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September 30, 2025

The Compliance Office is conducting a brief survey focused on integrity and compliance. Survey results will be used to help identify opportunities to strengthen UR’s ethics and compliance culture and improve compliance at UR.

Faculty and staff will receive an email with an individualized link to the survey. Please complete the survey by Oct. 20 — it should take approximately 10 minutes. Responses are confidential and voluntary.

Contact Kris Henderson, director of compliance and Title IX coordinator, at khender3@richmond.edu if you have any questions.


September 30, 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.
Call 1-800-732-8353 or go to www.tiaa.org/schedule to schedule your 1-hour session.

Monday, October 27 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Gottwald Science Center, Study Room E302
Wednesday, November 5 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Gottwald Science Center, Study Room E302
Tuesday, November 18 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Gottwald Science Center, Study Room E302


September 22, 2025

Open Enrollment will be here before you know it! We recommend verifying your dependent’s eligibility, uploading documents, and adding an unverified dependent before Open Enrollment. 



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  • September 19, 2025
    Modlin Center Staff

    The Jepson School extends our sincere thanks to Modlin Center staff members Chris O’Neil, Sean Farrell, Kevin Willoughby, and Bri Conley for ensuring the recent Jepson Leadership Forum event featuring football legend Desmond Howard went off without a hitch. The packed event was a big success thanks to their seamless behind-the-scenes work. We are grateful — as always — for their professionalism and can-do attitudes. Working with them is a joy, and we look forward to doing so again soon. THANK YOU!
    Shannon Best, Jepson School Dean’s Office

    September 9, 2025
    Jaime Rung

    I would like to recognize Jaime Rung [academic administrative coordinator] for her exceptional contributions to the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Jaime was instrumental in the success of two major department events — the Faculty Retreat and the Open House for students — through her grace, elegance, and intelligence. She is such an essential part of our department’s success: creative, resourceful, and full of initiative, while also being deeply generous and collaborative. Jaime brings people together, anticipates needs, and makes every event feel seamless and welcoming. Her work reflects not only her remarkable professionalism but also her kindness and dedication. We are so fortunate to have Jaime as a cornerstone of the department.
    Lidia Radi, Languages, Literatures, and Cultures

  • September 4, 2025
    Philip Knight

    As I was selecting food for lunch recently, I noticed some flat bread out at a station I never visit, so I figured I'd try a piece. Phil (special diets lead cook in the Heilman Dining Center) quickly moved it out of my reach and told me that it was reserved for students with special diets. He went on to say that if I — or anyone else who isn't gloved — touches it, then that food cannot be served to the students with allergies. I really appreciate that he took the time to explain why I couldn't have any, but more than that, I was impressed with his obvious dedication to keeping food safe for our campus.
    Jean Creamer, Registrar’s Office

    September 3, 2025
    Fehima Vjestica

    Fehima cleans the 4th floor of Weinstein Hall and keeps it spotless! She is always the first person I see every morning, and she always has a big smile and friendly attitude. As a new faculty, she has helped me settle in my office, taken away my cardboard boxes, and is always welcoming. I really appreciate her and want her to know while she may think she works behind the scenes, her work is very much appreciated!
    Kavitha Cardoza, Journalism

  • September 2, 2025
    Kay Robertson

    Kay Robertson was tasked with distributing service awards for some of us who could not be at the awards meeting and was holding them for pick up. Knowing that I teach remotely and don't get to campus as often as I would like, she kindly offered to send it to me at home. I am grateful to receive it thanks to her thoughtfulness!
    Cheryl Huff, SPCS Liberal Arts

    August 29, 2025
    Billie Afflick

    Huge thanks to Billie Afflick at the Dining Center for making our students feel so welcome. SPCS hosted over 50 new students and their families the weekend before classes started, and we planned to treat them to brunch. Shortly before our group arrived from their campus tour, we asked about reserving tables. Billie suggested the Westhampton Room and sprang into action to reserve it. It was a relief to know that our group had a place to sit and continue their conversations as they bonded over the excitement of the semester to come. In the midst of what was already a bustling weekend, Billie went out of her way to propose a solution for our crowd — who then enjoyed brunch as the perfect kick-off to their UR experience!
    Phil Melita, SPCS

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Natural Areas Steward Joseph Day (left) and Rethink Waste Coordinator Jacob Sequeira (right) guided volunteers in cleaning Westhampton Lake’s banks in September. Students, staff, and faculty removed fishing line, tennis balls, bottles, and other litter to help protect the area’s plants and wildlife.

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