Spring 2019
Vice president for University Communications John M. Barry
Spider Insider
Assistant vice president for communications and digital engagement Phillip Gravely Assistant vice president for marketing and brand integration P. David Johnson Editor Cheryl Spain Director of creative services Samantha Tannich Graphic designer, publications Gordon Schmidt Photographer Jamie Betts Staff contributors: Ashley Bentley, Ashleigh Brock, Sunni Brown, Sarah Busching, Lindsey Campbell, Sam Campbell, Kevin Creamer, Catherine Amos Cribbs, Stacey Dec, Chad Devers, Matthew Dewald, Joedy Felts, Pryor Green, Debbie Hardy, Kevin Heraldo, Brian Ivasauskas, Pamela Lee, Katie McBride, Joe Minick, Cynthia Price, Aggrey Sam, and Andrew Tillman
Spider Insider is printed on paper that is FSCÂŽ Certified, with 10% post-consumer recycled content and certified fiber.
Photography by Jamie Betts
ON THE COVER Jen Thomas, book arts program director, places finished books in a book press to dry. The process allows the books to dry under weight, preventing the covers from warping.
Dance Like Everyone’s Watching University Dancers celebrated 34 years of dance in March with the annual concert In/Motion.
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16 Passion!
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Elements Matter
Behind the Screens Website accessibility an ongoing commitment
18 Accomplishments
Accolades
19 Outstanding Business Affairs Performance Award Winners
Media Mentions
3 Enduring Generosity Alumni gifts bolster academic enterprise Early Action, Immediate Returns
4 Hands-On Approach Book Arts Studio enriches classroom experience
6 Social Buzz Building Community A&S themed programming drives interdisciplinary collaboration
7 A Growing Vision Landscape team designs with bigger picture in mind
8 Past, Present, and Future A multidimensional vision for a more inclusive Richmond
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Community Commitment on Display University Museums provides learning experiences for local students
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Empowering Opportunity Emphasis on student fellowships paying big dividends
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22 Getting Inclusivity Down to a Science A conversation with Carthene Bazemore-Walker
University Increases Minimum Wage for Full- and Part-Time Staff Paying Off Faculty and staff suggestions lead to launch of automated travel and expense process
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20 Outstanding Service Award Winners
Equipping Scholars Information Services expands support for faculty and student research
24 New Hires, Moves, and Retirements
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