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The University of Richmond's Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring a series of events to celebrate Black History Month on campus, including guest speakers, movie screenings, dinners and performances, and a gala.

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Event Picks

Feb
20
Washington, D.C.: Hang with UR Hive
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come out of your winter hibernation to join us for a recent grad social at Hotel Hive! Connect with recent grads from the Classes of 2014-2018 living in the D.C. area at the Hive Bar while enjoying appetizers and drinks. Mixing smart design with the unexpected, The Hive, which was D.C.'s first...
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Feb
21
RVA: Recent Grad Bowling Night at River City Roll
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join your fellow Richmond recent grads from the Classes of 2014-2018 for a bowling night at River City Roll! Put your skills to the test while enjoying drinks, apps, and connecting with your fellow recent graduates. Thursday, February 21 6 - 8 p.m. River City Roll 939 Myers Street Richmond, VA...
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Feb
22
CCE Brown Bag: Current Issues and Trends in College Mental Health
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM
Speakers: Peter LeViness. Director, Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), University of Richmond Location: Tyler Haynes Commons, Room 305 The Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) hosts weekly Brown Bag discussions, open to members of the campus and the community, from...
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Feb
24
RVA: Westhampton Graduates Pre-Game Brunch
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Celebrate 100 Years of Women's Basketball with fellow Westhampton graduates, family, and friends at a brunch in the Robins Center's Johnson Terrace before the Spiders take on the La Salle Explorers! Enjoy a classic brunch and mimosa bar while mingling with fellow Spiders and hearing brief remarks...
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Celebrating the weekend by looking back at Ring Dance, one of Westhampton College's most memorable traditions.Celebrating the weekend by looking back at Ring Dance, one of Westhampton College's most memorable traditions.

Celebrating the weekend by looking back at Ring Dance, one of Westhampton College's most memorable traditions.

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πŸ•Έ You’ve caught us in your web πŸ•Έ Happy Valentine’s Day, #Spiders! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ•Έ You’ve caught us in your web πŸ•Έ Happy Valentine’s Day, #Spiders! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

πŸ•Έ You’ve caught us in your web πŸ•Έ Happy Valentine’s Day, #Spiders! πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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Happy #GalentinesDay, #Spiders! If you haven't already, tell your bestie she is a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful musk-ox. Then buy her a waffle at D-Hall. @nbcparksandrecHappy #GalentinesDay, #Spiders! If you haven't already, tell your bestie she is a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful musk-ox. Then buy her a waffle at D-Hall. @nbcparksandrec

Happy #GalentinesDay, #Spiders! If you haven't already, tell your bestie she is a beautiful, talented, brilliant, powerful musk-ox. Then buy her a waffle at D-Hall. @nbcparksandrec

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🎡 Feel the rain on your skin 🎡 Reflecting on better weather at #URichmond. #TowerTuesday🎡 Feel the rain on your skin 🎡 Reflecting on better weather at #URichmond. #TowerTuesday

🎡 Feel the rain on your skin 🎡 Reflecting on better weather at #URichmond. #TowerTuesday

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Westhampton Lake looking good no matter which way you hold your phone. πŸ”ƒ πŸ“± ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @sela_betz, '20Westhampton Lake looking good no matter which way you hold your phone. πŸ”ƒ πŸ“± ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @sela_betz, '20

Westhampton Lake looking good no matter which way you hold your phone. πŸ”ƒ πŸ“± ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @sela_betz, '20

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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us all the way to Iceland where @oliviakarahan, '16, and her #SpiderFamily showed off their #SpiderPride at Diamond Beach. πŸ•·β„οΈThis week's #SpiderSpotting takes us all the way to Iceland where @oliviakarahan, '16, and her #SpiderFamily showed off their #SpiderPride at Diamond Beach. πŸ•·β„οΈ

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us all the way to Iceland where @oliviakarahan, '16, and her #SpiderFamily showed off their #SpiderPride at Diamond Beach. πŸ•·β„οΈ

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Enjoying a lazy day on Westhampton Lake. Hoping #Spiders everywhere have a restful weekend. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ πŸ“Έ: @sanaazem, '22Enjoying a lazy day on Westhampton Lake. Hoping #Spiders everywhere have a restful weekend. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ πŸ“Έ: @sanaazem, '22

Enjoying a lazy day on Westhampton Lake. Hoping #Spiders everywhere have a restful weekend. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™ πŸ“Έ: @sanaazem, '22

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Capturing one last balmy afternoon before winter returns to #URichmond. Happy Friday, #Spiders!πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™Capturing one last balmy afternoon before winter returns to #URichmond. Happy Friday, #Spiders!πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

Capturing one last balmy afternoon before winter returns to #URichmond. Happy Friday, #Spiders!πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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Oh you know, just your typical patio study sesh...in February. πŸ•·β˜€οΈOh you know, just your typical patio study sesh...in February. πŸ•·β˜€οΈ

Oh you know, just your typical patio study sesh...in February. πŸ•·β˜€οΈ

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@geeseofur jetting out after checking the 10-day forecast. #TowerTuesday@geeseofur jetting out after checking the 10-day forecast. #TowerTuesday

@geeseofur jetting out after checking the 10-day forecast. #TowerTuesday

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No better place to take in this 65Β° Monday than Westhampton Lake. πŸ•·β˜€οΈ ⁣⁣ ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @air.hwangNo better place to take in this 65Β° Monday than Westhampton Lake. πŸ•·β˜€οΈ ⁣⁣ ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @air.hwang

No better place to take in this 65Β° Monday than Westhampton Lake. πŸ•·β˜€οΈ ⁣⁣ ・・・ πŸ“Έ: @air.hwang

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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us across the pond where a group of #URichmond sophomore scholars in residence showed off their #SpiderPride in front of Buckingham Palace. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us across the pond where a group of #URichmond sophomore scholars in residence showed off their #SpiderPride in front of Buckingham Palace. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us across the pond where a group of #URichmond sophomore scholars in residence showed off their #SpiderPride in front of Buckingham Palace. πŸ•·β€οΈπŸ’™

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