Although there have been many challenges readjusting to both the classroom and activities, students said they were optimistic about the future.
The University of Richmond will transition to full in-person teaching for the fall 2021 semester from its hybrid 2020-2021 academic year.
UR is requiring all students, faculty and staff to receive a COVID-19 vaccine after one of the vaccines receives full FDA approval.
“If you are engaging in activism and you're not taking time to rest, you may not be there tomorrow to continue...,” Camilla Nonterah, professor of psychology, said.
In the 1920s, support for eugenics was at a high both at UR and around the world, Yucel Yanikdag, professor of history, said.
The Faculty Senate decided to designate a light workload week, when professors are supposed to assign less work than usual, Williamson said.
Students can do this through Jepson student organizations such as the Jepson Student Government Association, Jepson Corps and Science Leadership Scholars.
As of right now, Boehman has not heard anything about any changes being made in the near future to the coordinate college system, he said.
The sustainability office, alongside Dining Services and Facilities, is also working to develop new ways to redirect waste this semester, Andrejewski said.
One advocacy method that University of Richmond students have been practicing and studying is grassroots campaigning.
