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University of Richmond Squash effectively, and it may allow a coach to Synchronized swimming (women’s) gauge whether or not a prospect would Sports: Why the Spiders? Tennis be a competitive student-athlete at From 1876–1893, Richmond carried Ultimate Frisbee Richmond. For students who hope to the nickname “Colts” into its athletic Volleyball meet with a coach when visiting contests, so dubbed for their play as Water polo campus, it is best to contact him or an “energetic group of young colts.” Wrestling her in advance; contact information is available on the website. Most have In the summer of 1893, a new nickname was born. A baseball team active travel schedules and are not composed of NCAA Division I Sports always available on campus. athletes and city residents had a star pitcher named Puss Ellyson. Ellyson’s at the University of Richmond lanky arms and stretching kick The Spiders compete in the Atlantic 10 NCAA Regulations: confused batters to such an extent that in 14 varsity sports, the Colonial Athletic Recruiting Rules to Know Association in two varsity sports, and Richmond Times writer Ragland Phone Calls Chesterman used the name of that the Southern Conference in one varsity sport. In most Division I sports, new rules clever creeping arachnid, the spider, to allow coaches to call a prospect beginning fittingly describe the erudite members Team and Coach Sept. 1 of the prospect’s junior year. of the team. So was created perhaps Football phone call rules vary, with a the most unique school nickname in the Baseball: Tracy Woodson Basketball (men’s): Chris Mooney single call during spring of junior year nation. To this day, the University of and limited phone calls after Sept. 1 of Richmond is the only school in the Basketball (women’s): Michael Shafer Cross Country: Steve Taylor, Lori Taylor senior year. Cross Country/Track & country that sports the nickname Spiders. Field and Swimming & Diving are Field Hockey (women’s): Gina Lucido limited to calling prospects after July 1 Football: Danny Rocco before senior year. Sport Clubs Golf (men’s): Adam Decker A prospect or prospect’s parents or Sport clubs at Richmond provide men Golf (women’s): TBA legal guardians may call a coach at his and women with opportunities for Lacrosse (men’s): Dan Chemotti or her own expense as often as he or recreation, instruction, and competition Lacrosse (women’s): Allison Evans she wishes. in a variety of activities. Since students Soccer (women’s): Peter Albright are responsible for the planning, Swimming & Diving (women’s): Written and Electronic recruitment, financing, and adminis- Matt Barany Correspondence tration of the clubs, there are ample In general, coaches may not correspond opportunities for student leadership Tennis (men’s): Ben Johnson Tennis (women’s): Mark Wesselink with a prospect before Sept. 1 of his or and involvement. her junior year. NCAA educational For updated information, please Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field information, camp brochures, and consult the sport clubs website at (women’s): Steve Taylor, Lori Taylor questionnaires may be sent prior to recreation.richmond.edu/clubs. Sept. 1. Clubs Initiate Contact with a Coach Contacts Badminton Baseball For questions about a varsity athletic While specific sport rules may vary, Crew program, please feel free to contact the especially in basketball and football, a D-Squad (women’s) appropriate coach directly. Please be coach may not contact a prospect until Equestrian (women’s) aware that because of NCAA July 1 following the prospect’s junior Fencing regulations, certain coaches have limits year. A contact is defined as any Field hockey on the number of times that they are face-to-face encounter between a Golf allowed to contact prospects by prospect or the prospect’s parents and Ice hockey (men’s) phone. The best way for students to a college coach during which any Lacrosse make themselves known to a coach is dialogue occurs in excess of an exchange Martial Arts to e-mail or complete an athletic of a greeting. Quidditch questionnaire on the athletics website. Rugby Appropriate information supplied by Dead Periods Soccer prospective students can enable the There are certain times of the year that SpinnURs/Dance (women’s) coach to respond to questions more are designated as “dead periods” in 93 each sport. During a dead period, it is Athletic Facilities not permissible for a coach to have any contact with prospective student- Weinstein Center athletes or their families. These dead Built in 1972 through the generosity for Recreation and Wellness periods vary by sport. It is important of the E. Claiborne Robins family, the Opened in January 2007, the for prospective students to contact any Robins Center houses the University’s $13.5 million Weinstein Center for coach they may wish to visit before athletic squads and serves as the Recreation and Wellness clearly arriving on campus. If the students showplace for University of Richmond communicates that the University is as visit campus during a dead period, the basketball. The center underwent a committed to its students’ health and coach cannot meet with them. $17 million renovation in 2013 that wellness as it is to their intellectual has transformed it into one of the development. One of the most actively Boosters premier college basketball arenas in and universally used buildings on the Boosters are representatives of an the nation, while drawing rave reviews campus, the 90,000-square-foot center institution’s athletic interests, and they from players, coaches, fans, and media. provides students, staff, and faculty may not have any contact with a The renovations created a more intimate the opportunities for health and prospective student at any time. game-day atmosphere and provided physical fitness benefits. Boosters may not call or write a enhanced amenities for basketball fans. Facility highlights include: prospective student-athlete, nor may Renovations to the main Robins Center • 3-court gym they be present during any contact a arena included new state-of-the-art • Elevated 1/10-mile jogging track coach has with a student-athlete. LED lighting, midnight blue-painted • Wellness Center with fitness Boosters may not provide a student or ceiling, four 15- by 32-foot video assessment and massage therapy a student’s family with any gift, boards, scoreboards, refurbished seats, rooms benefit, or arrangement. new premium seating options, new • 2-level fitness center terrace hospitality areas, a refinished/ • 2 multipurpose rooms Extra Benefits newly painted court, and renovated • Locker rooms and saunas An extra benefit is any benefit not restrooms. The video boards are the The Weinstein Center also contains available to prospective or current largest in the , a six-lane swimming pool, as well as students in general. Student-athletes and among the largest of any on- four racquetball and two squash lose their eligibility for intercollegiate campus arena in the ACC or Big East. courts. Other recreational facilities athletics if any staff member or The Robins Center also added a new include the Richmond College Tennis booster offers the student or his or her center-hung LED ribbon board and Courts, Intramural fields (field turf), relations any financial aid or other 48 feet of courtside LED displays on the High Ropes Course, and River extra benefits not permitted by NCAA the baseline nearest the home team Road playing fields. legislation. bench, to complement existing LED This information is a summary of displays at the scorer’s table and at the Pitt Field (Baseball) NCAA rules and regulations and is base of the four corner entrances. The Located on campus, Pitt Field is the not to be relied upon as the sole men’s and women’s locker rooms and home of the University of Richmond’s source for information. Additional lounges were modernized and upgraded baseball program. Pitt Field recently information and interpretations may with state-of-the-art amenities. underwent renovations with new be obtained by contacting the In addition to sporting and recreational dugouts, and brick pilings along the Richmond Athletics Compliance activities, the Robins Center hosts foul line. Additional renovations are Office at (804) 287-6551. Richmond’s annual commencement planned. exercises and provides a forum for other educational and cultural events. Tennis Complex Spiders in the Pros This eight-court facility is located on Shawn Barber, National Football Robins Stadium the Westhampton side of campus and League (ret.) The expanded Robins Stadium, features a new computerized Sean Casey, Major League Baseball (ret.) nestled adjacent to the Robins Center, scoreboard that can track six matches Justin Harper, Orlando Magic basketball opened in the fall of 2010 with the simultaneously. In all, the Spiders have Tim Hightower, Washington Redskins first home football game on campus in two outdoor facilities with a total of football 81 years. This multi purpose venue, 16 courts. Brian Jordan, Atlanta Braves baseball, with a field-turf playing surface, is also Atlanta Falcons football (ret.) used by Spider lacrosse, track and Crenshaw Field (Field Hockey) Paris Lenon, Denver Broncos football field, and women’s soccer teams for The Stadia Premier Turf field, with a Arman Shields, Oakland Raiders football events and practices. The 8,700-seat new watering system, is an ideal Lawrence Sidbury, Atlanta Falcons stadium has undergone a $25 million playing surface for NCAA Division I football expansion and includes a state-of-the- field hockey. Lights were recently Matt Snider, formerly with Houston art videoboard and scoreboard, installed to Crenshaw Field to Texans football lighting, and sound system, as well as increase its available playing time. Tim Stauffer, San Diego Padres baseball full concessions and a working press The site is also used as a multi sport Craig Ziadie, Red Bull New York soccer facility for print, radio, and television. practice facility.

