Why Don’t American Cities Burn? Inequality, Poverty, and Hope for Urban America Friday, February 17 — 12:15 American cities have remained relatively free of collective violence in recent years. Why, given record inequality and historically negative economic events, is this the case? University of Pennsylvania Professor Michael Katz explores these questions and the intersections ofRead… Read more »
February COMMUNITYVOICES Woody Crenshaw President of SustainFloyd will speak on “Leading and Lighting Social Change: Ag, Arts and Advocacy” Tuesday, February 28, 7:00pm The Lyric Theatre – free admission On Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00pm at the Lyric Theatre, social entrepreneur and businessman Woody Crenshaw will speak on sustainable development in Floyd County and theRead… Read more »
From AITP:“Topic: Information Technology Career Outlook for Richmond and Central Virginia – Opportunities, Challenges and New Directions for Job Seekers in 2012 and Beyond. Date: Tuesday, Feb. 21, Networking 5:15 pm – Program – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Location: Hilton Garden Inn at Innsbrook, 4050 Cox Road, Glen Allen, Virginia Panel members: David IngramRead… Read more »
Sponsored by the Richmond Hokies: Wednesday, February 22nd at 7:15AM at the VT Richmond Center. For more information visit www.richmondhokies.org or email. About this program: “This is a BUSINESS as well as CAREER networking group for Richmond area Virginia Tech alumni who are interested in engaging other Hokies for business and employment opportunities. There isRead… Read more »
ULI Richmond Urban Innovation Fund SeriesThe Real Richmond – Part One – The Region’s Changing Housing NeedsFebruary 17th @ 7:30 am “The Richmond Chapter of the Urban Land Institute is launching a three-part series examining the impact of the region’s changing demographics. “Projected population shifts will have a dramatic impact on our region’s resources fromRead… Read more »
From the Richmond SHRM chapter: Register at https://m360.richmondshrm.org/event.aspx?eventID=41477 Original post
From the RVA Green Website: “Community Workshop for RVA Green Please join us on February 16th for a Community Workshop to build action steps for RVA Green-the Richmond Sustainability Plan. Learn about the draft Plan and find out how you can be part of the implementation of this important Plan. We look forward to seeingRead… Read more »
Dear CPAP Community Members, I just wanted to pass along some exciting news regarding High Table 2012. We have received a tentative title for Dr. Scott’s High Table address as: “The Anarchist Sensibility: Lessons for Governance.” In addition, to the great news about the programming itself. the High Table Committee has negotiated a discounted rateRead… Read more »
From the Community-Campus Partnerships for Health listserve: “This year WE ACT for Environmental Justice (http://weact.org) will be opening a new office in Washington, DC. The purpose of the DC office will be to develop strategic, unified, and sustained advocacy to achieve equity in federal policy and practice by influencing federal legislative and non-legislative agency actions,Read… Read more »
Please join us at 12pm for the Research in Progress (RIP) Lunchtime discussion on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012! Presentation topic: “Translating from Drawing to Building” In the early 16th century the professional role of the architect was rapidly changing amidst new technologies, profound shifts toward secularization, and the culture of Humanism. This dissertation centers onRead… Read more »