October 2006 The Faculty, Staff and Student Newspaper of the University of Richmond

Richmond ranks in U.S. News' top tier of liberal arts colleges Richmond creates new programs to support inner-city students Dining center reopens with new look University to help celebrate Jamestown's 400th News briefs and announcements University preparing for possible pandemic flu outbreak Common Ground Corner: First director envisions action toward changing culture of the University Powerful microscopes advancing research for students, faculty At 15, Carver Promise has evolved Distinguished Educator Award winners Richmond in the national media Advisors changing approach Spider Spotlight: A Q&A with Ashley Bear, Manager of Collegiate Licensing Calendar

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Faculty urged to focus on students On exhibition Faculty and staff news Welcome new staff members

RichmondNow is the official newspaper published monthly, September through May with a combined December-January issue, for all University of Richmond faculty, staff and students. Its purpose is to communicate news of general interest and recognize outstanding achievement among the University community.

Vol. 3, No. 2

Editor: Linda Evans, University Communications, Maryland Hall, Suite 100
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Contributing writers: Brian Eckert, Randy Fitzgerald, Phillip Gravely, John McCulla and Barbara Fitzgerald

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