a native of Philadelphia where he attended both undergraduate and graduate school. He has been teaching art at Hollins University since 1971. White uses a studio space on the Hollins University campus to do his own painting. He has been on a sabbatical leave during the past year and has created a new body of work to be exhibited at ...
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