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Security administrator explains new password requirements

By Brennen Lutz | January 28, 2014

It only took about five minutes to crack 70 percent of University of Richmond students' passwords in a test last year, which did not associate the passwords with students' NetIDs, security administrator Anthony Head said. Many students are just now realizing that they need to update their passwords to conform to new security restrictions for their NetID accounts to access their gmail and other campus network services. The process of changing password lengths began last year, Head said, with the faculty and staff resetting their passwords near the end of the year.

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Richmond hosts recruitment campaign Kesemania

By admin | January 27, 2014

Last week the Camp Kesem University of Richmond chapter hosted Kesemania--a recruitment campaign, which can be used to begin the application process for Camp Kesem counselors. Camp Kesem is a national, student-run nonprofit organization that provides a free, week-long summer camp for children whose parents have been affected by cancer.

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Obamas speak about making college more accessible

By Richard Arnett | January 22, 2014

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama hope that institutions of higher education can step up to help underprivileged youth facing challenges when applying to college, they said during the College Opportunity Summit last Thursday. The Obamas spoke about their hopes of making higher education more accessible through student encouragement and eliminating extra costs. "I know sometimes for those of you in university administrations, the perception may be that $100 application fees is not a big deal," President Obama said.

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Department of Justice grants money to prevent sexual assault

By Clay Helms | January 21, 2014

The U.S. Department of Justice has extended a $499,984 grant to University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University to educate and train students, staff and law enforcement about sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking. The three-year grant will allow Richmond to work alongside VCU to help prevent sexual violence and increase training for officials who deal with cases of sexual misconduct. Both campuses have allocated part of the grant to hire a new staff member to help coordinate education, awareness and prevention efforts.

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Westhampton College celebrates four-year roommates

By Mary Rossiter | January 21, 2014

The Westhampton College four-year roommate dinner is a tradition that has been going on for at least two decades, and recognizes those students who have stayed together as roommates throughout their college career, Dean Juliette Landphair said. When Landphair first started as dean, there was a lunch to recognize four-year roommates; however, she reintroduced the steak and wine dinner because she felt it was an achievement worth truly celebrating. "It is a really significant accomplishment for our demographic to come into the university environment and connect with a roommate," Landphair said.

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UR professors featured in The Best Writing on Mathematics 2013

By Olivia Simons | January 20, 2014

Two University of Richmond professors have been selected for inclusion in "The Best Writing on Mathematics 2013," published by the Princeton University Press through their paper, "The Jordan Curve Theorem is Non-Trivial." Professors Bill Ross of the mathematics department and Fiona Ross of the art department are husband and wife.

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Students help to fight for trafficking legislation at General Assembly

By Catherine Sinclair | January 20, 2014

Long Nguyen, a senior, didn't just study abroad--he spent the fall of his final university year engaging in illegal activity in Vietnam. That illegal activity was speaking with people about Christianity without registering to do so, which was complemented by his work to stop human trafficking. Nguyen spent his days in Vietnam teaching English and Bible classes for adults, he said.

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Recent graduate died Jan. 4

By Rebecca Wilson | January 20, 2014

Brendan Cole, a 2013 graduate of the University of Richmond, died Jan. 4, 2014 from a cause that has yet to be reported. During his time at the university, Cole majored in Politics, Philosophy, Economics and Law and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity and of the club lacrosse team. Jack Leary, Richmond College '13, remembers Cole as a "fun person who was full of life." Cole was known for his absurd jokes, which often left people crying from laughing so hard, Leary said. Leary also remembers Cole's love for his family.

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Richmond coach founds Collegiate Running Association

By Mary Rossiter | December 6, 2013

In the wake of last year's events with the University of Richmond track team, Steve Taylor, men's cross country coach, and Jon Molz, assistant women's track and field coach, founded the Collegiate Running Association. The Collegiate Running Association (CRA) gives students the opportunity to compete and earn prize money in national championships.

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