Atlanta Alumni Chapter

Upcoming Events

The Atlanta Alumni Chapter of the University of Richmond invites you to save the date to   Celebrate the Spider Spirit   with Lawrence Sidbury, '09 #90 - Defensive End with the Atlanta Falcons & Latrell Scott, Head Football Coach, University of Richmond   Thursday, April 22, 2010 5:30 p.m.     Event details to follow.

Other Alumni Opportunities

Alumni Recruitment Committee
Stay connected with the University by becoming an Admissions volunteer! Join 700 of your fellow Spiders in helping to recruit new students as an Alumni Recruitment Committee member. As a member, you’ll get to attend college fairs, interview local students, serve as an alumni panelist at events, and keep informed about life on campus.

To learn more, visit http://admissions.richmond.edu/arc or contact Senior Assistant Director, Maria E. Cedeno at mcedeno@richmond.edu or (804) 289-8037.

Recent Events

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  Alumni, family and friends gathered at Marlow's Tavern Midtown to welcome the Class of 2009 to Atlanta and the alumni family.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009  Tom Gutenberger, B'87, Vice President for Advancement, hosted a food and wine pairing for alumni, family and friends at Seasons 52.

Friday, December 19, 2008  Alumni, family and friends gathered at the Cheyenne Grille for a game watching party: Richmond Spiders vs. Montana Grizzlies in the NCAA Championship Game.  Spider victory!

Thursday, December 11, 2008  Atlanta area young grads hosted a holiday happy hour at Gordon Biersch for alumni and friends.

Thursday, April 24, 2008  Alumni gathered at the ESPN Zone for a happy hour.

Thursday, October 11, 2007   The Atlanta Alumni Chapter and the University of Richmond Alumni Association invited alumni, parents and friends to the Fernbank Museum of Natural History to welcome Dr. Edward L. Ayers as the ninth University President.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007   Alumni gathered at Taco Mac to welcome the Class of 2007 to Atlanta.

Thursday, April 26, 2007    Alumni gathered on the rooftop of Shout in Midtown for a spring happy hour.

Thursday, February 22, 2007 

The Atlanta Alumni Chapter invited alumni and parents to a winter reception at 103 West, with
special guest June Aprille, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Wednesday, September 20, 2006  Young grads gathered at Fado Irish Pub for a happy hour to welcome the Class of 2006 to the Atlanta area.

Wednesday, August 23, 2006  Alumni, family and friends gathered to watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Sunday, June 4, 2006   Alumni, family and friends gathered for the Atlanta Braves vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game at the Turner Field Cityscape Patio.

Thursday, December 15, 2005   The Atlanta Chapter invited alumni to a holiday reception hosted by Angie, '90 and Ritt, '91 Carrano at the Ansley Golf Club, with special guest Dr. David D. Burhans, chaplain emeritus.

Wednesday, August 31, 2005   The Atlanta Chapter invited alumni to an evening of reconnecting and socializing with fellow Spiders at Twist at Phipps Plaza.

Wednesday, July 6, 2005   Alumni from the Atlanta Chapter gathered to watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs at Turner Field. There was a picnic dinner before the game.

Sunday, December 5, 2004   The Atlanta Chapter invited alumni and friends to tour for the exhibit Van Gogh to Mondrian: Modern Art from the Krooller-Muller Museum at the High Museum of Art. A reception followed at the Woodruff Arts Center.

If you are interested in being more involved in the alumni chapter committee, please contact the alumni chapter president/chair or Sarah Shear Tunner, ’01, Assistant Director for Regional Initiatives, via e-mail or phone (804) 289-8473.