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Over-worked finance interns cause concern

By Kylie McKenna | September 2, 2013

The death of an investment-banking intern at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London this summer has sparked debate on the work-life balance of financial interns after many websites linked the intern's long work hours as a probable factor in his untimely death. Moritz Erhardt, a 21-year-old intern from Germany, had reportedly worked three subsequent all-nighters before he collapsed at his London student-housing complex on Aug.

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Former Richmond student's preliminary murder hearing set for June 21

By Kylie McKenna | June 9, 2013

A former University of Richmond student accused of killing a companion with a hatchet was held without bond in Montgomery Court on Tuesday, May 28. Claude Alexander Allen III, known as Alex, was a junior at Richmond when he withdrew in October 2012, said Brian Eckert, director of Richmond media relations. Rising-senior Ryan Leddy said he had been shocked when he heard about the accusations. "I spent the first couple of days not really believing it," Leddy said.

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Former Richmond student accused of murder in Maryland

By Kylie McKenna | May 27, 2013

A former University of Richmond student has been accused of first-degree murder in his hometown of Gaithersburg, Md. Claude Alexander Allen III was a junior at Richmond when he withdrew in October 2012, said Brian Eckert, director of Richmond media relations.* Alhough he was not a student this past semester, Allen still lived in Richmond, according to several Richmond students. Allen was known by many around campus by his nickname, "Lunch Box." Shortly after midnight on Friday, May 24, Allen called Montgomery County police reporting that a man had tried to break into his home and that he had killed the suspect, according to a report by WUSA 9 News. "When we arrived, he was waiting for us," said Capt.

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Daleng named director emerita of dance upon retirement

By Jamie Edelen | April 30, 2013

Students dedicated the annual theater and dance reception to Myra Daleng, who will retire from the University of Richmond after 32 years, but plans to continue teaching dance elsewhere. Provost Stephen Allred recognized Daleng's contributions to the university and named her director emerita of dance at the banquet on Friday, April 26. Daleng said that she had not expected the honor, which had been a unanimous decision made by the board of directors. Junior Jordyn Luks performed a tap dance to "Brown Eyed Girl" in Daleng's honor.

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First Lavender Graduation honors LGBTQ students and allies

By Jamie Edelen | April 30, 2013

University of Richmond held its first Lavender Graduation to celebrate LGBTQ campus life and to honor LGBTQ community members and their allies. "The idea of Lavender Graduations comes from LGBTQ students who do not usually have family support at commencement, or are not out," Ted Lewis, associate director of Common Ground, said.

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Alumna will speak at graduation about making a difference

By Olivia Simons | April 30, 2013

University of Richmond will welcome a Richmond alumna to speak at the 183rd main commencement ceremony about how graduates can shape their own careers to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Amy O'Neill Richard develops counter-trafficking strategies, including the development of public and private partnerships as the senior adviser to the director in the State Department's Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, according to Richmond's website. Richard has a record of leadership and achievement in promoting human rights, particularly through combating human trafficking, Brian Eckert, director of media and public relations, said. "Although I'm excited to hear Richard speak, human trafficking seems like a heavy topic of discussion for the celebration that is graduation," senior Elizabeth McCarthy said. Speakers are invited by President Edward Ayers upon the recommendation of the Provost, Eckert said. Ayers also seeks input throughout the academic year from student leaders, Eckert said.

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Uliana Gabara retires after 26 years at the University of Richmond

By Molly McGrath | April 30, 2013

Dean and Chairwoman of International Education, Uliana Gabara hopes to spend time with her grandchildren and travel for pleasure during her retirement after working for 26 years at the University of Richmond. Gabara began her career at Richmond as the director of international education before she became the associate provost, and eventually, dean. "She has worked really hard through various administrations," said Michele Cox, a study abroad adviser who has worked with Gabara for 22 years.

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UR Downtown continues to expand programs and uses

By Anika Kempe | April 29, 2013

Since its establishment in March 2009, UR Downtown has expanded to include the Richmond on Broad Cafe, the School of Professional and Continuing Studies' Partners in the Arts program and a new basement-level gallery and presentation space. UR Downtown, which is located at 626 East Broad St., is in the heart of the city, said Kimberly Dean, Richmond Families Initiative and UR Downtown Program Director.

