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University of Richmond Spider Soccer (men’s) Lacrosse (women’s): Sue Murphy Soccer (women’s) Soccer (women’s): Peter Albright Sports: Why the Spiders? Synchronized Swimming Soccer (men’s): Jeff Gettler From 1876–1893, Richmond carried Ultimate Frisbee (men’s) Swimming & Diving (women’s): the nickname “Colts” into its athletic Ultimate Frisbee (women’s) Matt Barany contests, so dubbed for their play as an UR Spinners/Dance (women’s) Tennis (men’s): TBA “energetic group of young colts.” In Volleyball (men’s) Tennis (women’s): Mark Wesselink the summer of 1893, a new nickname Volleyball (women’s) Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field: was born. A baseball team composed Water Polo (men’s) Steve Taylor, Lori Taylor of University of Richmond athletes Water Polo (women’s) and city residents adopted the name Wrestling Spiders. Star pitcher Puss Ellyson’s Initiate Contact with a Coach lanky arms and stretching kick confused Opened in January 2007, the If you have questions about a varsity batters to such an extent that Richmond $13.5 million Weinstein Center for athletic program, please feel free to Times-Dispatch writer Ragland Recreation and Wellness clearly contact the appropriate coach directly. Chesterman used the name of that communicates that the University is as Their names are listed above. You clever creeping arachnid, the spider, to committed to a student’s health and should be aware that because of NCAA fittingly describe the erudite members wellness as it is to their intellectual regulations, coaches have limits on the of the team. So was created perhaps development. One of the most actively number of times that they are allowed the most unique school nickname and universally used buildings on the to contact prospects by phone. The in the nation. To this day, the campus, the 90,000-square-foot best way for you to make yourself University of Richmond is the only Center provides students, staff, and known to a coach is to write, e-mail, school in the country that sports the faculty the opportunities for health or send in the athletic information nickname Spiders. and physical fitness benefits. sheet available on the athletics Web Highlights of the new facility include: site. Appropriate information supplied by you can enable the coach to respond Sport Clubs • 3-court gym to your questions more effectively, and • Elevated 1/10-mile jogging track Sport clubs provide men and women it may allow a coach to gauge whether • Wellness Center with fitness assess­ or not you would be a competitive with opportunities for recreation, ment and massage therapy rooms instruction, and competition in a athlete at Richmond. If you hope to • 2-level fitness center meet with a coach when you visit variety of activities. Since students are • 2 multipurpose rooms responsible for the planning, recruit­ campus, it is best to contact him or • Game room with billiards, table her in advance. Most have very active ment, financing, and administration of tennis and Dance Dance Revolution the clubs, there are ample opportunities travel schedules and are not always • Locker rooms and saunas available on campus. for student leadership and involvement. For updated information, please consult our sport clubs Web site at http://oncampus.richmond.edu/ NCAA Division I Sports NCAA Regulations: Recruiting student/affairs/recreat/sportclubs/. at the University of Richmond Rules You Should Know Clubs The Spiders compete in the Atlantic 10 Phone Calls Baseball (men’s) in 18 varsity sports and in the Colonial In Division I sports other than Basketball (women’s) Athletic Association in one varsity sport. basketball and football, coaches may Crew call a prospect once in March of the Equestrian Team and Coach propect’s junior year and then not Fencing Baseball: Mark McQueen again until July 1 following the junior Field Hockey (women’s) Basketball (men’s): Chris Mooney year. In the sport of basketball, coaches Ice Hockey Basketball (women’s): Micheal Shafer may call a prospect once in March of Lacrosse (men’s) Cross Country: Steve Taylor, Lori Taylor the prospect’s junior year, once after Lacrosse (women’s) Field Hockey (women’s): Gina Lucido June 21 following the junior year, and Martial Arts Football: Mike London then not again until July 1 following Rugby (men’s) Golf (men’s): Adam Decker the junior year. Football coaches may Rugby (women’s) Golf (women’s): Leighann Arbaugh call a student once in May of the prospect’s junior year and then not coach has with a student-athlete. spacious locker rooms, and a training again until September 1 of the Boosters may not provide a student or area. prospect’s senior year. a student’s family with any gift, Construction on a nw on-campus A prospect or prospect’s parents or benefit. or arrangement. football stadium should be completed legal guardians may call a coach at his in the fall of 2010. or her own expense as often as he or Extra Benefits she wishes. Coaches may accept collect An extra benefit is any benefit not Pitt Field (Baseball) calls on or after July 1 following the available to prospective students in Located on campus, Pitt Field is the student’s junior year. general. Student-athletes lose their home of the University of Richmond’s eligibility for intercollegiate athletics if baseball program. Pitt Field recently Written Correspondence any staff member or booster offers the underwent renovations with new In general, coaches may not write to a student or his or her relations any dugouts, a padded outfield wall, and recruit before September 1 of his or her financial aid or other extra benefits brick pilings along the foul line. junior year. NCAA educational not permitted by NCAA legislation. Additional renovations are planned for information, camp brochures, and the future, including chair-back questionnaires may be sent prior to This information is a summary of seating behind home plate, a new September 1. NCAA rules and regulations and is not scoreboard and message center, and a to be relied upon as the sole source for seating area in right field. Contacts information. Additional information In sports other than women’s basketball and interpretations may be obtained Soccer and Track Complex and football, a college coach may have by contacting an NCAA institution, (First Market Stadium) one in-person, off-campus contact with the NCAA at (317) 917-6222, or the Seating over 2,000, this complex a prospect under certain conditions NCAA online at www.ncaa.org/. includes a brand new FieldTurf® during April of the prospect’s junior surface and a state-of-the-art 400-meter, year. Subsequently, in all sports a coach Spiders in the Pros 8-lane rubberized track. The stadium may not contact a prospect until July 1 features a lighting system, allowing the following the prospect’s junior year. Shawn Barber, Philadelphia Eagles Spiders to play most home contests A contact is defined as any face-to-face football at night. encounter between a prospect or the Sean Casey, Boston Red Sox baseball prospect’s parents and a college coach Brian Jordan, Atlanta Braves baseball Tennis Complex during which any dialogue occurs in Paris Lenon, Detroit Lions football This eight-court facility is located on excess of an exchange of a greeting. Peter Luzak, Richmond Kickers men’s the Westhampton side of campus and soccer features a new computerized scoreboard Dead Periods Matt Snider, Houston Texans football that can track six matches simultaneously. There are certain times of the year that Tim Stauffer, San Diego Padres In all, the Spiders have two outdoor are designated as “dead periods” in baseball facilities with a total of 16 courts. each sport. During a dead period, it is Steven Wolfe, Richmond Kickers not permissible for a coach to have men’s soccer Crenshaw Field (Field Hockey) any contact with prospective student- Craig Ziadie, Red Bull New York The Stadia Premier Turf field is an athletes or their families. These dead men’s soccer ideal playing surface for field hockey periods vary by sport. It is important game conditions. The site also is used for prospective students to contact any Athletic Facilities as a multi-sport practice facility. coach they may wish to visit before Robins Center arriving on campus. If the students The Robins Center is home to 19 Directions to visit campus during a dead period, the athletic squads and a 9,071-seat arena. coach cannot meet with them. The Robins Center also contains a six-lane Football Stadium from Campus swimming pool, seven racquetball/ From Gateway Road, turn right onto Boosters handball courts, and two squash courts. Towana Drive Boosters are representatives of an Turn right on Three Chopt Road and institution’s athletic interests, and they UR Stadium follow to the end may not have any contact with a Located about 10 minutes from Make a left on Cary Street prospective student at any time. campus near downtown Richmond, Follow Cary Street, crossing the Boosters may not call or write a this 21,319-seat stadium features a Expressway prospective student-athlete, nor may natural grass playing field, electronic Turn right on Freeman Road they be present during any contact a scoreboard with message screen,

