Dentistry: Julian C. Metts Jr. is 2013 Alumni Star

As a young man, Julian C. Metts Jr. (D.D.S.’63/D; H.S.’65/D) prayed that he would find a job that would allow him to make a difference. After graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Dentistry, he found that opportunity in a private practice, located in Bon Air and then Midlothian, Va., where he served the needs of adults and children for more than 40 years. But in 1991, following a trip to Guyana, his prayers were answered on an even grander scale. Read more.

Dentistry: Alumnus elected director of national board

Dr. Joseph Califano (D.D.S.’84/D; H.S.’91/D), professor and division director of periodontology in the Department of Surgical Sciences at the East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine, has been elected to serve as one of nine directors of the American Board of Periodontology. Read more.

VCU Libraries: New building on fast track

Recently, the VCU Libraries community tangibly heard and felt our near future: The rat-a-tat-tat of jackhammers at dawn. A crew was exploring how the concrete aggregate panels are attached to Cabell Library in order to finalize construction specs for the new library on the Monroe Park Campus. Read more.

Alumni enjoy discount for ‘War Horse’

“War Horse” is showing Oct. 29-Nov. 3 at the Landmark Theater in Richmond, Va. All VCU alumni are invited to buy tickets to select performances at a 25 percent discount! Read more.

Latest update from President Rao

The latest university update from Virginia Commonwealth University President Michael Rao, Ph.D. Read more.

VCU Alumni Chicago Chapter happy hour social6-8 p.m. Oct. 17

Business Talks Business speakers series: "The State of VCU Business"7-9 p.m. Oct. 17

HandsOn Day: Richmond9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 19

VCU Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale Noon Oct. 21-5 p.m. Oct. 25

VCU Alumni at VCU vs. LaSalle men's soccer game 7-10 p.m. Oct. 25

John and Mary Sue Oehler Lecture 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 30