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Saturday, April 27, 2024

UR Weekly Roundup | Week of March 25

<p>Photos by Madyson Fitzgerald and Ben Wasserstein.</p>

Photos by Madyson Fitzgerald and Ben Wasserstein.

Congratulations on completing your first week back from spring break, Spiders! With just six weeks left until summer break, here are a few events that will help make these final weeks memorable.

PleasureFest Jeopardy

Monday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Head over to Tyler Haynes Commons for PleasureFest 2024's kickoff event featuring Jeopardy hosted by URWell Peer Educators. Enjoy a complimentary dinner while partaking in friendly competition. Don't forget to register your team here for a shot at winning exciting prizes! 

A Conversation with Victor Luckerson on "Built From the Fire"

Tuesday 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Stop by Brown Alley Room in Weinstein Hall where the journalism department is hosting author and journalist Victor Luckerson for a discussion on his acclaimed book "Built From the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, America’s Black Wall Street." Luckerson will engage in a conversation about historical nonfiction writing with Ed Ayers, Tucker-Boatwright Professor of the Humanities and President Emeritus. Plus, stick around for a book signing session following the talk.

Spring Carnival

Saturday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Come join SpiderBoard for the annual Spring Carnival at Westhampton Green! This lively spring celebration will feature inflatable attractions, live music, performances, food trucks, a DJ and much more. Don’t miss it!

The Office Watch Party: Dwight's Greatest Hits

Saturday 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

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Join SpiderBoard for a unique The Office watch party in the Alice Haynes Room to get ready for Soul Boom: An Evening with Rainn Wilson on April 1. Pizza and drinks will be provided, making it an evening filled with laughter and enjoyment!

Easter Brunch

Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Stop by the Easter celebration at the Heilman Dining Center! You will be treated to a traditional holiday menu, including succulent honey-glazed ham, flavorful herbed salmon, delicious hot cross buns, a variety of Easter candies and much more. 

Contact lifestyle editor Emma Galgano at emma.galgano@richmond.edu.

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