May 2022 Alumni Events
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Check out these upcoming events offered by VCU Alumni and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3
VCU Alumni Yappy Hour
Join us for a four-legged-friendly happy hour and get to know Ram dog owners. Registration includes a VCU Alumni pet bandana.
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6 p.m. EDT Tuesday, May 10
VCU Alumni Virtual Book Club Author Talk: Amanda Montell
Enjoy a discussion with Montell, who discusses her book “Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism,” an indie bestseller about the language of groups that range from Scientology to SoulCycle.
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Noon EDT Thursday, May 12
VCU Alumni’s AAPI Networking Hour
RSVP for this free virtual networking event in recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Through this online speed-networking event, you can speak with alumni, students, families, faculty and friends of the university. All alumni with an interest in AAPI heritage and appreciation are welcome.
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2 p.m. EDT Thursday, May 12
VCU Alumni Virtual Book Club Author Talk: Dawnie Walton
Fiction writer and journalist Walton discusses her book “The Final Revival of Opal & Nevher,” a novel about the meteoric rise of an iconic interracial rock duo in the 1970s, their sensational breakup and the secrets unearthed when they try to reunite decades later for one last tour.
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2 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 18
VCU Alumni Virtual Book Club Author Talk: Alka Joshi
Joshi discusses her 2020 novel, “The Henna Artist,” which tells the story of Lakshmi, who escapes from an arranged and abusive marriage in her rural village to go to the vibrant city of Jaipur in the 1950s.
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5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19
Libraries After Dark 2022
Experience Cabell Library like never before — explore the technology and spaces that make it a top research library in the state.
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VCU Day at Nationals Park
Join VCU alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans as the Rams take over the ballpark for a day and watch the Nationals play the St. Louis Cardinals. The first 1,500 fans to purchase a ticket receive a limited-edition co-branded VCU/Nationals baseball hat.
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Your VCU network is bigger than you think
Tap into the global VCU community of alumni, students, parents and friends through VCU Link. VCU Link is your link to your VCU network, where you can find:
- A networking directory
- Industry-based networking groups
- Career-related resources
- Mentoring opportunities
VCU Link isn’t just another networking platform — it’s designed specifically for the VCU community, with no extra costs for “premium” services. You and your student already have your VCU experience in common, so no call is a cold call when you already have a foot in the door. Share ideas on discussion boards, explore industry networks and directly email fellow Rams to make meaningful contacts.
Get ready to tap into the power of your network to achieve what’s next! It’s free and only takes a few minutes to sign up.
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