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April 4, 2013
Former Czech Republic president Václav Klaus to discuss the economic crisis and Hayek influence April 12
Václav Klaus, the former president of the Czech Republic, will speak about challenges of the 2008-09 financial crisis April 12, 5:30 p.m., at University of Richmond’s Camp Concert Hall.
Václav Klaus, the former president of the Czech Republic, will speak about challenges of the 2008-09 financial crisis April 12, 5:30 p.m., at University of Richmond’s Camp Concert Hall.
February 14, 2013
Chancellor Heilman to relate John Wu, R'85, story; Chinese businessman will answer questions about his life journey
John Wu, grandson of the first Chinese student at the University of Richmond, will visit the university Feb. 18. At a 5 p.m. program, E. Bruce Heilman, university chancellor, will discuss Wu’s journey from imprisonment to factory worker, to University of Richmond graduate and executive of a $50 billion Chinese conglomerate.
January 28, 2013
Constitutional law expert whose arguments became the basis of legal challenges to Affordable Care Act to speak in UR's Marshall Series Feb. 8
Randy Barnett, professor of constitutional law at Georgetown University Law Center, will deliver a talk, “Who Won the Health Care Case (And Why Did So Many Law Professors Miss the Boat?)” Feb. 8, 4:30 p.m., in Jepson Hall 118 as part of the 2012-13 Marshall Center Lecture Series.
November 5, 2012
Frans Johansson, CEO of The Medici Group, to speak at Robins School of Business Executive Speaker Series, Nov. 14
Frans Johansson, CEO of The Medici Group, will speak on his experiences and “The Medici Effect: Groundbreaking Innovation at the Intersection of Disciplines and Cultures,” Nov. 14, 6 p.m., at University of Richmond’s Queally Hall, Ukrop Auditorium.
March 6, 2012
"Ethics of Assassination" symposium at University of Richmond March 27 to feature former Navy SEAL and author Greitens, plus expert academic panel
Experts in law, public policy and philosophy will examine the morality, legality and nature of assassination and if it differs from other types of killing in a symposium, "The Ethics of Assassination," March 27, 4-8 p.m., at the University of Richmond’s Jepson Alumni Center.
Experts in law, public policy and philosophy will examine the morality, legality and nature of assassination and if it differs from other types of killing in a symposium, "The Ethics of Assassination," March 27, 4-8 p.m., at the University of Richmond’s Jepson Alumni Center.
January 25, 2012
Jepson School professor Doug Hicks wins 2012 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has named Douglas A. Hicks, professor of leadership studies and religion in the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond, the recipient of a 2012 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award.
November 2, 2011
Foundation president to speak at Nov. 15 Crimmel Colloquium
Michael S. McPherson, president of the Chicago-based Spencer Foundation, will speak about “Leadership and the Liberal Arts” at the 2011 Hays and Margaret Crimmel Colloquium, Nov. 15, 3:30 p.m., at the University of Richmond’s Carole Weinstein International Center. The lecture is free and open to the public.
March 15, 2011
CNN business correspondent to speak March 30
CNN's chief business correspondent, Ali Velshi, covers issues that matter the most to many people: money and the economy. He will bring the University of Richmond's Jepson Leadership Forum audience a report March 30 on what's next.
CNN's chief business correspondent, Ali Velshi, covers issues that matter the most to many people: money and the economy. He will bring the University of Richmond's Jepson Leadership Forum audience a report March 30 on what's next.
January 6, 2011
Heroes book talk scheduled for Jan. 25
Two University of Richmond psychologists will discuss heroes -- what characteristics they possess, why they are special to us and how they win our admiration -- at a book talk Jan. 25.
Two University of Richmond psychologists will discuss heroes -- what characteristics they possess, why they are special to us and how they win our admiration -- at a book talk Jan. 25.
December 21, 2010
Professors compile Heroes of Year list
Thirty-three men's bravery and endurance and the teamwork and technology needed to save them captivated the world for 70 days.
Thirty-three men's bravery and endurance and the teamwork and technology needed to save them captivated the world for 70 days.