Friends,
The holidays are upon us. I hope you find yourself surrounded by family and good friends this holiday season.
If you live in or near the city of Richmond, you probably know that the majority of our lectures and special programs are open to the public. However, we’ve recently begun taping a number of our guest lectures and programs and uploading them to the University of Richmond’s YouTube channel. Now those of you who live far from Richmond will be able to take advantage of some of the unique programming we offer throughout the year.
I hope you enjoy reading about the amazing students, faculty and alumni who make up the School of Arts & Sciences. I look forward to sharing more of their stories with you in 2009. Until then, have a wonderful holiday and a happy new year.
Best,
Andy Newcomb
Dean, School of Arts & Sciences
Richmond’s first Afghan student focuses on women’s rights
From an early age, Muska Assad, ’09, set her sights on studying politics at college. But for Assad, who grew up in Kabul, Afghanistan, there was a lot to overcome before she found herself at Richmond as the University’s first Afghan student. (more)
Leadership in a devout and diverse America topic of Jan. 6 talk on ‘With God on All Sides’
Just prior to the convening of the Virginia General Assembly and the presidential inauguration, leadership studies scholar and religion professor Douglas A. Hicks will discuss his new book, With God on All Sides: Leadership in a Devout and Diverse America on Tuesday, Jan.6 at the Library of Virginia. (more)
Alum’s blog “The Panama Report” beckons tourists south
When Matt Landau, ‘05, couldn’t see himself working a 9-5 job in New York or D.C. after graduation, he flew to South America. After spending one long weekend in Panama, he found where he wanted to build his life. (more)
Mock trial team closes 2008 with first place win at Duke Invitational
The Department of Political Science’s mock trial team placed in three tournaments this year, finishing first at the Duke Invitational, second at the University of Virginia’s Great American Mock Trial Invitational and fifth at an invitational hosted by Elon University. (more)
Journalism class produces five-part film, “Making Richmond Work”
Professor Robert Hodierne spent the fall semester discussing the art of documentary film with his class and teaching them the techniques with which to make their own. The final project was a film that spotlighted five people working little-known and under-appreciated jobs in and around the city of Richmond. (more)
Richmond debate coach nominated to National Topic Committee
Kevin Kuswa, director of debate at the University of Richmond, has been nominated to serve on the National Topic Committee for a two-year term. (more)