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June 2008 factsCareer Development Center http://cdc.richmond.edu

What is the Career Evening of Etiquette (catered dinner major. It is important, however, that a presenting etiquette training); the Real student connects classroom learning Development Center? World (networking weekend featuring with research or practical experience CDC Vision Statement alumni from around the country); the (experiential learning), building the The Career Development Center Employers-in-Residence Program skills needed for specific professional partners with students to explore their (employers offering mock interviews and or academic careers. passions, navigate challenges, and résumé critiques weekly during the achieve their success. school year); internship seminars to help students make the most of experiential Experiential Learning CDC Mission Statement learning opportunities; and Spider Road Out-of-the-classroom work and service Recognizing and valuing diverse Trips (where counselors take students experiences are crucial components of a backgrounds and experiences, the to different cities to talk to alumni student’s career development. Richmond Career Development Center develops and employers about life after college). students are actively involved in their innovative approaches to connect community through participation in students’ academic and career goals, internships, externships, Spider Road identifies and promotes opportunities, State-of-the-Art Resources Trips, and part-time and summer jobs. and facilitates a network of partnerships. The career resource library houses print These experiences allow students to test Career development involves more and electronic media that allow access to career options and build skills that will than helping students get “placed” in career, job vacancy, and contact infor­ help prepare them for post-graduate good jobs after graduation. Career mation, and to graduate school resources. pursuits. In addition to learning job- development is a continuous process of The library provides cutting-edge specific skills, students are able to learning to make good life choices. It online resources, including Web-based demonstrate the communication, is important that students think about databases of employer listings and organization, and analytical skills that life after college throughout their majors information. are valued by every employer. college experience. The CDC Web site also is used The CDC assists students interested extensively as a source of reference and in externships and internships by referral. The CDC site allows students developing and obtaining opportunities Individual Attention 24-hour access to career development of interest, by providing listings of The CDC staff is available for resources from anywhere with Internet openings, and by conducting an active consultation on a walk-in basis and by access, even if they are studying abroad. on-campus recruiting program. individual appointments. At the CDC, This site provides information on major Internships can be paid or volunteer and professional counselors utilize online selection, résumé and cover letter may earn students academic credit. The assessments and resource tools to advise writing, interviewing skills, and CDC University Career Action Network students at each phase of their career programs. The on-campus interview (UCAN)—a collaboration of more than development. It is common for students program is managed over the Web 20 select private liberal arts colleges in their first or second year to begin a (SpiderConnect), with links to and universities across the country— relationship with a counselor to discuss employers’ home pages and other job provides Richmond students with major options or internship decisions. and internship sites. more than 10,000 internship listings. These relationships continue through UCAN is accessed through the CDC graduation as counselors advise students Web site and is updated daily. on job search strategies and/or graduate Choosing a Major The CDC also is involved in the school options. CDC counselors assist students in D.C. Initiative, which is a distinctive In addition to individual advising, identifying long-term goals and program of internship opportunities in the CDC takes its services “on the road” choosing a course of study (including the Washington, D.C., area. This summer to speak to student groups, academic majors, minors, concentrations, and program involves alumni as internship departments, campus organizations, and electives) that will best prepare them for sponsors and seminar speakers. residence halls. Programs presented by future career paths. Selecting a major professional career counselors, employers, is important to each student’s career and alumni provide insights into career development, and students should Graduate School Planning options, internship and graduate identify majors that will satisfy their At least 40 percent of Richmond preparation, and life after college. In the intellectual curiosity and thirst for students enroll in graduate school past, students have taken advantage of knowledge. Most career choices are not within five years of graduation. Planning CDC-sponsored programs such as an dependent on the choice of a particular for graduate education should start very early in a student’s academic career. In University of Texas Independent Job Search addition to helping with course selection, University of Virginia Vanderbilt University Because their career paths are so diverse, the CDC can help students establish Villanova University credential files (for applications), prepare the majority of Richmond students Virginia Commonwealth University search in a variety of locations and for admissions tests, assist with personal Wake Forest University statements, and match program Yale University fields for full-time employment. The options with career objectives. CDC connects students with online vacancy listings, contact information, On-Campus Interviewing job search advice, interview training, A Sampling of Schools The on-campus interview program and alumni contacts who can serve as connects students with full-time and networking connections. Accepting Recent Graduates internship opportunities. Through this Each year, Richmond graduates pursue program, the CDC arranges numerous graduate school programs in such areas opportunities for students to interview Annual Special Programs as law, theology, medicine, English for positions in business, government, and Events literature, counseling, social work, education, and nonprofit organizations. Richmond Career Fair (employers offering sociology, and business. Our graduates Many employers also arrange special full-time and internship employment attend some of the nation’s top schools visits to provide information about their opportunities) including: organizations to all interested students. Career speakers (alumni and employers discussing the world of work) American University Argosy University American School of MetroLink (New York and D.C.: recruiting Professional Psychology Examples of Employers fairs for advertising, public relations, public Baruch College policy, government, and law) Cambridge University Interviewing on Campus The Real World (alumni networking weekend) Catholic University of America Government & Nonprofit Career Expo at Columbia University 2007–08: Georgetown University Cornell University In addition to the following list of Spider Road Trips (advertising, publishing, Creighton University nonprofit, government, finance) Drexel University companies that have a recruiting Duke University relationship with the University of Florida Coastal School of Law Richmond, our graduates are employed Alumni Services Georgia Institute of Technology at numerous Fortune 100 and Fortune Harvard University Services and resources of the CDC James Madison University 500 companies. continue to be available after graduation. John Jay College A Bar A Guest Ranch Alumni utilize the office for career Johns Hopkins University Accenture counseling, job listings, graduate school Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bain and Company Loyola Law School/Hofstra Law BB&T Capital Markets information, employer contact Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Beers & Cutler PLLC information, and job search assistance. Medical University of South Carolina Cambridge Associates LLC In addition, many alumni volunteer Meharry Medical College Capital One their time and expertise to help current New York University CarMax Northwestern University Cary Street Partners students and fellow alumni learn about Nova Southeastern University Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship careers through the Alumni Career Pace University Internship Program Network. From first-year students to Princeton Theological Seminary Citigroup, Corporate and Investment Bank seasoned alumni, the CDC is ready to Purdue University Cvent, Inc. Randolph College Deloitte & Touche LLP help “every step of the way.” Rutgers University Eli Lilly & Company Southern Methodist University FactSet Research Systems Inc. State University of New York at Syracuse FairWinds Partners Professional Staff Syracuse University Freddie Mac Joslyn Bedell, assistant director Tulane University FTI Consulting Lynn Burgess, employer relations assistant Union-Presbyterian Seminaries of Continuing Genworth Financial Education Hanover County Public Schools Mickie Campos, administrative University of California, San Diego JET Program (Japanese Exchange) coordinator University of Connecticut Lehman Brothers Beth Chancy, assistant director University of Delaware New York Life Insurance Company Yolanda Macklin Crewe, associate University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Northwestern Mutual University of Massachusetts Amherst Peace Corps director University of Miami PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Katybeth Lee, assistant director University of Miami School of Law Southern Teachers Agency Russ Leonard, assistant director University of Mississippi Medical Center Stifel Nicolaus (Investment Banking) Jenny Pedraza, communications director University of North Carolina Sun Life Financial (Group Insurance Division) University of Notre Dame SunTrust Bank Jenny Provo, project manager University of Richmond Teach for America Leslie Stevenson, director University of South Alabama US PIRG Joe Testani, associate director

