SCS SGA helps sponsor annual family fun event

The School of Continuing Studies and SCS Student Government Association (SGA) invite you to a family-friendly event packed with fun activities on Saturday, October 31, on the University of Richmond campus. [More...]

Information session on new graduate programs

The School of Continuing Studies is hosting a special information reception for its new graduate programs in educational leadership and policy studies on Wednesday, September 30. These programs are designed for educators who have a minimum of three years professional work experience and wish to obtain endorsement for leading a public school in Virginia. [More...]

Workshop – Nonprofit survival in tough economy

The School of Continuing Studies Institute on Philanthropy will host a breakfast workshop focused on implementing strategies surviving the current economic situation on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. The Breakfast Workshop, sponsored by First Market Bank, will help nonprofit leaders react to the “perfect storm” of declining or disappearing revenues colliding with exponential increases in demand for services. [More...]

Osher hosting back-to-school mixer

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is hosting a back-to-school mixer to celebrate the start of the fall semester! This is a meet and greet event for Osher members and for those who are thinking about joining the Osher Institute. Light refreshments, beer, wine and soft drinks will be served. [More...]

Deadline for graduation application Sept. 11

If you plan to graduate in May or August 2010, you will need to file a degree application by Friday, September 11, 2009. The School of Continuing Studies Degree Application for both Undergraduates and Graduates is available on BannerWeb under Student Services/SCS Degree Application. [More...]

Weekend College Students Form 5K Team

Members of the extended School of Continuing Studies community, through the Danville Weekend College program, formed an inaugural Weekend College – Danville team to participate in the Danville Downtown Association Shamrock 5K Run/Walk on March 21, 2009. Site Coordinator Stephanie Ferrugia, a current student, an applicant and a professor made up the Weekend College team and had the opportunity to spread the word about the School’s Weekend College program in Danville. Learn more about the Weekend College program at scs.richmond.edu/weekend.

Team Members (L to R): Amanda Yates, C'11; Stephanie Ferrugia, Site Coordinator; Laurie Dishman, C'10; Anna Dishman (Laurie's daughter) and Prof. Rebecca Mulwee

Summer School Schedule Online

The Summer School Catalog and Schedule of Classes is now available online. Visit the Summer School page at summer.richmond.edu/school for details and to access the online schedule. Registration for Summer School begins March 17 at 9:00 a.m. Visit the Summer Studies page to learn about all of the Summer opportunities available through the School of Continuing Studies.

Study Abroad Program Funded by UR Quest

The School of Continuing Studies’ first spring break study abroad program, hosted by Tecnológico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico, has been awarded a University of Richmond QUEST grant. The study abroad program comprises two courses: HRM 398U/598U: HRM in Latin America: Mexico and IDST 398U: Introduction to Mexican History, Culture and Business. The HRM course will be taught by Patricia Strait, chair of the Human Resource Management program, while the ISDT course will be team-taught by Daniel Roberts, chair of the Liberal Arts program, and George Hiller, adjunct associate professor.

You can learn more about the Spring Break Study Abroad program at scs.richmond.edu/springbreak, and you can learn more about the University’s QUEST program at quest.richmond.edu.

SCS Friend Barbara Weisenberger Passes Away

With sadness the School of Continuing Studies acknowledges the passing of Barbara Weisenberger on Sunday, November 23, 2008. Ms. Weisenberger enjoyed a long tenure with the University of Richmond and the School of Continuing Studies, and she was acknowledged by many to be a “walking encyclopedia” of knowledge about the University, policies and student services – particularly in the areas of student admissions, registration and records. Any time an issue arose, the common response was “Ask Barbara… She will know!”

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later time, pending the recovery of Barbara’s husband, Terry, from a recent illness. Details will be provided when they become available.

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.