Faculty and Staff Announcements
Aug. 3, 2020
Changes to campus are afoot to protect against COVID-19 — here’s what to expect
Employees from the Facilities Management Division along with staff from across the university have been busy making modifications and assembling supplies to make campus as safe as possible this fall as the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus.
July 22, 2020
New CHS award recognizes excellence in inclusion, diversity and equity commitment
Nominations are due September 21. Recipients will be recognized at the annual CHS awards ceremony.
July 20, 2020
Beloved professor Cliff Edwards, a founder of VCU’s religious studies program, retires after 45 years
The longtime School of World Studies professor taught a variety of courses in religion and the arts. “The variety and energy of our students made every class session a challenge and an inspiration.”
July 8, 2020
Call for nominations for CHS Distinguished Faculty Awards
Nominations should be submitted by 5:00 p.m., September 21.
July 8, 2020
Franco appointed chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Dr. Franco has been affiliated with the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences since 2004 and previously served as the associate chair and director of graduate studies in the department, as well as special assistant to the dean for space and finance.
July 8, 2020
Smith appointed chair of the Department of Philosophy
Dr. Smith is currently an associate professor in the department where he has been a faculty member since 2003.
July 6, 2020
Julie Honnold, a VCU sociology professor for nearly 50 years, retires
Longtime VCU professor Julie Honnold supported countless faculty in their research endeavors through her work at VCU’s Survey and Evaluation Research Laboratory.
July 2, 2020
Q&A with Jennifer Malat, Ph.D., new dean of the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences
Dean Malat comes to VCU from the University of Cincinnati where she most recently served as divisional dean for social sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.
June 29, 2020
New CAPS Council membership announced for FY21
The CAPS Council for the College of Humanities and Sciences is pleased to announce its officers and members for fiscal year 2021.
June 16, 2020
Staff Profile: Dorothy Fillmore, Department of Psychology
Dorothy Fillmore (MA ‘84/H&S), director of academic operations for the Department of Psychology, is retiring from VCU after 35 years.
June 3, 2020
VCU details phased reopening plans
Faculty and students involved in clinical placements, clinical services, field placements, labs and lab simulations will return in phases beginning in June; fall semester set to begin Aug. 17.
May 29, 2020
Keeping our campus going: Joseph Turner, Ph.D.
While the rest of the university went remote, these employees continued showing up to keep things running during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 27, 2020
Call for applications for the National Endowment for the Humanities' 2021 Summer Stipends Program
The award amount is $6,000, and VCU can put forward up to two nominees.
May 15, 2020
Messner appointed director of Robertson School
Dr. Messner has served as the interim director of the Robertson School since July 2019 and was previously the school’s associate director.
May 13, 2020
Hunnicutt introduced as new interim dean for faculty affairs
Sally affirms that faculty are central to the success of the College’s core mission to be the “intellectual engine” at the heart of VCU.
Town Hall
Dean Jennifer Malat, Ph.D., will hold a virtual town hall for all CHS faculty and staff on August 21.
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