Office of Admission Athletic Department (804) 289-8371 richmondspiders.com (800) 700-1662 • (804) 289-8640 Ticket Information 1-877-SPIDER-1 recreation.richmond.edu/clubs richmond.edu E 50% 94 June 2014 Bonner Center for Civic Engagement engage.richmond.edu facts

Community Focused – including weekly lunchtime brown-bag year, participate in volunteer or research discussions led by campus and community opportunities to fulfill requirements for Academically Grounded – experts, student-designed programs (for community-based learning courses, and Together Engaged which the CCE offers grants), and other propose summer fellowship The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner educational events with a focus on social opportunities with CCE partner sites. Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) at responsibility. Recent programs have the University of Richmond transforms delved into solutions to poverty in Bonner Scholars Program student learning, deepens faculty Richmond, the impact of ADD and The Bonner Scholars and Bonner Leaders ADHD on public education, hate speech, engagement, and partners with programs, projects of the Corella and the effect of the DREAM Act on community organizations for social Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, seek to undocumented students, the health change, locally and globally. transform not only students at more implications of processed and fast food, The CCE links the University than 80 colleges and universities, but and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. also local communities and the nation curriculum with civic involvement, The CCE staff helps students find engaging students as thinkers, advocates, by providing access to education and courses and volunteer or research opportunities to serve. The Bonner and active members of the community. opportunities that involve civic Many Richmond undergraduate Scholars Program (BSP) supports these engagement relevant to their academic collaborations by offering a four-year students participate in community- studies. Staff members also assist students community engagement program to based learning, which retains the clear in developing community-based projects students with sustained records of academic focus of traditional classroom that lead to a deeper understanding of service. A diverse group of approximately learning and integrates first-hand specific social problems and encourage 100 students is currently involved in the experience through projects that meet the exploration of potential solutions. BSP at the University, making it the community-identified needs. It includes While engaged in community-based largest program in the country. The BSP research on a variety of societal issues, learning, students often hone practical aims to deepen Bonner Scholars’ service learning at sites that focus on skills that will benefit them in their education and commitment to social topics being addressed in the classroom, future careers. change and civic involvement by engaging academically-grounded internships, and Faculty members who want their courses them in weekly service and educationally volunteer work. Ideally, these types of to include a focus on civic and social grounded community activities experiences expand the scope of student issues utilize the CCE’s connections in throughout their time in college. The learning and have a positive influence on the community to help students find BSP also encourages students to develop pressing community needs. The CCE placements where they can gain real- knowledge and skills that support their and the Greater Richmond community world knowledge to supplement their commitment to community through a have forged partnerships in a number of classroom learning. The CCE helps variety of enrichment programs on areas, including arts and culture, civil/ identify potential partnering organizations campus, in metropolitan Richmond, legal rights and advocacy, education, the in the Richmond area whose needs align and via the national Bonner network. environment, health and human needs, with course learning goals. The CCE English as a second language, politics, also supports faculty undertaking their Build It international affairs, and youth issues. own research into civic or social issues Build It, the University’s neighborhood- through collaborative community- based civic-engagement initiative, Resources based-research projects with students. develops long-term, reciprocal campus- Founded in 2004, the CCE offers a place For local groups seeking volunteers or community partnerships that create for study, research, and conversation in assistance with research and organizational off-campus learning opportunities for the centrally located Tyler Haynes development, the CCE serves as a students while helping to fulfill unmet Commons. The CCE houses meeting resource center within the University. needs in the community. Build It space, several public computer The CCE welcomes community members connects students, staff, and faculty to workstations, and a small library of books, who wish to participate in campus each other and the residents of Richmond’s newspapers, and magazines featuring programs and encourages local leaders to North Side through ongoing service and up-to-date information on current events, share their expertise with University educational programs. Students civic engagement, and social change. students, faculty, and staff. participating in Build It commit to Students may meet with a CCE advisor or volunteering at least one hour per week search in SpiderConnect, the University’s Programs with one of seven community partners opportunities database, to find local CCE programming offers occasions for in the city’s North Side neighborhoods. organizations with volunteer needs that reflection and