Virginia university hosts first VA veteran rehabilitation office
The University of Richmond will host a branch of the Veterans Administration Rehabilitation Service for returning World War II veterans. University psychologists will conduct intelligence tests and vocational assessments under Dr. Carver. The program includes GI Bill education benefits, room and board arrangements, and options for high school return or trade rehabilitation.
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of Virginia
Veteran’s Administration Rehabilitation Service
University of Richmond
F. W. Boatwright
Collegian
Psychology
Carver
B. C. Holtzclaw
Richmond College
NROTC Considered for University of Richmond
President Boatwright announced a prospective Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps for the University of Richmond. He has discussed the bill with Congressman Snatterfield, and it sits before a congressional committee. If approved, students may volunteer for uniforms for drill and special events, with Navy-provided attire and college expense support.
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Naval Reserve Officer's Training Corps
University of Richmond
Boatwright
Snatterfield
Congress
Navy
Music Department Concert Set Jan 8 at Westhampton College
The University Music Department under Henry Fuchs will present an 8:15 PM concert in the Drawing Room of the Student Activities Building at Westhampton College. Hilton Rufty will perform piano works and, with Luther Richman, present folk songs. Fuchs will perform his D major Violin Concerto arranged for piano. Admission is free for students of Westhampton and Richmond Colleges.
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The
University
Henry Fuchs
Westhampton College
Hilton Rufty
Luther Richman
Fuchs
Rufty
Rusty
John Powell
Richmond
Mr. Fuchs
New York
Roanoke
WPA
Richmond College
Navy
Richmond College Debating Team Seeks Five Wins in Six Debates
Richmond College debaters Joel Harnett and Norman Long spoke for the affirmative in a radio debate with Columbia University in New York on December 7 over applying the Atlantic Charter to Japan after the war. They then debated Columbia in person on December 8 on Pacific Islands ownership.
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Richmond College
New York
Joel Harnett
Norman Long
Columbia University
Japan
WNYC
New York City
Wis
Richmond
Columbia
Pacific Islands
Joel
Norman
Natural Bridge
Virginia
John Wilbur
Jimmy Worrell
United States
Eta Sigma Phi Taps Four New Members At Westhampton College
Eta Sigma Phi held its tapping service in the chapel with Mrs. Vincent Franks as speaker comparing Pericles to Roosevelt. New initiates Frances Anne Beale Marion Collier Faye Clarke Louise Richardson and Marianne Waddill will be initiated December 14 in the Student Activities Building.
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Eta Sigma Phi
Westhampton College
Vincent Franks
St. Paul’s Church
Pericles
Roosevelt
Jacqueline Batten
Tn Sigma Phi
Frances Anne Beale
Marion Collier
Faye Clarke
Louise Richardson
Marianne Waddill
May L. Keller
Pauline Turnbull
Richmond
New Westhampton College Dormitory Planned For Post War Expansion
University of Richmond posts a $150000 allocation in a $1000000 postwar campaign for a new Westhampton College dormitory to house about 80 students. The project aims to relieve overcrowding, expand classrooms, and improve facilities including baths kitchenettes and new date rooms near the Student Activities Building.
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Westhampton College
University of Richmond
Ted Eggleston
Fr. W. Boatwright
Boatwright
Westhampton College Alumni Association
Dean Keller
Weathampton College
Yuletide dances at Westhampton College and joint party
The Westhampton College A.A. and WCAA announce a Christmas Dance in the gymnasium of the Westhampton Activities Building on Friday December 16 with Navy band music, 60 cents admission, or 90 cents per couple. The event features an all-girl break, formal wear for girls, and an intermission with refreshments. A Sunday December 1 party in the Student Activities Building, co sponsored by Westhampton and Richmond Colleges, will include carols in multiple languages, Santa Claus, and a Dicken's reading, followed by hot chocolate and doughnuts in the tea room and caroling permission at midnight.
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A.A
Westhampton College
Navy
Westhampton
Student Activites
Richmond
Betty Clement
Joel Harnett
Patricia Husbands
Santa Claus
Professor Williams
Dicken
Glee Club
Six New Members Elected to University Players
Six new members were elected to the University Players at a December 9 meeting in the Playhouse. The inductees are Ann Seay Anne Fisher Julia Willis Cora Lynn Chaffee Jimmy Miller and Roger Harris. Members are chosen for active dramatics work including acting directing costuming lighting or other production tasks. Initiation will be announced later.
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University Players
Playhouse
Dramatics Organization
Ann Seay
Anne Fisher
Julia Willis
Cora Lynn Chaffee
Jimmy Miller
Roger Harris
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NROTC
Music Department
Phi Kappa Sigma
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