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October 4, 2012
School of Law to host forum on role of religious freedom in the 2012 election
The University of Richmond School of Law will host a forum on “Religion and the 2012 Election: What is Freedom of Religion?” Oct. 18, 6 p.m., at Queally Hall, Ukrop Auditorium.
Trick or Treat Street returns Oct. 27; Lite 98 pet costume contest joins traditional Halloween event
University of Richmond students will don costumes, help decorate pumpkins, paint faces and lead games as they host area families at Trick or Treat Street Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Westhampton Green.
University of Richmond students will don costumes, help decorate pumpkins, paint faces and lead games as they host area families at Trick or Treat Street Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Westhampton Green.
October 3, 2012
Comeback America CEO David Walker to speak about economic problems and solutions Oct. 8
Comeback America’s $10 Million a Minute bus tour will stop Oct. 8, 3-7 p.m. the University of Richmond. David Walker, Comeback America’s CEO and founder, will speak about economic problems and solutions at 4:30 p.m. in the Alice Haynes Room of Tyler Haynes Commons.
Comeback America’s $10 Million a Minute bus tour will stop Oct. 8, 3-7 p.m. the University of Richmond. David Walker, Comeback America’s CEO and founder, will speak about economic problems and solutions at 4:30 p.m. in the Alice Haynes Room of Tyler Haynes Commons.
October 2, 2012
Lectures to mark LGBTQ History Month
The University of Richmond will host UR Comes Out events throughout October to celebrate LGBTQ History Month.
October 1, 2012
MeadWestvaco CEO John Luke will be C-Suite Conversation guest Oct. 25
John Luke, chairman and CEO of MeadWestvaco will participate in a C-Suite Conversation Oct. 25, 8 a.m. at the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business. The program will be held in Queally Hall, Ukrop Auditorium.
International film series continues; Cannes award winner one of five films to be shown
The University of Richmond continues its fall International Film Series in October and November with five films, including “Elena,” a special jury prize winner at the Cannes Film Festival.
The University of Richmond continues its fall International Film Series in October and November with five films, including “Elena,” a special jury prize winner at the Cannes Film Festival.
September 28, 2012
Joe Hoyle named one of Bloomberg Businessweek's top undergraduate business professors for second time
Bloomberg Businessweek has named Joe Hoyle, associate professor of accounting at University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business, one of America’s favorite undergraduate business professors for the second time. The magazine selected 10 professors most often mentioned as favorites by students in a recent survey.
September 27, 2012
University names seven professors as Distinguished Educators for 2012
The University of Richmond has named seven professors as 2012 Distinguished Educators. The award recognizes excellence in teaching at the university. Current and former students, other faculty and administrators are consulted in considering award recipients.
Bloomberg Businessweek names Joe Hoyle a top business professor for second time
Bloomberg Businessweek has named Joe Hoyle, professor of accounting at University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business, one of America’s favorite undergraduate business professors for the second time. The magazine selected 10 professors most often mentioned as favorites by students in a recent survey.
September 24, 2012
1992 presidential debate at University of Richmond to be recalled by panelists, debate moderator Carole Simpson
In 1992, the University of Richmond hosted the first presidential debate that used a town-hall format. A group of debate experts, including 1992 debate moderator Carole Simpson, will discuss that debate’s importance and impact on politics Oct. 18, 5 p.m. at the University of Richmond’s Tyler Haynes Commons, Alice Haynes Room.