June Virtual Family Events
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The VCU Office of Alumni Relations brings you more digital programming this month to help you stay connected. Check out these upcoming virtual events and opportunities and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Noon-1 p.m. EDT Friday, June 5
Now What? The Ethical and Sociological Impact of COVID-19
What long-lasting ethical and sociological impact will the COVID-19 pandemic have on us? Will it change the way people treat others? How will it change the way we view our personal lives and our careers in the long term? Join a Facebook Live Q&A led by Jacqueline Smith-Mason, Ph.D. (M.S.’89/GPA; Ph.D.’99/GPA), interim dean of the Honors College, as we discuss these questions and more with panelists Jay Albanese, Ph.D., professor of criminal justice in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and Susan Bodnar-Deren, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology in the College of Humanities and Sciences and co-director of perinatal health research at the VCU Institute for Women’s Health.
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Noon-1 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 17
It’s OK to Not Be OK: Personal Health and Wellness
The thought of being a college graduate is an exciting time. College is now behind you and your whole future is ahead of you. For some, though, it’s not that simple. Thinking about life after college can pose the question of, “What’s next?” Learn tips for staying happy and healthy in your postgrad life from Mae-Lynn Germany, doctoral intern, and Steve Palmieri, psychology intern, with University Counseling Services.
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Noon-1 p.m. EDT Tuesday June 19
Expert Q&A: USGA’s Charlie Howe
Father’s Day weekend usually features the U.S. Open Championship for many Rams around the country. This year things will look a little different with the United States Golf Association’s decision to move one of the world’s top golf tournaments to September. Join the VCU Center for Sport Leadership’s Greg Burton (M.Ed.’12/E) for a special Father’s Day weekend Q&A with the 2020 U.S. Open Tournament Director and VCU alumnus Charlie Howe (M.S.’07/E). He’ll answer your questions on the USGA, the PGA Tour and what it was like to have to shift this year’s tournament because of COVID-19.
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6:30-7:30 p.m. EDT Thursday, June 25
Sip, Sip Hooray: Wine Tasting 101
All you need is an internet connection to enjoy an educational and fun wine-tasting experience with Terricinia St. Clair (B.F.A.’98/A), owner of The Tipsy Sommelier. In this interactive, virtual wine tasting, sponsored by the African-American Alumni Council, you’ll learn basic wine-tasting techniques, while discovering identifying characteristics of three of the six noble wine varietals, all of which can be purchased ahead of time at your local Total Wine store: Firebrand Chardonnay, Mina Mesa Cabernet and Dr. Heidermann’s Blitz Riesling.
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Noon-2 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 30
1:1 Chat with Financial Advisers: Budgeting During an Economic Downturn
Are you finding yourself revisiting your budget due to COVID-19? Getting your finances in order during these uncertain times is just as important as practicing social distancing. Log in to chat 1:1 with financial advisers for 15-minute sessions anytime between noon and 2 p.m. EDT.
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