Office of Admission Leslie Williams Stevenson http://cdc.richmond.edu (800) 700-1662 • (804) 289-8640 CDC Director www.richmond.edu (804) 289-8547 [email protected] June 2008 Bonner Center for Civic Engagement facts http://engage.richmond.edu

Community Focused – The CCE also hosts a variety of events Bonner Foundation, seeks to transform in the glass-enclosed Think Tank meeting the lives of students at more than 25 Academically Grounded – space, including weekly lunchtime brown colleges and universities as well as their Together Engaged bag discussions led by campus and campuses, local communities, and the community experts, student-designed nation by providing access to education The Corella & Bertram F. Bonner Center programs (for which the CCE offers and opportunities to serve. The program for Civic Engagement (CCE) at the student-programming grants), and a variety supports these collaborations by offering University of Richmond brings together of other educational events with a focus four-year scholarships to students with a campus and community members in on social responsibility. Recent topics have sustained record of service and a high collaborative study, reflection, and action included gender-based pay inequities, urban level of financial need. A diverse group of to address contemporary social issues in renewal, affordable housing, foster care, approximately 100 students is currently Richmond and throughout the world. domestic violence, payday lending, civil involved in the BSP at the University of The CCE links the University curriculum rights, regional cooperation, and fair trade. Richmond, making it the largest program with civic involvement. It fosters the Helping students find courses, in the country. The BSP aims to deepen academic grounding of service and other internships, and volunteer or research Bonner Scholars’ education and community activities that engage students opportunities that involve civic engagement commitment to social change and civic as thinkers, advocates, and active members is a priority for the CCE staff. The CCE engagement by asking them to engage in of the community. Ideally, these experiences assists students in developing community- weekly service and educationally grounded both expand the scope of students’ learning based projects that can act as springboards community activities throughout their and have a positive influence on pressing to acquiring a careful understanding of time in college. The BSP also encourages community needs. The majority of specific social problems and discovering students to develop knowledge and skills Richmond undergraduate students avenues toward potential solutions. that support their commitment to participate in community-based learning, Community-based work also helps community through a variety of which retains the clear academic focus of students to develop practical skills that enrichment programs on campus, in traditional classroom learning but takes will benefit them in their future careers. metropolitan Richmond, and via the place in the community. It includes Faculty who want their courses to national Bonner Scholars network. research on a variety of societal issues, include a focus on civic and social issues service learning at sites that focus on utilize the CCE’s connections in the topics being addressed in the classroom, Build It community to help students find placements internships, and volunteer work. The Build It, the University of Richmond’s where they can gain real-world knowledge University and the Greater Richmond largest civic-engagement initiative, develops to supplement their classroom learning. community have forged partnerships in a long-term reciprocal community The staff helps identify potential number of areas: arts and culture, civil/ partnerships that create off-campus partnering organizations in the Richmond legal rights and advocacy, education, elder learning opportunities for students while area whose needs align with course issues, the environment, health and human helping to fulfill unmet needs in the learning goals. The CCE also supports needs, English as a second language, politics, community. Build It also serves to connect faculty wishing to undertake their own international affairs, and youth issues. students, staff, and faculty to each other research into civic or social issues through and the residents of metropolitan collaborative community-based research Richmond through ongoing service and Resources projects with students. educational programs. Build It volunteers Founded in 2004, the CCE offers a place For local groups seeking volunteers or commit to volunteering at least one hour for study, research, and conversation in assistance with research and organizational per week with one of six community the centrally located Tyler Haynes development, the CCE serves as a resource partners in Highland Park, a neighborhood Commons. The CCE houses meeting center within the University. The CCE on the city’s Northside. Among other space and several public computer welcomes community members who things, students serve as tutors, mentors, workstations. A small library of books, wish to participate in campus programs and classroom aides in two public schools newspapers, and other periodicals offers and encourages local leaders to share and a nonprofit after-school program; up-to-date resources on current events, their expertise with University of coach sports teams at a community center; civic engagement, and social change. Richmond students, faculty, and staff. read to young children in support of an The CCE’s directory of service sites— early-childhood literacy program; and available in the office and on the CCE Web Programs offer computer instruction and office site (http://engage.richmond.edu)— assistance at a local nonprofit. helps students to research volunteer Bonner Scholars Program Although University of Richmond opportunities with local organizations that The Bonner Scholars Program (BSP), a students currently make up the majority complement their academic interests. project of the Corella and Bertram F. of Build It volunteers, every member of the University community is invited to such sites as the International Hospital Campus Affiliates participate in ongoing service activities, for Children, the Virginia Victim Dr. Bertram D. Ashe, associate professor, educational programs, or the short-term Assistance Academy, the U.S. Attorney’s English and American Studies community projects that take place each year, Office, Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers Ms. Margaret I. Bacigal, administrative such as the Habitat for Humanity house build for Human Rights, and Commonwealth director, Law Clinical Placement sponsored by the University in spring 2008. Catholic Charities. The CCE also funds Dr. Holly J. Blake, director, Women selected faculty-student collaborative Involved in Living and Learning Richmond Families Initiative research and student research projects Program, and associate dean, Women’s The Richmond Families Initiative (RFI) that explore issues with implications for Education and Development is a joint program supported by the effecting change in social, political, legal, Dr. Jennifer A. Cable, associate professor, University of Richmond’s Bonner Center environmental, or political spheres. Music for Civic Engagement (CCE) and the Examples of past research topics include Dr. Elena M. Calvillo, assistant professor, Law School. The RFI is currently gender discrimination in leadership Art History developing around issues related to the domains, finding the common ground Dr. Daniel J. Fabian, associate dean, needs of at-risk families in Richmond and between Islam and America, the current Richmond College Dr. Uliana F. Gabara, dean and Carole M. will seek to address these issues through and potential development of the city of Richmond, and the relationship between Weinstein chair, International three overlapping approaches: pro bono Education legal services provided by law students college athletes and the community. Additionally, the CCE funds fellowships Dr. Malcolm S. Hill, associate professor, and attorneys affiliated with the University Biology of Richmond, community-based learning for faculty looking to transform or Dr. Glyn Hughes, director, Common undertaken by undergraduates and create a course with an integrated Ground faculty, and rigorous academic assessment community-based learning component. Dr. Scott D. Johnson, associate dean, of the effectiveness of these programs. All fellowships are awarded annually. Arts & Sciences, and associate professor, Community-based learning will include Rhetoric & Communication Studies original research and community service Dr. Lewis A. “Andy” Litteral, associate that complement and support academic professor, Management coursework. Affiliates Dr. Ben R. “Rick” Mayes, associate The RFI will operate out of an office in CCE Staff professor, Political Science the city of Richmond, giving the University Dr. KimMarie McGoldrick, professor, a visible presence in the metropolitan Dr. Douglas A. Hicks, executive director Economics Richmond community. This local presence, Dr. Amy L. Howard, director Dr. Jonathan B. Wight, professor, alongside the range of curricular and co- Adrienne Piazza, administrative Economics and International Studies curricular educational opportunities to be coordinator Dr. Thad M. Williamson, assistant offered, advances the University’s strategic Cassie Price, community initiatives and professor, Leadership Studies objectives to develop linkages across the program manager Judy Mejia, program manager, Richmond curriculum, encourage interactive learning, Families Initiative Community Affiliates and increase student-faculty interaction. Terry Dolson, community-based learning Dr. Ann Allen, coordinator, Research & Fellowships program manager Evaluation, Richmond Public Schools Kimberly Dean, director, Bonner The CCE awards, on a competitive basis, Ms. Tanya Gonzalez, manager, Hispanic Scholars Program Liaison Office, City of Richmond David D. Burhans Civic Fellowships that Debbie Collins, administrative assistant, Mr. Reginald E. Gordon, chief executive fund 10-week academically grounded Bonner Scholars Program officer, American Red Cross, Greater summer internships at nonprofit, Dick Moschler, shuttle driver Richmond Chapter government, or other service organizations. Dave Cosby, shuttle driver Ms. Mary S. D. Moore, director, Burhans Civic Fellows have worked at Dr. John V. Moeser, senior fellow Development & Administration, CrossOver Ministry Ms. Martha Rollins, president and chief “Problems will not be solved in an ivory tower or in a bubble. executive officer, Boaz and Ruth Ms. Stacy Hawkins Adams, North They will only be solved through the collaboration of scholars, Richmond regional coordinator, Reach practitioners, policy makers, and students willing to ask the Out and Read Virginia tough questions of ourselves and our society.” Dr. Douglas A. Hicks, executive director, Bonner Center for Civic Engagement

Office of Admission Bonner Center for Civic Engagement http://engage.richmond.edu (800) 700-1662 • (804) 289-8640 Dr. Douglas A. Hicks, executive director www.richmond.edu Dr. Amy L. Howard, director (804) 484-1600 [email protected] June 2008 facts Common Ground http://commonground.richmond.edu

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success.

