Guns present minimal concern on campus
University of Richmond’s campus is so safe that dangerous winds are more of a security concern than guns or any firearm-related violence, said Brittany Schaal, director of emergency management.
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University of Richmond’s campus is so safe that dangerous winds are more of a security concern than guns or any firearm-related violence, said Brittany Schaal, director of emergency management.
Hundreds of dollars in gift cards are up for grabs in the Office of Emergency Management's social media challenge against Virginia Commonwealth University this month. The contest will run until Friday, Sept. 26, and is open to University of Richmond students, faculty and staff.
UR Emergency Management will relaunch the university's Emergency Management website and hold a public safety day on Sept. 19.
A team of Richmond students sprints to the scene of an on-campus medical emergency and stays until an ambulance arrives as part of a typical day on the job.
The University of Richmond reached new heights in December with the addition of a Verizon cell phone tower.
Members of the University of Richmond community can now submit tips about campus crimes anonymously via text message through the police department's new "text-a-tip" program.
University of Richmond student governments are addressing campus safety issues in the wake of the assaults reported on campus during the first weeks of the semester.
Students, or friends of students, who have committed alcohol violations may call emergency services without fear of punitive sanctions from university administrators starting this semester.
A policy that would allow students to call 911 in alcohol-related emergencies without fear of certain school sanctions was approved by both Westhampton and Richmond College government associations and will be reviewed by administrators in the coming weeks.
The University of Richmond has applied for a Special Use Permit to install a 199-foot telecommunications monopole near Pitt Baseball Field to improve cellular and emergency communications on campus.
Student emergency medical technicians will, as of this semester, be able to communicate with nearly all public safety organizations in the area using a two-way radio system.
Sun., Jan. 31, 4:00 p.m.
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine declared a state of emergency for Virginia Wednesday night in response to the effects of the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida and a coastal Nor'easter.
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.
August 31, 11:15 a.m. -- Steve Allred, provost and vice president for academic affairs, sent an e-mail to staff and faculty, confirming four suspected cases of H1N1 influenza on campus. He also instructed them as to the university's planned response to a potential outbreak of H1N1 influenza.
To the Editor:
May 7, 4:58 p.m. -- A University of Richmond student who had developed flu-like symptoms last week has tested negative for all strains of influenza, including H1N1, according to an e-mail from the university communications office.
March 3, 9:58 a.m. -- Despite temperatures in the teens and some icy roadways and sidewalks, the University of Richmond will be open today and operating on a normal business and class schedule, university officials announced at 5:30 a.m.
The worst winter weather in eight years slammed into Virginia Sunday night into Monday morning, leaving about seven inches of snow at the University of Richmond campus and forcing the cancellation of Monday classes.
By Jill Eisenberg