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April 2, 2012
Faculty and staff meet regularly to share experiences and information about caring for elderly loved ones
The Elder Care affinity group is one of three groups established by the University Staff Advisory Council to give employees an opportunity to meet with others on campus who have similar interests.
March 30, 2012
Master of Liberal Arts program deepens novelist's appreciation for lifelong learning
Award-winning author, columnist, speaker, and writing coach Stacy Hawkins Adams, C‘13, is back in the classroom pursuing her passion for lifelong learning.
March 28, 2012
New landscape program focuses on sustainable landscape practices
The Landscape Horticulture, Plants and Practices professional certification is perfect for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of plants and sustainable horticulture practices including homeowners as well as professionals in a variety of fields.
March 26, 2012
A grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities is funding a yearlong MLC series
The Department of Modern Literatures and Cultures is hosting a yearlong series devoted to examining life through art, thanks to a grant from the NEH.
Senior's love of nature finds a home in Earth Lodge
Colin Cardwell, '12, was inspired by his Colorado roots and a love of nature to explore environmental studies through the lens of business administration.
March 23, 2012
UR Downtown joins MetroCASH coalition
UR Downtown joins the MetroCASH coalition and offers free tax assistance to Richmond area residents.
March 22, 2012
UR alumni provide inside look into finance industry
The program provided undergraduate students from all class years with the opportunity to learn about major areas and career paths in finance.
Junior helps UR bring a taste of France to Richmond with annual film festival
After a semester in Paris, Abby Kloppenburg, ’13, revisits French culture by helping UR prepare for the 20th annual French Film Festival.
Diplomat and UR professors discuss the aftermath of Japan's "triple disaster"
Japanese Ambassador Ichiro Fujisaki joined UR professors to examine the physical, economic and psychological impacts of Japan's spring 2011 disaster and evaluate the recovery one year later.
March 20, 2012
Digital humanities initiative creates history for the public good
The Digital Scholarship Lab uses dense historic materials as the foundation for interactive learning projects, making high-level scholarship accessible to the general public.