Common Ground led to an action plan which has guided community about matters of diversity the University’s diversity efforts for the and inclusion. You can locate this blog The University of Richmond is last five years. Now, under the leadership at the Common Ground Web site: committed to developing a diverse of President Edward L. Ayers, diversity www.commonground.richmond.edu. workforce and student body, and to and inclusion figure prominently in the Group or individual consultations are modeling an inclusive campus community University’s strategic planning. available with the Common Ground staff. which values the expression of differences All consultations are completely confidential. in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, The Office of Common Ground and institutional success. Founded in 2006, the Office of Common The Allies Institute Ground is staffed by the director, Dr. Glyn The Office of Common Ground, in The Commitment to Diversity Hughes, and the coordinator, Lisa Miles. collaboration with the University The University of Richmond is The office provides support and resources Chaplaincy, administers a dynamic learning to all members of the community, committed to diversity and inclusive opportunity open to all University of community. By committing to diversity, majority or non-majority, who seek to Richmond students. Typically held in we multiply the educational and social challenge themselves and others in the January, a few days prior to the start of opportunities for our entire community. pursuit of inclusive community. Recog­ the spring semester, the Allies Institute is nizing, understanding, and appreciating Our commitment to inclusion means a four-day retreat filled with honest, no- that we see our differences as assets—not all of our many differences is a complex holds-barred dialogue about tough issues barriers—to realizing our full potential undertaking for an individual or an like race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, as a community. Consequently, diversity institution, and the Common Ground gender, and socioeconomic class. The and inclusion are key dimensions of our staff is committed to creating multiple Institute includes interactive workshops, institutional excellence because they opportunities that challenge and support intense small-group discussions, and strengthen our learning, work, and social our students, staff, and faculty as we experiential exercises designed to allow lives. Crucial to the success of inclusive undertake this transformation. participants to think deeply about diversity is the commitment among all The office is a resource to help facilitate prejudice and discrimination. Students members of the University community discussions on diversity and inclusion; it who attend the Allies, which has been to dialogue across differences. provides consultation on a wide variety of offered on campus annually for the past topics focused on diversity, building five years, frequently report that the inclusive communities, and social justice; experience changed their lives. History of Common Ground and it makes recommendations to the Common Ground began with a student- senior administration regarding diversity- led discussion series in 2002 called related issues. It provides programming Diverse Learning “Dialogues in Black and White.” for members of the community around The impact of the Common Ground Following those public discussions came a issues of diversity and inclusion, and initiative is apparent all over campus. 2003 charge from the University’s president maintains a Web site with information on From lecture series to art exhibitions, and provost to examine diversity on a variety of events and resources on student organizations to Modlin Center campus. The President’s Office created a campus and in the community. performances, and film series to academic Common Ground Commission (CGC) A key example of office programs is courses, students benefit from opportunities to examine diversity not as a “problem” the Diversity Roundtable, which fosters to share in divergent perspectives and to be solved, but as a moral imperative collaboration among student organizations experiences. The University offers a wide that should be considered a source of whose missions relate to diversity and variety of courses focusing on issues of tremendous creative energy and educational inclusion. The office also coordinates an diversity in all forms. (Please see the potential to help the University achieve online discussion forum which encourages University’s Web site for a complete its highest goals. Their recommendations dialogue among all members of the listing of courses currently being offered.)

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The Mission of the University One resolution would be researched Tournament Schedule and debated each season, culminating Georgia State University of Richmond Debate Program in a national debate tournament. This Gonzaga University Debate’s long history in pedagogical type of policy debate has since been University of Kentucky method, the training of democratic associated with communication University of Richmond citizenship, and the critical assessment departments and student associations Towson University of a proposition all contribute to the at universities. West Virginia University mission of the debate program at the Catholic University–Capitol Cities University of Richmond. The debate Harvard University program provides an arena for Debate at Richmond Liberty University students to improve and implement The University of Richmond has Wake Forest University their research skills, critical thinking, supported a successful debate program Texas Swing and public speaking. The debate for many years. Cross-examination University of West Georgia program also aims to enhance debate (an eight-round style of debate United States Naval Academy students’ skills in policy construction, involving two competing teams of two) Northwestern University argumentation, and advocacy. Toward is the primary avenue of program Southeast CEDA Regionals these ends, the program competes at the interest. Students with experience in District 7 NDT Qualifier highest levels of national competition individual events (including Lincoln- National Debate Tournament (NDT) while continuing to exercise an “open Douglas debate or extemporaneous Cross-Examination Debate door” policy for students with little or speech) or other styles of debating Association National Tournament no debate experience. The mission, in (parliamentary debate, etc.) have had (CEDA) sum, is to pursue the debate program’s great success adapting to two-person objectives in an attempt to establish at policy debate here at Richmond. The the University of Richmond one of the program is open to all students, Coaching most rigorous and successful debate regardless of experience, and fields The director of debate is Dr. Kevin teams in the country on all levels of teams in all levels of competition. Kuswa. Dr. Kuswa is a former winner competition, and provide the best Debaters attend both regional and of the National Debate Tournament environment for debaters with varying national tournaments, and renewed (1992), and he coached Dartmouth levels of experience. emphasis is being placed on (1993) and Texas (1996 and 2000) to qualification for the National Debate their respective first- and third-place Tournament (NDT). Additionally, the national championships. The History of Debate program sponsors the Jay Weinberg In addition to Dr. Kuswa, the Fall Classic debate tournament, an Initially, a small number of debate program features an assistant director intercollegiate, eight-round national societies were formed in this country. of debate who also teaches for the tournament that annually draws the Early debate societies, loosely tied Department of Rhetoric and top debaters from across the country together through colleges, were Communication Studies. The program to Richmond. The program has been organized like clubs or groups, not is fortunate to have the assistance of a extremely fortunate to have received teams or squads. These groups number of former debaters from the recent support in both the expansion typically debated among themselves nearby area as well. The team also of the tournament and the 2003 and in public debates involving topics hires part-time coaches and judges to opening of the new Debate Center in of the day. Slowly, the various debate assist at tournaments. Finally, debaters Weinstein Hall. societies around the country began to contribute to the education and link up with one another to create advancement of one another through unions and leagues for debate. In the scrimmage competition and weekly early 1900s, led by the United States practice sessions. military academies at West Point and Annapolis, a new form of debate emerged based more on policy research centered on a proposition. Benefits of Debate Team Composition Naval Academy, the University of Texas at Dallas, and at a number of The most significant aspect of debate and Recent Successes other tournaments. concerns its pedagogical angle. In More than 20 members comprise the The team has developed an keeping with the goals of a liberal Spider debate team. The squad is outstanding support structure through education, debate promotes an evenly split between men and women, the School of Arts and Sciences, the enhanced capacity to reason, evaluate, and many of the debaters are Department of Rhetoric and and critique the concepts of the self and Richmond Scholars. In the National Communication Studies, and a others so as to come to an educated Debate Tournament varsity competition, number of friends and alumni of the conclusion. Debate is a self-driven the team has moved into the top 50 program, including the Weinberg and path toward developing citizenship— programs in the country and the top Weinstein families. Our success articulate and educated students five in the Mid-Atlantic region. continues to grow and our goal of capable of formulating and addressing Richmond has qualified a team to the becoming one of the premier debate opinions in a meaningful way. NDT for the past five seasons, programs for all levels of experience The debate program is always pleased including the University’s first ever has been materialized. to assist its members in pursuing two-team contingent to nationals summer activities that benefit the during the 2005–2006 season. In attendee and the program at large. addition, debaters from Richmond Stipends and scholarships are available have consistently reached the for study and participation in debate elimination rounds at Catholic camps, research activities, and other University, West Virginia University, forms of debate. Liberty University, the United States

