"If something happens today, do you want to us to resuscitate?" That was the question posed to almost a dozen World War II veterans as they boarded a cargo plane to revisit the black-sand beaches where they had landed under fire from Japanese forces 65 years ago. University of Richmond Chancellor E.
The festivities for International Month begin with an official opening ceremony at the Carole Weinstein International Center on Friday. Events for the opening ceremony include a student-led parade starting at 4:30 p.m.
Thirty-three miners in Copiapo, Chile were trapped in the San Jose mine 2,297 feet underground for 69 days after the mine collapsed on Aug.
Nick and Terrie DeLuca, owners of DeLuca Gelato, are at their shop on Gaskins Road every day to hand-make gelato and offer customers an authentic taste of Italy. The family-owned and operated store boasts more than 70 flavors of gelato and sorbet, along with other specialty Italian desserts. "Nick pours his soul into making each pan of gelato," Terrie said.
As the sun began to set on the University of Richmond, candles flickered against the shadows of dusty combat boots lined in rows across the Forum.
Each year, the University of Richmond brings in visiting scholars and staff from all over the world.
With the opening of the E. Claiborne Robins Stadium around the corner, construction workers have been moving quickly toward finishing up new roadways and Queally Hall, the 37,000-square-foot addition to the Robins School of Business. Queally Hall is approximately 78 percent complete, said University of Richmond architect Andrew McBride, and it is scheduled to open in the Spring 2011 semester.
