The Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Human-Animal Interaction is selling 2012 Dogs On Call Calendars to support Dogs On Call and other Center programs at Three Bears Gift Shop, Critical Care Hospital. The Center will sell calendars with its...
November 2011 News
The Virginia Commonwealth University Schools of Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy recently teamed up with Homeward, a Richmond homeless services organization, to provide services to homeless individuals in need of dental extractions, screenings and medical relief. Fourth-year dental student Susan Dickerson...
In a rare event that crossed cultures and continents, the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business and Christ University in Bangalore, India, recently hosted a visit with Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell that focused on economic and educational partnerships between India...
Two Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing faculty members and one student were named winners of the March of Dimes Inaugural Central Virginia Nurse of the Year Award. The March of Dimes recognized nurses in nearly 20 fields of nursing...
Bloomberg Businessweek has ranked the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business part-time MBA program No. 51 in the United States. This is the first time that VCU has been included in the national ranking, which is based on separate measures...
VCU associate head coach Tarrell Robinson has been recognized as one of the nation's top 25 Mid-Major women's basketball assistants, according to CollegeInsider.com. In his third year at Virginia Commonwealth University, Robinson, who was elevated to his current post last...
On Nov. 21, Virginia Commonwealth University alumna, Patricia Eck (B.S.'72/N; M.H.A.'81/AHP), received the Papal award, Cross Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal. This award is the highest honor given to a member of a religious community by the Vatican.Read the press...
Dr. Colin Banas (H.S.'05/M; M.S.H.A.'08/AHP), chief medical information officer at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, named to Modern Healthcare's Top 25 Clinical Informaticists. According to Modern Healthcare's website, this new awards and honors program recognizes medical professionals who excel at...
With the final steel beam now in place, faculty, medical students, residents and practicing physicians at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine are a step closer to a state-of-the art training hub that will launch a new standard in...
World renowned for his development of novel drug combinations to treat blood cancers, Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center researcher Dr. Steven Grant has been asked to serve the National Cancer Institute as a member of its Investigational Drug Steering Committee and...
The American College of Physicians has chosen Dr. Craig Cheifetz as the recipient of the McDonald Award. Nominated by the ACP's Virginia Chapter, Cheifetz will accept the award at the ACP national meeting in New Orleans in April 2012. Craig...
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education has selected Stephanie A. Call, M.D., MSPH, to receive its 2012 Parker J. Palmer Courage to Lead Award. This is one of the highest awards bestowed by the ACGME, with just 10 program...
This past summer, Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Physical Therapy hosted its first ever Summer Career Exploration Program for 16 high school students. This two week exploration program was designed for 10th, 11th and 12th graders from Richmond public schools...
In addition to being an assistant professor in the medical school's Department of Pathology, Dr. Kimberly Sanford (B.S.'91/AHP; M.D.'01/M; H.S.'06/M) has twice earned degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University: a bachelor's in Medical Technology from the School of Allied Health Professions...
On Nov. 15, Linsey Kornblau received the Spirit of Giving Award at the National Philanthropy Day luncheon at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Kornblau was nominated for flying cross-country at age 17 to raise $125,000 for Virginia Commonwealth University's Massey...
VCU keepsake ornaments are available, just in time for the holidays. These ornaments are made from birch and come packaged separately, ready for hanging. Three ornaments are available: the VCU ram, the Egyptian Building and Founders Hall. There is a brief history written...
Congratulations to Cinema student Harrison Colby and the crew of "A Roof Over Our Heads." The film was selected to screen in the Showcase section of the 2011 Lucerne International Film Festival and screens in Switzerland this fall. Harrison made the...
The Theresa Pollak Prize honorees demonstrate how their personal process of art making has enriched the region's culture while representing Richmond in the wider world. The award is given annually by Richmond Magazine. Congratulations to: VCU Dance alumna Ana Inés...