Office of Admission Dr. Kevin Kuswa http://debate.richmond.edu (800) 700-1662 • (804) 289-8640 Director of Debate www.richmond.edu (804) 289-8269 [email protected] [email protected] June 2008 Honor Code facts www.student.richmond.edu/~urhc/

An Enduring Tradition The Honor System Process The University of Richmond Honor Councils also seek to educate members The Honor System has been a The Honor Code Statutes recognize of the University community on issues fundamental part of the University of seven different violations: cheating, relating to the Honor Code, its Richmond since 1830. Richmond plagiarism, lying, academic theft, policies, and the consequences that students continue to embody the registration irregularity, disclosing Honor may result from honor violations. In academic integrity so esteemed by Council information, and the failure addition, the Councils sponsor honor their earlier counterparts. A student’s to report an Honor Code violation. awareness programs, an Honor introduction to the Honor System The Honor Code is designed to Symposium, and honor orientations formally begins before he or she protect the integrity of our Honor for first-year students. begins to attend classes. A substantial System while ensuring that all members portion of the first-year orientation of the University community are program focuses on educating treated fairly and with respect. When The Honor Councils Seek: incoming students about both the a possible violation is reported to the • To create an environment that spirit and the substance of the chair of either the Richmond or the encourages all members of the University of Richmond Honor Westhampton Councils, a pre-hearing University community to behave in System. When new students sign the Review Board convenes to explore the an honorable way both in and out Honor Code early in their first year, details of the possible violation. The of the classroom they do so in a moving and traditional Board then decides to either terminate • To unite students and faculty in the ceremony—Proclamation Night for the investigation for lack of evidence pursuit of academic integrity, a Westhampton College students and and thus destroy all records of the case central and guiding principle of the Investiture Night for Richmond or to move on to a full investigation University College students. This signature and hearing. The dean of the accused • To use the Honor Councils to denotes one’s promise to uphold the student’s school (Westhampton address violations of the Code, to Honor Code throughout his or her College or Richmond College) approves select appropriate sanctions for those time at the University. decisions of guilt and sanctions. All found to be in violation of the Code, students have the right to appeal any and to reinforce the University’s decisions reached by the Council. expectations for honorable behavior The Honor Code Pledge Sanctions for Honor Code violations Students are expected to pledge the are determined on a case-by-case basis following statement on all assignments and may include Honor Probation, How to Get Involved turned in for credit, including exams, letter of reprimand, community Applications for Honor Council papers, and laboratory reports: “I service, academic penalties, suspension, membership are available at the pledge that I have neither received nor or expulsion from the University. beginning of the spring semester each given unauthorized assistance during year. Students interested in joining the the completion of this work.” This Councils must submit a written serves to remind students of the The Honor Councils application and be interviewed by University community’s commitment Together, the Richmond and current Honor Council members and to the Honor Code. In addition, it Westhampton Honor Councils are student government senators. New reminds students of the numerous composed of more than 40 diverse members are selected in the spring benefits that are provided by our students. Despite their separate names, semester of each year, and terms of Honor System, including unproctored the Councils meet together and hear service begin each May. tests and close relations among all honor cases of students from both members of the University community colleges. In fact, they are the only that are a direct result of the trusting branches of the student governments environment on campus. that meet together.

Office of Admission Richmond College Dean’s Office www.student.richmond.edu/~urhc/ (800) 700-1662 • (804) 289-8640 (804) 289-8061 www.richmond.edu

June 2008 factsOffice of International Education http://oncampus.richmond.edu/international

