Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Welcome and Information Center
8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Jepson Alumni Center
Stop by the Jepson Alumni Center to pick up registration materials, tickets, campus parking pass, and welcome packet. Staff will be on hand to greet you and answer questions. Light refreshments will be available.
TIP: If you ordered football tickets, they will be available inside your welcome packet. Welcome packets will be available at the Welcome and Information Center at the Jepson Alumni Center on Friday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m.–7 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Welcome packets will not be mailed.
Spider Club Chuck Boone Golf Outing
Registration: 9:30 a.m.
Shotgun start: 11:30 a.m.
The Federal Club
13030 Palmers Way
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 798-4996
Four person teams will play a scramble format. Lunch and beverages will be provided. For more information, please contact Adam Decker, UR Men’s Golf Coach, at (804) 266-7810 or adecker@richmond.edu.
TIP: The cost is $175 per person or $600 per foursome. Advance registration is required.
Admission Information Session
9:45 a.m.
Meet at Brunet Memorial Hall
Prospective students and their families are invited to join an admission staff member for a discussion of the academic offerings of the University, tips on the admission process, and information about financial aid and scholarships.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Tour of Campus
10:30 a.m.
Meet at Brunet Memorial Hall
Haven’t been to campus for a while? Coming with a prospective student? All are welcome to enjoy the University of Richmond’s scenic campus through a student-guided tour (approximately one hour). Please contact the Office of Admission at (804) 289-8640 for the meeting location.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Art on Campus
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature, University Museums, Boatwright Memorial Library
Curator’s Talk
“The Iconography of Power in Ancient Coins”
12:30–1 p.m.
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature, University Museums, Boatwright Memorial Library
Amanda Haviland, ‘10, business administration major, 2009 Arts and Sciences Summer Research Fellow, and curator of the new permanent installation from the museum’s collection, “Coins of the Ancient World”.
Center for Civic Engagement Brown Bag Discussion Series
12:30–1:25 p.m.
Room 333, Tyler Haynes Commons
The Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) invites the UR community and alums to attend this week’s Brown Bag Discussion. Five years ago, the CCE initiated the discussion series in support of its mission to bring together campus and community members in collaborative study, reflection, and action to address contemporary social issues. A speaker leads a presentation on a critical social issue and then opens up the floor to discussion. In addition to providing plenty of food for thought, Brown Bags also provide free pizza.
Juma’a Prayer
1 p.m.
David Burhans Prayer Room, Wilton Center
All are welcome to join members of the Muslim Students Association in this traditional weekly prayer and worship.
Art on Campus
1–5 p.m.
Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art and Print Study Center, University Museums, Modlin Center for the Arts
Curator’s Talk
“Putting Fossil Collections in Context”
1:30–2 p.m.
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature, University Museums, Boatwright Memorial Library
Matthew Houle, curator of Museum Collections, University Museums, and curator of the exhibition “Traces of Time: Fossils from the Collection.”
Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival
Benjamin Broening, artistic director
2 and 7:30 p.m.
Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music
http://igor.richmond.edu/3p
Third Practice celebrates its ninth year of bringing new electroacoustic music and experimental video to Richmond audiences. Third Practice is dedicated to commissioning and presenting cutting-edge work for computers, acoustic instruments, video projection, and surround sound.
This year’s festival will feature concerts by ensemble-in-residence eighth blackbird and internationally renowned clarinetist Arthur Campbell. Third Practice also will present works for solo instruments and computer, video, sound art, and other works by composers from around the United States and Europe.
Admission Information Session
2:15 p.m.
Meet at Brunet Memorial Hall
Prospective students and their families are invited to join an admission staff member for a discussion of the academic offerings of the University, tips on the admission process, and information about financial aid and scholarships.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Tour of Campus
3 p.m.
Meet at Brunet Memorial Hall
Haven’t been to campus for a while? Coming with a prospective student? All are welcome to enjoy the University of Richmond’s scenic campus through a student-guided tour (approximately one hour). Please contact the Office of Admission at (804) 289-8640 for the meeting location.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Career Development Center Open House
3–5 p.m.
