Joel Mier Publishes AACSB Article
Joel Mier, clinical professor of marketing, published an article on AACSB Insights! about the benefits of entrepreneurship programs for students across disciplines. Read the article.
Community-Based Learning
Community-based learning can include a variety of modes, including volunteering, collaborative projects, clinical education, and study trips. Many community-based learning courses at the University of Richmond center around larger initiatives, including the Eco-Corridor on campus and the restoration of African American cemeteries across Richmond.
New Knowledge for the Public Good
Community-engaged research engages faculty and community stakeholders in meaningful research together and is published both in disciplinary journals and in journals dedicated to community engagement.
Resources for Community-Based Learning Students
Community-based learning succeeds when students further their own learning through experience and reflection and give valuable information or service to the community partner.
Shugrue and students publish a streamlined path to a useful research compound
Christopher Shugrue, assistant professor of chemistry, published “N-[3-(N-tert-Butoxycarbonylaminooxy)propyl]-2-[2-(3-butynylcarbonylamino)ethylthio]-1,3-benzothiazole-6-carboxamide” in Molbank along with students Gabbie Meisner, ’29, and Nora Veigas, ’28.
Campus crosswalk and roadway painting, Oct. 12–17
Weather permitting, crews will be painting crosswalks and stop lines on roadways throughout campus from Monday, Oct. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 17. Work will take place during evening and overnight hours, between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.
Temporary or partial lane closures may be necessary while work is underway. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to use caution when traveling through affected areas and follow any posted signage or directions from crews.
UR Now: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Students meet media veteran Chuck Todd at University of Richmond
The students got an inside look at journalism and politics during a small-group Q&A with the longtime NBC Meet the Press moderator.
UR Now: ALUMNI
‘Every great room tells a story’: University of Richmond alum writes about interior design’s power to reimagine what exists
2001 alum Elizabeth Lawrence has decorated homes of the famous. Her first book — co-written with her business partner, legendary designer Bunny Williams — showcases her approach.
Giancaspro receives Community-Engaged Teaching Award
David Giancaspro, associate professor of Spanish, was awarded the Community-Engaged Teaching Award by the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement at the ninth annual Engage for Change Awards.
