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Coaches comparison
It is no secret that the VCU men’s basketball head coaching position has become one of the most sought after in the country. The Rams’ winning ways over the past seven years has continued through three head coaches, two of which have used the job as a springboard to BCS conference jobs. In 2009, Shaka […]
Looking ahead, employers give students career tips
Erica Terrini News Editor Students had the opportunity to brush up on interview skills, write resumes and get job tips from counselors and company employers during an open house Wednesday in the University Career Center. The career open house was the second hosted by the University Career Center in an effort to inform students about […]
Weekend calendar
Thursday 1/28 Art After Hours: VMFA continues its series with Blues Flash and the poetry of Caroline Cahill. 6-9 p.m. $10. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405. 2010 Festival of New American Plays: $5 donation suggested. 7:30 p.m. Firehouse Theater Project. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001. Prabir and the Goldrush: 9:30pm. Free. […]
Nature calls, green initiatives reach out
By Erica Terrini News Editor A lecture on sustainability and the economy, part of the Business Talks Business Speakers Series, was held Wednesday and brought about 30 local and VCU community members to Snead Hall to discuss sustainability and the economy. The speakers series, which began last fall, is hosted by the VCU School of […]
Wearing you heart on your leotard
Rainbow Bracey Assistant Spectrum Editor The department of dance and choreography will discern the depths of the human condition this weekend in the 2010 student concert “Ten of Hearts.” The beauty of love, the obstacles of communal living, breaking free of a tortured soul, and the difficulties of making decisions will be explored by the […]
‘Royal Blood’ drive raises spirits
By Erica Terrini News Editor The “Royal Blood” drive Wednesday attracted students looking to donate to a good cause and for some it was an opportunity to support the 2010 Homecoming Committee and compete for $500. The blood drive, which was held in the University Student Commons, was hosted by the 2010 Homecoming Committee and […]
‘1989’ probes music history
Jeremy Clemmons Staff Writer “A woman on the radio talks about revolution when it’s already passed her by but Bob Dylan didn’t have this to sing about you know it feels good to be alive” – “Right Here, Right Now,” Jesus Jones It’s strange to read a book about a time when you were barely […]
Rao’s salary beats national average
University President Michael Rao might not be in the top 10, but his salary is above average. The median total compensation for public university presidents was $436,111 in 2008-2009, according to a survey. Rao’s pay package totals about $615,000. The Chronicle of Higher Education survey found that University of Virginia President John T. Casteen III […]
Campus Newsmakers: Student organizes Haiti relief effort
By Erica Terrini News Editor Williams: City Connections welcomes new members and new faces we are relatively a new organization and are extremely open to new ideas, and as far as our Haiti Relief efforts, we will be starting our week-long push Feb 1. at the hall step-off and we will be at a table […]