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Richmond attracts artistic talent with scholarships

By Chrissy Wengloski | February 16, 2012

Every year, the University of Richmond attracts talented visual and performing artists by offering up to six full-tuition scholarships to incoming freshmen through the Richmond Scholars program. Jennifer Cable, professor of music and director of the Richmond Scholars program, said artist scholars must major or minor in studio art, music, theatre or dance.

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Guest speaker discusses neoliberalism

By admin | February 9, 2012

"It is the aestheticizing of social difference that has led to discrimination in today's society," professor Shannon Winnubst from Ohio State University said at a speech on Monday. Her speech titled, "Hot Pink Dresses or 'Adam Smith' Ties?" discussed the "queer" challenge faced by many people in a neoliberal's world.

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What? Who is @URSpotted?

By Madeline Small | February 9, 2012

"A new semester brings with it fresh creepers who create things like @URspotted #uranidiot," @UR_An_Idiot, an anonymous Twitter account, tweeted at @URspotted. "Someone's a little jealous they weren't spotted @UR_An_Idiot1 #betterlucknexttimeCH," @URspotted tweeted in response.

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Prolific English professor retires after 20 years at Richmond

By Maria Rajtik | February 9, 2012

After working at the University of Richmond for 20 years, English professor Daryl Dance is retiring this spring, but be careful when mentioning the word retirement around her. "I want to make it clear, that what we're calling retirement and talking about as retirement, I don't look at as retirement in that sense of the word," she said.

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Chucho Valdes Performs at Camp Concert Hall

By Chrissy Wengloski | February 9, 2012

Chucho Valdes and the Afro-Cuban Messengers had bowed, waved to the audience and left the stage. But the crowd in the University of Richmond Camp Concert Hall was still standing, applauding and chanting for an encore. Valdes let the audience stand in anticipation long enough that people started to file out of the orchestra seats.

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Students look forward to service on alternative spring break

By Avery Shackelford | February 9, 2012

Some students at the University of Richmond are spending their spring break doing service work, discussing and learning about a social issue and bonding with their peers during an alternative spring break trip. Senior Chelsea Safran and junior Helene Calabrese will be returning to the highlands of Pampas Grande, Peru, on an alternative spring break trip for the second and third time, respectively. The trip to Peru focuses on health issues in the village of Pampas Grande and is led by Sean McKenna, a professor and pediatrician at the Medical College of Virginia. Safran said the group of about 15 students was preparing for the trip by deciding which medical supplies to bring and dividing into committees focused on specific health concerns, such as women's health.

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Obituary: UR Hall of Famer Bob 'Coach' Thalman

By admin | February 6, 2012

Bob "Coach" Thalman, of Atlanta, died on Jan. 31, 2012. He was 89 years old. He is survived by Mary Thalman, his wife of 62 years, his brother William Thalman, sister Mary Jane Schuetz, his four children, Linda Norwood, Robert Thalman, Carolyn Laraway and Tommy Thalman, and 10 grandchildren. Thalman was born on Nov.

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Super Bowl provides more than just in-game enjoyment

By Ryann Dannelly | February 6, 2012

My eyes stayed trained on the TV as I shoveled delicious finger food into my mouth and focused on the one thing that grabbed my attention during the Super Bowl -- the commercials. The million dollar advertisements regrettably kept me next to the wings, chips and guacamole throughout the night.

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Review: The Descendants

By admin | February 2, 2012

"Everybody on the mainland thinks that because I live in Hawaii, I live in Paradise ... Are they insane?" As Ricky Gervais drunkenly reminded me at the Golden Globes, the awards season has begun, and with the Oscars fast approaching, I wanted to watch a movie that would be nominated in a slew of categories.

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Richmond Alumni in Real Estate

By Marina Askari | February 2, 2012

On the ninth floor of 503 Main St. in Richmond, behind door 901, is the small suite of Commonwealth Partnerships, a business started by University of Richmond alumni Andrew Ryan '06, Mike Gray '06 and Mark Hickman '07.

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Business school dean is revolutionizing her role

By Laura Allen | February 2, 2012

As dean of the Robins School of Business, Nancy Bagranoff has many responsibilities -- but the roles that involve interactions with students are what she enjoys the most about her job. "Deans of academic colleges are often somewhat removed from students," Bagranoff said.

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Studying Abroad: The Transition to Richmond

By Laura Allen | January 26, 2012

Every year, more than 350 Richmond students spend time studying abroad. Most of these students are juniors who choose their desired abroad locations as sophomores, then depart for their respective destinations months later.

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Study abroad deadline looming for students

By Charlotte Brackett | January 22, 2012

Monday, Jan. 23 at 11:59 p.m. marks the application deadline for students who are hoping to study abroad next year. Students who have been accepted by both the University of Richmond and its partner school abroad will then be notified by email a few weeks later, said Uliana Gabara, dean of international education. With a smile on her face, Gabara, who has been the head of the Office of International Education since its creation in 1987, stressed the importance of studying abroad for every student at the University of Richmond. "Our goal is to make it possible for every student on campus to study abroad, regardless of financial means, major or background," she said.

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Stolen laptop recovered abroad via Twitter

By Elizabeth Ygartua | January 18, 2012

Senior Abi Olvera had just set her MacBook Air down to use a pay phone at a train station in Seville, Spain, when minutes later a man stole it. With the help of local police, Twitter, Preyproject.com, friend Mariam Saoma and the Help Desk, she was able to get her laptop back and recover half of her deleted files. "I saw someone come over and use the phone, but I didn't see him take it," Olvera said.

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A Sweet Treat: Sweet Frog

By Kylie McKenna | January 18, 2012

Sweet Frog premium frozen yogurt shop will have more than 100 locations by this summer after opening in the Downtown Short Pump Town Center just two and a half years ago, said Adam Silverman, regional manager of corporate Sweet Frog locations in the Richmond area. The Carytown location, a popular venture for many University of Richmond students, is the busiest location, Silverman said.

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