Current Students

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.

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.

Please note that the Richmond College Dean's Office will be closed on Monday. January 20, for the Martin Luther King Holiday.

If you have an emergency, please contact URPD at 804-289-8715 and they will be able to reach the on-call staff member.

On Monday, January 20, Martin Luther King Day, UR Downtown will be closed and the Uber Pilot Program will be suspended on Monday, January 20.

Parking and Transportation
804-289-8703

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

Dining Services hours for Monday, January 20, are as follows:
Heilman Dining Center, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
8:15 at Boatwright, 7:30 a.m-1 a.m.
Tyler's, 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m.
ETC, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Cellar, 5 p.m.-12 a.m.
Dean's Dean, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.
Passport Cafe, Lou's Cafe, and Richmond on Broad Cafe are closed.

The Center for Awareness, Response & Education (CARE) is hosting an 8-week support group for survivors of sexual violence. All are welcome.

Please email advocate@richmond.edu by Jan. 24 to schedule an intake.

The Office of Parking and Transportation will be closed on Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 21, at 8:30 a.m.

Parking and Transportation
804-289-8703

The Peer Sexual Misconduct Advisors Team (PSMAs) is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year! PSMAs are a confidential resource trained in Title IX policy, procedure and emotional support resources. PSMAs are RC and WC students who are selected through a competitive application process and complete extensive training before each fall semester. You can access the application through this link https://goo.gl/forms/pJJWYOFizQSkEvqM2 The application will close on 1/30/2021 at 12 p.m. You can also follow us on instagram (urpsma) to get more information. If you have questions, please reach out to the student co-leaders Helen Li (kexin.li@richmond.edu) or Lindsay Emery (lindsay.emery@richmond.edu).

Thinking about applying for Sophomore Scholars in Residence or a Living-Learning community? Come by our interest fair to learn more and speak with faculty who are teaching next year! The fair will be on Tuesday, January 21, from 5-7PM in D-Hall

This is a great opportunity to learn more about each program and to connect with faculty early on. We hope to see you there!

As always, email Akhila (avishnub@richmond.edu) if you have any questions, and visit our website to learn more.

The deadline to apply for the TIDE retreat for student organization members is Monday, January 20, at 11:59 p.m. The retreat is designed for any student org member who is wondering if their organization is making all students feel welcome and included in their org. No prior knowledge is needed, and students will spend a lot of time working together in small groups to better understand the breadth of student experiences on campus. Each org needs to send at least two members, and there is no cost to attend, thanks to the sponsorship of CSI, Common Ground, the Chaplaincy and Recreation.

Come join Spider Swim Club! We practice Sundays 6:30-7:30 p.m., and Tuesdays, Thursdays 8-9 p.m., and plan to compete in 2-3 meets this semester. All experience levels welcome!

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.

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.

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.

In an effort to promote and educate traffic safety on campus, URPD will be conducting increased traffic enforcement, campus-wide beginning Monday, January 20, through Friday, January 24.