Summer Travel/Study Program Featured in Press

One of the University’s summer travel/study programs, The Civil Rights Movement in the South, was featured in a June 17, 2008, article in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. The article, titled “Trip Across the South Opens UR Students’ Eyes,” features the discoveries students and faculty made about past and current conditions in the U.S. South during the special “course in motion.” Learn more about the course at summer.richmond.edu/civilrights.

SCS Alumnus Named Interim Chief of Police

Major David McCoy, graduate of the School’s Public Safety University (now part of the Human Resource Management department) has been named interim chief of the Richmond Police Department following the departure of Chief Rodney Monroe. Read more about the appointment, made by Mayor L. Douglas Wilder, in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

Professor Lee Has “Faith in UR”

Dr. Christopher Lee, adjunct professor in the Human Resource Management program, recently demonstrated his “faith in UR” by eagerly hiring one of his former students, Ruth Tilley. Tilley, who will complete her coursework for her degree in August 2008, now works for Dr. Lee as Compensation and Employment Manager. Dr. Lee is Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resource Services in the Virginia Community College System.

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.

SCS Night & Commencement Schedule

SCS Night takes place on Wednesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. in the Modlin Center for the Arts. The event honors graduating seniors and faculty of the Evening School. Attendance is by invitation; responses are required by April 30. SCS Commencement takes place Saturday, May 10, at 9:00 a.m. in the Robins Center. Graduates must arrive with their cap and gown no later than 7:30 a.m. Graduates who need to pick up their cap and gown the day of the ceremony must arrive at 7:00 a.m.

For more information, visit the SCS Night and Commencement page at scs.richmond.edu/commencement.

Student Vote 2008: Mar. 26-Apr. 4

Currently enrolled Evening School students are invited to vote on two ballots March 26-April 4. Students will cast votes for the student recipient of the Jean H. Proffitt Student Service Award and the faculty recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Award. Cast your votes between 12:01 a.m. on March 26 and 11:50 p.m. on April 4. Visit the SCS Student Ballot page at scs.richmond.edu/vote for more information and to access the online voting application. Previous recipients of both awards can be found in the SCS Hall of Fame at scs.richmond.edu/halloffame.

Interview with Fortune 1000 Companies

Integrated Recruiting Consultants, in partnership with the University of Richmond Career Development Center, invites you to a Sales Career Forum on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Sales Career Forum offers current students and alumni an opportunity to interview and network with hiring managers from some of the nation’s leading employers. For more information, download the Information Sheet as a Word document from the CDC Web site.

Online Summer School Catalog Available

The Summer School 2008 Catalog is now available online. The catalog includes course schedules, course descriptions, application forms, housing details, and additional information. Registration for Summer School terms begins March 18 in BannerWeb. Visit the Summer School 2008 Catalog at summer.richmond.edu/school.

Osher Student Spotlighted in RichmondNow

92-year-old student Wade Wood, who attends Osher Lifelong Learning Institute courses with his daughter, Sally Wood, is featured in the March issue of RichmondNow in an article titled “92-Year-Old Osher Institute Student Says ‘Age is No Deterrent’ to Education.” Access the article online and learn more about the Osher Institute at scs.richmond.edu/osher.

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is also featured in the same issue of RichmondNow in an article titled “Learning Never Stops for Osher Institute Members“. Mentioned in the article are Osher Institute director Jane Dowrick and member Tim Williams.

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.