 Reflecting
on an Extraordinary Year at Jepson
As we reflect on all that we have been able to
do at the Jepson School this year we must keep in mind that this has
been a defining moment in history. This extraordinary year
underscores the ongoing need for for a School that teaches for and
about leadership.
(more)
 Jepson
School Brings Leading Economists, Diplomats to Campus to Discuss
Challenges Facing the Country
Some of the
nation's leading economists, diplomats and scholars came to Jepson
this spring to confer and present lectures on the
nation's current economic, political and social
challenges. (more)
Jepson Appoints New Associate Dean for Student and External Affairs
Kerstin M. Soderlund,
dean of students at Longwood University, has been selected as the
new associate dean for student and external affairs. She will join
the School on Aug. 10, succeeding Teresa J. Williams.
(more)
 At
Jepson's Summer Institute, Scholars Discuss Financial Crises,
Historically Considered
Scholars from across the country and Europe
joined conference co-chair Sandra J. Peart for the opening of the
10th annual Summer Institute for the Preservation of the History
of Economics. (more)
 Upcoming
Events Focus on the Common Good, Include Strategic Leadership and
Social Media Conference
A group of
communications professionals as well as experts in nonprofits and
leadership has designed a conference for community leaders on
"Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good" to be held
Friday, July 24. See
(more) upcoming events.
 Internship
Fund Amasses Pledges That Will Support Students
In 2009, the Alumni Networking Committee established the Jepson
Internship Fund, which will pay a living stipend to a Jepson student
doing an internship in the government or nonprofit sector. To date,
a number of alumni and 100 percent of Jepson faculty and staff have
pledged a gift to the new fund. Contributions accepted until Dec.
31.
(more)
 Peart
Named to LEAD VIRGINIA Board of Directors
Dean Sandra J. Peart
has joined the board of directors of LEAD VIRGINIA. The Jepson
School helped found the statewide leadership education program and
develop its curriculum and approach. (more)
 Faculty
Provide Commentary for Diverse Local and National Publications
Jepson faculty members have written on diverse topics this spring
ranging from suburbia to President Barack Obama's inauguration to
the leadership of General Motors for publications such
as The Washington Post, the Richmond Times-Dispatch and American
Thinker. (more)
Students Search for Real-World Solutions to Global Problems
Jepson students want to change the world.
Thanks to their research this year on topics
ranging from gender biases to global poverty, they just might
succeed.
(more)
Activist Student Takes Reins of Student Government
Once Steve Handy gets
interested in something, he commits and gives his all. Take
horses, for instance.
(more)
 Richmond,
Washington, Charlottesville and Jepson Hall Are Learning
Laboratories for Jepson-Athens Students
Leadership and
democracy were themes of the inaugural Jepson-Athens Leadership
Academy, which brought high school students from Greece to the
States for study trips and classroom discussions June 27-July 12.
(more)
 Jepson
Honors Three Alumni at Reunion Weekend
The Jepson School
celebrated the 15th anniversary of its first graduating class with a
Reunion Weekend gathering on campus. The celebration honored three
alumni - Ben Wallerstein, '99, Greg Efthimiou, '99, and
Jonathan Zur, '03, - for the work they do in their
communities.
(more)
Alumni Share Advice, Encourage Students to
Address Global Challenges
Jepson alumni are
dedicated to giving back - to their communities, to their places of
work and to the University. A record number of alumni returned to
campus this spring to share advice and offer encouragement to
students. (more)
University of Richmond Names Jepson Alumna Kimberly Bowers Dale as
Major Gifts Officer for Law School
Kimberly Bowers Dale,
director of gubernatorial appointments for Virginia Gov. Tim
Kaine, has been named major gifts officer for the University of
Richmond School of Law.
(more)
 Stories
of Service: Alumni Project a Success
As part of the 150 Days
in a Lifetime of Service campaign that marked the 15th
anniversary of the School's first graduating class, these stories
showcase Jepson students' and
graduates' activities and thinking about civic engagement.
(more)
 Jepson
Alumni Featured in Richmond Magazine
For Aaron
Graham, '02, Rebecca Condon, '07, Tara Sulzen, '07, and Samuel
Kaufman, '99, modeling
leadership and doing community service is all
part of the job. And they wouldn't have it any other way.
(more)
 Leadership
studies major Laura
Musser leads the conga line as students prepare to enter the Robins
Center.
Photo courtesy of the
Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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