educational context on a Among other things, students serve as complement their academic interests. variety of social issues. Students can tutors, mentors, and classroom aides in The CCE hosts a variety of events volunteer weekly during the academic the public schools and several after- 95 school programs; work at a chemical- understand and experience the expectations Henderson Middle School (Build It and dependency treatment center; and offer of a college classroom, navigate the college BSP partner), a Richmond public computer and GED instruction to application process, and prepare for school providing inner-city children ex-offenders at a local nonprofit. college-level reading and writing. University with enriching educational students and staff participating in PACE opportunities through classroom Richmond Families Initiative develop and execute a series of workshops instruction and afterschool academic The Richmond Families Initiative (RFI) for high-school juniors on topics that and cultural programs operates out of the UR Downtown include writing a résumé, developing an William Byrd Community House (RFI location at the corner of Seventh and oral presentation from a research paper, and BSP partner), a nonprofit that Broad streets. The RFI collaborates with and fostering healthy relationships. offers a range of programs to its community partners to promote Additionally, students facilitate campus underserved people of all ages with the healthy, stable families in Greater tours that focus on developing a young goal of moving them toward self- Richmond. RFI partners offer students person’s interest in attending college, and sufficiency hands-on opportunities that focus on they participate in special events that Youth Life Foundation of Richmond education; health and nutrition; effective support college access and readiness. (Build It and BSP partner), a parenting practices; support for homeless nonprofit offering after-school and women and children; services for youth Fellowships full-day summer programs to and adults with mental, emotional, and The CCE awards civic fellowships that fund underserved children with the aim of behavioral challenges; and myriad other 10-week academically grounded summer helping them achieve academic success issue areas that impact the health of internships at nonprofit, government, or and develop leadership skills families in our region. other service organizations. Burhans, The RFI is co-located at UR Downtown For a more complete list of community Debusk and Marsh Civic Fellows have partners, visit engage.richmond.edu. with two vibrant programs. The Harry L. worked at sites such as the Fredericksburg Carrico Center for Pro Bono Service Public Defenders Office in , connects the skills and talents of the IDBI Microfinance in India, AMIT University’s law students with the Community Development in Zambia, Greater Richmond community and a CCE Staff the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, Dr. Amy Howard, executive director network of regional, national, and the International Center for Diarrheal international programs offering a variety Dr. Sylvia Gale, associate director Disease Research in Bangladesh, and the Dr. John Moeser, senior fellow of pro bono opportunities. Partners in Richmond City Health District. the Arts, a program of the School of Additionally, the CCE funds fellowships Bryan Figura, director, Bonner Scholars Professional and Continuing Studies, for faculty looking to transform or create Program trains educators to integrate the arts into a course with an integrated community- Blake Stack, coordinator, Bonner preK-12 curricula, and provides support based learning component. Previous Scholars Program to implement school-based projects, Heather Ashton, administrative workshops and professional development faculty fellows have hailed from many disciplines, including biology, business, coordinator, Bonner Scholars Program sessions. These programs, along with the Kimberly Dean, program director, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance English, political science, leadership studies, chemistry, sociology, women and Richmond Families Initiative and UR Program (VITA), provide multiple Downtown opportunities for meaningful campus gender studies, law, Latin American and and community engagement. Iberian studies, and psychology. All Alexandra Byrum, educational CCE fellowships are awarded annually programming coordinator, UR Pathways to a College Experience on a competitive basis. Downtown Terry Dolson, program manager, Pathways to a College Experience community-based learning (PACE), a college access and readiness initiative, builds local high school Sampling of Community Partners Cassie Price, community initiatives and students’ confidence in themselves as Boaz & Ruth (Build It and BSP partner), program manager successful college students. Through a nonprofit dedicated to neighborhood Adrienne Piazza, student development PACE, students serving as mentors help revitalization and the successful and educational programming participating high school students re-entry of ex-offenders manager Jess Hofbauer, administrative coordinator “The most effective model for educating an engaged citizenry couples the study and Grace Leonard, community initiatives reflection of academic theory with real-world applications. Through collaboration, coordinator students, faculty, and community partners can work for social change.” Ebony Smith, administrative Dr. Amy Howard, executive director, Bonner Center for Civic Engagement coordinator, UR Downtown

Office of Admission Dr. Amy L. Howard engage.richmond.edu (800) 700-1662 • (804) 289-8640 Executive Director richmond.edu (804) 484-1600 [email protected] E 50% 96 June 2014 Career Services Office of Alumni and Career Services careerservices.richmond.edu facts

