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September 12, 2012
Law Faculty Participate in Supreme Court Panel at the National Association of Women Judges Seminar
On July 27, 2012, the National Association of Women Judges (NAWJ) hosted a tour at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, followed by a seminar that focused on recent developments in the law during the U.S. Supreme Court's 2012 term. Three University of Richmond School of Law faculty members served on a panel moderated by Dean Wendy Perdue.
September 11, 2012
Summer in D.C. catapults junior to media spotlight on student loans
Meeting the president and making national media appearances were just a few of the things this summer had in store for Bonner Scholar Samantha Lint.
September 10, 2012
Living-learning community offers leadership studies major the chance to satisfy her curiosity about issues relating to education and child development.
Carlyn Covington and her classmates in the Children’s Health SSIR spent the year living, studying, and traveling together as they explored the physical, mental, and educational health of children.
Burhans Civic Fellow reflects on her internship with a New York City Head Start program
Mariah Williams, '14, draws on personal experiences from childhood and her summer internship to reflect on the impact of New York City's Head Start programs.
September 6, 2012
Football coach discusses expectations for first season
The new head coach of Spider football talks about his coaching philosophy, working with college athletes, and his expectations going into his first season.
September 4, 2012
Art history major gets experience curating photography exhibition at UR Downtown
Recent grad Hayley Harrington, ’12, has always been drawn to early 20th century American art, but the opportunity to curate an exhibition at UR Downtown put the art in her hands.
September 1, 2012
Enhance your Osher experience by auditing classes
Our Osher Institute classes at UR offer great lifelong learning experiences taught by Osher volunteers, UR faculty and others, but did you know that the University also offers Osher members audit classes given to degree-seeking students?
It's never too late to learn something new - like bridge!
Did you know: According to a recent study in California, bridge playing strengthens the immune system and helps stave off dementia, and that Warren Buffet and Bill Gates are avid bridge players?
Who owns the Osher Institute? You do!
Osher members are students/participants in courses, but, as owners, they can be course designers and teachers as well.
Dottie Price, Osher member, shares her experience in the Memoir Writing class
Dottie Price, Osher member, shares her experience in the Memoir Class: The experience is “exciting, gratifying and fun. The atmosphere is friendly, encouraging, informative and completely nonjudgmental.”