Some women stray from tradition at Class of 2014's Ring Dance
Many junior Westhampton women, donned in long, white dresses, are escorted down the steep staircase of the Jefferson Hotel each February to receive their class rings.
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Many junior Westhampton women, donned in long, white dresses, are escorted down the steep staircase of the Jefferson Hotel each February to receive their class rings.
The staff of the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness is revamping the Natural High Program this semester to encourage more students to take advantage of Richmond's outdoor opportunities, such as white-water rafting and kayaking, said Lucia Anderson, interim outdoor and facilities coordinator.
Camp Kesem held "Kesemania," its annual week of fundraising and awareness efforts, this week, with the goal of increasing the number of campers attending the 2013 program, said Samantha Meeker, Camp Kesem co-chairwoman.
Six new food stations and bars will open this month at the Heilman Dining Center, Glen Pruden, executive chef at the dining hall, said.
The University of Richmond board members were greeted Thursday on the third floor of the Tyler Haynes Commons by wraps, pasta salad, chips, brownies and about 50 students holding signs in support of reinstating the men's track and field and soccer programs.
Three of the four University of Richmond a cappella groups will compete at the A Cappella Sing-Off in Busch Garden's Christmas Town on Dec. 6 and support local nonprofits Literacy for Life and the Williamsburg Choral Guild.
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy's destruction of the New Jersey coastline, junior Matt Palmisano did not get much sleep, he said.
Alumni returned to campus this past weekend, joining students and faculty to celebrate Homecoming and participate in a bonfire, tailgate, football game and other festivities.
UPDATE: The Sunday night live broadcast of "NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt" on campus has been canceled due to Hurricane Sandy, according to an e-mail sent by Brian Eckert, Richmond's media relations director. "Today" will broadcast from campus no matter the weather conditions. Audience members are asked to arrive at Stern Plaza after 6 a.m. The program will be shot live from 8- 9 a.m. Sunday.
For students at the Circle of Peace School in Uganda, something as small as a book or pencil makes a tremendous impact, said senior Samantha Reis, president for Givology Spiders.
Football fans and tailgating families alike celebrated with unexpectedly clear skies last weekend at the university's annual family weekend.
The announcement that the University of Richmond is cutting the men's soccer and men's track and field programs to add men's lacrosse has sent shockwaves throughout the university community, including alumni, athletes, students and faculty.
Members of the Queer Book Club held their first meeting to discuss lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning issues through reading "Stone Butch Blues," by Leslie Feinberg.
Bill Rawluk, parking specialist at the University of Richmond, is preparing to switch to a new electronic parking ticket system to go along with his new smart car.
Summer renovations of Boatwright Memorial Library include eight individual study rooms, a designated floor for silent study space, three remodeled bathrooms, additional power outlets, access to library offices and a new bell tower entrance as part of the university's master plan to expand the library in the next five years, said Lucretia McCulley, director of outreach services.
"The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot was chosen as the One Book, One Campus selection for 2012. Faculty members selected the book because of its variety of themes and overlapping subject areas, including science, ethics and leadership, which have the potential to provoke valuable conversations across campus, said Molly Field, administrative coordinator for the Office of the Chapliancy.
Advocates of Pro-life and Pro-choice occupied the University of Richmond Forum throughout the day Monday, but there was no dialogue between the two groups.
The Office of International Education's annual International Celebration and Awards Ceremony on April 3 stressed the importance of creating a global environment and community at the University of Richmond.
In a forum set up to discuss whether University of Richmond's college coordinate system was advantageous or not, one of the most intriguing topics brought up was the possible need for a third college coordinate option.
Lt. John Jacobs of the University of Richmond Police Department will attend the FBI National Academy this summer where he hopes to build off his 19 years of service in the department, he said.