http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir An inside look at living learning communities at the University of Richmond Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just a reminder that applications for the living learning resident assistant position are due to the Office of Living Learning and Roadmap Programs by 5:00pm on Friday, November 20, 2009. Download the application here.  If you have any questions, please contact Andy Gurka at agurka@richmond.edu. http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/18/reminder-ra-applications-for-living-learning-communities-due-friday/ Just a reminder, that the SSIR faculty for 2010 - 2011 will be visiting Moore Hall, Dennis Hall and Robins Hall tonight! 7:00pm - Moore Hall, 2nd floor lounge  **note the location change from the first email sent to Moore Hall residents** 8:00pm -Dennis Hall, 1st floor lounge 9:00pm - Robins Hall, ... http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/17/see-you-tonight-moore-dennis-and-robins-halls/ Students from two of the four SSIR programs this fall participated in a day-long retreat at URDowntown, called Destinations 2012.  It is a retreat modeled after the popular Career Development Center's Destination Unknown retreat that occurs each year. Students in the SSIR programs participated in several activities that helped them explore ... http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/16/exploring-academic-and-career-interests/ Just a reminder, that the SSIR faculty for 2010 - 2011 will be visiting Lora Robins Court and Marsh Hall tonight! 7:00pm - Lora Robins, C-Basement Lounge 8:00pm - Marsh Hall, 1st floor lounge Come meet the faculty, hear about the SSIR programs, application process, and grab some free pizza. http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/16/see-you-tonight-lora-robins-ct-marsh-hall/ Interested in the Salsa Meets Jazz Sophomore Scholars in Residence program?  Check out the documentary that Dr. Mike Davison has written, edited and produced that traces the history of Cuban music and its blending with American jazz and popular music starting from the mid-19th century. Applications ... http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/13/cuba-rhythm-in-motion/ RA applications are now available for our Sophomore Scholars in Residence (SSIR), Living Learning Communities (LLC) and Special Interest (SI) programs for the 2010 – 2011 academic year.  Being the RA for one of these communities, is a great way to get involved in living learning communities ... http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/12/apply-to-be-a-resident-assistant-for-a-living-learning-community/ Attention first year students! The faculty of the 2010 - 2011 SSIR programs will be coming to your residence halls on Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th at the times listed below.  Learn more about the Sophomore Scholars in Residence communities for next year, the application process and meet the ... http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/12/ssir-residence-hall-blitzes-monday-tuesday-oct-16-17/ If you haven't seen it yet, check out the YouTube video about the Earth Lodge. Apply to be part of the Earth Lodge and/or the other nine living learning communities by February 12, 2010. http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/11/earth-lodge-video/ Cardiologist Dr. Badshah Wazir speaks to students in political science professor Rick Mayes' class, "Global Health, Infectious Disease and Human Rights," as part of the Sophomore Scholars in Residence program. Watch the video of the lecture below: http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/05/global-health-childrens-rights-and-pakistan/ David Howson's Opening Nights SSIR program will be traveling Friday night to Washington D.C. to the Kennedy Center to see A Streetcar Named Desire starring Cate Blanchett.  Students are going for free of charge to see this show as part of the Opening Nights Sophomore Scholars in Residence program. You can ... http://blog.richmond.edu/ssir/2009/11/02/opening-nights-trip-to-washington-dc-to-see-a-streetcar-named-desire/