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Trustees unanimously approve strategic plan, solidifying school's 5-year goals

By Dan Petty | January 16, 2009

The University of Richmond's Board of Trustees have unanimously approved the proposed five-year strategic plan, clearing the way for administrators to immediately begin molding university policy and offering programs to reach the plan's five goals. The trustees, who met Thursday and Friday at the Jepson Alumni Center primarily to deliberate the plan, passed it without alterations, said President Edward Ayers and his chief of staff, Lori Schuyler. The plan -- dubbed "The Richmond Promise" -- was founded on five points, which included promises for increased diversity, access and affordability, engagement with the City of Richmond and unity among the separate schools.

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Students, professors discuss King's legacy and race relations

By Jimmy Young | January 16, 2009

Students and staff at the University of Richmond should "remain awake" during periods of social change and work toward joining the "vineyard of justice," Thad Williamson said Thursday during a teach-in honoring Martin Luther King and his legacy. Williamson, who is an assistant professor of leadership studies, joined Richmond professors and students during a discussion about King and race relations in America today.

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Trayless plan halted; school called to voluntarily cut waste

By Dan Petty | January 16, 2009

Cut down on food waste by spring break, and the dining hall trays stay. That's the counteroffer from the University of Richmond's Sustainability Working Group, which has delivered its decision after members of the student governments charged student opinion wasn't adequately considered before going permanently trayless was approved in November. Trays will now remain at least through spring break, except on Fridays -- a continuation of a trayless effort initiated this fall.

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Haddock leaving Robins School to be dean at George Mason

By Dan Petty | December 18, 2008

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Jorge Haddock, dean of the E. Claiborne Robins School of Business, is leaving the University of Richmond after four years to become dean at the George Mason School of Management. The appointment is pending the approval from George Mason's Board of Visitors and would be effective July 1, 2009.

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Fate of city bus service to university to be decided in January

By Jimmy Young | November 20, 2008

Richmonders voiced concern Tuesday night at City Hall about possible reductions and eliminations of several bus routes operated by the Greater Richmond Transit Company, including one that travels to and from the University of Richmond campus. While no plan has been finalized, GRTC must make a final decision about which, if any, bus routes they will cut by January 2009, said GRTC Chief Executive Officer John M.

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Administrators name first-ever general counsel

By Elizabeth Hyman | November 20, 2008

Shannon Sinclair, the University of Richmond's first general counsel, said what she enjoyed most about working in her area of law was the variety of tasks she could do. "You get to be exposed to so many different areas of law and you get to be helpful to people who are trying to do things the right way," Sinclair said. As the general counsel, or in-house lawyer, Sinclair will act as a legal adviser to the university, she explained. "I'm here to be a sounding board," Sinclair said, "to give advice on anything they need help with.

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Two stories, one international conflict

By admin | November 20, 2008

By Michael Gaynor Collegian Reporter One woman telling two stories of either side of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on Thursday rounded out the first Overcoming Hatred week sponsored by the Office of the Chaplaincy. Noa Baum, an Israeli storyteller and actress, weaved between accents, ages and emotions to portray several different characters in her one-woman show, "A Land Twice Promised." The performance chronicled Baum's friendship with a Palestinian woman and the stories they shared about their childhood in Jerusalem, growing up against a backdrop of constant war and fear. "I don't do this to change people's political views," Baum told the audience after the performance.

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Former Spider to return to space

By Emily Viviani | November 20, 2008

After being back on Earth for only nine months, Leland Melvin is already training for his next trip to space. The 1986 University of Richmond alumnus's next mission, targeted to launch in Oct.

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Drinking survey reveals students' habits

By Stephanie Rice | November 20, 2008

A drinking survey from the Richmond College Dean's Office revealed that students' drinking habits do not usually affect their academics. Dan Fabian, chemical health coordinator and associate dean of Richmond College, created the survey and sent it in an e-mail to undergraduate students on Nov.

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Heilman returns from 3,000-mile motorcycle trip

By Alexandra Varipapa | November 20, 2008

Chancellor E. Bruce Heilman set out to prove that you're never too old for an adventure while on his cross-country ride atop his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. "People would a sk me how I could possibly want to ride across country at my age," Heilman said, "and I'd say, 'Well, it's the only age I've got!'" Heilman left Richmond the morning of Oct.

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