Engineering: Oscar L. Martin Jr. is 2013 Alumni Star

When he was named one of Style Weekly’s “Top 40 Under 40” in 2012, Oscar L. Martin Jr. (Ph.D.’10/En) said he always wanted to be a college professor. It just took a little while to find a way to fit teaching into his life and job at DuPont Teijin Films, where he leads an organization that develops innovative film products for companies such as 3M Co., Sara Lee Corp. and H.J. Heinz Co. Read more.

Business: Student advances in national Walmart competition

Growing up in Chesapeake, Va., Olugbenga “Tumi” Oredein wanted to draw all the time. He also collected silicone wristbands that shot to popularity at the height of Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong campaign, a support group for people with cancer. He put those two interests together in Skribs, customizable wristbands that he created. 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