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Weekly Roundup | Week of March 23

By Sophie Dulog | March 24, 2025

Happy Monday Spiders! Get ready for a week of sweet events like a waffle making truck and a cookie baking class in the Demonstration Kitchen.

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New ‘Look Again’ exhibit expands UR’s art collection to reflect curriculum

By Sophie Dulog | March 7, 2025

The Harnett Museum of Art at the University of Richmond Museums is showing its latest acquisitions in “Look Again: Art for Our Curriculum.”

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‘Taking this program to the next level’: Outdoor recreation makes equipment rentals free for students, staff

By Jasmine Velasquez | March 1, 2025

The University of Richmond Outdoor Adventure and Recreation Program, also known as OAR, at the Weinstein Center for Health and Well-Being, offers enriching programs for students to engage in outdoor activities. 

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Choeur Du Roi celebrates 30 years of King of Hearts

By Dulce Guadarrama | February 26, 2025

Choeur Du Roi celebrated its 30th anniversary at its annual King of Hearts concert on Saturday, Feb. 22.

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Weekly Roundup | Week of Feb. 23

By Sophie Dulog | February 24, 2025

Happy Monday Spiders! While we may not have snow days to look forward to this week, we do have plenty of fun events and activities on campus.

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‘The community is what really got me going’: UR hosts third Spider Dash 5K

By Sophie Dulog | February 23, 2025

The University of Richmond Forum was crawling with energetic students and community members, ready to run, walk, and cheer for the third annual Spider Dash 5K on Saturday, Feb. 22.

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Weekly Roundup | Week of Feb. 16

By Sophie Dulog | February 17, 2025

Another snowfall is anticipated to hit Richmond on Wednesday, Feb. 19, so if you plan on playing in the snow, stay warm and check some sledding locations. If you want to keep out of the cold, however, here are some events indoors to enjoy. 

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Weekly Roundup | Week of Feb. 9

By Sophie Dulog | February 10, 2025

Happy Valentine's Day week to all who celebrate! We have lots of events to remind you that Virginia IS for lovers. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

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Weekly Roundup | Week of Feb. 2

By Sophie Dulog | February 2, 2025

Happy Groundhog day Spiders! Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, which means six more weeks of winter. Thankfully, there’s a lot of fun events happening on campus this week to keep your mind off the prolonged cold season. 

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Weekly Roundup | Week of January 26

By Sophie Dulog | January 27, 2025

Hi Spiders! My name is Sophie and I am the new Lifestyle editor for The Collegian. Part of my role is acting as your guide to what’s happening on campus and in metro Richmond, so check in every Sunday for our Weekly Roundups so you can plan for the week ahead!

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Weekly Roundup | Week of December 1

By Abigail Finney | December 2, 2024

With finals upon us, it’s important to take a break and enjoy the Christmas season in Richmond. There are several free music events this week to take a look at. 

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Weekly Roundup | Thanksgiving Edition

By Abigail Finney | November 25, 2024

Many students stay on campus during Thanksgiving break, but it can be hard to find dining options during the holiday, with the Heilman Dining Center closed the majority of the week.

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Weekly Roundup | Week of Nov. 17

By Abigail Finney | November 18, 2024

Only one more full week of classes until Thanksgiving break! It can be hard to stay motivated before a break, but there’s plenty to do this week around Richmond. 

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Weekly Roundup | Week of Nov. 10

By Abigail Finney | November 11, 2024

The highly anticipated spring registration period is finally over. Congratulations to those of you who got all of your classes. If you didn’t, no worries because there are various activities this week to distract you from your academic troubles.