Growing up in Japan, Yui Matsuda did not have much interaction with the health care arena, but she found an unexpected calling to the field. "At home, nursing is perceived as a submissive role, which isn't my personality," she said....
College alumni are known to express their school pride and loyalty in different ways. Some don attire in school colors or display a school license plate on their cars. Others cheer on their alma mater at athletic contests or return...
Shaka Smart, the much admired head coach of the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball team, delivers an important message to Virginia high school students in a new public service announcement , telling them, "You are the one who's going...
United Way and MetroCASH, in collaboration with the VCU School of Social Work, have received a 2012 VITA Grant Award of $55,750. "It's a great example of how our involvement is very tangibly benefiting the community, particularly on a key issue...
Michele Young-Stone (B.A.'92/H&S; M.T.'95/E; M.F.A.'05/H&S) has two forthcoming novels under contract with Simon & Schuster and another well-received novel already under her belt. She's an author making her living writing books, pursuing her dream. And it all started in a...
It was a mother's intuition. Double doses of morning sickness, feeling larger earlier on in the pregnancy, and an all-over abnormal feeling were signs telling Lisandra Sanatis that she was carrying more than one baby. This was her fourth...
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy will receive funding through Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables researchers worldwide to test unorthodox ideas that address persistent health and development challenges. Phillip M....
Come celebrate Alumni Day at the Siegel Center and cheer on the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball team Nov. 30 in a tough match with the University of South Florida. Stop by the alumni tent in the lobby for a special gift and sign up...
Richard Wenzel stared at his computer screen last spring, unable to comprehend the email he had just received. It did not make sense. Patti D'Beck, a professor in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts' Department of Theater, wanted...
It's almost Thanksgiving time again! The Hampton Roads Area Alumni Chapter is assisting a local family with providing all the treats and eats they will need to feed their family for Thanksgiving. Please contribute any food donations and/or gift card...
Robin Yoder (M.S.W.'89/SW), a Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus and accomplished athlete, has done the unimaginable. After losing her leg to cancer in 2010, Yoder had not been able to run. Until now. Read her full story in the Richmond Times-Dispatch....
It's not every day you meet a Division I star athlete with a knack for research.But then it seems that Ludmila Francescatto can manage anything she sets her mind to. The former captain and outside hitter for the Virginia Commonwealth...
The Virginia Commonwealth University Rice Center has received a grant from Altria to fund an innovative program to provide an educational experience for park visitors and local school systems that is focused on the ecology of the James River. The...
As the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Physical Therapy continues its research, several faculty members have been scheduled to present their findings.Stacey Dusing, assistant professor, presented a paper on the "Variability in Postural Control During Infancy: Implications for Development, Assessment...
E. Ayn Welleford, Ph.D. (M.S.'93/AHP; Ph.D.'98/H&S), chair of Virginia Commonwealth University's Department of Gerontology, was honored Nov. 9 by the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Richmond at its Alzheimer's advocate recognition reception at the Virginia Historical Society. The event was held in...
In the spirit of the holiday season, the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center invites you to make a donation in honor or memory of a special person in your life. For each $25 donation, Massey will send a uniquely...
Own a piece of the Final Four floor! The Rams are the first team to go from the First Four to the Final Four. Now, you can own a piece of that history by purchasing a certified piece of the Final Four...
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If you received your first degree at Virginia Commonwealth University between 2002 and today, you are GOLD - a graduate of the last decade. Come meet, mix and mingle with fellow VCU GOLD alumni at the Bull & Bear Club downtown 6-8 p.m....
Virginia Commonwealth University's Center for Corporate Education classes for SHRM Learning System University are designed for the working professional. The programs are comprehensive and challenging to best prepare participants for the rigorous testing involved in obtaining their PHR or SPHR...
The First People's Dental Clinic 2011 took place Oct. 22-23 at the Rappahannock Tribe Cultural Center on the land of the Rappahannock Indians. This groundbreaking collaboration among the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology, the School of Dentistry and its Department...
