A&S Next
Turn Your Education into a Career with Passion and Purpose
You’re a Spider, so you dream big. You don’t want to land just any job after UR, but a purposeful career you’re passionate about.
At A&S NEXT, a career program specifically for A&S students, we aim to give you the tools to understand your personal strengths and how you can translate your Richmond education into a career that you love. Placed in the heart of the city of Richmond, you’ll meet alums with unexpected and interesting career paths and you’ll gain hands-on experience exploring and solving real-world problems alongside alums and faculty who work to solve these problems in their own careers every day.
Register for A&S NEXT
A&S NEXT Registration Ends December 6, 2019
Seek Solutions to Contemporary Issues
Technology and Innovation
According to a 2018 report from commercial real estate firm CBRE, Richmond is the sixth fastest growing tech hub in North America, and the fifth in the United States. This case will explore the role technology and innovation play in shaping today's society.
Faculty Facilitators
Alumni Facilitators
Megan DeLaunay, '15
Yvonne Green, '09
Bobby McCurdy, '17
Kevin McQueen, R'88
Sustainability and the Environment
The city of Richmond is currently developing a new master plan called Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth. This case will examine the role sustainability and environmental issues play in the future vision for RVA.
Faculty Facilitators
Dr. Todd Lookingbill
Associate Professor of Geography and the Environment
Alumni Facilitators
Emily Onufer, '17
Andrew Valenski, '14
Carroll Courtenay, '12
Olivia Mobayed, '16
Public Health
Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work, and play, with the goal of preventing injury or illness. In this case, participants will reflect upon a salient public health issue in Richmond and identify strategies for addressing it.
Faculty Facilitators
Alumni Facilitators
Alejandra Narvaez-Moron, '15
Ben Paul, '11
Anna McKean, W'88
Arts, Creativity, and Culture
This topic will explore the critical role arts, creativity, and culture play in the life and livelihood of the city of Richmond.
Faculty Facilitators
Alumni Facilitators
Valerie Harris Catrow, '03
Shelby Brown, '12
The 21st Century Citizen
What does it mean to be a responsible, self-aware member of society in today's world? This case will explore issues and concerns that pertain to the roles, rights, and responsibilities of 21st century citizens in the local community.
Faculty Facilitators
Dr. Laura Browder
Program Coordinator, American Studies
Alumni Facilitators
Rachel Bringewatt, '18
Elisa Bennett, '06
Tom Woodward, '00
Christine Godinez, '14
Global Richmond
In today's interconnected world, an understanding of global perspectives is more critical than ever. This group will examine the implications of global influences and challenges on the Richmond community.
Faculty Facilitators
Dr. Rania Kassab Sweis
Global Studies Concentration Advisor: Middle East and Development Studies
Healthcare Studies Faculty Advisory Board
Alumni Facilitators
Timeka Smith, '08
Sidra Siddiqui, '18
Bailey Leuschen, '09
Nora Pfeiffer, '06
Join Us in Downtown Richmond
As an A&S NEXT participant, you’ll choose a topic area you’re interested in and spend the day in a small group teasing apart the issue, proposing solutions, and drawing on your personal strengths and those of your teammates. Alumni and faculty who have expertise in the chosen area will advise your group, giving you insight into their careers and research. At the end of the day, you’ll reflect on the skills you used and identify how the experience of utilizing a variety of competencies can be translated into future career endeavors. You’ll also have the opportunity to network and make professional connections with alumni that may benefit you as you plan for life after UR.
A&S NEXT kicks off with participants taking a shuttle downtown to check in at the Richmond Marriott at 500 E. Broad Street for an overnight stay.
The program begins with an opportunity for participants to meet their peer, faculty, and alumni team and begin digging in on their topic. Students will also participate in a StrengthsQuest workshop that will help them understand their strengths and how to apply them in professional situations.
Following the workshops, students will be introduced to networking etiquette, and then put their newfound knowledge to use at a reception with faculty and local UR alums.
A&S NEXT continues all day on Saturday at the Marriott with a keynote address; small group work on case studies advised by faculty and alumni; presentations of each group’s work to a panel of judges; and reflections on their A&S NEXT experience. Following closing remarks, students will return to campus.
Food, program materials, transportation to and from downtown Richmond, and overnight accommodations will be provided to all event participants.
Register for A&S NEXT
A&S NEXT Registration Ends December 6, 2019
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