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Students organize global injustice conference

By Laurie Guilmartin | April 16, 2009

University of Richmond senior Mark Mendez said he hoped students would be motivated to address issues of global injustice after participating in the on-campus conference he had organized, "Through the Eyes of a Child." The conference will host speakers and organizations on a wide range of issues - from human trafficking in Southeast Asia to an organization that uses sports as a means to help people in conflict-ridden areas recognize their commonalities.

Prof. Loo teaching her CORE class at Weinstein 303.
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History professor awarded yearlong research fellowship in Tokyo

By Maura Bogue | April 16, 2009

Tze Loo, an assistant professor of history at the University of Richmond, will travel to Tokyo, Japan, in July to continue research on the Shuri Castle at Waseda University through a yearlong fellowship. Loo, a native of Singapore, plans to continue her doctoral investigation about the use of cultural heritage in producing a pre-World War II Japanese identity.

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Despite economy, financial aid to stay need-based

By Guv Callahan | April 16, 2009

Despite the struggling U.S. economy and a lowered endowment, the University of Richmond is staying true to its need-blind promise to applicants during the 2008-2009 admissions process. According to a recent New York Times article, some small, private universities facing similar circumstances are looking more favorably on applicants who are wealthier than others, or those who can pay their tuition in full. Admissions and financial aid officials ensure the same is not true of Richmond.

Faculty & Staff

Thesis track not leading to diplomas in SCS program

By Maura Bogue | April 16, 2009

The School of Continuing Studies created unrealistic graduation expectations while providing sparse guidance for assembling thesis review committees, according to dissatisfied disaster sciences graduate program students. The four-year-old program, which has graduated five students, has not upheld the University of Richmond reputation for intimate professor-student relationships, disaster sciences students Doug Goad and Andrew Hoehl said. Hoehl said he chose the program because Richmond alumni friends had spoken highly of their alma mater, returning to visit and reveling in the 2008 football championship. "That's the kind of pride I wanted for UR when I left there," Hoehl said.

Christie Barrows, '11, Emilie Joseph, '09, and Kelly Barrows, '09, play guitar hero Monday night at the preview of the new game room in the Commons.
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Game room opens

By Nick Mider | April 16, 2009

In one section, students were playing Super Smash Bros. In another section, students were watching a Humphrey Bogart film. On the other side, students were doing homework and studying for tests. The new game room, part of the $3.19 million renovation to the Tyler Haynes Commons, opened April 2.

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Students map out wheelchair accessability

By Michelle Guerrere | April 16, 2009

University of Richmond students participated in Campus Accessibility Day Wednesday and encouraged others to see the difficulties faced by people who use wheelchairs on campus. The students, who are in professor Kim Klinker's class on "Introduction to Geographic Information Systems," have been finishing an accessibility map of campus that was started during the fall.

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Students and panelists discuss the meaning of manhood and masculinity

By Sharon Tully | April 15, 2009

What is the meaning of manhood and masculinity at the University of Richmond? That was the question posed to a group of panelists at this week's meeting held by UR Men for Change, a group dedicated to promoting discussion of race, class, gender dynamics and sexual orientation on campus. The panel consisted of prominent faculty and staff members, including Joseph Boehman, dean of Richmond College; Glyn Hughes, director of Common Ground; Mike London, head football coach; and Jean-Pierre Laurenceu-Medina and Eddie Gates from the office of multicultural affairs. Contrary to what some may think, UR Men for Change is not the male version of Women Involved in Living and Learning, or WILL. "The issues we talk about are from a male perspective," said Warin Henry, the group's president, "and at this point in time we are working on forming our own identity.

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Ex-cons discuss difficulties of life after release

By Avril Lighty | April 13, 2009

Tommy 'Hashim' Cox, 60, stood in front of a group of about 40 people in a silver vest and tie, dress pants and shiny black dress shoes. Looking at him now, no one would guess this motivational speaker had once served 26 years in Virginia's prison system. "Prison is Hell on Earth," he said.

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Gym gets 4 Internet-ready Expresso bikes, LCD screens

By Dani Pycroft | April 9, 2009

For many students, working out at the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness is a task, but with the addition of 15 high-technology machines, completing a grueling workout could be enjoyable. The Weinstein Center staff recently added 15 fitness machines, including four Expresso bikes.

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Students' cars removed after parking fines reach $1,000

By Guv Callahan | April 9, 2009

In 2008, the University of Richmond ticketed 11,633 illegally parked cars and collected on roughly half of these tickets -- more than $175,000 based on the minimum citation fine. Some students acquired more than their fair share of tickets -- and they aren't happy about it. Marcellies Pettiford Jr., a junior and Richmond College Student Government Association senator, said he thought parking regulations were too strictly enforced.

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Richmond students fight hunger with Internet, rice

By Avril Lighty | April 9, 2009

Three University of Richmond students have developed a search engine that seeks to end world hunger, one Hoongle search at a time. Last fall, seniors Vladimir Hruda, David Whitehead and Salmaan Ayaz created Hoongle.org, a search engine that is powered by Google.

Faculty & Staff

British author claims Churchill lacked strategic knowledge

By Ryan Clark | April 7, 2009

Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill led Great Britain through World War II, but he lacked a thorough understanding of military strategy, a British scholar and University of Richmond professor said. Christopher Catherwood discussed his second book on Churchill, "Winston Churchill the Flawed Genius of World War II," in Room 305 of the Tyler Haynes Commons at 4 p.m.

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Four students in Italy safe after quake, school officials say

By Dan Petty | April 7, 2009

View Larger Map Correction Appended A 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck central Italy on Monday did not cause injury to four University of Richmond students studying abroad in the country, officials from the Office of International Education confirmed late Monday night. Program coordinators from the Italian schools assured university officials by 10:30 a.m.

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