The celebration of 20 Years of International Education spans the entire 2007-2008 academic year. One of the highlights of the year of celebration was The Richmond Forum, which took place November 1-3, 2007 and is described below. Click on the link here to see 20th Anniversary Photos from The Richmond Forum.
For all events offered by the Office of International Education, in celebration of the 20th anniversary and beyond, click here.
The Richmond Forum
Goals
The Richmond Forum was a symposium organized for representatives of University of Richmond exchange partners. The objectives of the symposium were:
to identify and discuss the best instruments for creating an international university for the 21st century
to expose representatives of UR's partner universities to as many facets of the university as possible
to strengthen the University of Richmond's linkages with and among its esteemed partner universities
Participants
23 participants represented the University of Richmond's partnerships with:
Curtin University of Technology, Australia
Macquarie University, Australia
Wirtschaftsuniversitaet Wien, Austria
Queen Mary, University of London, England
University of Warwick, England
Groupe ESC Rouen, France
Universitaet Konstanz, Germany
Universitaet Muenster, Germany
University College Dublin, Ireland
National University of Ireland - Galway, Ireland
Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Italy
Tec de Monterrey, Mexico
ITESO, Mexico
Universiteit Maastricht, Netherlands
University of Ulster, Northern Ireland
Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation, Research and Higher Education, Sweden
National Chengchi University, Taiwan
Thammasat University, Thailand
Institute of International Education, USA
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, October 31
7:00 -9:00 p.m.: Welcome dinner (Tobacco Company Restaurant)
Thursday, November 1
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.: Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Discussion with University of Richmond President Edward Ayers, Rector George Wellde, Jr., and other senior administrators, on creating an international university and international initiatives at the University of Richmond and beyond
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.: Conversation on international issues suggested by Forum Participants
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.: Conversation with Kristin Woods, Director of Alumni Relations, on the role of alumni in building an international university
11:45 - 1:00 p.m.: Networking lunch with University of Richmond faculty to learn about academic departments at UR.
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.: Walking tour of University of Richmond campus
2:30 - 4:15 p.m.: Individual meetings with faculty, staff and departments of interest.
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.: Dinner celebration of 20 Years of Internationalization at the University of Richmond, hosted by the Board of Trustees.
Friday,November 2
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.: Guided bus tour of the city of Richmond
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Participation in the annual meeting of the Richmond Council, including lunchtime plenary addresses by Dr. Uliana Gabara, Dean of International Education and President Edward Ayers and breakout sessions on the future of the University of Richmond. For more information on the Richmond Council, click here.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.:Global Opportunities: Past, Present, Future - Learn about international study and career opportunities at the Open House offered by the International Office and Career Development Center
7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.: Dinner in Carytown (Amici Ristorante)
Saturday, November 3
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Optional day-trip to Jamestown and Yorktown, Virginia, which are celebrating America’s 400th Anniversary of the first English settlement in America. For more information about Jamestown and Yorktown, click here.
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: Study Abroad Reunion Happy Hour at Sine Irish Pub (1327 E. Cary Street)
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: African Film Weekend: Films, Lecture and Luncheon, with keynote speaker Dr. Mbye Cham of Howard University
Contact Information
Ms. Abby Ward Study Abroad and Project Coordinator Office of International Education 28 Westhampton Way University of Richmond, VA 23173 USA award@richmond.edu Ph: +1-804-484-1642 Fax: +1-804-289-8904
University of Richmond Office of International Education Puryear Hall, Middle Floor Office Hours 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday-Friday studyabroad@richmond.edu
