UR Downtown Spring Events 2013
Engaging and educating in the heart of our city
TAKE 30
TAKE 30 is a 30-minute lunchtime series, led by University of Richmond professors, to consider questions in the arts, humanities, sciences, business, and law. Each TAKE 30 is free and open to the public.
Thursday, January 17, 12:30-1 p.m.
What’s Left to Say About the Civil War?
Dr. Edward L. Ayers, President
Thursday, February 14, 12:30-1 p.m.
How Can the Italian Renaissance Shed Light on Our Ideas About Love?
Dr. Elena Calvillo, Associate Professor of Art History
Thursday, March 21, 12:30-1 p.m.
Is There a Biological Basis to Race?
Dr. April Hill, Associate Professor of Biology
Thursday, April 18, 12:30-1 p.m.
Is Our Childcare Market Failing?
Meredith Harbach, Assistant Professor of Law
Thursday, January 17, 12:30-1 p.m.
What’s Left to Say About the Civil War?
Dr. Edward L. Ayers, President
Thursday, February 14, 12:30-1 p.m.
How Can the Italian Renaissance Shed Light on Our Ideas About Love?
Dr. Elena Calvillo, Associate Professor of Art History
Thursday, March 21, 12:30-1 p.m.
Is There a Biological Basis to Race?
Dr. April Hill, Associate Professor of Biology
Thursday, April 18, 12:30-1 p.m.
Is Our Childcare Market Failing?
Meredith Harbach, Assistant Professor of Law
First Fridays Art Walk
Richmond's most popular arts and culture program, RVA First Fridays, showcases nearly 40 venues in downtown Richmond. The University and greater Richmond communities are invited to begin each art walk at UR Downtown for refreshments and entertainment. Shuttles will run from Tyler Haynes Commons to UR Downtown throughout each event. Richmond on Broad Café will be open and serving dinner specials.
Friday, February 1, 5-7 p.m.
Join us for an evening of song, dance, and improv with University performers! Works by Art 180 program participants will also be on view at UR Downtown for this special First Fridays opening.
Friday, March 1, 5-7 p.m.
Join us for a performance by the UR Jazz Combo and the opening of the special exhibition, Richmond Comes Together: Then and Now, featuring historic photographs of area non-profit organizations from the Valentine Richmond History Center and contemporary images of those same organizations who continue to impact our city today.
Friday, April 5, 5-8 p.m.
Join us for a fifth anniversary celebration of the Carrico Center for Pro Bono Service and the opening of Mapping RVA: Where You Live Makes All the Difference, an exhibition organized by Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME) in conjunction with Affordable Housing Awareness Week. Dr. John V. Moeser, senior fellow of the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, will give a special presentation at 6 p.m.
Friday, February 1, 5-7 p.m.
Join us for an evening of song, dance, and improv with University performers! Works by Art 180 program participants will also be on view at UR Downtown for this special First Fridays opening.
Friday, March 1, 5-7 p.m.
Join us for a performance by the UR Jazz Combo and the opening of the special exhibition, Richmond Comes Together: Then and Now, featuring historic photographs of area non-profit organizations from the Valentine Richmond History Center and contemporary images of those same organizations who continue to impact our city today.
Friday, April 5, 5-8 p.m.
Join us for a fifth anniversary celebration of the Carrico Center for Pro Bono Service and the opening of Mapping RVA: Where You Live Makes All the Difference, an exhibition organized by Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME) in conjunction with Affordable Housing Awareness Week. Dr. John V. Moeser, senior fellow of the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, will give a special presentation at 6 p.m.
Friday Field Trips
Led by Downtown Ambassadors, these Friday afternoon excursions enable participants to connect with cultural and historical highlights in downtown Richmond. The group will meet at Tyler Haynes Commons at 3 p.m. and travel by shuttle or GRTC 16 bus to each destination.
Friday, January 25, 3-5:30 p.m.
Richmond Symphony Open Rehearsal
Friday, February 8, 3-6 p.m.
Chihuly at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Friday, February 15, 3-5:30 p.m.
A History of Richmond in 50 Objects at the Valentine Richmond History Center
Local Government Events
Richmond City Council and School Board meet regularly in the City Council Chambers of City Hall at 301 North Ninth Street. UR Downtown, in partnership with the Office of Alumni and Career Services and the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement, sponsors excursions to their meetings.
Tuesday, February 19, 5-8 p.m.
Join us for dinner and discussion at UR Downtown, followed by a short walk to the School Board Meeting. The UR Downtown Shuttle departs from Tyler Haynes Commons at 5 p.m. Return shuttles depart from City Hall after the School Board Meeting.
Monday, March 25, 5-8 p.m.
Join us for dinner and discussion at UR Downtown, followed by a short walk to the City Council Meeting. The UR Downtown Shuttle departs from Tyler Haynes Commons at 5 p.m. Return shuttles depart from City Hall after the City Council Meeting.
Tuesday, February 19, 5-8 p.m.
Join us for dinner and discussion at UR Downtown, followed by a short walk to the School Board Meeting. The UR Downtown Shuttle departs from Tyler Haynes Commons at 5 p.m. Return shuttles depart from City Hall after the School Board Meeting.
Monday, March 25, 5-8 p.m.
Join us for dinner and discussion at UR Downtown, followed by a short walk to the City Council Meeting. The UR Downtown Shuttle departs from Tyler Haynes Commons at 5 p.m. Return shuttles depart from City Hall after the City Council Meeting.
Community Dinner Series
UR Downtown hosts monthly dinners for the University and Richmond community to discuss important issues for RVA today. A University professor facilitates each dinner discussion, and participants will be asked to read a selected article or view a short video prior to the dinner.
Faculty, staff, students, and members of the Richmond community who are interested in participating may contact Alexandra Byrum. Space is limited at each dinner, so please include all of the dates that you are available to join us. You will receive an invitation by e-mail for one of your preferred dates.
January: Trash
Megan Zanella-Litke, Sustainability Coordinator
February: The Arts as Social Commentary
Chuck Mike, Associate Professor of Theatre
March: Healthcare Access
Dr. Rick Mayes, Associate Professor of Political Science
April: Affordable Housing
Dr. Amy Howard, Executive Director, Bonner Center for Civic Engagement
Faculty, staff, students, and members of the Richmond community who are interested in participating may contact Alexandra Byrum. Space is limited at each dinner, so please include all of the dates that you are available to join us. You will receive an invitation by e-mail for one of your preferred dates.
January: Trash
Megan Zanella-Litke, Sustainability Coordinator
February: The Arts as Social Commentary
Chuck Mike, Associate Professor of Theatre
March: Healthcare Access
Dr. Rick Mayes, Associate Professor of Political Science
April: Affordable Housing
Dr. Amy Howard, Executive Director, Bonner Center for Civic Engagement