Upcoming Events

Inspired by the tradition of a pre-meal apéritif, the event offers a chance to cleanse the mental palate, spark close-looking, and ignite deep thought.  Newberry, professor of art history, pairs an artwork on view with a contemporary artwork from the African Diaspora or African American tradition. These pairings invite the visitors to look again—not just at the artworks, but at the...

The University of Richmond will host its 2nd Annual Hip Hop Week, November 4-6, 2025, inviting students, faculty, and the Richmond community to explore Hip Hop’s profound impact on American culture, industry, and art. Coinciding with National Hip Hop Month, the three-day celebration will highlight how this 52-year-old cultural movement continues to shape music, dance, visual art,...

IOP AI-Assisted Grant Writing Workshop will be held on campus. Thursday: 1-5 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

In addition to the three Benefit Fairs where employees can register for their 2026 benefits onsite, Human Resources will also host three Open Enrollment Labs for those who would like additional assistance.We encourage you to bring your own laptop if you have one. Loaner devices will be available onsite, but using your own computer may help reduce wait times at both the Benefit Fairs and Lab...

In addition to the three Benefit Fairs where employees can register for their 2026 benefits onsite, Human Resources will also host three Open Enrollment Labs for those who would like additional assistance.We encourage you to bring your own laptop if you have one. Loaner devices will be available onsite, but using your own computer may help reduce wait times at both the Benefit Fairs and Lab...

Spiders FLI mentors and mentees meet bi-monthly to build community while developing new skill sets. 

In today’s fiercely competitive arenas, etiquette and social intelligence will distinguish you from the crowd. This session provides skills you can implement immediately to help project confidence and authority at any event, while enjoying a three course meal and camaraderie. RSVP on SpiderCentral. 

Concerned with “the residue of language,” artist Bethany Collins critically examines American history and the nuance of racial and national identities. Collins’ talk will trace how processes of selective erasure lead to exposure — using texts from the Western canon as case studies in historical and linguistic reinterpretation. Mirroring the cyclicality of musical refrains,...

Bad Boys and Good Girls: “Simple” Characterization in Apollonius of Tyre

Dream of Africa and the Diaspora