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- Zen MeditationNov047:00 PM - 8:30 PMZen practice emphasizes zazen, or seated meditation, as the primary means to realize the insights of Buddha. This practice also extends into everyday practices such as eating, working and relationships. No previous experience is needed, but beginner-focused workshops are scheduled occasionally throughout the year. Weekly meditation is hosted by the UR Zen Buddhist Sangha.
- Songs of Freedom, Music Director, Ulysses Owens Jr. featuring Réne Marie, Alicia Olatuja, and Theo BleckmannNov047:30 PM - 10:00 PMUnder the direction of GRAMMYⓇ Award-winning drummer, Ulysses Owens Jr., the 1960s are explored through the work of three prolific artists: Joni Mitchell, Abbey Lincoln, and Nina Simone — all of whom have made an indelible mark in American music. Each artist expressed freedom in different ways: Joni composed and sang about the freedom of love;... Continue reading
- Lectio DivinaNov055:00 PM - 5:30 PMLectio Divina is Latin for "Divine Reading" and is a Benedictine practice of spiritual reading that involves lectio (reading), meditatio (meditation), oratio (prayer), and contemplatio (contemplation). This practice does not treat Scripture as texts to be studied, but as the Living Word. It is intended to promote communion with God and to enhance... Continue reading
- Omicron Delta Kappa Last Lecture SeriesNov056:00 PM - 7:00 PMThe Omicron Delta Kappa Epsilon Circle is honored to sponsor the seventh University of Richmond Last Lecture Series which will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018 in the Ukrop Auditorium Lecture Hall Q162 with a brief reception with refreshments in the Queally Hall Moelchert Commons Q160 at 6:45 p.m.... Continue reading
- Muslim Life-HalaqahNov067:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Muslim Students' Association meets on a weekly basis for discussion, fellowship, and study.
- Career Chat: Fundraising for HarvardNov0710:30 AM - 11:15 AMFrom co-chairing the senior class gift committee as a 2010 graduate of the University of Richmond to helping fundraise for the largest endowment of any school in the United States, Maggie Brown Chesebro knows *a lot* about fundraising in higher education. Come talk to Maggie about how getting a mentor can help you in your career path and what it means to get connected in a new city! Maggie is also... Continue reading
- Pizza and Pedagogy, "Reflective Practice" with Kate CassadaNov0712:00 PM - 1:00 PMFeaturing Kate Cassada on "Reflective Practice". In the car, on a long run, with colleagues over lunch, even in the middle of a lesson - - - as instructors, it seems we naturally reflect on our own instructional practices. Intentional reflective practice can serve as a tool to guide us to improved teaching, and improved learning for our students. When we contemplate where we are now, where we... Continue reading
- Free Shopping at UROSENov071:30 PM - 2:30 PMUniversity faculty and staff are invited to do some free shopping at the University of Richmond Office Supply Exchange. Each week, University employees donate unwanted office supplies or come by to shop for free binders, folders, staplers and more. Fall hours are Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30. The inventory is always changing and we get new items in every week. Have questions? Reach out at... Continue reading
- Bikes for BeginnersNov073:00 PM - 6:00 PMBikes For Beginners: You see the yellow bikes around campus, but does riding them seem intimidating? If you’re new to bikes or want to learn the basics of riding bikes in a safe environment, then join us for a mellow intro to riding bikes trip! We’ll focus on the basics of how to adjust a bike to fit the rider, mounting and dismounting, and safely stopping bikes. This trip is aimed... Continue reading
- Jennifer Moxley Poetry ReadingNov074:30 PM - 6:00 PMThe English Department welcomes Jennifer Moxley as their 2018 Writer in Residence. Moxley will present a poetry reading at this event.... Continue reading