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Spider Social Rewards program launched to support athletic program

By Jessica Racioppi | April 27, 2013

The University of Richmond Spiders launched Spider Social Rewards April 8, which awards users with points for daily Facebook and Twitter posts to garner interest in the athletics program, news media manager Melissa Mitchell said. Spider fans can register using their email address and link their social media options, she said.

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Collaborative effort produces new Octaves album, "Ricochet"

By Scott Himelein | April 25, 2013

University of Richmond a cappella group The Octaves' recently released 11th album, "Ricochet," is a collaborative divergence of genres, voice and high-grade studio production, group members said. "Ricochet represents a bounce back into the mainstream of a cappella for us," sophomore member Chase Brightwell said.

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SSIR capstones share a semesters' worth of research

By James Riddick | April 25, 2013

Weekend shuttles from campus to the James River and an improved system of campus green bikes were two of the many plans that were proposed by members of the Sophomore Scholars in Residence programs during their capstone project presentations. Throughout the month of April, students from each of the nine SSIR communities presented their research and accomplishments from a semester of work.

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IMLeagues.com will track intramural schedules and sign-ups

By Molly McGrath | April 25, 2013

The Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness will begin to use the website IMLeagues.com next year to keep track of intramural sports schedules, records and statistics. Shelby Timberlake, manager of intramural sports, said that he first learned about this website at a conference in Tampa, Fla., last year.

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Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and Sweet Frog Unite for a Good Cause

By Brooke Knetzger | April 24, 2013

Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority hosted its first profit share with Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt on Tuesday. The event, held from 4 to 8 p.m., took place at the Sweet Frog branch located on Libbie Avenue. "We love hosting the events like this because they are great for both parties involved," Marcus Crawford, operating manager of Sweet Frog on Libbie said. The profit share promotes a good cause, while at the same time, drawing customers to the shop, which helps push up sales, Crawford said.

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Spring Awakening gets positive reaction from audience and actors

By Molly Gentzel | April 23, 2013

The department of theatre and dance's production of "Spring Awakening" garnered a positive reaction from audience members while presenting artistic challenges for student-actors. "Spring Awakening," which showed five times from Thursday, April 18 to Sunday, April 21, is a Tony Award-winning play about a group of young people growing up in 19th century Germany.

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Outdoor Earth Day concert connects music and the environment

By Renee Ruggeri | April 22, 2013

On a warm Sunday afternoon, an audience gathered in the Greek Theatre to listen to music made by percussion instruments, conch shells, stone tiles and even sirens in celebration of Earth Day. The performance's title, "Inuksuit," is an Inuit word meaning "to act in the capacity of the human," said the composition's composer, John Luther Adams, and an "inuksuit" is literally a "stone marker." Ninety-nine performers participated, including students and faculty members from the music and theatre departments, as well as members of the Grammy Award-winning ensemble eighth blackbird, Richmond's ensemble-in-residence.

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Diversity Roundtable's Luaupalooza brings students together

By Mia Webber | April 19, 2013

\0x200BMany students stopped by the Unversity Forum Thursday evening for Luaupalooza, hosted by Diversity Roundtable and the Westhampton College resident assistants, to have some fun and relax before the stressful last week of classes. \0x200BThe island-themed social event was held from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Committee chooses title for next year's One Book program

By Avery Shackelford | April 19, 2013

For next year's campus-wide read, the One Book, One Campus committee has chosen "The Laramie Project," a play about a hate crime murder in 1998, written by Moises Kaufman. In its ninth year at University of Richmond, One Book, One Campus is a project that encourages students, faculty and staff to read and discuss a book about social issues. "The Laramie Project," which is about the murder of a gay University of Wyoming student named Matthew Shepard, was chosen because of current hate-crime issues involving the LGBTQ community and its role in society, said Lucretia McCulley, a member of the selection committee. McCulley, director of outreach services in Boatwright Memorial Library, said she thought "The Laramie Project" would appeal to everyone because it was a short play that was easy to read and related to subjects across the curriculum. The committee also felt encouraged to choose the play when it learned that Kaufman would be speaking in February as part of the Jepson Leadership Forum, said committee chairwoman Molly Field, administrative coordinator of the Chaplaincy.

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