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Two UR biologists re-envision historic battlefields

Todd Lookingbill and Peter Smallwood are working together to tout the societal benefits of establishing healthy natural habitats on former battlefields.

Growing list of LEED Gold certifications highlights sustainability commitment

The U.S Green Building Council has awarded North Court Residence Hall with LEED Gold certification. This building is the seventh on campus to achieve this top accreditation.

UR Museums curator selected to lead national arts organization

Elizabeth Schlatter, deputy director and curator of exhibitions for the University of Richmond Museums, is the new president of the College Art Association's board of directors.

Professor's research anchors Vox coverage of Paris climate agreement

A new paper by environmental law professor Noah Sachs is the basis of a recent article about the Paris climate agreement.
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Nov
19
Jepson Leadership Forum: Yasha Levine
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Jepson Leadership Forum presents Yasha Levine, Russian-American investigative journalist and author, for a discussion on The Internet as a Weapon on Tues., Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. in the Jepson Alumni Center. The event is free and open to the public but advance registration is required. For ...more
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Nov
21
One Book Discussion with Dr. Rick Mayes
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The One Book One Richmond programming series will continue with a discussion of What the Eyes Don't See, written by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. The discussion will be guided by Dr. Rick Mayes, professor of public policy in the University of Richmond’s department of political science, ...and
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Nov
22
CCE Brown Bag: Change Now: Ancestors, Youth, and Community Activism in Richmond
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM
Panelists: Dr. Ladelle McWhorter (Chairperson, Virginia Organizing), Taekia Glass (Program Director, Art 180), Trey Hartt (Project Director, Performing Statistics), Ann Edwards (Project Chair, The Sacred Ground Project) Location: E. Carlton Wilton Center, Multi-Faith Room 100 The Bonner Center for...
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Dec
06
RVA First Fridays
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Richmond's most popular arts and culture program, RVA First Fridays, showcases nearly 40 venues in downtown Richmond. The University and greater Richmond communities are invited to begin each art walk during the academic year at UR Downtown for refreshments and entertainment. Join us on ...Friday,
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Maybe this whole early sunset deal isn't so bad after all. 😍Maybe this whole early sunset deal isn't so bad after all. 😍

Maybe this whole early sunset deal isn't so bad after all. 😍

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We're in Peru for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @anashimeall, '20, showed off her #SpiderPride while taking in Cusco's views. 🕷❤️💙We're in Peru for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @anashimeall, '20, showed off her #SpiderPride while taking in Cusco's views. 🕷❤️💙

We're in Peru for this week's #SpiderSpotting where @anashimeall, '20, showed off her #SpiderPride while taking in Cusco's views. 🕷❤️💙

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Nothing like leafing through our copy of Nothing like leafing through our copy of "Readings in Ethical Theory" on a crisp autumn day.

Nothing like leafing through our copy of "Readings in Ethical Theory" on a crisp autumn day.

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Bridging the gap to the weekend. ・・・ 📸: @mymood_photography, '23Bridging the gap to the weekend. ・・・ 📸: @mymood_photography, '23

Bridging the gap to the weekend. ・・・ 📸: @mymood_photography, '23

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Me: Me: "My friend over there thinks you're cute." ・・・ My friend: [swipe for pic]

Me: "My friend over there thinks you're cute." ・・・ My friend: [swipe for pic]

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Looks like Mother Nature decided to join in on our campus celebration of east Asia for International Week.Looks like Mother Nature decided to join in on our campus celebration of east Asia for International Week.

Looks like Mother Nature decided to join in on our campus celebration of east Asia for International Week.

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Today's snow makes us feel better about blasting Christmas songs since November 1. 🕷❄️Today's snow makes us feel better about blasting Christmas songs since November 1. 🕷❄️

Today's snow makes us feel better about blasting Christmas songs since November 1. 🕷❄️

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Keeping it in the #SpiderFamily. Excited to meet one of our future #Spiders, Mason Forte, class of 2041. Congratulations to @jassy_jassymd and @mrforte_, both '10! 🕷❤️💙Keeping it in the #SpiderFamily. Excited to meet one of our future #Spiders, Mason Forte, class of 2041. Congratulations to @jassy_jassymd and @mrforte_, both '10! 🕷❤️💙

Keeping it in the #SpiderFamily. Excited to meet one of our future #Spiders, Mason Forte, class of 2041. Congratulations to @jassy_jassymd and @mrforte_, both '10! 🕷❤️💙

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This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Canada where @egordon829, ‘13, showed off her #SpiderPride on Lake Louise in Alberta. 🕷❤️💙This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Canada where @egordon829, ‘13, showed off her #SpiderPride on Lake Louise in Alberta. 🕷❤️💙

This week's #SpiderSpotting takes us to Canada where @egordon829, ‘13, showed off her #SpiderPride on Lake Louise in Alberta. 🕷❤️💙

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Will run for curly fries 🍟Will run for curly fries 🍟

Will run for curly fries 🍟

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Friday night lights. ✨Friday night lights. ✨

Friday night lights. ✨

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#SpiderHC was poppin'... with the question. Congratulations to Andrew Jones, '14, and Bridget Whan Tong, '15! #SpiderWed#SpiderHC was poppin'... with the question. Congratulations to Andrew Jones, '14, and Bridget Whan Tong, '15! #SpiderWed

#SpiderHC was poppin'... with the question. Congratulations to Andrew Jones, '14, and Bridget Whan Tong, '15! #SpiderWed

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