Keynote speaker LC Johnson of the blog “Colored Girl Confidential” will foster a dialogue about current issues facing women of color in this year’s Connecting Women of Color Conference,  “When I Look at You I See…” at the Jepson Alumni Center, Feb. 13, 1:30-5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Martin Bonadeo, a guest artist from Argentina, will unveil a new installation, “Reflection,” at the University of Richmond on Feb. 5, 6 p.m. at the Tyler Haynes Commons overlooking Westhampton Lake. During the event, which is free and open to the campus and general community, the artist will deliver a few brief remarks.

Author and columnist Bethany McLean, will speak at the University of Richmond as a Robins Executive Speaker Series guest on Feb. 3, 6-7 p.m., in the Robins School of Business Queally Hall, Ukrop Auditorium. This event and following reception is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

The fourth quarter 2014 CEO Economic Outlook survey by the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business and the Virginia Council of CEOs once again finds strong optimism among chief executives in central Virginia.

University of Richmond and Secure Futures, a solar energy developer based in Staunton, Va., have reached an agreement to install solar panels on the roof of UR’s Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness.

In celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, the University of Richmond has planned a variety of activities to honor Dr. King’s legacy of faith, justice and social change and to continue to engage his dream.

Losing weight and getting into better shape are two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions. The University of Richmond has several trails around the lake and hills of campus to help you achieve your health goals in 2015. Each provides unique scenery and terrain appropriate for walking, jogging or running.  

Thomas A. Silvestri, president and publisher of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, will participate in a C-Suite Conversation 8 a.m. Jan. 14 at the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business. The program will be held in Queally Hall, Ukrop Auditorium. It is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Laura Auricchio, a specialist in 18th century French history and art, will speak about her biography, “The Marquis: Lafayette Reconsidered,” at the University of Richmond in the International Center Commons, Jan. 29, 3-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Judy Richardson, adjunct assistant professor of education in the University of Richmond’s School of Professional and Continuing Studies, is the recipient of a Fulbright Scholar grant.