Post Briefs, June 2023
McDonald Presents 鈥淢y Time with Cy鈥� in Vienna
The internationally celebrated artist Cy Twombly remained dedicated to his hometown of Lexington, Virginia, and created many of his most important later works at his studio downtown during his annual visits. Col. Rob McDonald, associate dean for academic affairs and professor of English and fine arts at VMI, was an acquaintance of Twombly. He often photographed Twombly鈥檚 home and in his studio. McDonald鈥檚 photographs and mixed-media works are the subject of a solo exhibition at the Anzenberger Gallery in Vienna, Austria, which opened May 11 and runs through August 18. McDonald鈥檚 daughter Grace, Class of 2021, living in Edinburgh, joined him in Vienna for the opening reception and lecture.
Cadets Participate in Datathon 2023
Facing the topic of 鈥淯nmasking Maternal Mortality鈥� were Komsun Samngamkeao 鈥�24, Mitchell Meyer 鈥�24, and Jesse Dennis 鈥�24, at this year鈥檚 Virginia Datathon held at the Library of Virginia in late April. Each year, a complex challenge is presented, and participants must develop an innovative solution and present their proposed solution. The VMI team took a close look at maternal mortality rates based on age and ethnicity, as well as the leading causes of death. Solutions focused on equal opportunity among public health care plans, regardless of race and age, and to ensure health care workers have knowledge about the disparities in health factors and health care among the different groups.
Norwegian Foot March
Just shy of 300 participants undertook the Norwegian Foot March, or Marsjmerket, Sunday, April 23. In addition to VMI cadets, other college ROTC program cadets, exchange students, and even some serving at bases across the country joined the event in Lexington. This march is a physical challenge to ruck 18 miles with at least 25 pounds in their pack. Upon completion within the time standards based on age, participants receive the Norwegian Proficiency Badge. Cadets will be eligible to wear this badge on their uniforms, and potentially wear it on their future military uniforms.
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