An Introduction to the Office Richmond semester abroad programs. as well as internship programs in With advance planning, study abroad Australia, , , of International Education advisers can help students identify Ireland, and Mexico. The University of Richmond places additional internal and external funding great emphasis on internationalizing sources. With the exception of pricier the education and campus life of all cities such as Barcelona, London, and International Student and students. To that end, the Office of Paris, the cost of living abroad is Scholar Services International Education (OIE) creates generally similar to that in Richmond. The Office of International Education and administers study abroad programs; OIE professional staff offer guidance, supports international students in international student and scholar advising, and support throughout the their transition to studying and living services; internships abroad; activities entire study abroad process. The office at the University of Richmond and in and events such as lectures by international organizes extensive orientation programs the United States. Staff members scholars, cultural fairs, and an annual to help prepare students prior to study serve as advisers on immigration, international film series; a faculty abroad. Upon return from study abroad, academic, financial, and personal seminar abroad; and an International the OIE organizes activities to help matters, as well as cultural transition Resource Center with travel, work, and reintegrate students into the University and adjustment issues. volunteer information. community and to identify opportunities An in-depth orientation program is for continuing international education held each semester. Throughout the Study Abroad Advising on campus and in the community. year, workshops on various aspects of The University currently offers life and culture in the United States are and Administration academic year and semester programs organized for international students The University of Richmond has in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, and scholars. Other programs that help linkages with more than 70 distinguished Chile, China, Czech Republic, to integrate international students into universities and study abroad programs Denmark, England, , Germany, the Richmond community include the around the world. These study abroad Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Ambassador Program, International opportunities enhance Richmond’s Japan, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Club, and Host Family Program. curriculum by offering students a wide New Zealand, Poland, Russia, variety of courses and experiences. Scotland, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Students can go abroad for a semester, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. New International Programs academic year, or summer and earn programs are continually added and and Events major, minor, and elective credits additional opportunities in Asia, Africa, The Global House, located in Keller toward graduation. There also are short Latin America, and the Caribbean are Hall, is a major center of international programs related to specific courses. available through affiliate programs. activity on campus. U.S. and At the University of Richmond we Students who wish to study in a international students live in this believe that study abroad is most non-Richmond semester abroad culturally diverse residential facility. effective when students are integrated program may submit a petition to the Throughout the academic year, into the local educational system and Office of International Education. This residents of the Global House organize culture. Therefore, most Richmond petition is reviewed by a committee of activities for students, faculty, and semester programs involve direct faculty members. If a student provides staff. The aim of the Global House is enrollment in universities abroad, with compelling academic reasons why a to raise campus awareness of on-site support provided by the host Richmond semester abroad program is international issues and to provide a university’s international office. not suitable and if the petition is social center where students can For most Richmond semester abroad approved, the student will have to pay engage in various activities. programs, students pay Richmond an administrative fee to the University The International Club members tuition while fees for room and meals of Richmond. include U.S. and international are paid abroad. Financial aid and most The University also sponsors summer students. The club’s mission is to share Richmond scholarships are transferred study abroad programs. Recent program cultural experiences with the campus to Richmond semester programs abroad. locations include Argentina, Australia, and Richmond community; celebrate Additionally, a travel allowance and China, Czech Republic, Easter Islands, diversity and foster diverse integration; overseas health insurance is provided France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, enhance awareness and educate others for all students participating in Russia, Spain, and the United Kingdom, about differences and similarities in cultures and people; create an Juniors and seniors may be selected Graduates interactive environment for all students, for membership in Phi Beta Delta Honor Study abroad and international including U.S. and international, as Society for International Scholars. education alumni go on to pursue well as faculty and the Richmond careers and graduate degrees in various community; incorporate cultural, areas. Many choose to continue their social, educational, and community Faculty Development overseas experience by working for service programming; and help make a in the International Arena international businesses and nonprofit difference on a global level. Since 1989, the Faculty Seminar organizations, or as Fulbright Scholars, The Ambassador Program pairs Abroad has traveled to a total of 28 English teachers, and Peace Corps Richmond undergraduates with new countries. Richmond faculty meet volunteers. Increasingly, the study abroad international students. The objective with academic counterparts, political experience is highly valued by employers of the program is to welcome and business figures, as well as average and graduate schools in all fields. international students to the University citizens. Upon return, faculty members and to the city of Richmond and to help incorporate the seminar experience integrate new international students into teaching, advising, and research. Professional Staff into the University community. Each year, the Office of International Uliana Gabara The Office of International Education invites international scholars, Ph.D., University of Virginia Education and the alumni office also writers, or artists to teach and conduct Dean of international education offer a Host Family Program. Students research at the University for either a Carole M. Weinstein Chair of are hosted by families of local alumni semester or a year. Recent scholars-in- International Education and Richmond faculty and staff. They residence included an Italian theater E-mail: [email protected] get together for meals, trips, shopping, and TV director, a Jamaican poet, an Amy Bergmann and movies or just to enjoy each other’s information systems scholar from Study abroad adviser company. Australia, a scholar of Islam and E-mail: [email protected] The International Film Series is free Middle Eastern studies, a human and open to the public and offers new rights scholar from Egypt, an artist Michele Cox films from around the world. Recent from Turkey, two Fulbright teaching Director of study abroad series featured films from Finland, Russia, assistants from Egypt and Tunisia, a E-mail: [email