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April 27, 2010
WILL senior seminar uses books to put a face on the problem of homelessness
Book clubs are a popular social outlet for women living in comfortable suburbs. Not so much for women who are homeless. This spring, students in the WILL senior seminar used a book club to bridge the gap between themselves and homeless women.
April 26, 2010
MBA Alumni Head Back to School
Bruce Whitehurst (MBA, 2004) and Tim Duffee (MBA, 2002) never had a class together in the MBA program at Richmond. Now, the two are among a class of bankers taking the lead in helping to enhance financial literacy among Virginia’s youth.
Trip encourages sophomores to explore solutions for cities
Fourteen students in the Sophomore Scholars in Residence Living Learning Program, "Civic Engagement: Urban Crisis in America" examine the origin and impact of the urban crisis by visiting major metropolitan areas.
Business and leadership combination sets intern apart
Meaghan Griffith's internship turned into a 10-week job interview. Luckily, her studies in business and leadership helped her stand out from the crowd and get a full-time job offer.
April 23, 2010
Dead Aid: The Moral Imperative to Find a Better Way in Africa
Economist Dambisa Moyo spoke at the Modlin Center for the Arts on why she believes aid has worsened the economic situation in Africa more than it has helped, as part of The Jepson Leadership Forum 2009-10 Season on “The Common Good.”
Registration is Open for the Richmond MBA Alumni Society Golf Tournament - June 11th
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Urban radio jockey finds her niche on the air and in the community
“It’s cool being out and about in the community, being able to work with non-profit organizations, working with people," says Price, who walked away from a sales job for community and communications work.
April 22, 2010
Five Years Out: Political roles mix with community leadership and university service
Richmond educated her for various opportunities, she says: "I have felt better equipped to not only recognize certain situations from my leadership courses but also have applied theory to practice in my role in both politics and government and now in higher education."
Communication studies, debate and speech students honored
Each spring, the Department of Rhetoric and Communication Studies and the Speech Center come together to host The Laureate, an awards ceremony that recognizes the University’s best orators, debaters and communication studies students. Speech consultants are also honored.