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Nov 12, 2009, 12:30 am ET
Swine flu vaccine arrives, more doses to come

One hundred and eighty students lined up for the Student Health Center’s H1N1 vaccine in the Gottwald Science Center atrium from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Nov 5, 2009, 11:08 pm ET
Students to compete in programming contest

Nine University of Richmond students are competing in one of the world’s most prestigious computer programming contests this weekend at Christopher Newport University and George Washington University.

Oct 28, 2009, 11:30 pm ET
New Stadium
Stadium construction on schedule for fall opening

Construction on the on-campus E. Claiborne Robins Stadium is on track to be completed by the first home football game next season on Sept. 18, 2010.

Oct 22, 2009, 12:30 am ET
Weinstein Center widens focus of campus cancer awareness month

The Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness expanded the scope of its cancer awareness month campaign, shifting the focus from breast cancer to all types of cancer this year for the first time.

Oct 8, 2009, 12:30 am ET
Writing project premieres on campus

University of Richmond staff members now have the opportunity to cultivate their writing skills both professionally and creatively through the university’s new Staff Writing Project.

Sep 24, 2009, 1:30 am ET
Libertarians try to come to campus

A University of Richmond political science major is trying to bring another perspective to the university’s political organizations through Students for Liberty, a libertarian group.

Sep 17, 2009, 2:00 am ET
wood n' racket farm
Students relax at alumnus’ off-campus racket club

Students, faculty and alumni have discovered a place to play games and sports besides the Weinstein Recreation and Wellness Center or the Intramural fields – Wood N’ Racket Farm, a racket club in Gum Spring, Va. located about a 30 minute drive from campus.

Sep 4, 2009, 6:50 pm ET
Health officials confirm two cases of swine flu on campus

A University of Richmond nurse told residence life staff Friday that two students have tested positive for the H1N1 strain of influenza A, according to two students at the mandatory meeting.

Sep 3, 2009, 12:00 am ET
University unveils plan to combat potential flu outbreak

University of Richmond officials are informing students and staff about their responsibilities if an outbreak of H1N1 occurs.

Sep 1, 2009, 12:37 am ET
University officials describe influenza response plan

Students with influenza-like illnesses should return home if they live within several hours of the university, according to the H1N1 flu response plan sent to students today.

Aug 30, 2009, 10:56 pm ET
University suspects four cases of swine flu; not widespread

University official confirms four suspected cases of swine flu and details the university’s response to an outbreak.

Aug 27, 2009, 3:46 pm ET
Student gay pride group protests on-campus conference

The parking lot across from the Jepson Alumni Center was speckled with gay pride and anti-prejudice paraphernalia on Aug. 25, as the Student Alliance for Sexual Diversity led two protests opposing The Family Foundation of Virginia’s use of university facilities.

Apr 23, 2009, 7:10 pm ET
Dave & Buster’s opens in Richmond

D&B has locations in more than 50 U.S. cities, but the one that opened at 4001 Brownstone Blvd. on April 20 was the first to come to Virginia.

Apr 13, 2009, 11:27 am ET
Ex-cons discuss difficulties of life after release

Three formerly incarcerated people spoke April 8 at the event “Long Walk to Freedom: Life Behind Bars” in the Alice Haynes Room. The purpose of the event was to address the stigma attached to people who have served time in prison.

Apr 9, 2009, 4:00 pm ET
Richmond students fight hunger with Internet, rice

Three University of Richmond students have developed a search engine that seeks to end world hunger, one Hoongle search at a time.

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