What Is the Office of Alumni • “Evening of Etiquette” Career Connections LinkedIn group). • mock interviews • Continue to gain experience through and Career Services? • on-campus interviews part-time jobs, internships, research The Office of Alumni and Career • off-campus recruiting events projects, and community engagement Services coordinates opportunities and experiences. provides the tools for students and • Explore graduate or professional school alumni to achieve lifelong career success. State-of-the-Art Facilities options; take entrance examinations. In fall 2008, Career Services relocated to Career Services advises and supports • Utilize resources on résumés, undergraduate students, degree-seeking a newly renovated space located on the third floor of Tyler Haynes Commons. interviewing, and graduate school students of the School of Professional preparation. and Continuing Studies, and alumni An enhanced library and resource area throughout the career development gives students the latest career industry Fourth Year: Implement Goals process. The office approaches career information and access to several • Organize a self-directed job search plan. development as a continuous learning exclusive job and internship search • Refine résumé and complete a mock experience that begins during a student’s databases. The space has interview rooms interview. first year at Richmond. Staff members and a conference room that includes a • Complete graduate or professional work with students in all majors to assist video conferencing system, allowing school applications. them in discovering their individual students to interview with organizations Post Graduation: paths for success. face-to-face without ever leaving campus. Continuing Career Development Advisors assist students in: • Remain connected with Career • exploring interests and abilities Four-Year Plan for Student Success Services for lifetime career assistance. • choosing majors Advisors work with students beginning • Continue using the UR Career • identifying internships and learning their first year at Richmond. From Connections LinkedIn group for experiences narrowing down interests and abilities to professional networking. • investigating graduate and finding their first internships and jobs, the • Partner with the University to assist professional school options office helps students create individual current students in their professional plans for success. • developing a job search strategy development. • connecting with the Spider Network First Year: Adjust to College Life As an integrated office, OACS provides • Learn about the University and the Choosing a Major many opportunities for mutually beneficial Richmond community. student and alumni interaction for • Make connections with faculty, staff, and Richmond students aren’t required to career development and networking. In students and get involved on campus. declare a major until their sophomore addition, the office works to foster • Take a variety of classes and keep an year. Career advisors specialize in relationships with employers interested open mind about choosing a major. helping students identify their interests, in recruiting University of Richmond • Meet with an advisor to learn about abilities, and values that coincide with students for jobs and internships. resources and services. Begin to programs of study at UR. Advisors meet with students during their first year to develop a personal plan for success. begin the search to identify potential Programs and Services Second Year: Select a Major majors and how they can relate to Career Services provides a variety of • Use self-assessment tools to learn professional aspirations. programs and events throughout the year, about interests, abilities, and values. each focused on helping students develop • Prepare a résumé to begin the search Gaining Experience their career plans, enhance professional for a part-time job, internship, study skills, and connect with experiences, abroad program, research project, or Out-of-the-classroom work and service internships, and job opportunities. community engagement experience. experiences are crucial components of a student’s career development. From Programs and Events Include: Third Year: Translate internships and research experiences to • individual career advising Experiences into Career Goals summer jobs and community engagement • industry and career workshops and panels • Choose three to five interests and experiences, there are many different • Spider Road Trips to explore industries relate them to career goals. ways students can focus their interests, in various metropolitan areas • Make connections with professionals build professional skills, and gain • career expos in fields of interest (join the UR contacts while adding to their résumés.

97 Job and Internship Resources • BB&T • Northwestern University Exclusive search engines • Bloomberg LP • Notre Dame Law School Richmond students have exclusive access • Capital One • Princeton University to Richmond’s online opportunities • CapTech Ventures • Purdue University database, SpiderConnect, which allows • CEB • Rutgers University them to search for employers recruiting • Citigroup • Stanford University on campus, apply for internships and • Coca-Cola • Tufts University jobs, and register to attend employer • Credit Suisse • University of California, Berkeley information sessions. The University • Deloitte • University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Career Action Network (UCAN) allows • Deutsche Bank • University of Oregon Richmond students access to internship • EY • University of Oxford postings throughout the world. • Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond • University of Pennsylvania Law School The UR Career Connections LinkedIn • Forrester Research • University of Virginia School of group allows students to search for and • FTI Consulting Medicine connect with Richmond alumni in • GE • Yale University various industries and geographic areas • Goldman Sachs for career networking. • Grant Thornton • Harris Williams & Co. Staff Recruiting Programs and Events • IBM Frank Allen, associate director/career Every year, organizations host information • ICF International advisor sessions, office hours and on-campus • ING Financial Partners Ashleigh Brock, assistant director/ interviews. In addition to bringing • KPMG LLP career advisor employers on campus to recruit Richmond • M&T Bank Diana Burkett, communications students, staff members work to bring • MAXIMUS students to major metropolitan areas for manager • mcgarrybowen programs and career fairs. Spider Road Mickie Campos, administrative Trips allow Richmond students to meet • Morgan Stanley coordinator and network with professionals from • National Institutes of Health Beth Chancy, assistant director/career various industries in major metropolitan • PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP advisor areas, including finance, media, and • Rimm Kaufmann Group Bonnie Graham, project manager communications in New York City, • Royall & Company Sarah Kuhn, employer relations nonprofit, government, and consulting • SunTrust Banks, Inc. coordinator in Washington, D.C., and local • TD Ameritrade Katybeth Lee, associate director, opportunities in Richmond in a variety • Teach for America internship programs of industries. The University also assists • The Advisory Board Company Erin Lowery, assistant director/career students in applying for and attending • U.S. General Services Administration advisor regional and national career fairs. Tonya Osmond, assistant director/ Graduate and career advisor SPCS and alumni Student Outcomes Leslie Stevenson, director of career Richmond students achieve a high rate of Professional School Acceptances development/career advisor success after graduation. They are employed • Brown University in a diverse range of industries and are Anna Todaro, assistant director/career • College of William and Mary Law accepted at some of the best graduate advisor and professional schools in the world. School Sandy Turnage, associate director, • Columbia University employer relationship management • Cornell University Megan Wallace, director of employer Organizations and Companies • Duke University development • Georgetown University Hiring Recent Graduates • Harvard University • Accenture • Indiana University • Altria • Johns Hopkins University School of • AT&T Medicine • Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP • Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Barclays • New York University

