Faculty and Staff

UR Well furthers efforts to create a culture of well-being on campus

Through the launch of its new website, UR Well integrates campus programs and resources to provide faculty, staff, and students with a holistic approach to well-being.Learn more

Faculty-mentored student research receives prestigious grant funding

The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation has again awarded Richmond a prestigious three-year grant for faculty-mentored student research. It is the fifth time UR has received the Beckman Scholars award since 2006.Learn more

President Crutcher selected for two national higher education councils

President Ronald A. Crutcher will join the American Council on Education's Board of Directors as the organization's vice chair. He was also selected to serve on the Heterodox Academy's Advisory Council. Learn more

UR professor wins national award for theatre research

Patricia Herrera, associate professor of theatre, has won the 2019 Collaborative Research Award from the American Society for Theatre Research, a national professional organization that fosters scholarship on theatre and performance.Learn more

Professors investigate Amazon ecosystem in NASA-funded study

Thanks to a grant from NASA, geography professors Stephanie Spera and David Salisbury are embarking upon a three-year project to research how land use change has affected the rainforest.Learn more

Nominate a colleague for an Outstanding Service Award

Outstanding Service Awards recognize employees for their exceptional service to UR in one of five categories: administrative, clerical support, dining services, service/maintenance, and sustainability.

Nominate a colleague today! Nominations are due Tuesday, Feb. 11, by 5 p.m.

Outstanding Service Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, March 3, 2–4 p.m.
Camp Concert Hall
(A reception will immediately follow in the Modlin Courtyard.)

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Burial Ground Research Report Presentation

Date: Monday, January 20th 1:00pm

Location: Wilton Center Multifaith Room

As part of the University's programs held in observance of MLK Day, faculty, staff, and students are invited to hear about and discuss the recently released research by Dr. Lauranett Lee and Shelby Driskill into the history of the land that is now the University's campus, including the findings about a reported enslaved burial ground on the land. The conversation will give the campus community an initial opportunity to learn and ask questions about the research and will help inform the work of the burial ground memorialization committee that Dr. Crutcher has charged to work this semester. Dr. Lee, joined by a team of researchers, will also discuss other institutional history research being undertaken this spring to ensure an inclusive history. There will be additional future opportunities to discuss the burial ground report and other research topics.

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Parking Update for U6 Ryland Circle

Due to construction outside of Ryland Hall, a portion of U6 (Ryland Hall) will be closed starting Monday, January 20. There will be a new traffic pattern in U6 and increased truck and construction vehicular traffic entering and exiting U6 (Ryland Circle). Please proceed with caution when entering and exiting the lot during this time.

Facilities has provided a map showing the new traffic pattern for that section of U6 (Ryland Circle): https://facilities.richmond.edu/.

We appreciate your consideration.

Parking and Transportation
804-289-8703

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Westhampton Dean's Office closed MLK Day

In observance of the University holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Westhampton College Dean's Office is closed on Monday, 20 January. The office reopens for normal business hours on Tuesday the 21st.

For urgent help after hours, including nights, weekends, and University holidays, please call 804-289-8715. If you are experiencing an emergency at any time, please call URPD at 804-289-8911.

UBER Suspended on Monday, January 20

UR Transportation-Shuttles Will Run on 1/20

UR Transportation shuttles will be running on Monday, January 20. The Evening Circuit and Campus Loop shuttles will run on a normal schedule. The Willow Lawn Xpress start earlier and begin service at 5:45 a.m., with the first departure from Willow Lawn at 6 a.m.

Due to the Lobby Day events held in Downtown area, there will be road closures and GRTC bus and Pulse detours. For information on the road closures and detours, go to www.ridegrtc.com. In addition, Bus 75 will not be servicing the campus.

Parking and Transportation
804-289-8703

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Dining Services MLK Day hours

Parking Office Closed Monday, January 20

2020 A&S student symposium application OPEN

The online application for the 2020 A&S student symposium is now live here: https://as.richmond.edu/student-research/symposium/2020-Application.html. Share your research and creative work with the campus and Richmond community in an afternoon of celebration of liberal arts. The application period closes February 7, 2020, by 5 p.m. Register early to avoid missing the deadline.

