Through the looking glass
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond’s new director of exhibition programming, Katherine Huntoon will present her first exhibition Friday, titled “From Sand.”
Featuring the works of renowned artists Ken Daley, Joyce Scott and Richard Jolley who work heavily with different forms of glass, the exhibition promises vivid lighting, dynamic sculptures and innovative installations, each displaying their own unique qualities.
That is NOT what she said
Everybody loves “The Office.” Well, not everybody, but I would surmise that 86.7 percent of people enjoy NBC’s television adventure. In fact, some of us love the show so much, we know that it has helped to make the kitschy, humorous catchphrase “that’s what she said” very popular.
VCU can save students money
As the nation’s elected officials debate how best to address the country’s mounting financial problems, the rest of us are already beginning to deal with our own personal cutbacks. As the Gov. Timothy M. Kaine’s proposed budget has highlighted, there will be reductions across the board for public programs, including a 15 percent budget cut in funding to institutions of higher learning.
What VCU can buy with 150k
Well, here we are again. Back for another semester at VCU, and soon spring will blossom the campus into a beautiful array of flowers and concrete-as usual. Yet, there is a darkness about VCU that I’m not familiar with.
In VCU’s strive to have more students than every other public institute of higher education in Virginia; somewhere along the path VCU lost its compassion for its students.
What was your reaction to Tuesday’s inauguration?
Students around campus had a variety of reactions to the Jan. 20 inauguration of President Barack Obama. They commented Wednesday about their impressions of the event and their thoughts regarding Obama and his presidential term.
HILARY SULLENBERGER
psychology major
“I expected it to be like a ‘yes we did’ type of speech, but then I think he did a really good job of trying to you know bring everyone together and speak a little bit to everybody.
Completed Commons construction
The University Student Commons underwent renovations last semester and was an inconvenience to many students, but construction is finally complete. The newly constructed doors are wider to account for pedestrian traffic. VCU Dining Services and Aramark funded this $200,000 project.
Hope in health care
The U.S. Bureau of Labor has forcasted 26 percent increase in the number of health care professionals by 2010. While other industries experience economic instability and hiring freezes, the health care profession is stronger than ever.
“I’ve always wanted to do (a career in medicine) since I was young,” said biomedical engineering major George Thomas.
Driver convicted in Binsted murder
The third and final defendant in the Tyler J. Binsted murder trial, which took place last spring, pleaded guilty and was convicted in the Richmond Circuit Court. Binsted’s murder and the April 16, 2007 shootings at Virginia Tech increased safety concerns for many in the VCU community.
Briefs
Legislators return to Richmond for short session; Va. commission deadlocks on ‘gun-show loophole’; Twitter added to General Assembly coverage, Despite budget crunch, poll shows school funding support; Police: Calif. dad sold 14-year-old into marriage; Proposal emerges for 10-day cease-fire in Gaza; Ukraine sees Russian power grab in gas dispute
Upcoming Events
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Wed., Jan. 14 @ Towson, Towson, Md., 7 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 17 vs. Old Dominion, Siegel Center, 4 p.m.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Thu., Jan. 15 vs. George Mason, Siegel Center, 7 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 18 vs. Delaware, Siegel Center, 2 p.m.
MEN’S TRACK AND FIELD
Sat.