Go (virtual!) Rams
Amid concerns about COVID-19, the VCU Office of Alumni Relations offers ways to stay connected as a community when we are not physically close to one another. Check out these upcoming virtual events and opportunities for #RamsAtHome. Also, practice safe “social” distancing by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates as we’re working to bring you even more digital programming in the coming weeks.
April 9
Noon-1 p.m. EDT
COVID-19’s Impact on Health Care Preparedness and Policy
Join a Facebook Live discussion with two Wilder School faculty members about the effects of COVID-19 on health system preparedness and the exposure of cracks in housing and health policy infrastructure. >> Learn more
April 14
Noon-1 p.m. EDT
Making Money Moves: Personal Finance, Budgeting and Building Credit
Learn ways to control spending, build credit and save money in this webinar, the second event in our Adulting 101 online series. Encourage your students to attend as well to learn healthy finance habits! >> Learn more
April 16
Noon-12:30 p.m.
Chalk Talk
Join VCU men’s head basketball coach Mike Rhoades (M.S.’02/B) for a digital Q&A with ESPN Richmond’s Greg Burton (M.Ed.’12/E). Rhoades will talk about recruiting digitally and other ways the team has adapted during the COVID-19 outbreak. He’ll also answer questions directly from alumni. >> Learn more
April 22
1-5 p.m. EDT
Online Teacher Recruitment Day
Exploring education as a possible career? Looking for a teaching position this fall? Get a head start by chatting with school district administrators from around Virginia in this online career fair. >> Learn more
April 24
Noon-1 p.m. EDT
‘Unusual Creatures” in books and song
Bring the kids to visit VCU Alumni’s Facebook page 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday, April 22, and Thursday, April 23, to see author-musician Michael Hearst (B.M.’95/A) bring some of Earth’s strangest animals to life and then come back noon EDT Friday, April 24, for a live Q&A as he talks about his books, “Curious Construction,” “Unusual Creatures” and “Extraordinary People.” >> Learn more
April 29
10:30-11:30 a.m. EDT
Supply Chain and Distribution During the COVID Crisis: What Do We Know?
VCU business professor Jeff Smith, Ph.D., answers your questions about the U.S. supply chains and distribution during the pandemic in this Facebook Live event. >> Learn more
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