Career Development Center
Third Floor, Tyler Haynes Commons
Leslie Stevenson, director of the Career Development Center, invites you to drop by to meet the CDC staff and tour the center, which includes a new library for students, a conference room with video-interviewing system, and the most spectacular views on campus. Want to help fellow Spiders get their start? Discuss how you can assist current students with career exploration, internships, and full-time employment opportunities. And don’t forget, UR alumni can take advantage of CDC services for their own professional development as well.
Bonner Center for Civic Engagement Open House
3–5 p.m.
Room 201, Tyler Haynes Commons: The Main Office for CCE Programs and Initiatives
Room 207, Wilton Center: The Home of the Bonner Scholars Program
626 East Broad Street: Engaging and Educating in the Heart of the City, the Newly Opened UR Downtown
The Bonner Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), founded in 2004, strives to bring together campus and community members in collaborative study, reflection, and action to address contemporary social issues. CCE staff members and students will be on hand to talk about their own experiences in the Greater Richmond community, including research into social and civic issues, academically grounded internships, and service. Alumni are invited to see what the CCE is up to and how we have grown by attending an open house in any of our three locations.
Homecoming Kickoff Dinner
5 p.m.
Heilman Dining Center
The Heilman Dining Center will be open for dinner, and all alumni, family, and friends are invited. Stop by and enjoy a very special “Homecoming” menu, complete with old favorites and “game day” specialties.
TIP: The cost is $9.50 for adults, $7.50 for senior citizens ages 65+, $4.75 for children ages 2-9, and children under 2 are free. Advance registration is requested.
Track and Field Reunion
5–7 p.m.
Reception Room, Keller Hall
All track and field alumni and their guests are invited to this reunion reception. For more information, please contact Erin Lears at (804) 289-8694.
TIP: The cost is $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children under 12. Advance registration is required.
Hillel Shabbat Service
Evening
Hillel will have Shabbat services and dinner during Homecoming weekend. For more information, please contact K.B. Levin at (804) 285-6500.
Class of 1969 Dinner
6–8:30 p.m.
Richmond Room, Heilman Dining Center
The Class of 1969 and their guests are invited for a Homecoming dinner. Following dinner, there will have a special presentation in honor of the 40th Anniversary of the Robins gift, which was announced at the graduation ceremony for the Class of 1969.
TIP: The cost is $45 per person. Advance registration is required.
Soccer Game: UR vs. UMass
7 p.m.
Ukrop Park
Come cheer for the University of Richmond men’s soccer team as they take on UMass. Directions to Ukrop Park are located on the University of Richmond Athletics Web site at www.richmondspiders.com.
Black Student Alliance/University of Richmond Black Alumni Network Reception
7 p.m.
Room 333 and 305, Tyler Haynes Commons
Start Homecoming 2009 off right! Join URBAN as they partner with the BSA for a night of good food, good music, and lasting memories. Take a moment to reminisce on good times with old friends and build connections with current students. For more information, please contact URBAN at urblackalumninetwork@gmail.com.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Book Reading and Signing With Holly Payne, ‘94
8:30–10:30 p.m.
Bottomley House, Jepson Alumni Center
Holly Payne, ‘94, recipient of the 2009 Alumni of the University of Richmond Award for Distinguished Service, will be reading from her new novel, Kingdom of Simplicity. A brief reception and signing will follow. Books will be available for purchase.
TIP: Advance registration is required.
Bonfire
8:45-10 p.m.
Basketball Court, Intramural Fields
All alumni and guests are invited to join students and staff for this bonfire with the University of Richmond football team and Coach London.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
Welcome and Information Center
8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Jepson Alumni Center
Stop by the Jepson Alumni Center to pick up registration materials, tickets, campus parking pass, and welcome packet. Staff will be on hand to greet you and answer questions. Light refreshments will be available.
TIP: If you ordered football tickets, they will be available inside your welcome packet. Welcome packets will be available at the Welcome and Information Center at the Jepson Alumni Center on Nov. 6, 8 a.m.–7 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Welcome packets will not be mailed.
Westhampton College Alumnae Gathering
9–10 a.m.
Living Room, Westhampton Center
Current students, alumnae, and friends are invited to stop by the Deanery to meet the dean’s staff and network with each other.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Robins School of Business Breakfast
9–10:30 a.m.