protected] , Italy, France, Iran, Denmark, Fulbright scholar from Poland, and a Christopher Klein Germany, Spain, and South Korea. psychology scholar from China. Associate director of study abroad Throughout the year, the Office of E-mail: [email protected] International Education organizes various events such as the study abroad Grants and Scholarships Krittika Onsanit fair, international trivia contest, The Office of International Education Director of international student, scholar, international dinner, and many others administers a variety of grants and and internship services that bring together students, faculty, scholarships for study and research E-mail: [email protected] alumni, parents, and members of the abroad. These include the Carole Catherine Orr greater Richmond community. Weinstein Fund, the Fulbright Events and Publications Coordinator Seminars, programs, and Student Grant for graduating seniors, E-mail: [email protected] performances sponsored by the Office the C. Weinstein Grant for of International Education address International Projects and Study, the Jennifer Stevens topics of international concern and Gilman and Freeman funds, and the Administrative assistant offer insight into diverse cultures. Past NSEP scholarship. E-mail: [email protected] programs include a conference on Abby Ward L’viv, Ukraine; performances by a Travel, Work, and Study abroad and project coordinator Russian choir and Cuban jazz E-mail: [email protected] musicians; noncredit Arabic and Volunteer Abroad Resource Beverley Warner Turkish classes; an exhibit of Turkish The International Resource Center and Russian art; lectures by visiting Administrative coordinator (IRC) provides books, videos, E-mail: [email protected] scholars on Islam, Iraq Today, America magazines, travel guides, and and Europe: The Transatlantic informational materials that cover Relationship and the War on study, work, and travel abroad, Terrorism; and panel discussions by scholarships, graduate study, and scholars from , Georgia, international internships. the Ukraine, and Moldova.

­Office of Admission Dr. Uliana Gabara http://oncampus.richmond.edu/ (800) 700-1662 • (804) 289-8640 Dean and Carole M. Weinstein Chair of international www.richmond.edu International Education (804) 289-8836 June 2008 Speech Center facts http://speech.richmond.edu

What is the Speech Center? power of language and by the ability the purpose of private, uninterrupted to speak with competence and review and preparation. Two of the Preparation, practice, recording, and conviction. Past orators in residence three studios at the Speech Center are review—these are valuable steps in the have included Dana Gioia, nationally designed specifically for group process of developing an oral presen­ known poet and chairman of The presentations and team projects. tation. The Speech Center at the National Endowment for the Arts, Equipped with recording cameras, University of Richmond utilizes these and Reid Buckley, author, playwright, plasma screens, laptops for PowerPoint steps to assist students, faculty, and and founder and president of the and Internet access, and keypad staff at every stage of speech preparation. Buckley School for Public Speaking. controls, the group studios serve team Closely related to the Department of A popular addition to Richmond’s efforts for campus and community Rhetoric and Communication Studies, event calendar is Forum at the Forum, purposes. the Speech Center converts classroom sponsored by the Speech Center. An Students who seek assistance in theory into practice as trained student open-air, open discussion of student- speech preparation or with improving consultants work toward the center’s selected issues, the Forum at the Forum listening skills are encouraged to mission of promoting communication is held each spring. utilize the interactive resources competence at the University of available at the Speech Center. A series Richmond. of videos, “Speaking With Confidence,” Appointment Procedure provides useful commentary on a Noteworthy Characteristics The Speech Center director and variety of communication-related By having student speech consultants student speech consultants offer topics ranging from critical thinking critique presentations of their peers, the individual and group consultations by to persuasion. In addition, the Speech Speech Center fosters a cooperative appointment. Students, faculty, and Center resource library includes a learning environment that benefits staff schedule one-hour consultation collection of memorable speeches both consultants and clients. While times by making a reservation online delivered by students enrolled at the the consultants offer clients constructive, for a time to practice. University of Richmond. Professors critical comments based on their Consultants review the purpose and often recommend these videotaped training, the clients also inform goals of the presentation with each speeches as examples for students to consultants through incisive self- client prior to recording the client’s examine and emulate. assessment of their own videotaped practice performance. Using this performances. In addition, clients recorded presentation, the client then Personal and appreciate the opportunity to practice reviews his or her speech with a their speeches with peers knowing student consultant. Together, they Academic Growth they will be supportive of their efforts, engage in# critical questioning and Use of the Speech Center is by no and consultants enjoy helping to determine whether the client has said means restricted to classroom enhance the articulate expression of precisely what was intended and in the assignments. Students seeking elective their peers. This collaborative learning preferred manner. Self-assessment also office come to practice campaign environment attracts students, staff, is encouraged. speeches, as do students who are and faculty for more than 1,500 preparing for special events such as consultations and visits annually. State-of-the-Art commencement, Westhampton To better acquaint students with the College’s Proclamation Night, and value of articulate speaking and the Facilities and Resources Richmond College’s Investiture pursuit of eloquence, the Speech In July 2003, the Speech Center Ceremony. Students experiencing high Center established the Orator-in- joined the rhetoric and communication levels of communication apprehension Residence program in 2001. Gifted studies and journalism departments on also utilize the Speech Center in an national leaders known for their the fourth floor of one of the newest effort to confront and manage the oratorical abilities are invited to the academic buildings on campus— tension they experience. International University of Richmond to share their Weinstein Hall. Its state-of-the-art students frequently come when asked experiences and the ways their lives facilities further enhance the mission to practice English pronunciation, and careers have been enriched and of Richmond’s Speech Center. syntax, and timing. broadened by their appreciation of the Individual stations are available for The University particularly encourages the use of the Speech Center to support the assignments for enrolled trainees the development of a multimedia in this practicum experience. These portfolio. During the course of an consultations provide an opportunity undergraduate career, the student can for participants to acquaint themselves preserve selected recordings of speech with teaching-related experiences in the presentations. These recorded speeches field of rhetoric and communication become useful for charting progress in studies and a means of examining public speaking and as evidence of their own strengths in working with oral competence for career or graduate peers in a collaborative learning pursuits. environment.