Office of Admission Leslie Stevenson careerservices.richmond.edu (800) 700-1662 • (804) 289-8640 Director of Career Development richmond.edu Office of Alumni and Career Services E (804) 289-8547 50% 98 [email protected] June 2014 Common Ground The University’s diversity initiative commonground.richmond.edu facts

Commitment to Diversity Cultural Advisors funds equitably around campus. Examples of previously funded The University of Richmond is The Cultural Advisors program is a programs include the National Day of committed to a diverse and inclusive leadership program for students who Silence for LGBTQ awareness, the community. By committing to want to build inclusive community in Black Arts Festival, the White Ribbon diversity, we multiply the educational the residence halls. Working with the Campaign against domestic violence, and social opportunities for our entire residence life staff, they put on and A Course in Motion: The Civil community. Our commitment to programs that explore areas of Rights Movement in the South. inclusion means that we see our difference and identity and work to differences as assets — not barriers build a true sense of community — to realizing our full potential as a among all the residents in the halls. Diversity Roundtable community. Consequently, diversity The Cultural Advisors have also A key example of office programs is the and inclusion are key dimensions of created a Saturday late-night program Diversity Roundtable, a collaboration our institutional excellence because called CA Alternatives. Designed to among student organizations whose they strengthen our learning, work, create community among students missions relate to diversity and and social lives. Crucial to the success seeking alternative social options, the inclusion. Representatives from more of inclusive diversity is the series has featured coffee houses with than a dozen student groups meet commitment among all members of student performers, dodgeball weekly to promote collaboration the University community to dialogue tournaments, and campus scavenger among the groups, support diversity- across differences. hunts. Find out more about the related programming across campus, Cultural Advisors at commonground. and encourage meaningful connections richmond.edu/programs/ between group members across culturaladvisors.html. Common Ground differences. Common Ground provides support and resources to all members of the community who seek to challenge Social Justice Retreats Resources for LGBTQ Students themselves and others in the pursuit of Each fall and spring, the office offers a Common Ground is the central source inclusive community. Recognizing, weekend retreat, EnVision, for of support for the University’s understanding, and appreciating all of students interested in learning more LGBTQ community. The associate our many differences is a complex about social justice and diversity director of Common Ground for undertaking for an individual or an issues. Open to any student, EnVision LGBTQ campus life coordinates institution, and the Common Ground retreats offer participants from all campus programming and services for staff is committed to creating multiple backgrounds the chance to explore the the University’s LGBTQ community. opportunities that challenge and concept of inclusive community and The LGBTQ resource center and support our students, staff, and faculty. to learn together about difference and lounge is located in the Common The office is a resource to help issues of social justice. Ground office suite and is a place for facilitate discussions on diversity and students to hold club meetings, access inclusion and provides consultation relevant resources, and relax or study on a wide variety of topics focused on Inclusive Community Fund in a safe space. The Safe Zone program diversity, building inclusive The office coordinates distribution of offers workshops for faculty, staff, and communities, and social justice. It the Inclusive Community Fund, students who wish to become well- provides programming for members of which provides resources for informed and sensitive allies to their the community around issues of educational programs or initiatives LGBTQ students and colleagues. diversity and inclusion and maintains that support efforts to make the Common Ground also coordinates a website with information on a community more inclusive, especially signature LGBTQ events like the variety of events and resources on by promoting learning across Q-Summit, UR Comes Out: A campus and in the community. Group differences. Students, staff, or faculty Celebration of LGBTQ History, and or individual consultations are available are welcome to apply, and students Lavender Graduation. Common with the Common Ground staff. All serve on the committee as grant Ground staff also advise and lead the consultations are confidential. reviewers, helping to disperse the Q-Community, a Living/Learning

99 community for students interested in accessible paths between buildings as Staff Listing LGBTQ social justice issues. Extensive well as the location of handicapped Dr. Glyn Hughes, director information about programs and parking spaces. The accessibility map [email protected] resources on and off campus for the is now online to assist guests in (804) 484-1656 queer community is on the Common planning their visits to campus. Ground website. Ted Lewis, associate director, LGBTQ campus life Coordination of Response [email protected] Martin Luther King Day to Bias Incidents (804) 484-1653 Programming Maintaining a safe environment for all Common Ground coordinates the of our community members is Lisa Miles, associate director campus-wide recognition of the paramount. Because bias incidents [email protected] annual Martin Luther King Day undermine the climate of civility and (804) 484-1655 holiday. While the campus cancels respect necessary for a diverse and classes on MLK Day, the office inclusive community, the University coordinates multiple service and has developed a Bias Incident Protocol learning activities to engage the hearts supplement to existing University and minds of the community in the policies and procedures. A key aspect spirit of Dr. King’s legacy. One of the protocol is the Bias Resource highlight is the annual all-campus Team (BRT). Chaired by the director commemoration, which features of Common Ground, the BRT seeks music, imagery, guest speakers, and to provide support and guidance to student performances in a moving individuals or groups who are tribute to Dr. King. adversely affected by bias activity.

