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November 18, 2009
Philosophy major turned political organizer returns to UR to participate in Real World 2008
The Real World: Student-Alumni Life Experiences Program is an annual two-day life experiences program for all University of Richmond students. The program is designed to help students better understand the lifestyle changes they can expect after graduation.
November 16, 2009
Music major's composition wins Young Composer Competition
Music major and 2009 graduate Heather Stebbins’ cello composition, “rush me to the shadows” was recently selected as the winning composition of the University of Louisville Young Composer Competition for New Electroacoustic Music.
Visiting artist brings Balinese shadow puppetry to Richmond
As one of Bali's premier choreographers, Madé Sidia has toured the world and collaborated with numerous international artists. He is teaching at Richmond this semester with music professor Andy McGraw.
Professor takes students halfway around world to perfect an American art form
Twenty-one years ago, Dr. Mike Davison started the jazz program at Richmond. Today, students playing in his combo perform gigs at campus events, around the Richmond area—and on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef.
November 13, 2009
Acclaimed choreographer creates new piece for University Dancers 25th anniversary
Acclaimed choreographer Jessica Lang is working with the Department of Theatre and Dance this November to create a new piece for the 25th anniversary celebration of the University Dancers. Lang’s time at Richmond was made possible by a grant provided by the Cultural Affairs Committee.
November 12, 2009
Psychology professor travels to Iraq to help mental health workers treat PTSD
In February 2009, Lindgren, now a psychology professor at Richmond, got a call from Kaysen, asking her to join in a trip to Iraqi Kurdistan — a trip that would bring Lindgren full-circle in her work with PTSD.
English major uses a communications position at UR to launch a career in higher ed
Ask any seniors at Richmond, and they’ll tell you it’s tough to imagine seeing their alma mater in their rearview mirror as they leave campus after graduation. Which begs the question—why leave?
Music major researches styles of master composers
Music major Austin Bourdon, ’10, has immersed himself in the study of great classical composers of the 18th century to understand how they went about their work and what distinguished them from their peers.
November 11, 2009
Alum uses biochemistry and molecular biology major to launch a career at Bare Escentuals
The word chemistry conjures images like white coats and goggles, bubbling beakers, gleaming lab instruments and complicated equations stretching across a white board. What probably doesn’t come to mind is mascara. Or eyeshadow. Or foundation, concealer, and lipstick. But for Meredith Baker, ’06, chemistry and make-up were always linked.
ESL teacher helps international students assimilate to American culture
Each fall, Grove teaches a class called “Academic Writing in ESL,” which helps international students strengthen their language skills and introduces them to U.S. culture through everything from texts to movies to guest speakers.