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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.

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.

Chancellor Heilman celebrates birthday with motorcycle trip

By Molly McGrath | April 17, 2013

University of Richmond Chancellor E. Bruce Heilman will set out on a cross-country motorcycle trip to commemorate his 87th birthday this Saturday, meeting with fellow World War II veterans and Richmond alumni along the way. This year Heilman will travel through 17 states.

More than 200 students attend WCGA's annual Bellis Fest

By Molly McGrath | April 6, 2013

Bellis Fest, Westhampton College Government Association's annual spring festival, gathered more than 200 students Friday afternoon in the University of Richmond Forum. \0x200B Junior Sara Krauss, chairwoman of WCGA's External Affairs committee, said she had been concerned about the weather all week and was happy with the how the day had turned out. \0x200B"The sun is out," Krauss said.

New housing projects will cater to students' wants

By Molly McGrath | March 29, 2013

With such a high percentage of students living on campus, student life at the University of Richmond is focused on community and a 24-hour education. According to the Richmond Web site, 89 percent of undergraduate students live on campus, which classifies it as a mainly residential campus. "It's part of why people come here," said Steve Bisese, vice president for student development.

Lacrosse plays schools in Arizona, California over break

By Molly McGrath | March 22, 2013

The University of Richmond men's lacrosse team lost 8-11 to Sonoma State Wednesday night. The teams played at Robins Stadium, and about 20 Richmond students came to watch the game. Richmond's head coach, Dan Chemotti, said despite the loss, the team played with energy and excitement throughout the game. "I thought Clay Palmer and Danny Driscoll, our captains, had us ready to play," Chemotti said.

Airlines merge, affect Spring Break flights and plans

By Molly McGrath | March 4, 2013

American Airlines and US Airways officially announced their plans to merge last week in an $11 billion deal that will effectively create the world's largest airline company. The new airline will take the name of American Airlines and will be run by US Airways CEO Doug Parker, according to CBS News. According to CBS, the merger still has to be approved by federal regulators but that is "not expected to be a major hurdle." With Spring Break starting this weekend, many University of Richmond students will be flying to various destinations throughout the next week.

WILL featured speaker tells women to take back their bodies

By Molly McGrath | February 22, 2013

Author and blogger Courtney Martin spoke to a predominantly female audience in the Alice Haynes Room on Wednesday night about the importance of girls and women taking back their bodies and their lives. "I think she's incredibly thoughtful and has so many insights," said WILL director Holly Blake.

NPR's Susan Stamberg speaks to importance of liberal arts

By Molly McGrath | November 15, 2012

Broadcast journalist and founding member of National Public Radio Susan Stamberg spoke about the importance of a liberal arts education and her career as a cultural correspondent on Tuesday afternoon in the Jepson Alumni Center. "When done really well, a broadcast interview gives 34 million listeners the illusion that they are eavesdropping," Stamberg said to a large audience that nearly filled the Robins Pavilion. Stamberg became one of the first hosts of the NPR show All Things Considered, and has been inducted to both the Broadcasting Hall of Fame and the National Radio Hall of Fame. After over 20,000 interviews, Stamberg said that her favorite interview was with author and literary journalist Joan Didion in 1977.

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