April 2009
The Faculty, Staff and Student Newspaper of the University of Richmond
Robins School moves up in BusinessWeek rankings
Downtown center opens; hub of community based research, service
Strategic plan lays out ambitious agenda
News briefs and announcements
CCE Fellow has deep understanding of Richmond city
The University, the city and you
University debate team cracks top 25
'Lost Boy' finds refuge and future in education
An act of generosity
MLA degree moves to SCS
Tension between leadership and ethics tests leaders; Obama no exception
Exhibitions
Faculty and staff news
Spider Spotlight
Calendar
Student's blog features Spain, Northern Ireland
Online Extras
Blazing new trails Employee service awards Faculty receive promotions, tenure, appointments Richmond in the national media WelcomeRichmondNow is the official newspaper published in September, November, February and April 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. 4
Editor:
Linda Evans,
University Communications,
Maryland Hall, Suite 100
Phone (804) 289-8056;
Fax: (804) 287-6491;
levans2@richmond.edu
Contributing writers: Brian Eckert, Karl Rhodes, Joan Tupponce, Samantha Cutler, '09, Maggie Dunlap, '09, Melanie Mayhew, '05, Catherine Orr, John Moeser and Pamela Babcock.