April 8, 2010
From the Dean
Dear Friends,Spring has finally arrived to the University of Richmond campus. After the long winter, warm weather is most welcome and our students are certainly taking advantage of outdoor living and learning opportunities. They’ve come out in droves, scattering across the campus landscape to soak up the long-absent rays.
Despite the temptation to lie out in the sun all day, our students remain hard at work, gearing up for the 25th annual student research symposium, taking place April 16th. Many of you may have participated, and remember the weeks of preparation, and then relief after successfully presenting your work.
I encourage you to peruse this year’s program—the depth and breadth of topics that Arts & Sciences students cover will take your breath away. If you’re in the area, feel free to drop by and ask a challenging question or two of our students. Their answers will keep you on your toes.
If you can’t make it, but may be feeling a bit nostalgic about your UR days, I suggest you take a look at our campus webcam. Located atop Ryland Hall, it provides a sweeping view of Stern Plaza, and captures the full glory of springtime at the University of Richmond.
I hope that wherever you are, you’re being treated to some warmer weather as well.
Best,
Andy Newcomb,
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
University of Richmond
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Alumna named Doris Duke Conservation Fellow
Nicole Buell, ’07, graduated from Richmond having majored in biology and sociology, and managed a schedule packed with Honor Council Chair responsibilities and independent research projects for Dr. Malcolm Hill and the biology department.
Richmond alumni connect online, create iPhone app for Vogue
Kimberly Leonard, '09, working as a freelance journalist in New York City, contacted fellow alumna Kaitlin Yapchaian, '04, to inquire about her prior experience at NBC. Before she knew it, Leonard had snagged one of the most coveted positions in the communications field: a position at Vogue magazine.
Alumna changes career track, works with locals in Mozambique
Fiona Ellis, ’07, graduated from Richmond with a business degree and a plan. However, after working at the finance firm of her dreams for two years, she decided that it was time for a change.
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Flock of plywood sheep mysteriously appear on campus
The warm weather has brought with it some new visitors to UR. Students, faculty and staff may have noticed a migrating flock of sheep, slowly winding their way through campus.
NEH Distinguished Visting Professor examines modern day influence of Roman poet
The Roman poet Ovid has fascinated Carole Newlands since she was first introduced to his work as an undergraduate.
University Dancers selected to perform at ACDFA closing gala
The University of Richmond’s University Dancers were one of twelve groups selected to perform at the closing gala of the Mid Atlantic American College Dance Festival Association, which took place March 18 to 20 at Virginia Commonwealth University.
The University of Richmond’s University Dancers were one of twelve groups selected to perform at the closing gala of the Mid Atlantic American College Dance Festival Association, which took place March 18 to 20 at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Speech Center consultants plan fourth annual public debate
A University tradition of public debate from the 1960s and 70s has been revived for the fourth year in a row with support from the Speech Center and the School of Arts & Sciences.
Bestselling author to speak about the contemporary novel
New York Times bestselling author David Shields will discuss the contemporary novel in a social media age at the University of Richmond March 22, 7 p.m., in Weinstein Hall's Brown-Alley Room.
New York Times bestselling author David Shields will discuss the contemporary novel in a social media age at the University of Richmond March 22, 7 p.m., in Weinstein Hall's Brown-Alley Room.
Woody Holton wins Bancroft Prize for book, "Abigail Adams"
Woody Holton, associate professor of history and American studies at the University of Richmond, is one of three winners of the 2010 Bancroft Prize, considered among the most prestigious awards in the field of American history writing.
Woody Holton, associate professor of history and American studies at the University of Richmond, is one of three winners of the 2010 Bancroft Prize, considered among the most prestigious awards in the field of American history writing.
Student honored at Benthic Ecology Meeting
University of Richmond student Emily Marshall, ’10, received an award for best undergraduate poster presentation at the 39th Annual Benthic Ecology Meeting, held March 10 to 13.
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