Robertson: Professor brings world of experience

By the time Syrian President Bashar Assad began talking about his favorite falafel stands in Damascus, Don Belt was looking for a way out. The chief foreign affairs correspondent for National Geographic at the time, Belt was in Syria in 2009 working on a story about the country’s complex role in reshaping the Middle East. Read more.

Robertson: Professor named 2014 Outstanding Woman

June Nicholson, a journalism professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been named the 2014 Outstanding Woman in Journalism and Mass Communication Education. Read more.

Robertson: Alumnus appointed by Emory University

Emory University President James W. Wagner has announced the appointment of Jerry Lewis (B.S.’81/MC) to the position of senior vice president for communications and public affairs. Read more.

It’s here: Broad Street issue 1.2 'Hunt, Gather'

The last issue of Broad Street Magazine, “Hunt, Gather,” has arrived, and has been sent to all subscribers and contributors! Broad Street is a nonprofit magazine featuring great true stories told in many different ways. Read more.

VCU Police is No. 1 for traffic safety initiatives

The International Association of Chiefs of Police has selected the Virginia Commonwealth University Police Department as first in the nation among colleges and universities for the organization’s 2014 National Law Enforcement Challenge. Read more.

Student advancing on ‘Idol’ quest

Joi Hamm, Virginia Commonwealth University student and a specialist in the U.S. Army, auditioned for the second round of tryouts for “American Idol” on Monday, Aug. 11, in Kansas City, Missouri. Read more.

Arts: Is the Institute for Contemporary Art Richmond’s missing piece?

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU has produced this slick video explaining why the ICA is exactly what this city needs. Scheduled to open in two years at the cost of $35 million, the ICA hopes to be a “cultural linchpin for the city of Richmond” and show off a rotating series of exhibits. Read more.

Athletics: VCU welcomes 4-year-old to RamNation

She is still learning how to spell her name, but 4-year-old Lauryn Lewis had to sign it on a very special piece of paper at VCU. Read more.

Music for Massey 5:30-11 p.m. Aug. 21

VCU Alumni Day at Nationals Park4-7 p.m. Aug. 23

VCU Broad Street Mile10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 20

Sanger Series Lecture by Lawrence Tabak Noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 22