University Receives 300000 General Education Board Grant
The University announced a $300000 permanent fund from the General Education Board of New York to support advancement. Dr Boatwright, president, said the investment will aid building and improvement, faculty expansion, and new courses. Finances are reported in good shape after erection-related indebtedness was cleared.
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General Education Board of New York
Boatwright
Richmond University
University
Second Summer Session Planned at Richmond University
The Richmond University Summer School of Arts and Sciences opens June 16 for six weeks under Dean W. L. Prince. Courses include options for conditional students teachers seeking certificates and pre medical and pre law classes. Faculty will mostly come from the current staff with final details pending.
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Richmond University of Summer School of Arts and Sciences
W. L. Prince
Westhampton Leads University in Drive for Relief Funds
Westhampton College takes the lead in a university relief drive by subscribing 1100 dollars for European and Asiatic relief. Richmond College and the T C Williams School of Law are mobilizing after the Westhampton push and expect success in their campaigns.
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Westhampton
University
Westhampton College
University of Richmond
Richmond College
T.C. Williams School of Law
Law School
Westhampton Campaign Opens With Armenia Testimony
Mrs. Yonan, wife of a missionary to Armenia, describes her experiences in the ravaged country. She recounts atrocities by Turkish forces driving Christians from their homes, killing many, and forcing her family to flee with thousands of others. Continued on Page 5.
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Westhampton
New Play Set for First Week of March by Dramatic Clubs
After discussion and some friction between two Dramatic Clubs, She Stoops to Conquer by Goldsmith was chosen for a March presentation. Tryouts were held at Westhampton College auditorium last Monday with strong female turnout, and Miss Burleigh was hired as professional coach, a known Richmond figure for her work with the Little Theatre League.
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Goldsmith
Westhampton College
Miss Burleigh
Richmond
Launch Relief Campaign by Establishing Organization
Richmond College and the T C Williams School of Law joined Westhampton College in a relief drive for Europe and Asia. The universities launched a campaign to contribute a man's part, with the Student Government Association declaring the effort in session and Secretary Barnett of the Law School outlining initial steps.
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Richmond College
T. C. Williams School of Law
Westhampton College
Barnett
Law School
University of Richmond
Europe
Asia
University of Richmond Glee Club Minstrel Draws Big Crowd
A Friday night minstrel show by the University of Richmond Glee Club drew a large audience at West Hampton. The performance featured jokes songs music and dancing with lively stage numbers and humorous routines.
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Westhampton
Academy
University of Richmond Glee Club
Dr. Boatwright
Virginia edges Richmond in low scoring game
Virginia saved its smallest scoring total of the season against Richmond University. Coach Dobson praised Lannigan's team as they totaled fifteen points while Richmond managed seven in the second half. The Orange and Blue led by eight at halftime before holding on to a close contest.
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Dobson
Lannigan
Virginia
Richmond
Ten Debaters Named In First Richmond Intercollegiate Contest
Richmond held its first intercollegiate debate preliminaries at Philologist Hall with Trinity College on March 5. Seven teen contestants spoke six minutes each. R F Edwards presided as judges Ryland Astrop Willis selected the ten best debaters led by Roger L.
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Richmond
Trinity College
Philologian Literary Sociity Hall
R. F. Edwards
Debating and Forensic Council
Ryland
Chemistry
Astrop
Willis
Engagement of Lt. Terry Colley Durham and Annie Mary Harmsworth
The engagement was announced between Lieutenant Terry Colley Durham, a University of Richmond alumnus and Rhodes Scholar, and Miss Annie Mary Geraldine Harmsworth of England, niece of Lord Northcliffe. The couple met at Oxford and Durham served with American artillery in France. he is from a wealthy Appomattox County family and brother of Walter E. Durham, noted Richmond athlete.
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Terry Colley Durham
University of Richmond
Annie Mary Geraldine Harmsworth
Sir Leicester Harmsworth
Lord Northcliffe
England
Oxford
Mr. Durham
Harold Harmsworth
Harmsworth
Durham
France
Appomattox County
Walter E. Durham
Richmond
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