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AARC Advising Lunch: Inclusive Advising

Location: THC Room 305

How can you help your students with disabilities feel empowered and receive the support needed to be successful at Richmond? Join us in an engaging conversation with Dr. Morgan Russell, Associate Director of Multicultural and Disability Services to learn more about supporting our students with disabilities.

The lunch will begin at noon on Tuesday, January 28, in Tyler Haynes Commons Room 305. Box lunches will be provided by Apple Spice Junction.

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GMAT Preparation Course

Thinking about getting an MBA in the future? Take the GMAT Preparation Course this semester. GMAT scores are good for 5 years!

Course dates: January 22-April 1 (no class spring break week)
Fee: $1,399

Register today at: https://robins.richmond.edu/executive-education/public/gmat-test-prep.html

For more information, contact: Deborah Lupp at dlupp@richmond.edu or 804-289-8017.

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Ryland Hall Construction

Underground utility construction is scheduled to begin around Ryland Hall soon. Construction fencing will be installed the week of January 20 which will close a portion of Ryland Circle as well as sidewalks adjacent to the Ryland. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic will be rerouted around the building.

Visit the Facilities site (https://facilities.richmond.edu/) for a map showing the new traffic patterns. The fencing is scheduled to stay in place until summer 2021, throughout the duration of the utility work and the proposed renovation of Ryland Hall.

Contact Bill Quig or Chuck Rogers at x8600 if you have any questions.

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Faculty & Staff Accomplishments

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Vazquez and Wright Published

Karina Vazquez, Director of Community-Based Learning, and Martha Wright, Assistant Curator of Academic and Public Engagement, published "Bridging Gaps and Disadvantages: University Students using Museums in Spanish as a Practice towards Inclusion" in University Museums and Collections Journal.

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Minnix earns CMP designation

Nick Minnix, events coordinator for The Richmond MBA, received the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation from the Events Industry Council.

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Hansen presents at CCA conference

Nicole Hansen, communications coordinator in the Robins School of Business, presented "The Gift That Keeps on Giving: How to Make Social Media Work for You" at the College Communicators Association conference at Virginia State University.

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Spires co-authors journal article

Dr. Bob Spires, Assistant Professor of Education, co-authored Cambodian Youth Perspectives on Social and Educational Barriers, a case study published in the Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies in Education. Spires’ co-authors are Jeremy Tost of Colorado Mesa University and Sokleng In of Love Without Boundaries in Poipet, Cambodia.

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Tilton and Arnold Awarded

Lauren Tilton and Taylor Arnold in partnership with Harvard Libraries received a $50,000 grant from “Collections As Data," which is funded by the Mellon Foundation. The project uses distant viewing and computer vision to analyze social protest photography.

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Hoyt published

Crystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, co-published "Public health messages and weight-related beliefs: Implications for well-being and stigma" in Frontiers in Psychology.

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Hoyt published

Crystal Hoyt, professor of leadership studies and psychology, co-published the chapter "Efficacy and growth mindsets buffer against identity threat for women in leadership positions" in the book "Women's Leadership Journeys."

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Townes Appointed to Associate Editor

Armond Towns, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Communication Studies, was appointed to Associate Editor for the Journal of Cultural Economy.

Ed Jones receives CHEERS award Ed Jones, custodial team leader, received University Facilities' CHEERS (Co-workers Honoring Excellent Employees with Rewards) Award for fourth quarter 2019. Winners are selected from a pool of peer-submitted nominees.

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President Crutcher selected for HxA advisory council

President Ronald A. Crutcher was selected to serve on the Heterodox Academy's Advisory Council. The council, comprised of higher-education leaders and public intellectuals, is committed to improving education by promoting open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in institutions of higher learning.

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Hidalgo published

Javier Hidalgo, associate professor of leadership studies, published "The Ethics of Resisting Immigration Law" in Philosophy Compass.

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Johnson and Donald Published

Miles Johnson, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, and Kelling J. Donald, Professor of Chemistry, published On Transannulation in Azaphosphatranes: Synthesis and Theoretical Analysis in Inorganic Chemistry

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