Dean’s Welcome
To the Class of 2012,
Welcome to the University of Richmond! I am pleased and excited that you have chosen to join the Richmond community. All the deans at Richmond—myself along with Jorge Haddock, Robins School of Business; Sandra J. Peart, Jepson School of Leadership Studies; Jim Narduzzi, School of Continuing Studies; and John Douglass, Acting Dean, School of Law—look forward to working with you in the pursuit of your academic goals.
Richmond has many opportunities for you to work closely with faculty and staff on cutting-edge research questions, to explore disciplines you haven’t encountered before, to take part in world-class arts programs, to engage the world in useful service—in short, to discover, pursue, and enjoy your passion.
This Web site provides you with information you need as you prepare to join us on campus in August. You will also find a little background on some of the activities and services you can take part in while at Richmond. As you start your baccalaureate career, I hope you will consider carefully ways you can make the most of your undergraduate years. As part of your preparation, I challenge you to ask yourself:
- What do I really want to get out of my Richmond education?
- What do I need to do with my time and the opportunities available to me in the next four years to become the person I want to be?
If you remember nothing else, remember this: this is your education and these are your choices. The University of Richmond community is here to support and help you along the way.
Enjoy the summer and I look forward to meeting you in person in the fall.
Sincerely,
Andrew F. Newcomb
Dean of Arts and Sciences
