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Nov. 16, 2020

You’ve been exposed to someone with COVID-19: What should you do?

Should you be tested? What kind of test? What are the odds that you got it, too?

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Nov. 12, 2020

Stanciu appointed as the new director of the Humanities Research Center

Cristina Stanciu, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of English, where she has been a faculty member since 2011.

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Nov. 12, 2020

Annual staff performance evaluation cycle for 2020 announced

Staff should review and edit performance goals and career development plans in Talent@VCU prior to beginning self-review.

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Nov. 11, 2020

Broadcast journalism professor receives CHS Trailblazer in Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Award

Clarence Thomas, Ph.D. is an associate professor of mass communications in the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture.

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Nov. 11, 2020

In memoriam: Audrey Smedley, Ph.D.

Smedley, a pioneering African American anthropologist and longtime VCU professor, passed away peacefully on Oct. 14 at her home in Beltsville, Md.

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Nov. 6, 2020

CHS awards Gerron Scott the Leadership in Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Award

Gerron Scott is an undergraduate academic adviser in the Department of Biology.

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Nov. 4, 2020

Dean's Office HR announces two new recurring events for CHS staff

The new events are based on feedback received at the staff listening session with Dean Malat on Oct. 16.

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Nov. 4, 2020

2019-20 Elske v.P. Smith Distinguished Lecture [video]

Robert Godwin-Jones, Ph.D., professor in the School of World Studies, presents "Language Learning Today: Where is Technology Leading Us?"

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Oct. 26, 2020

VCU celebrates 179 faculty members awarded promotion and tenure in 2020

"Tenure and promotion recognize faculty members’ commitment to working together and to objectively, knowledgably and passionately address issues that matter most to humanity."

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Oct. 20, 2020

Fall 2020 virtual commencement planning

The university has announced their plans for a virtual commencement celebration on December 12 to honor August and December graduates.

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Oct. 20, 2020

VCU will reopen in phases following winter break

Spring semester classes at VCU will begin on Jan. 25 and will conclude on May 5, followed by final exams, which will be conducted remotely.

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Oct. 16, 2020

Congratulations, CHS faculty and staff award winners for 2019-20

A virtual event was held Oct. 23 to honor staff and faculty who have demonstrated excellence across a number of categories in the 2019-20 academic year. The video from the event is now available.

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Oct. 14, 2020

8 things you need to know about COVID-19 prevalence testing at VCU

Asymptomatic prevalence testing is quick, easy and free — and it helps our community stay safe.

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Oct. 7, 2020

Belgrave appointed as interim associate dean for equity and community partnerships

Belgrave will develop and implement a plan for improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the College and will elevate and promote the College's community-engaged research and teaching.

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Sept. 11, 2020

‘They make learning real’: VCU honors six faculty with distinguished awards

The event was held at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts but only a limited number of people were allowed to participate because of the coronavirus. The majority of people watched online.