Campus Accessibility Map Opportunities Abound! A partnership with the faculty and The impact of the University’s students in Introduction to Geographic commitment to diversity is apparent Information Systems led to the all over campus. From lecture and film development of the first accessibility series to student organizations and map for campus. Designed to assist cultural celebrations, students benefit community members and visitors with from opportunities to share in mobility challenges, it outlines divergent perspectives and experiences.

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

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Introduction to the Office • Students pay UR tuition* for Students who wish to study in a Richmond semester/yearlong non-Richmond semester abroad program of International Education programs. (*Housing and meal costs must submit a petition to the OIE and and the Carole Weinstein vary according to location.) be approved. Check international. International Center • Most types of financial aid available richmond.edu for details. The Office of International Education for enrollment at Richmond may also be used for Richmond semester (OIE) advances learning by collaborating Cultures and Languages with students, faculty, staff, and global programs abroad. partners to integrate international • The OIE provides travel allowances, Across the Curriculum (C-LAC) overseas health and travel insurance, experiences and views into campus life The C-LAC program offers students and the curriculum. The OIE manages and reimbursements for passport, visa, and residence permit fees. the opportunity to study the content study abroad programs; international of their academic discipline in another student and scholar services; a faculty OIE Services for Study Abroad language, and to process information seminar abroad; and activities and events • Help study abroad students identify from a perspective that takes into such as lectures by international scholars, additional internal and external account cultural filters and frames of cultural fairs, an annual international funding sources. reference. C-LAC sections are usually film series, concerts, and art exhibitions. • Guide, advise, and support students small discussion groups led by a The Carole Weinstein International throughout the study abroad process. faculty member well-versed in a Center is the hub of international activities • Organize extensive orientation second language, or by selected on campus. The International Center programs to help prepare students international or bilingual students hosts the OIE and 13 interdisciplinary before study abroad. called C-LAC assistants. All C-LAC departments and programs and features • Plan activities to help reintegrate sections are offered in conjunction seven high-tech classrooms, the Global students into the University community, with primary courses throughout the Studio, the Passport Café, events venues, and identify opportunities for curriculum, including First-Year and collaborative spaces for students. continuing international education Seminars, political science/social The International Center also supports on campus, in the community, and sciences, arts/literatures, science/ the work of the OIE by encouraging after graduation. health, business administration, interaction among the five schools, continuing studies, and leadership. international students and scholars, and the Greater Richmond community. Study Abroad Programs Semester and yearlong programs are International Student the core of the Richmond study abroad Study Abroad Advising model. The University has received Support Services and Administration national recognition for its exchange The OIE supports more than 300 international students each year from The University of Richmond has partner- model that emphasizes cultural and academic immersion. Richmond offers more than 70 countries. We are here ships with distinguished universities to make the transition from one and study abroad programs around the more than 70 study abroad programs in more than 30 countries for semester- culture to another as easy and world. These semester study abroad rewarding as possible. Staff members opportunities enhance Richmond’s or yearlong study abroad. Study abroad advisors provide guidance to help serve as advisors on immigration, curriculum by offering students a wide health insurance, practical matters, variety of courses and experiences. students identify programs and opportunities best suited for their and cultural, academic, and personal Did you know? academic qualification, preparation, adjustment. The orientation program • Eligible students can go abroad for a interests, and goals. For the most will acquaint students with the many semester, academic year, summer, or current list of study abroad programs, resources that are available on and off on short programs. Students may visit international.richmond.edu. campus. earn major, minor, or elective credit for graduation if they meet More study abroad opportunities requirements. • Summer study abroad • Many Richmond semester programs • Short-term programs involve direct enrollment in • Summer internships abroad universities abroad, with on-site • Individual projects abroad support provided by the host • Pre-med courses at University of St university’s international office. Andrews, Scotland 105 International Activities Grants and Scholarships Office of The University hosts several student The OIE administers a variety of International Education Staff organizations with international themes. grants and scholarships for study and The international programs include: research abroad: Joseph G. Hoff, interim dean of international education • International Club is a student-run • Weinstein Grants organization that organizes social, • Fulbright U.S. Student Program Amy Bergmann, study abroad advisor cultural, and educational events with • Mitchell Scholarship Program Shani Buchholz, assistant to the the purpose of bringing students • Gilman and Freeman funds deans of international education together in a diverse, multicultural • NSEP scholarship Michele Cox, director of study abroad environment. • Charles B. Rangel Graduate Kim Cressy, special assistant to the • Ambassador Program pairs Fellowship interim dean of international Richmond undergraduates with new education international students. Christopher Klein, associate director • Host Family Program matches Travel, Work, and of study abroad international students with families Krittika Onsanit, director of of local alumni and Richmond Volunteer Abroad Resource international student, scholar, and faculty and staff to experience Students may browse the International internship services American culture. Resource Center for books, videos, Jennifer Stevens, administrative • International Film Series screens magazines, travel guides, and coordinator for study abroad popular films from around the world informational materials that cover study, work, and travel abroad; Diana Trinh, international student and partners with Africa Film advisor Weekend and the Richmond-area scholarships; graduate study; and international internships. Abby Ward, study abroad and project ChinaFest. manager Currently Vacant, manager of Graduates international communications and Faculty Development events Study abroad and international in the International Arena education alumni pursue careers Since 1989, the Faculty Seminar and graduate degrees in various areas. Abroad has traveled to a total of 37 The study abroad experience is highly countries. Richmond faculty meet valued by employers and graduate with academic counterparts, schools. A sampling of study abroad politicians, business leaders, and and international alumni: community members. Upon return, • John Calhoun, ’09, 2009 Marshall faculty members incorporate the Scholar & Fulbright Scholar, Taiwan seminar experience into teaching, advising, and research. • Will Cragin, ’09, program manager, Each year, the OIE assists International Medical Corps in departments in inviting international eastern Democratic Republic of scholars, writers, or artists to teach Congo and conduct research at the University • Aaron Daugherty, ’09, Fulbright for either a semester or a year. A Grant teaching assistant, Indonesia sampling of recent scholars-in-residence: • Yiran Duan, ’13, doctoral student • Italian video and animation artist in psychology, Stanford University • Jamaican poet • Aleah Goldin, ’13, 2013–14 • Argentinian conceptual artist Fulbright Research Scholar in • Fulbright Scholar from Afghanistan Mongolia • Egyptian human rights scholar • Dean Rockwell, ’10, study abroad • Business researcher from China advisor, University of Florida • Hungarian scholar of leadership • Brian Stellingwerf, ’13, Towers Watson, actuarial analyst, New Jersey • Samantha Van Putten, ’13, consultant, Washington, D.C.