Robins School of Business Atrium
Join alumni, faculty, and staff for breakfast and learn more about our nationally 12th ranked Robins School, including the new Queally Hall addition expected to open in January 2011!
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Baptist Student Union/Christian Student Fellowship Alumni Reception
9–11 a.m.
Interfaith Room, Wilton Center
Come reconnect with old friends and make new ones as we celebrate this shared ministry that has meant so much to us over the years. For more information, please contact Thomas Rawls, Baptist Collegiate Minister, at trawls@richmond.edu.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
School of Continuing Studies Breakfast
9:30–11 a.m.
Hartz Dining Room, Bottomley House Living Room, Jepson Alumni Center
Alumni and friends are invited to join the School of Continuing Studies Alumni Association (SCSAA) for a light breakfast. Alice Campbell, C’01, president of SCSAA, will highlight the benefits of being an SCS alumna/us.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
WILL Breakfast
10–11 a.m.
Living Room, Westhampton Center
The Women Involved in Living and Learning (WILL) program invites all former WILL students to return to the Deanery for a light breakfast and conversation with current WILL students and faculty.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival
Benjamin Broening, artistic director
10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.
Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music
http://igor.richmond.edu/3p
Third Practice celebrates its ninth year of bringing new electroacoustic music and experimental video to Richmond audiences. Third Practice is dedicated to commissioning and presenting cutting-edge work for computers, acoustic instruments, video projection, and surround sound.
This year’s festival will feature concerts by ensemble-in-residence eighth blackbird and internationally renowned clarinetist Arthur Campbell. Third Practice also will present works for solo instruments and computer, video, sound art, and other works by composers from around the United States and Europe.
Richmond Legacies
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Quigg Room, Jepson Alumni Center
Join hosts Fletcher Stiers, R’48, National Chair for Gift Planning, and Aaron McClung, GB ’06, Director of Gift Planning, as they introduce you to benefactors who created dynamic legacies that helped shape the University. Meet alumni and friends whose names you might not know but whose forward-thinking philanthropy continues to impact the University. Light refreshments will be provided.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Admission Information Session
11 a.m.
Meet at Brunet Memorial Hall
Prospective students and their families are invited to join an admission staff member for a discussion of the academic offerings of the University, tips on the admission process, and information about financial aid and scholarships.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Tour of Campus
11:45 a.m.
Meet at Brunet Memorial Hall
Haven’t been to campus for a while? Coming with a prospective student? Enjoy the University of Richmond’s scenic campus through a student-guided tour (approximately one hour).
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
15th Annual Pre-Game Picnic Under the Tent
12:30–3:15 p.m.
University of Richmond Stadium Parking Lot
Alumni and friends are invited to a pre-game picnic at the annual Homecoming Football Game. Look for the big white tent located at the end of the VIP South Lot. This event, sponsored by the University of Richmond Alumni Association (URAA), features live music with Bart Chucker, R’86.
TIP: The cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children under 12, and children under 3 are free. Advance registration is required. Alumni are invited to stop by the tent to receive a free UR Homecoming memorabilia item, compliments of the University of Richmond Alumni Association (while supplies last).
Art on Campus
1–5 p.m.
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature, University Museums, Boatwright Memorial Library, Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art and Print Study Center, University Museums, Modlin Center for the Arts
Spider Walk
Approximately 1:10 p.m.
University of Richmond Stadium
Don’t miss the traditional Spider Walk. Join alumni and Spider fans for the Spider Walk as your National Champions arrive at UR Stadium! Form a line on the South VIP Entrance at approximately 1:10 p.m. to cheer on the Spiders as they enter the stadium and prepare to battle the Wildcats!
Football Game: UR vs. Villanova
3:30 p.m.
University of Richmond Stadium
Cheer on the Spiders as they take on the Villanova Wildcats. This afternoon start will give you plenty of time to socialize before and after the game, but don’t miss the hard hitting action when Head Football Coach Mike London’s, R’83, exciting team charges onto the field.
