SCHOLARS' CORNER

Jennifer Erin Bristol

How has the school year been so far? I had a fabulous start to my year! Now in my second year, this semester I've been balancing a challenging course load with my extracurricular activities. I'm trying to explore academically as much as possible so this semester in addition to my Commerce classes I'm taking an anthropology class on Mesoamerica, a history class on the Eastern European Jews, and a sociology class on race and ethnic relations (more). What are you currently focusing on? Currently, I'm focusing on my studies as I get ready for finals. I'm applying to the McIntire School of Commerce, so I've been adamant about doing well in my Accounting and Economics courses. (more). What are your goals for the upcoming year? First, I would like to continue to do well in my classes and to make sure that I continue to explore my career options. I know that I am leaning towards business, but law also interests me as well. I want to figure out what exactly I want to do with my life, and hopefully pick a major that best suits my decision (more). What does it mean for you to be a part of Ridley? I'm honored to be a part of Ridley. I've met so many wonderful people through Ridley and I know that I have a support system to fall back on. During my First Year, transitioning was hard for me. As a New Yorker I didn't quite know if I would fit in at UVa (more). Learn about other 2008-2009 scholars

SCHOLARSHIPS

Ridley is supporting 27 students totaling $186,300 in scholarship money!
Highlighted below are some of the scholarship breakdowns.

Walter N. Ridley Scholarship: 10 students at $10,000 per year
Ridley/Reid Scholarship: 1 student at $10,000 per year
Richmond Ridley: 3 students at $2,500 per year (increased from $1,500)
Clarence Cain Scholar: 1 student at $9,300 per year
Guinee Family Scholarship: 2 students at $7,500 per year
Ridley/Kirby Scholarship: 1 student at $7,500 per year
Meikel Andrade Memorial Scholarship: 3 students at $1,500 per year
Gregory Ledford Scholarship: 1 student at $10,000 per year
Ernst & Young Scholarship: 3 students at $2,500 per year & 2 students at $7,500

DEVELOPMENT NEWS

The First $1000 Ridley Pre-Med Grant will be awarded

Richmond Ridley raises $135,000 in cash toward its $200,000 goal! Continue to support the Clarence B. Cain/Richmond Ridley Challenge

WELCOME NEW RIDLEY BOARD MEMBERS

6 new members join the Ridley Board

Kevin Best
Sonya Hairston
Nicholas Jordan
Linda Leftrict
Ruston Spurlock
Janice Winstead

Check out Ridley board member bios

UPCOMING EVENTS

2nd Annual DC Ridley Holiday Happy Hour
Thursday, December 18, 2008

Come early for a complimentary soul food buffet plus beer & wine from 6pm-8pm!

6pm-10pm, Thursday, December 18th
The Space
903 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001
Metro Green or Yellow Line to
Mt. Vernon Sq. 7th St. Convention Center

*Business Casual Attire

RSVP now!

7th Annual Richmond Ridley Scholarship Dinner
Saturday, February 28, 2009

Saturday, February 28
Jefferson Hotel
101 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220
1.800.424.8014

Black Alumni Weekend
Friday, April 3, 2009 - Sunday, April 5, 2009

Save the date! Join Ridley and fellow Black alumni for Black Alumni Weekend. Reminisce and reconnect with us and hear all about recent Ridley programs and activities.

Find out 'Hoos coming!

Let us know if you're planning on attending now!

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HOO'S NEWS

Monique DeBerry ('89) is on Her "Grind" in Her Community

Monique DeBerry, the owner of Java Grande has heard the community speak about not having a local place to go in the evenings and relax, listen to live music or poetry. Monique DeBerry is trying to change that by opening the doors to this new spacious coffee cafe. Java Grande is a place where people can enjoy good coffee, tea, fruit smoothies, salads, sandwiches and desserts while listening to fantastic live music, poetry reading, or excerpts from books during book signings. Monique wants Java Grande to become the coffee shop of the community (more).

Tiki Barber and Bryant Stith Join Board of Managers at Alumni Hall

Beginning July 1, 2008 Atiim K. "Tiki" Barber, (Comm '97), New York, New York and Bryant Stith, (Col '92), Lawrenceville, Virginia began a three year term on the Board of Managers at Alumni Hall (more).

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EVENT RECAPS

Ridley Club of Greater Philadelphia Starts Off with a Successful Reception!

Ridley DC's 2008 Election Event
On Election Night 2008, the Ridley Club of Greater Washington gathered to witness a bit of history. In anticipation of a historic election evening, the Ridley Club of Greater Washington chose to invite all African-American alumni to Club JIN to drink, eat, and watch the possible election of the first woman Vice-President or the first African-American President of the United States (more).

"Meet & Greet" Ridley Scholars Social
The Ridley sponsored event designed to meet scholars was a great success. See pictures from the event!

NEWS

Affordability Message Reaching Receptive Audiences in U.Va.-Harvard-Princeton Admissions Tour
As of Oct. 21, More than 2,500 students in 27 cities had registered to take part in a joint admissions tour being conducted by the University of Virginia, Harvard and Princeton, which began ran from Oct. 12 and runs to Nov. 20. For the second straight year, admissions officers from the three schools toured the nation to deliver the message that qualified students from low-income backgrounds can afford to attend. Eight cities were added to the tour this year (more).

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