Robins Gift Brings Virginia Private University New Endowment
Robins Pharmaceutical Company founder's $50 million gift to the University of Virginia increases its endowment from about $10 million to the $60 million range. Forty million is in Robins stock. ten million is a challenged gift to be matched over ten years. The board plans reinvestment and diversification while maintaining Baptist ties and seeking further philanthropy.
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Virginia
George M. Modlin
Robing Pharmaceutical Company
Robins
Dr. Modlin
Charles H. Wheeler III
A. H. Robins Company
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General Board
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Virginia Baptist Association
Death of controversial bishop shocks university symposium
Dr. James A. Pike, former Episcopal bishop known for contacting his dead son through a Philadelphia medium, was to speak on Spiritualism and Mysticism at the university in spring 1970. He died mysteriously near the Dead Sea, leaving the planned lecture in question and prompting discussion of whether his widow Diane Pike might take his place.
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Roger Beck
James A. Pike
Episcopal Church
Pike
Philadelphia
Arthur Ford
Beck
de. Pike
Dead Sea
Diane Kennedy
Dr. Pike
Godwin Opens Convocation Series with Governor Speaker
Virginia Governor Mills B. Godwin will launch the university convocation series with an 11 30 am address to faculty, seniors and freshmen in the Greek Theater. Four convocations are scheduled this year including a sophomores scholarship, a seniors honors ceremony in March, and a May leadership convocation for juniors.
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Virginia
Mills B. Godwin
Navy
Richmond
Westhampton
George M. Modlin
Trustees Shelve Code Await Relations Report
The University board of trustees committee on the student Code of Conduct recommended shelving most code proposals pending the Faculty-Student Committee on Campus Relations report. The Campus Relations report is now due this fall, with February set for the next board meeting. SGA President Lance Wood criticized the delay and noted the drinking rule would remain unenforced for now.
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Colimotan
Gampus
Fred D. Smith
Timothy W. Finchem
Richmond College Student Government Association
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SGA
Lance Wood
Fred Smith
Tim Finchem
Virginia Baptists
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UIC Freshman Retreat at Camp Thunderbird Sunday
The University Interfaith Council sponsors a freshman retreat titled A Full Afternoon Sunday at 2 30 pm at Camp Thunderbird in Chesterfield County. Activities include boating singing softball football and a picnic supper plus worship workshops led by Rev. Walter C Huffman. Rides depart North Court Barrier at 2 30 pm, cost 50 cents per person.
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University Interfaith Council
UIC
Camp Thunderbird
Chesterfield County
Walter C. Huffman
Christ the King Lutheran Church
Bon Air
USC
Henry Patterson
North Court
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