Leadership in Education Director to Discuss Race

Dr. Thomas J. Shields, director of the Center for Leadership in Education (a collaborative effort of the School of Continuing Studies and the Jepson School of Leadership Studies) will participate in a panel discussion titled “A Conversation about Race and Politics” on July 19, 2008. The panel discussion, sponsored by the Hampton Roads Committee of 200+ Men, will start the conversation by asking “Is America Ready to Elect a Black Man as President?” Visit leadershipk12.richmond.edu to learn more about the Center for Leadership in Education, and visit 200plusmen.org to learn more about the Hampton Roads Committe of 200+ Men.

Alumna Takes on Board Chair

SCS alumna Linda Haskins is chair of the Urban League of Greater Richmond’s Board of Directors. Learn more about the Urban League at urbanleaguerichmond.org.

2008 Chocolate Festival Tickets on Sale

Tickets for the 2008 Chocolate Festival are now on sale. The Festival will be held Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University of Richmond Robins Center. The Festival is presented by the Virginia Chef’s Association to benefit the Chef Otto Bernet Memorial Scholarship Fund. To learn more about the event and its sponsors, visit scs.richmond.edu/chocolate.

Spring/Summer Return to School Info Sessions

Return to School Information Sessions for spring and summer have been scheduled. If you are interested in returning to school at the University of Richmond School of Continuing Studies, consider attending one of these insightful sessions for information about our challenging programs, our diligent student body, and our outstanding faculty. Visit scs.richmond.edu/returntoschool for more information.

SGA Invites Participation in Build It Initiative

The SCS Student Government Association (SGA) would like to encourage SCS students to volunteer a day of your time to the University’s “Build It” initiative. It will be a fun and rewarding experience. For more information about the Build It Initiative, visit buildit.richmond.edu.

SCS Announces New Master Degree

The School of Continuing Studies is now taking applications for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction. The M.Ed. requires 30 graduate credit hours and is open to licensed, practicing classroom instructors with an undergraduate degree. Reserve a space at an upcoming information session and learn more about the School’s newest degree at scs.richmond.edu/education.

2008 SCS Golf Tournament

Join members of the SCS community for the Inaugural SCS Golf Tournament on April 7, 2008, at Independence Golf Club in Midlothian. Proceeds from the golf tournament will go toward establishing the UC/SCS Alumni Association - SCS Student Government Association Scholarship. For more information about the tournament, visit the SCS Golf Tournament page at scs.richmond.edu/golf.

SCS & Osher Day with the Spiders

Bring your family and friends to the Robins Center to cheer on the Richmond Spiders Basketball team when they play the Saint Louis Billikens. See you at the game! Go Spiders!

• Date: Sunday, February 10th
• Time: 2:00 p.m.
• Cost: ONLY $5.00 per ticket!  That’s less than the price for a movie and a lot more fun!
• Tickets: You must order tickets by February 1st using the order form [PDF] or by calling the Robins Center Ticket Office at 1-877-SPIDER-1. Be sure to mention that you are an SCS student to receive the discounted ticket price.

Dean’s Advisory Council Member Recognized

Peoples Income Tax, Inc., whose CEO is Chuck McCabe, member of the SCS Dean’s Advisory Council, has been named a regional semi-finalist for Virginia Business‘ 2008 Small Business Success Story of the Year.

Celebrate Dr. King’s Legacy

The campus community is invited to participate in a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 21, in Cannon Memorial Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The full program will last until approximately 3:15 p.m.

The keynote address will be delivered by Mr. Victor Lewis, Director of the Center for Diversity Leadership and an internationally-recognized leader in the field of anti-oppression diversity work and alliance-building. Lewis is best known for his inspiring and catalytic leadership role in “The Color of Fear,” a powerful film about racism. A reception will follow in the Gottwald Atrium.