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Nov
13
Photo Exhibit: Unequal Scenes in South Africa and Richmond
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The photography of Johnny Miller has captured the attention of countless individuals around the world. Specializing in drone and aerial photography, Mr. Miller's work explores poverty and inequality in clear and evocative fashion from high above. From golf courses next to shanty towns to super...
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Nov
13
C-Suite Conversation: Richard Wintsch
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
The Robins School of Business invites you to the third event for the 2018-2019 C-Suite Conversations, a complimentary series of engaging, educational opportunities for students, alumni, and the Richmond community. Please join us in welcoming Richard Wintsch, executive director of Startup...
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Nov
14
Photo Exhibit: Unequal Scenes in South Africa and Richmond
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
The photography of Johnny Miller has captured the attention of countless individuals around the world. Specializing in drone and aerial photography, Mr. Miller's work explores poverty and inequality in clear and evocative fashion from high above. From golf courses next to shanty towns to super...
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Nov
14
South Africa Week: Illuminated Tree Walk
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Throughout South African culture, trees are representative of life and often mark the physical space where many disagreements are adjudicated and reconciled by community elders — a fitting symbol adopted by the South African Constitutional Court. Community members are encouraged to join...
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We kicked off International Week today by honoring South African culture with the Bok Walk, which celebrated the country's national animal and rugby team mascot. #URSouthAfricaWeekWe kicked off International Week today by honoring South African culture with the Bok Walk, which celebrated the country's national animal and rugby team mascot. #URSouthAfricaWeek

We kicked off International Week today by honoring South African culture with the Bok Walk, which celebrated the country's national animal and rugby team mascot. #URSouthAfricaWeek

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We're across the Atlantic in Scotland for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @elliebush, '20, showed off her #SpiderPride while studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh. 🕷❤️💙We're across the Atlantic in Scotland for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @elliebush, '20, showed off her #SpiderPride while studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh. 🕷❤️💙

We're across the Atlantic in Scotland for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @elliebush, '20, showed off her #SpiderPride while studying abroad at the University of Edinburgh. 🕷❤️💙

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Thank you, seniors! Swipe 👉 for some of our favorite moments from today including a special appearance by our 2008 National Championship football team. 🕷❤️💙Thank you, seniors! Swipe 👉 for some of our favorite moments from today including a special appearance by our 2008 National Championship football team. 🕷❤️💙

Thank you, seniors! Swipe 👉 for some of our favorite moments from today including a special appearance by our 2008 National Championship football team. 🕷❤️💙

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Caught us daydreaming of brighter afternoons on Westhampton Lake. Have a great weekend, #Spiders! 🕷🍂Caught us daydreaming of brighter afternoons on Westhampton Lake. Have a great weekend, #Spiders! 🕷🍂

Caught us daydreaming of brighter afternoons on Westhampton Lake. Have a great weekend, #Spiders! 🕷🍂

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Screaming because we refuse to believe #SpiderHC is over. Shoutout to the members of our #SpiderFamily (including the pups) who were able to come home last weekend. 🕷❤️💙Screaming because we refuse to believe #SpiderHC is over. Shoutout to the members of our #SpiderFamily (including the pups) who were able to come home last weekend. 🕷❤️💙

Screaming because we refuse to believe #SpiderHC is over. Shoutout to the members of our #SpiderFamily (including the pups) who were able to come home last weekend. 🕷❤️💙

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Didn’t get a chance to see yesterday’s insane sunset over Westhampton Lake? Luckily, @lucejones_, ‘20, came through for us.Didn’t get a chance to see yesterday’s insane sunset over Westhampton Lake? Luckily, @lucejones_, ‘20, came through for us.

Didn’t get a chance to see yesterday’s insane sunset over Westhampton Lake? Luckily, @lucejones_, ‘20, came through for us.

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A little pop of color on this dreary #TowerTuesday. 🕷🍂A little pop of color on this dreary #TowerTuesday. 🕷🍂

A little pop of color on this dreary #TowerTuesday. 🕷🍂

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Big perks of having big windows. 🕷🍂 ··· 📸: @klis_ckxBig perks of having big windows. 🕷🍂 ··· 📸: @klis_ckx

Big perks of having big windows. 🕷🍂 ··· 📸: @klis_ckx

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We're in France for a special #SpiderFamily edition of #SpiderSpotting. Shoutout to @ronlauf, '86, and @mairelindlauf, '20, who brought their #SpiderPride with them to Mont-Saint-Michel. 🕷❤️💙We're in France for a special #SpiderFamily edition of #SpiderSpotting. Shoutout to @ronlauf, '86, and @mairelindlauf, '20, who brought their #SpiderPride with them to Mont-Saint-Michel. 🕷❤️💙

We're in France for a special #SpiderFamily edition of #SpiderSpotting. Shoutout to @ronlauf, '86, and @mairelindlauf, '20, who brought their #SpiderPride with them to Mont-Saint-Michel. 🕷❤️💙

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It's game day! @SpiderFootball is back at Robins Stadium for their #SpiderHC matchup against Villanova at 3 p.m. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Washington+ and streamed on SpiderTV. Radio broadcasts available on ESPN Richmond 99.5 FM and 950 AM. #GoSpiders 🕷🏈It's game day! @SpiderFootball is back at Robins Stadium for their #SpiderHC matchup against Villanova at 3 p.m. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Washington+ and streamed on SpiderTV. Radio broadcasts available on ESPN Richmond 99.5 FM and 950 AM. #GoSpiders 🕷🏈

It's game day! @SpiderFootball is back at Robins Stadium for their #SpiderHC matchup against Villanova at 3 p.m. The game will be televised on NBC Sports Washington+ and streamed on SpiderTV. Radio broadcasts available on ESPN Richmond 99.5 FM and 950 AM. #GoSpiders 🕷🏈

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I mean ... did you think we were gonna keep this gem to ourselves? Shoutout to all the #Spiders who are returning home for #SpiderHC.I mean ... did you think we were gonna keep this gem to ourselves? Shoutout to all the #Spiders who are returning home for #SpiderHC.

I mean ... did you think we were gonna keep this gem to ourselves? Shoutout to all the #Spiders who are returning home for #SpiderHC.

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