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What Is the Speech Center? The most recent Orator in address. Geiser’s remarks appeared in Residence was U.S. Supreme Court the June 2011 issue of Vital Speeches Preparation, practice, recording, and Justice Antonin Scalia, who spoke to a of the Day. review — these are valuable steps in capacity crowd at the University in the process of developing an oral November 2010. Past orators in presentation, steps taken by the residence have included Dana Gioia, Appointment Procedure Speech Center to assist students, The Speech Center director and faculty, and staff at every stage of nationally known poet and chairman of The National Endowment for the student speech consultants offer speech preparation. Closely related to individual and group consultations by the Department of Rhetoric and Arts, and Reid Buckley, author, playwright, and founder and president appointment. Students, faculty, and Communication Studies, the Speech staff schedule one-hour consultation Center applies classroom theory as of the Buckley School for Public Speaking. times by reserving a time online to trained student consultants work practice, at speech.richmond.edu. toward the center’s mission of A popular addition to Richmond’s event calendar is Forum at the Forum, Consultants review the purpose and promoting communication excellence goals of the presentation with each at the University. sponsored by the Speech Center. An open-air, student-led discussion of client prior to recording the client’s student-selected issues, the Forum at practice performance. Using this Noteworthy Characteristics the Forum is held each spring. recorded presentation, the client then reviews his or her speech with a student Having student speech consultants Outreach to the greater Richmond consultant. Together, they engage in critique presentations delivered by community gives the student speech critical questioning and determine their peers fosters a cooperative consultants at the Speech Center an whether the client has said precisely learning environment that benefits opportunity to work with high school what was intended and in an effective both consultants and clients. While students to develop their skills as manner. Self-assessment is encouraged. the consultants offer clients public speakers. The speech constructive, critical comments based consultants supervise on-site on their training, the clients also workshops and provide coaching and State-of-the-Art inform consultants through incisive assessment for the participants. self-assessment of their own In March 2011, the University of Facilities and Resources videotaped performances. Clients Richmond hosted the 10th annual The Speech Center joins the rhetoric appreciate the opportunity to practice gathering of the National Association and communication studies and their speeches with peers, knowing the of Communication Centers. The journalism departments on the fourth student-consultants will be supportive theme of the event was “Center to floor of one of the newer academic of their efforts. This collaborative Sphere: A Decade and Beyond.” buildings on campus—Weinstein learning environment attracts students, Richmond’s Speech Center welcomed Hall. Its state-of-the-art facilities staff, and faculty for more than 1,500 more than 100 directors and student further enhance the mission of consultations and visits annually. speech consultants from across the Richmond’s Speech Center. To better acquaint students with the country who met to present papers The two studios at the Speech value of articulate speaking and the and conduct panels and business as a Center are designed for group and pursuit of eloquence, the Speech section of the National individual presentations and team Center established the Orator in Communication Association. projects. Equipped with cameras, flat Residence program in 2001. Gifted Keynote speakers included John screens, and laptops for PowerPoint national leaders known for their Adams, CEO and president of the and Internet access, the studios serve oratorical abilities are invited to the Martin Agency, headquartered in varied efforts for campus and University of Richmond to share their Richmond, who delivered remarks on community purposes. experiences and the ways their lives “The Business of Language.” University Students who seek assistance in and careers have been enriched by of Richmond alumnus and former speech preparation or with improving their appreciation of the power of speech center consultant Mike Geiser, listening skills are encouraged to use language and by the ability to speak now an attorney living in New York the interactive resources available at with competence and conviction. City, delivered the luncheon keynote the Speech Center. A series of videos

107 entitled “Speaking With Confidence,” preserve selected recordings of speech Staff provides useful commentary on a presentations. These recorded speeches Linda B. Hobgood variety of communication-related become useful for charting progress in Director topics ranging from critical thinking public speaking and to demonstrate M.A., Speech Communication, to persuasion. In addition, the Speech speaking effectiveness for career or University of Virginia Center’s resource library includes a graduate pursuits. Areas of specialty: public speaking, collection of memorable speeches. interpersonal and group Professors often recommend these communication, business and videotaped speeches as examples for Student Speech Consultants professional speech, political students to examine and emulate. First-, second-, and third-year students rhetoric, rhetorical pedagogy, are eligible to apply for a position on rhetoric of first ladies, speech Personal and the staff of the Speech Center. writing Although many of the student Academic Growth consultants are majors or minors in Jeanne E. Hollister Use of the Speech Center is by no means rhetoric and communication studies, a Administrative Coordinator restricted to classroom assignments. concentration in this area is not a Students seeking elective office come requirement. The Speech Center to practice campaign speeches, as do director selects consultants based on students who are preparing for special recommendations from faculty and events such as commencement, administrators. After an interview Westhampton College’s Proclamation with the director, the selected Night, and Richmond College’s individuals enroll in the spring Investiture Ceremony. Students semester training course, Theory and experiencing communication Pedagogy. Multiple shadowing sessions apprehension may visit the Speech of scheduled appointments are among Center in an effort to confront and the assignments for enrolled trainees manage the tension they experience. in this practicum experience. These International students frequently come consultations provide an opportunity to practice English pronunciation, for participants to acquaint themselves syntax, and timing. with teaching-related experiences in The University encourages the use the field of rhetoric and of the Speech Center to support the communication studies and a means development of a multimedia of examining personal strengths as portfolio. During the course of their they work with peers in a collaborative undergraduate careers, students can learning environment.