TIP: The ticket cost is $22 for adults, $10 for children under 12. Advance registration is requested. For more information, please call the Ticket Office at (877) SPIDER-1. Football tickets will be available inside your welcome packet. Welcome packets will be available at the Welcome and Information Center at the Jepson Alumni Center on Nov. 6, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.,and on Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Welcome packets will not be mailed.
Alumni Oyster and Pig Roast
7–9 p.m.
University of Richmond Stadium
After the game, alumni and friends are invited to stay at the stadium for an oyster and pig roast following the Homecoming Football Game. This event features plenty of food, beverages, and music.
TIP: The cost is $35 for adults, $10 for children under 12, and children under 3 are free. Advance registration is required.
Celebration of Excellence—Hosted by the University of Richmond Black Alumni Network
7:30 p.m.
Brown Alley Room, Weinstein Center
“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody expects of you. Never excuse yourself.” Gather to celebrate the accomplishments of fellow alumni and current students through the “Celebration of Excellence Awards.” A reception and social will follow. For additional information, please contact URBAN at urblackalumninetwork@gmail.com.
TIP: Advance registration is requested.
Zero Year Reunion for the Class of 2009
8–9 p.m.
Bank and Vault
1005 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Celebrate your newfound alumni status by participating in the Zero Year Class Reunion at Richmond’s newest hot spot! Be part of this Homecoming tradition while catching up with your fellow ‘09 graduates before partying all night at the Young Grad Reunion. Appetizers will be available. To guarantee your spot at the front of the VIP line, advance registration is requested. A VIP wristband will secure your place in line; however, entrance into Bank and Vault will be based on occupancy laws dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia. VIP wristbands will be available for pick-up at the Welcome and Information Center only.
TIP: The Welcome Center at the Jepson Alumni Center will be open Friday, November 6, from 8:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., and Saturday, November 7, from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Young Grad Reunion for the Classes of 1999-2008
9 p.m.–12 a.m.
Bank and Vault
1005 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Gather up your friends and reconnect with classmates at one of Richmond’s hottest destinations. This is one of the most popular events during homecoming, so to guarantee your spot at the front of the VIP line, advance registration is requested. A VIP wristband will secure your place in line; however, entrance into Bank and Vault will be based on occupancy laws dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia. VIP wristbands will be available for pick-up at the Welcome and Information Center only.
TIP: The Welcome Center at the Jepson Alumni Center will be open Friday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m.–7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Multicultural Overnight Visitation Experience (MOVE) Late Morning and Overnight
A special program for multicultural students, MOVE gives high school juniors, seniors, and their parents the opportunity to meet with University faculty, administrators, and students and learn more about the admission, financial aid, and scholarship processes. These students also spend the night on campus before participating in the November 9 Preview Richmond event on Monday. For more information and to register, please call (804) 289-8640 or check the Web site (admissions.richmond.edu/events) and click on Multicultural Overnight Visitation Experience.
Chaplain meet and greet
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Interfaith Room, Wilton Center
Come meet the new chaplain. A brief time of devotion will follow. Light breakfast provided.
Soccer Game: UR vs. URI
1 p.m.
Ukrop Park
Come cheer for the University of Richmond men’s soccer team as they take on URI. Directions to Ukrop Park are located on the University of Richmond Athletics Web site at www.richmondspiders.com.
Art on Campus
1–5 p.m.
Lora Robins Gallery of Design from Nature, University Museums, Boatwright Memorial Library, Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art and Print Study Center, University Museums, Modlin Center for the Arts
Schola Cantorum and Women’s Chorale
Jeffrey Riehl, conductor
David Pedersen, conductor
Mary Beth Bennett, accompanist
3 p.m.
Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music
Schola Cantorum and Women’s Chorale will perform accompanied and a cappella works, with a special emphasis on Part I of G.F. Handel’s “Messiah” (HWV 56).
Roman Catholic Mass
5 p.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Preview Richmond
Morning–2:30 p.m.
Preview Richmond is a program for high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, and their family members. Whether your son or daughter is just starting the college search or narrowing down that application list, consider attending this program sponsored by the Office of Admission. For more information and to register, please call (804) 289-8640 or check the Web site (admissions.richmond.edu/events) and click on Preview Richmond.
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