University of Richmond Plans Two Million Campaign
University of Richmond launches a two million dollar drive to fund a new dormitory complex, science hall, and campus improvements. The plan allocates about 1.15 million to endowment and 850 thousand to new buildings with a possible start in 1926. Public campaign details remain under study while private gifts arrive. Building work could begin within two years if fundraising succeeds.
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University of Richmond
IF. W. Boatwright
Freshman Glass Arranging Plans for Annual Banquet
Elaborate plans for the annual rat banquet this year are said to eclipse those of all preceding years. President Sibald announces the banquet will be a unprecedented success and that committees will handle details.
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Sibald
Sibold
Dr Harlan Accepts Bid To Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Dr Rolvix Harlan sociology professor accepted a bid to the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity and is expected to be initiated soon. The event marks his formal membership in the organization.
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DR. Harlan
Rolvix Harlan
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Contest for Essay on The County Council in Virginia
Royal students are expected to compete in a contest arranged by Congressman J Walton Moore for the best essay on The County Council in Virginia. Moore of the Eighth District offers prizes of 150 100 and 50 dollars announced by Dr S C Mitchell head of history and political science. The County Council Movement seeks county reorganization for coordinated administration of social agencies and has drawn attention from political science authorities.
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Royal
J. Walton Moore
Virginia
Moore
S.C. Mitchell
President and Wife Host Sophomore Reception
Dr and Mrs I W Boatwright were hosts at a Saturday reception for sophomores of Westhampton and Richmond Colleges held at their home. Westhampton students attended in force with Miss Isabel Harris Miss Louise Withers and Miss Evelyn Boatwright also present.
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I. W. Boatwright
Westhampton
Richmond Colleges
Richmond College
Westhampton College
Isabel Harris
Louise Withers
Evelyn Boatwright
Maude Everhard
Mary Louise Collings
Beale
Dr. Gaines Alumnus Publishes The Southern Planter
The Columbia Press issues The Southern Planter by Dr. Francis P. Gaines, Richmond University alumnus and brother of mathematician R. E. Gaines. The under 250 page work outlines the popular view of plantation life, traces its development, and analyzes it against actual conditions.
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Columbia Press
Francis P. Gaines
Richmond University
R. E. Gaines
Musigs Triumph Over Philologians In Annual Debate
Mu Sigma Rho and Philologians clash in Richmond College chapel on Monday night over whether the Student Government Association should own and operate the campus Student Shop. Charlton Clements lead Mu Sigma Rho negative. Green Wilkins lead Philologians affirmative.
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Richmond College
Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society
Philologians
J. C. Charlton
Clements
Mu Sigma Rho Society
University of Richmond
N. &. Green
J. A. Wilkins
Virginia Baptist Historical Society Receives Alumni Volume
At Saturdays meeting the Virginia Baptist Historical Society received a volume donated by alumnae of the Richmond Female Institute and Women’s College of Richmond. The book sketches the college and its five presidents, notes alumnae activities, lists graduates over sixty three years, and includes signatures from reunion attendees. It is kept at Ryland Hall for public viewing.
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Virginia Baptist Historical Society
Richmond Female Institute
Woman’s College of Richmond
Ryland Hall
Southwestern Salesmen Plan for Coming Year
After a successful season the Southwestern Successful Salesmen Club plans a more profitable campaign for the coming summer. President Pate expects a larger membership and greater results than last year. Additional details indicate expansion of the club’s usual working field.
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Pate
Richmond University enrollment by home region 1924 25
Statistics from the president's office show 470 men enrolled for 1924 25 at the University of Richmond drawing from three foreign countries seventeen states sixty four Virginia counties and fifteen cities. Of these 145 students reside in cities and many would be unable to attend college without the local institution.
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Virginia
Richmond University
Richmond
University of Richmond
Richmond College
Richmond College Students Brace for Shorter Exams
Richmond College students show low interest in activities as exams begin December 17. The dean’s notice limits test time to two hours, schedules three exams daily, aiming to boost daily recitations and monthly quizzes while cutting term exam load nearly in half to speed Christmas holidays.
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Richmond College
Rat Class Miss 28 Opens Hostess Career
Miss Twenty eight began her hostess career last Saturday evening entertaining her older sister and the sophomore class at a humorous fair round the Red Cross Building. Green and white streamers hung from the fairground while a band played and clowns wandered among dancers and side shows for a lively social event.
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Miss Twenty-eight
Red Cross
Richmond Debaters Face Lynchburg College Tonight
University of Richmond meets Lynchburg College in the annual dual forensic contest at 8 p.m. Harold J. Snead presides. The debate covers whether United States policy justifies Japanese exclusion.
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University of Richmond
Lynchburg College
Harold J. Snead
Richmond College
United States
A. Stephan Stepanian
Edward WH. Pruden
Lynchburg
G. Cary White
Dr Harlan Honored By Richmond Community Fund Leader
Dr Rolgix Harlan professor of sociology at the University of Richmond received high tribute from J Scott Parrish general chairman of the Richmond Community Fund drive. The campaign for thirty six philanthropic groups raised 376458 dollars toward a 400000 goal. The fund is linked to the Council of Social Agencies which Dr Harlan chairs and which helped organize the effort and shaped Richmond welfare financing and vision.
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Rolgix Harlan
University of Richmond
J. Scott Parrish
Richmond
Campign
Council of Social Agencies
Dr. Harlan
Parrish
Community Fund
Harlan
Elect Mu Sig Officers at Monday Meeting
Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society sets a 7 45 p m meeting Monday for officer elections for the coming term. Full attendance of members is requested.
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Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society
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