The University of Richmond Robins School of Business’ Executive Speaker Series will feature keynote speaker DeMaurice Smith, executive director of the National Football League Player Association, as he discusses effective leadership in the world of NFL.

Theresa “Terry” Baker will serve as the University of Richmond’s executive director of dining services.

Obie award-winning and two-time Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will give a talk to the campus and greater Richmond communities Friday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m., Modlin Center for the Arts, Camp Concert Hall.

Law professor Chiara Giorgetti is serving as scholar-in-residence at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes in Washington, D.C. She is only the second scholar to hold this position.

University of Richmond’s 21st annual Trick or Treat Street event is Sunday, Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The third quarter 2019 CEO Economic Outlook survey by the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business and the Virginia Council of CEOs finds that Virginia CEOs’ expectations for sales, capital spending, and employment over the next six months fell again compared to their expectations last quarter. Overall, expectations at the end of the third quarter of 2019 were similar to those last seen in the first half of 2014.

University of Richmond faculty and staff are available to discuss various topics for Halloween stories.

The University of Richmond Writers Series begins next week, bringing renowned poets and authors to campus to give readings of their work and engage the UR and greater Richmond community.  

The University of Richmond’s Department of Classical Studies and Richmond’s chapter of the Archaeological Institute of America will host a five-part lecture series where scholars will address topics in the field of archaeology.

The Department of Theatre & Dance, in partnership with the School of Arts & Sciences, announces the Free Theatre & Dance 2019-20 season. The performance series, which showcases student talent throughout the academic year, is free and open to the public, but tickets are required.