Student Speech Consultants Staff First-, second-, and third-year students Linda B. Hobgood are eligible to apply for a position on Director the staff of the Speech Center. M.A., Speech Communication, Although many of the student University of Virginia consultants are majors or minors in Areas of specialty: public speaking, rhetoric and communication studies, a interpersonal and group concentration in this area is not a communication, business and requirement. The Speech Center professional speech, political director selects consultants based on rhetoric, rhetorical pedagogy, recommendations from faculty and rhetoric of first ladies, and speech administrators. After an interview writing with the director, the selected individuals enroll in the spring Linda H. Caperton semester training course, Theory and Administrative Coordinator Pedagogy. Multiple shadowing sessions of scheduled appointments are among

Office of Admission Linda Hobgood http://speech.richmond.edu (800) 700-1662 • (804) 289-8640 Director www.richmond.edu (804) 289-8814 [email protected] June 2008

Hillel at the University of Richmond

http://www.uofrhillel.com/

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How many Jewish students attend the University of Richmond? 2. Is there a "Hillel House" on campus? 3. Is there a fee to join Hillel? Is there a fee to attend programs? 4. Is the food in the dining hall kosher? 5. Is school held on the Jewish holidays? 6. Are there Jewish courses offered? 7. What types of events does Hillel plan? 8. Does Hillel offer trips to visit Israel? 9. Is it difficult to get involved in leadership positions with Hillel? 10. Is there a large Jewish population in the Richmond area?

1. How many Jewish students attend the University of Richmond? It is estimated that 4% of the undergraduate student population at the University of Richmond identify themselves with the Jewish faith out of approximately 3,000 students.

2. Is there a "Hillel House" on campus? No, there is not a "Hillel House" on campus. Although we do not have a designated building for Hillel activities most of our on campus events are held in The Wilton Center for Interfaith Campus Ministries. The Wilton Center is dedicated to the activities of University of Richmond's religious groups and also houses the offices of the University Chaplain. To find out more about the Chaplaincy, click here.

3. Is there a fee to join Hillel? Is there a fee to attend programs? No, there is not a fee to join Hillel and all of the programs are free to all Hillel members. Our programs are sponsored through grants from the Weinstein Jewish Community Center, Marcus and Carole Weinstein, and Masada- Hillel Endowment Fund. The University of Richmond Hillel does greatly appreciate contributions from parents of Hillel students, but they are not required. Nearly all of our programs serve food and there is no charge to attend.

4. Is the food in the dining hall kosher? The food served in the dining hall is not kosher. It is possible, however, for students observing Passover to obtain special meals that are kosher. Hillel works very closely with dining services to ensure that Jewish students will be provided with kosher food during Passover. See Dining Services for more information.

5. Is school held on the Jewish holidays? Yes, school is held on the Jewish holidays although all religious holidays are an excused absence through the Dean.

6. Are there Jewish courses offered? Yes, the University of Richmond offers courses in Jewish Studies. There is an option to complete Jewish Studies minor of 6 units, including RELG 230 The History of Israel, or RELG 260 History of Judaism. Additional information is available on the University of Richmond Hillel web page, "Jewish Studies Minor."

University of Richmond - Hillel Page 1 of 2 7. What types of events does Hillel plan? Hillel organizes many social, religious, interfaith, and educational events throughout the year. We encourage you to visit: http://www.uofrhillel.com/ for the latest calendar of events.

8. Does Hillel offer trips to visit Israel? The University of Richmond Hillel has sent a number of students on a free trip to visit Israel through the Birthright Israel program. Check out the Birthright Israel Program. Hillel also sponsors community service trips for its members, such as the alternative spring break trip set for spring 2010 to Rio de Janeiro.

9. Is it difficult to get involved in leadership positions with Hillel? No, it is fairly easy to get involved in a leadership position with Hillel at the University of Richmond. There are 8 board positions on Hillel that students can be elected to. In addition, there are many internship opportunities for University of Richmond students interested in working with various Jewish organizations in the Richmond area.

10. Is there a large Jewish population in the Richmond area? There is a large and influential Jewish community in Richmond and there are seven synagogues. It is estimated that over 12,000 people of the Jewish faith live in the Richmond area. Synagogues range from liberal to highly orthodox and including a Lubovitch Center. The Jewish community in Richmond is very supportive of the University of Richmond Jewish students. The Weinstein and Rosenthal families sponsor the annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner and Passover Seder. The Weinstein family has also recently donated close to $12 million to build a new Social Sciences building on the University of Richmond campus, Weinstein Hall. It's beautiful and we're very grateful to the Weinstein family for their contribution!

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