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“Going gluten-free”
By Jacqueline Raithel, Contributing Writer

“Going gluten-free”

By Jacqueline Raithel, Contributing Writer


“Slowing down with chi gong”
By Jacqueline Raithel, Contributing Writer

“Slowing down with chi gong”

By Jacqueline Raithel, Contributing Writer

Making Richmond Work: Gettymart (Enara Kaba)

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National leadership honor society names future psychologist Leader of the Year


By Jacki Raithel

A 2009 alumna was dubbed the 2009 National Leader of the Year by Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.

Rebecca Frazier, a psychology and cognitive science double major and leadership studies and women, gender and sexuality studies double minor, served as president of the University of Richmond’s chapter of ODK.

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Aspiring politician gleans insider’s view of the business of politics at fundraising firm


Story and photo by Jacki Raithel

November 23, 2009

An aspiring politician, Taylor Doyle has been getting a taste of what life is like on the chicken dinner circuit. He’s also getting an insider’s view of the business of politics.

In his work, he coordinates events, attends luncheons, dinners, and cocktail parties, all to drum up dollars for members of Congress.

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By Jacki Raithel

With the center of the nation’s political life just up the road, it’s common to find summer interns working in the District of Columbia. This summer, three Jepson seniors — two of whom have plans for law school — found themselves working in advocacy organizations that support…

Senior spends two summers in Washington writing about politics


Story and photo by Jacki Raithel

November 23, 2009

In 2009, senior Brendan Schlauch, leadership studies major, is spending his second summer as an intern at Governing magazine. Already he has coauthored more than 20 articles about news and trends that affect local and state government and politics.

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Community leadership development post fits Jepson and gender studies intern’s interests


By Jacki Raithel

Jepson senior Jessica Dowe, ‘10, is putting her knowledge of leadership to work this summer with an internship at Leadership Greenville in South Carolina, one of many community leadership programs nationwide.

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Passion for history and museums puts intern in key role at the nation’s attic, the Smithsonian Institute


 Story and photo by Jacki Raithel 

During high school, Jepson School junior Katie Moyer worked as a tour guide at a small museum near her home in Bucks County, Pa. When her supervisors gave her the opportunity to design camp curriculums and coordinated events, she fell in love with museum programming.

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