Making the alumni brand real

Notice something different about this month's enewsletter? The VCU and MCV Alumni Associations are pleased to unveil their new brand, part of the  part of Virginia Commonwealth University's integrated marketing campaign. The new brand mark includes the university seal, which pays tribute to the university founding school's, the Medical College of Virginia and the Richmond Professional Institute. Read more.

Education: School safety task force members named

Gov. Bob McDonnell has appointed 45 people to the Task Force of School and Campus Safety he established in December, including School of Education alumnae Dianne H. Smith (M.Ed. ’84/E), a Chesterfield County School Board member and retired principal, and Patricia I. Wright (M.Ed. ’84/E), state superintendent of public instruction. Read more.

Education: Save the date - action learning workshop

On Thursday, Jan. 31, Michael J. Marquardt, Ph.D., often referred to as the “father of action learning,” will present a workshop titled “Action Learning – A Powerful Tool for Developing Leaders, Solving Problems, Building Teams and Transforming Organization.” The workshop, which includes a reception, will be held at the VCU Sports Medicine Building from 4-6 p.m. and hosted by the VCU School of Education’s Adult Learning Program. Read more.

Homecoming 2013

The date is set! VCU Homecoming 2013 is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2. The weekend is full of exciting and spirited events, including an inaugural Homecoming Parade, socials, Rams Rally Point and men’s basketball vs. the Fordham Rams. Read more.

Rams on the Road: VCU vs Duquesne 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 2013

Homecoming Parade11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Feb. 02, 2013

Alumni Association Board MeetingFeb. 02, 2013

18th Annual Women & Wellness Forum Series 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feb. 05, 2013

Richmond Ballet's Swan Lake7 p.m. - 9:30 a.m. Feb. 09, 2013