The School of Business's Alpha Mu Student Chapter of Gamma Iota Sigma returned from the 40th annual Gamma Iota Sigma International Conference with a record number of awards. No chapter in the 40-year history of GIS has ever taken home...
The Global Education Office at Virginia Commonwealth University is seeking volunteers to host international students on Thanksgiving Day. International students are eager to learn more about American culture, experience the warmth of a home and make American friends.For more information,...
Beat the crowds and join the Merry Massey and Happy Holly Shoppers at the annual Massey Opening Night Shopping Spree at The Bizarre Bazaar® benefiting Virginia Commonwealth University's Massey Cancer Center. Shoppers will have exclusive access to the four buildings...
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business alumni enjoy an exclusive 10 percent discount when registering for the Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification Exam Review Program by simply entering the code: VCU School of Business Alumni.PHR/SPHR certification can give you...
Join supporters of Massey Cancer Center at the kick-off event to Glassybaby's debut at Roan. These handcrafted candles are perfect for gift giving, especially when $4 from each sale will be donated to VCU Massey Cancer Center. Meet the creator,...
The late Dr. Charles L. Baird Jr., a pioneering cardiologist with strong ties to Virginia Commonwealth University, was known for his lifelong mission to help people. Now, his legacy of medical excellence will continue on with the establishment of the...
The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry recently celebrated its annual White Coat Ceremony, in which dental and dental hygiene students marked the beginning of their entry to patient care.This month, 95 dental students and 33 dental hygiene students received...
Abir Mukherjee, current senior at Virginia Commonwealth University, recently received the Herbert John Evans Jr. Award in Biochemistry. The Herbert John Evans Jr. Award in Biochemistry is named for the late medical school professor and was established by his colleagues...
Virginia Commonwealth University alumna Mira Signer (M.S.W.'04/SW) was featured in Style Weekly's special 2011 Top 40 Under 40 issue. Singer is currently the executive director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Virginia.Read the article....
One of just eight women among the Class of 1939's 61 graduates, Dr. Eugenie Fribourg (M.D.'39/M) can be counted as a pioneer at a time when women were still proving their worth in the medical field. As was fairly typical...
Alumnus Javaid Siddiqi (B.S.'00/H&S), M.Ed., has been appointed Virginia's deputy secretary for education. Siddiqi is currently pursuing his doctorate in educational leadership. Read the official press release.For the latest on all things related to the School of Education, visit...
Sainath Iyer, a senior Virginia Commonwealth University mass communications, international relations and religious studies major, is spending this semester at the White House. Sainath Iyer, a VCU senior majoring in mass communications, international relations and religious studies, is currently an...
Are you a cancer survivor, patient, caregiver or someone who has been affected by cancer who would like to network and share with others with similar experiences? The Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center is starting a new support group...
Virginia Commonwealth University alumna Nancy McFarlane (B.S.'80/P) was recently elected mayor of Raleigh, N.C. She and her husband, Ron McFarlane (B.S.'80/P), who met during their time at VCU, also have established two scholarships in the School of Pharmacy in the...
Dr. Tadataka "Tachi" Yamada (H.S.'74/M) was recently recognized as a Virginia Commonwealth University Alumni Star for his remarkable contributions to the field of medicine. While visiting Richmond to accept his award, he also spent time on the MCV Campus connecting...
John Wooden. Muhammad Ali. Wayne Gretzky. Michael Jordan. Arthur Ashe. Dwayne Wade. All have been honored as Sports Illustrated's prestigious Sportsman of the Year. The VCU men's basketball team has a chance to join that historic group after the Rams...
Read the latest periodic update from VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D.Click here....
Come celebrate Alumni Day at the Siegel Center and cheer on the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams men's basketball team in a tough match with the University of South Florida. Save the date - Wednesday, Nov. 30. Stop by the alumni...
