Pablo Picasso is quoted as saying that “art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Should you need to remove a little “dust” from your life, the University of Richmond Modlin Center for the Arts may be just the place.
Feature Stories
The Modlin Center
October 16, 2013
A Gathering of Lifelong Learners
Director Jane Dowrick reflects on her experience at the 2013 Southern Regional Conference.
October 16, 2013
Osher Field Trip
Twenty-five Osher members and friends gathered for an Osher outing to Smith Island in late April.
October 16, 2013
Spending Time at UR
How do you like to spend your “free” time; that is, time spent going to events that are free?
October 16, 2013
Better than 'Where's Waldo'
If you’ve seen Tim Hanger’s wonderful photos, either in the Osher Insider or as a member of the Osher hikers, you know he is all over campus - taking classes, exercising, and taking pictures for the Osher office as well as for our e-newsletter.
October 16, 2013
Nabila Khouri '14
Nabila Khouri, ’14, used a UR Summer Fellowship to spend the summer working on the Maasai Steppe with the African People and Wildlife Fund.
October 11, 2013
Hip Hope in Church Hill
Rachel Brown, ’14, and Isaiah Bailey, ’13, teamed up to teach dance classes with an eye toward mentoring and social change at a Boys and Girls Club in Richmond’s East End.
October 8, 2013
Shahan Mufti
Journalism professor ties family history to conflict in Pakistan with his first book.
October 7, 2013
On Tour: Cartagena
Led by Alexander Kordzaia and Joanne Kong, nine orchestra students will spend a week in Cartagena exploring culture through music.
October 4, 2013
Greg Collins, L'15
Greg Collins, L’15, found his relationships with fellow veterans to be critical when transitioning to civilian life. As a Tillman Military Scholar, he’s hoping to build the same community among local veterans.