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October 12, 2010
Globe and mapmaking competition challenges students to see the world from new perspectives
As part of dedication events for the Carole Weinstein International Center, UR students created maps and globes representing the world based on nontraditional measures and their own perspectives.
September 21, 2010
Internship solidifies senior's plans to join Peace Corps
After interning with the Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C., Megan Abbott decided to apply to become a Peace Corps volunteer after graduation. She recently learned that she's been nominated to serve in Central or South America, working in education.
September 17, 2010
Business major points to UR's international diversity as its strength
Senior Roux Dionissieva is leaving her mark on the University of Richmond, furthering internationalization on campus with the support of the Office of International Education.
September 8, 2010
Student uses social marketing to improve garbage collection in Ecuadorian community
Mary Maier, '11, spent the summer researching garbage disposal practices in an Ecuadorian community, drawing on the concept of social marketing to involve community members in developing a new, successful solution for trash collection.
September 7, 2010
Afghan alumna uses newfound independence to begin career rebuilding her country
Jelanizada had originally planned to return to Afghanistan after graduation, but then she was offered a job as a staff accountant at a U.S. government contractor that performs construction, engineering and consulting work in Afghanistan.
September 1, 2010
Alumnus brings global attention to violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Will Cragin, ’09, has spent the last year in the Democratic Republic of Congo providing assistance to communities affected by constant violence.
August 27, 2010
RCSGA president hopes to inspire international students at UR
As the first international student to serve as president of the Richmond College Student Government Association, Suren Daryanani hopes to set an example for other international students that at Richmond, anything is possible.
June 28, 2010
International internship is next step in law student's path to diplomacy career
Almost a decade after he first traveled to Romania as a 19-year-old missionary, Chris Steele, L’11, returns this summer to intern with McGuireWoods Consulting in Bucharest.
June 24, 2010
International student promotes opportunity and equality in campus and local communities
Jade-Evette Strachan, ’13, is accustomed to discussing gender associations and stereotypes with her peers. Last semester, she mixed things up a little when she facilitated those discussions for a preschool class at the William Byrd Community House.
June 21, 2010
Graduate encouraged diversity, inclusiveness
Not satisfied with the breadth of cultural groups already in existence, Claudia Cadena, ’10, and several friends revived the defunct Spanish and Latino Student Alliance (SALSA).