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Academic Career & Pre-Professional Media & Publications American Chemical Society – Student Alpha Kappa Psi (ΑΚΨ) Collegian, The Affiliates American Marketing Association Forum Magazine Association for Computing Machinery Delta Sigma Pi (ΔΣΠ) Messenger, The Classics Club Phi Alpha Delta (ΦΑΔ) [Pre-Law] WDCE 90.1 FM Entrepreneurship Club Portfolio Management Group International Business Association Pre- Dental Club Minorities in Science Together (MIST) Pre- Veterinary & Animal Wellness Multi/Cultural Minority Association of Pre-Medical Society (PAWS) Asian Student Union (ASU) Students (MAPS) Robins Real Estate Club Black Student Association (BSA) Richmond Robotics The Lakeside Group Cercle Francais (French Club) Society of Physics Students International Club (I- Club) University of Richmond Geographic Italian Language and Culture Club Club Greek Korean American Student Association UR Debate Council (KASA) Alpha Kappa Alpha (ΑΚΑ) Sorority, Inc. Ritmo Latino Women Involved in Living and Alpha Phi Alpha (ΑΦΑ) Fraternity, Inc. Learning (WILL) Russian and Slavic Culture Club Delta Delta Delta (ΔΔΔ) South Asian Student Alliance (SASA) Delta Gamma (ΔΓ) Spanish and Latino Student Alliance Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ) Sorority, Inc. (S.A.L.S.A.) Arts (Fine and Performing) Interfraternity Council (IFC) Student Alliance for Sexual Diversity Alpha Psi Omega (ΑΨΩ) Kappa Alpha Order (ΚΑ) (SASD) [drama honorary society] Kappa Alpha Theta (ΚΑΘ) West Indian Lynk Art Club Kappa Kappa Gamma (ΚΚΓ) Block Crew Lambda Chi Alpha (ΛΧΑ) Bollywood Jhatkas Panhellenic Council Choeur du Roi Pi Beta Phi (ΠΒΦ) Political and Advocacy Embody Dance Team Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ) Amnesty International Flash Mob Club Sigma Chi (ΣΧ) College Libertarians Glee Club Sigma Phi Epsilon (ΣΦΕ) College Republicans Mock Trial Theta Chi (ΘΧ) Green UR Ngoma African Dance Company Images Octaves, The (male acapella) Model United Nations (UN) Society Off the Cuff (co-ed acapella) Roosevelt Institute Honor Societies Spiders for Life Open Air Arts Club Beta Beta Beta National Biological Photography Club Students for Reproductive Justice Honor Society (BBB) (SURJ) Sirens, The (female acapella) Kappa Delta Pi (ΚΔΠ) [Education] Subject to Change (student improv) UR Young Democrats (URYD) Mortar Board Young Americans for Liberty University Dancers Omicron Delta Kappa (ΟΔΚ) University Players Pi Sigma Alpha (ΠΣΑ) [Political Vagina Monologues Science] Sigma Delta Pi National Hispanic Religious/Spiritual Collegiate Honor Society (ΣΔΠ) Catholic Campus Ministry Campus Auxiliary Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (IV) University of Richmond Emergency Lutheran Campus Ministry Management Services (UR EMS) Muslim Student Association Orthodox Christian Fellowship UMOJA Gospel Choir Young Life

109 Service & Social Impact Sports Clubs Student Government Alpha Phi Omega (ΑΦΩ) Crew Jepson School of Leadership Student BARK Club D- Squad Government Association (JSGA) Camp Kesem Equestrian Richmond College Student Circle K International at UR Field Hockey Government Association (RCSGA) Everybody’s Fan Club Golf Robins School of Business Student Future American Men of Excellence Ice Hockey Government Association (RSBSGA) (F.A.M.E.) Martial Arts School of Professional and Continuing Guiding Eyes for the Blind Men’s Basketball Studies Government Association Habitat for Humanity Men’s Lacrosse (SPCS SGA) Microfinance Club Men’s Rugby Westhampton College Government Relay for Life Men’s Soccer Association (WCGA) Rotaract Men’s Ultimate Frisbee SAVE Project Men’s Volleyball SEEDS (Students Engaging & Men’s Water Polo Enacting Dialogue on Service Quidditch Club Students Stopping the Trafficking of SpinnURs Dance Team People (SSTOP) Squash Trick or Treat Street (TOTS) Synchronized Swimming UR ONE Tennis Women’s Basketball Women’s Lacrosse Special Interest Women’s Rugby Active Minds Women’s Soccer Eight Left Feet Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Global Health and Human Rights Wrestling Club Knit it Up! Richmond Rowdies Sports, Recreation, SpiderBoard Students with Type 1 Diabetes and Leisure UR SERVANTS (Students for the Climbing & Caving Club Establishment of Knight Games Reasonable & Visionary Attitudes UR Boxing Club Necessary for Technological UR Outdoors Club Societies) UR Smash

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