Social Work: Alumnus publishes third book

Congratulations to alumnus James Forte, M.S.W., Ph.D. (M.S.W.’86/SW; Ph.D’06/SW), for the recent publication of his third book, “An introduction to using Theory in Social Work Practice.” Read more.

Social Work, Pharmacy and Education: Better together

In the crowds of ecstatic family and friends at recent VCU School of Social Work commencement ceremonies, one of the most enthusiastic well-wishers has attended in an almost official capacity. Andrea Wiley, director of clinical services at Rubicon, a Richmond-based provider of chemical dependency treatment services, is always in the audience, cheering loudly for the former Rubicon interns among the newest graduates. Read more.

French Film Festival opens March 27

The 22nd annual French Film Festival, which runs March 27-30, will feature a diverse lineup of documentaries, comedies, dramas and short films, as well as a delegation of top French directors, actors, screenwriters, cinematographers and more. Read more.

Rams headed to San Diego for NCAA Tournament

Congratulations to the VCU men’s basketball team for receiving a No. 5 seed from the NCAA Selection Committee. The Rams will face the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read more.

U.S. News: Graduate programs ranked among nation’s best

Several graduate programs at Virginia Commonwealth University are ranked among the nation’s best in the 2015 edition of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Grad Schools. Read more.

Thalhimer lecture 7:30-10:30 a.m. March 21

29th Annual Brown-Lyons Lecture7:30-9 p.m. March 27

Rams Night Out6 p.m.-midnight March 29

Monroe Scholars Book and Author LuncheonNoon-1:30 p.m. April 1

Alumni winery tour10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 5