Virginia Commonwealth University is holding a weeklong, universitywide food drive in honor of President Michael Rao's inauguration to benefit FeedMore, the umbrella organization for the Central Virginia Food Bank, Meals on Wheels Serving Central Virginia and the Community Kitchen. In...
September 2011 News
Faculty, clinicians, mentors, educators and researchers from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine celebrated achievements and excellence in teaching during the 13th annual Faculty Excellence Awards on Sept. 21. The ceremony represents a high point in the academic year...
Virginia Commonwealth University's Mary and Frances Youth Center program hosted its first Lobs & Lessons Family Open on Saturday, Sept. 17. The inaugural tournament attracted 68 players, more than 50 volunteers and raised $2,400 to support Lobs & Lessons...
In athletics, numbers and statistics are dealt with on a daily basis. Fans take note of assists, shots on goal, rebounds, points and times. However, in the coming month the Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics Department and VCU Massey Cancer Research...
And the Telly Award goes to ... This year, it goes to "It's a Big Decision," a 25-minute video that guides African-American men through making an informed choice on whether to undergo screening for prostate cancer. That might not seem...
President Barack Obama has appointed Teresita Fernandez (M.F.A.'92/A) to the United States Commission of Fine Arts. Read the official White House press release....
Pound Out Hunger, a universitywide food drive, will take place Oct. 10-17, coinciding with the inauguration of VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D., and Fall Fest weekend. Help VCU collect 100,000 pounds of protein-rich food to feed 100,000 people. You can help...
The International Society of Psychiatric Genetics has named Dr. Kenneth Kendler, professor of psychiatry and human and molecular genetics in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, a recipient of the 2011 ISPG Ming Tsuang Lifetime Achievement Award. The Lifetime...
Save the date! On Dec. 17, Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Business alumni, friends and the VCU Rams will convene for the VCU Business Alumni Society Holiday Tip Off. The annual Tip-Off reception will precede the Rams vs. UNC Wilmington...
The Virginia Commonwealth University Health System was named one of the 2011 Working Mother 100 Best Companies by Working Mother Magazine.This is the seventh time the VCUHS has been included on this prestigious roster, which this year recognizes companies for...
Dulcie Straughan, Ph.D., (B.S.'73/H&S; M.S.'78/H&S) was appointed interim dean of UNC-Chapel Hill's School of Journalism in July following an already successful career as both a professor at Carolina. She also earned her Ph.D. in mass communication research as a Tarheel...
Join by Sept. 30 to receive additional special benefits! Take advantage of special benefits when you join the Virginia Commonwealth University alumni association before Sept. 30. You will receive the 2012 VCU alumni photo calendar as a special thank you, and...
The VCU and MCV Alumni Associations held a special drawing to win four tickets to see the NASCAR Nationwide Series race held Sept. 9 at Richmond International Raceway. More than 300 entries were received. Members of the alumni association received...
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To buy a home, get a loan, deal with emergencies, shop online or do most traveling, you must have a credit card. By using credit wisely, you can make the most of having it and limit the risks. Having good...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center invites you to enjoy a calendar full of educational and community events.Some of the events include the Pink Ribbons of Hope Golf Tournament on Oct. 4,...
It's not too late to get your tickets to Massey on the River! The annual celebration of summer's end benefiting Virginia Commonwealth University's Massey Cancer Center takes place Saturday, Sept. 24. Enjoy live music by local favorite Three Sheets to...
Are you looking for a unique volunteer opportunity that will have you making a difference in the days of Massey Cancer Center patients and their families? We are looking for Massey Ambassadors for our new welcome desk! Ambassadors welcome our patients,...
On Sept. 11, Virginia Commonwealth University student-athletes were given the unique opportunity to see exactly where their scholarship money comes from as VCU Athletics hosted its second annual Donor/Student-Athlete Dinner. The event, which drew about 200 people to the Richmond...
Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao has provided the public with a university update.View it here to make sure you're in the know about all things VCU....
The Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center will present a series of free educational seminars for the community this fall, featuring medical center experts providing important health information, sharing their expertise and answering questions on a variety of current topics in...
AARP has ranked Virginia Commonwealth University among the top employers for older workers in the United States for the sixth time.VCU placed 37th on the 2011 list of the AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50, which highlights exemplary policies...
On Saturday, Aug. 6, Dianne Jewell (Ph.D.'03/AHP; D.P.T.'08/AHP), Virginia Commonwealth University assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, spoke at the A.T. Still University Arizona School of Health Science's dual commencement ceremonies. Jewell's commencement addresses were delivered to 433...
The Richmond Flying Squirrels will play the Harrisonburg Senators at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 or 6:35 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, The Diamond, 3001 N. Boulevard, Richmond.Members of the Virginia Commonwealth University and MCV Alumni Associations can choose from two...
At his introductory press conference in April of 2009, head coach Shaka Smart of Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball unleashed a phrase that has become synonymous with the Black and Gold."HAVOC" is the style of play that Smart and his...
Two recent graduates of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Allied Health Professions were featured on the most recent cover of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal (AANA). Lukeythia Bastardi, D.N.A.P., and Jill Schroeder, D.N.A.P., are pictured demonstrating the...
The hottest ticket in the city of Richmond and one of the hottest tickets in the Commonwealth of Virginia now has a schedule as the full 2011-12 Virginia Commonwealth University men's basketball schedule was released.The Colonial Athletic Association announced its...
