September 2007
The Faculty, Staff and Student Newspaper of the University of Richmond
Three ’07 grads receive Fulbright grants for research, teaching
UR Alert System set to launch Sept. 1
History course in motion
First-year experiences: President, freshmen start journey together
News briefs and announcements
Cyber-island living: Virtual world providing educational outlet for students
Campaign officially ends
Class of 2007 sets giving record
Semester-abroad surprise proves opportunity for student in India
Marketing students advise Richmond community center
DeAnn O’Dell is 2007’s Healthy Program winner
Research and service: More students spending summers in active learning
President's Welcome
Tanzania trip will enhance career counseling
Common Ground Corner
Faculty and staff news
Spider Spotlight
Calendar
On exhibition
Online Extras
Welcome Richmond in the national mediaRichmondNow 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. Send news, announcements and calendar entries to richmondnow@richmond.edu.
Vol. 4, No. 1
Editor:
Linda Evans,
University Communications,
Maryland Hall, Suite 100
Phone (804) 289-8056;
Fax: (804) 287-6491;
levans2@richmond.edu
Contributing writers: Brian Eckert, Holly Rodriguez, Lia Tremblay, Kimberly Leonard, '09, and Joan Tupponce