November 2008
The Faculty, Staff and Student Newspaper of the University of Richmond
UR moves up on national list
Bonner Scholars' service felt around the globe
A new tradition
New center focuses on political research
News briefs and announcements
New programs, facilities greeted returning students
Elections then—DSL's Voting America provides historical election data
Elections now—The 2008 campaign: It's all about change
Flies aid study of degenerative brain diseases
New faces, spaces at the Career Development Center
UR bloggers share their passions for research, teaching, family life and sports
UR tweets
News from the HR department
Faculty and staff news
Spider Spotlight
Calendar
Online Extras
2008 Distinguished Educators First-year students bring varied backgrounds, experiences Groups at Richmond Exhibitions Richmond in the national media WelcomeRichmondNow 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. 5, No. 2
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, Dan Palazzolo, Joan Tupponce, Alissa Poole, Rachel Beanland and Barbara Fitzgerald.