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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Collegian is printed off campus by our good friend Travis at the printing press of a newspaper, The Progress Index.
Professor Joe B. Hoyle specifically asked for no one to applaud at the end of his lecture. "I don't want there to be emphasis on me or the end of the lecture," he said.
Overall, things ran smoothly at Pig Roast this year, with few injuries and medical calls, John Jacobs, University of Richmond Police lieutenant, said. "The fraternities should be commended," Jacobs said.
"I don't want to be scared. And I don't like that I am." "I couldn't even tell you his name, but I remember the color of his shirt.
Possession of Fake ID April 5, 2:20 a.m. -- A pizza delivery driver returned a wallet containing a fake ID to police.
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.
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.
UR Police Department hosts carnival to benefit Va. Special Olympics The University of Richmond Police Department is hosting a carnival from 10 a.m.
The nonprofit sector is becoming more transparent and efficient because it must accommodate the contemporary expectations of Internet-empowered donors, Robert G.
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.
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.
Correction Appended The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond and the Office of the Chaplaincy at the University of Richmond hosted a panel of experts who discussed the principles as well as the misconceptions of Roman Catholicism. The event, which took place April 2 in the North Court reception room, was the fifth and final installment in a series titled "Discovering Many Faiths." Aside from Catholicism, previous panels discussed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Islam, Jain and the Baptist church.
Westhampton College students approve new Constitution On Tuesday, March 24, the majority of Westhampton College students voted in favor of a new Constitution, former Westhampton College Government Association President Generra Peck said. "We have examined where we have been most successful, where we have fallen short, and how we can change our structure to best represent you," according to the WCGA Web site. According to the new Constitution, changes include the creation of several new positions: Chair of the Senate, Secretary of the Senate and Finance Committee members.
Two legal scholars who practiced in Guantanamo Bay, one as a detainee advocate and another as a prosecutor, confronted each other and presented their contrasting views at the 2009 Allen Chair Symposium, held by the T.C.
The Washington Post's Eugene Robinson spoke Wednesday night at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies and addressed the new realities of race and politics since President Obama's election. In his speech, "We're Someplace We've Never Been: Race, Diversity, and the New America," Robinson expressed his amazement about the way President Obama's administration has been discussed in the media just more than two months after his inauguration. "Here we are on April 1," Robinson said, "and I am stunned how little we talk about electing our first black president." The momentous, historic nature of Obama's presidency has been underplayed, considering how little and how briefly the media has discussed what the landmark of change means for the country, he said.
