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SummUR Sounds Blends Appreciation with Outreach

The soulful sounds of the Adrian Duke Project drifted across Millhiser Green as 330 staff and faculty gathered on May 22 for SummUR Sounds, one of the University of Richmond’s annual employee appreciation events. The event offered a chance to step away from daily routines and enjoy an afternoon of live music, great food, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.

Updates

June 17, 2025

The Provost's Office invites applications for funded participation in the NCFDD's Faculty Success Program (FSP) for fall 2025. All full-time faculty at any stage in the career cycle are eligible and can participate in the program, however only a limited number of funded spots are available.

If interested in participating, please share the following information in a brief application: name, title, school, a brief description of what you hope to gain from the program (approximately 250 words), and a brief description of what you plan to bring back to the University upon completing the program — i.e. how might you engage with colleagues around this experience (approximately 250 words).

Applications expressing interest in fall participation are due by June 23, 2025, and should be submitted in a single document to Rose Nicholson. Please direct any questions to Nicole Maurantonio, associate provost of academic affairs.


June 12, 2025

Schedule a one-on-one retirement counseling appointment right here on campus. The University's TIAA representative, Richard Carroll, can help you create a plan for your goals.

Gottwald Science Center, Study Room E302
Wednesday, July 23
8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Call 1-800-732-8353 or go to www.tiaa.org/schedule to schedule your 1-hour session.


June 5, 2025

This 2025–26 season of Modlin Arts Presents features artists from a wide variety of genres, art forms, and cultural backgrounds.

Series packages go on sale to the public at 1 p.m. on June 23 but are available through presale access to staff and faculty now.

Get your tickets today at https://bit.ly/2526-series-presale; use code 2526PRESALE.


May 15, 2025
The parking lot behind Boatwright Memorial Library (Lot R51), along with seven parking spaces on the south side of Weinstein Hall (leading to Lot R51), will be closed starting on Monday, May 19. The closure will run until fall 2026 to accommodate the renovation of the library and Weinstein Learning Center. Accessible parking spots can be found along Richmond Way, and additional ADA spots will be opened up in front of the Lora Robins Gallery.


Campus Highlights


Kudos

  • June 13, 2025
    Dwayne Smith

    When our campus lost power in multiple buildings during the final week of classes, Dwayne [Registrar’s Office] made well over 100 classroom changes, finding alternate functional spaces so that classes could resume as quickly as possible. He really put in a lot of time and effort to accomplish this within a tight time frame. We always value his dedication and experience, but his hard work and skills really took the spotlight during this emergency. THANK YOU, DWAYNE!!
    —Submitted by Jean Creamer, Registrar's Office

    April 14, 2025
    Registrar’s Office Management Team

    Shout out to the registrar’s office management team! They responded to my panicked text at 6:45 a.m. on Monday morning. I had a critical technical issue and was not going to be able to start the waitlist at 7 a.m., so they jumped in and started the waitlist for our students. I am beyond grateful to work in an office where we are genuinely a team — in the truest, most wonderful sense of the word.
    —Submitted by Jean Creamer, Registrar's Office

  • April 6, 2025
    Charnell Grace
    Shout out to Charnell Grace at the UR SpiderShop for working closely with the Department of Mathematics & Statistics and the Department of Computer Science. She followed up with us at every step of the gift acquisition process for our seniors and ensured the timely delivery of three huge boxes to our office for distribution to our students. We thank Carnell for helping to make our graduates feel special, and we look forward to working with her again.
    —Submitted by Kathy Rothert, Mathematics & Statistics
    February 20, 2025
    Earl Lewis
    Congratulations to Earl Lewis for successfully completing the University of Richmond Data Analytics Class! Earl’s dedication and hard work in advancing his analytical skills demonstrate his commitment to professional growth and excellence. Data analytics is a crucial skill in today’s evolving workplace, and Earl’s achievement showcases his drive to leverage data-driven insights for better decision-making. His accomplishment will undoubtedly benefit our team and enhance our capabilities. Congratulations, Earl!
    —Submitted by Mirinda McCants, User Services
  • January 14, 2025
    Spider Exchange, Rethink Waste
    Big shout out to David Donaldson, Jacob Saqueira, and the operations team that pulls the trash from the outdoor bins for going above and beyond. They manage to return sentimental items that students have accidentally binned, funnel useful discarded items back into the campus community (Brita water pitchers, stick vacuums, Halloween decor, and more), and provide a supportive and educational experience for student workers. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
    —Submitted by Marya Kravets, Advancement Systems
    November 20, 2024
    Rick Glass, Events Team
    Rick, I can’t thank you enough. I’m so glad we decided to have our event at the University of Richmond. Your staff and team, student, etc. were outstanding, and the setting, parking, etc. were the best! Hopefully, we host more events with you in the future! On behalf of the Richmond Pediatric Society, thank you and thank you. 
    —Submitted by Melissa Nelson, Summit Emotional Health
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