Social Work: Stephen W. Harms is 2013 Alumni Star

The career of Stephen W. Harms (M.S.W.’82/SW) exemplifies the limitless possibilities for macro-level social work. Beginning with the first master’s-level position with the Virginia General Assembly’s Joint Audit and Legislative Review Commission, to deputy positions for two state governors and a deputy chief administrative officer position for the city of Richmond, Va., his successes affect change through social policy and administration. Read more.

Social Work: Spotlight on alumna

Elizabeth Bass (M.S.W.’03/SW), executive director, Virginia Mentoring Partnership, was featured in the Oct. 7 Richmond Times-Dispatch as the week's "Decision Maker." Read more.

Social Work: Alumna’s book helps readers discover themselves

VCU alumna and Richmond entrepreneur Sheena Lyle, L.C.S.W. (M.S.W.’96/SW) asks the question, “Who Told You that You Couldn’t Be You?” in her new book, released in October. 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