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Evolution Of Physical Therapy At The Medical College Of Virginia And Virginia Commonwealth University, Mary Snyder Shall Jan 2011

Evolution Of Physical Therapy At The Medical College Of Virginia And Virginia Commonwealth University, Mary Snyder Shall

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The Physical Therapy Department at Virginia Commonwealth University was founded in 1931 as part of the College of William and Mary’s Richmond division, becoming Virginia’s first program in the field of physical therapy. Through archived files, yearbooks and interviews with faculty and alumni, this book describes important events of the department’s first 80 years and highlights the faculty members and alumni who influenced the local and national development of the profession.


Ab Initio : A New Concept In Engineering Education, A History Of The Design, Creation And Implementation Of A New School Of Engineering In Richmond, Virginia (1990-2000), Henry A. Mcgee Jr. Jan 2005

Ab Initio : A New Concept In Engineering Education, A History Of The Design, Creation And Implementation Of A New School Of Engineering In Richmond, Virginia (1990-2000), Henry A. Mcgee Jr.

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Dr. Henry A. McGee, Jr., Founding Dean Emeritus of the School of Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University, chronicles the history of the School of Engineering through his term as Founding Dean, 1994–1999. McGee details the process of creating a program aimed to balance innovation and entrepreneurship.


A Golden Foundation For Building The Future Jan 1999

A Golden Foundation For Building The Future

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Founded in 1949, the Department of Health Administration at Virginia Commonwealth University has been recognized as one of the first programs of its kind and as one of America’s first distance-learning programs. This book explores how the department evolved with healthcare during its first 50 years and describes the department's growth, including PhD research, the Grant House, and international studies.


Past, Present, And Future, 1917-1987 : School Of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University Jan 1987

Past, Present, And Future, 1917-1987 : School Of Social Work, Virginia Commonwealth University

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A history of the School of Social Work at Virginia Commonwealth University.


A History Of The Richmond Professional Institute : From Its Beginning In 1917 To Its Consolidation With The Medical College Of Virginia In 1968 To Form Virginia Commonwealth University, Henry Horace Hibbs Jan 1973

A History Of The Richmond Professional Institute : From Its Beginning In 1917 To Its Consolidation With The Medical College Of Virginia In 1968 To Form Virginia Commonwealth University, Henry Horace Hibbs

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A History of the Richmond Professional Institute: From Its Beginning in 1917 to Its Consolidation With the Medical College of Virginia in 1968 to Form Virginia Commonwealth University was written by Dr. Henry H. Hibbs, Jr. (1887-1977), long-time leader of Richmond Professional Institute (RPI).

After he retired, Dr. Hibbs was paid a consultant's fee to write this book on the history of RPI. He designated VCU as the sole recipient of profits from the sale of the book. The alumni associations of VCU and the Richmond Professional Institute Foundation were involved in editing the book before it was published in …


An Art School : Some Reminiscences : An Account Of The Early Beginnings And Development Of The School Of Art Of The Virginia Commonwealth University--As Told By Its First Teacher, Theresa Pollak Jan 1969

An Art School : Some Reminiscences : An Account Of The Early Beginnings And Development Of The School Of Art Of The Virginia Commonwealth University--As Told By Its First Teacher, Theresa Pollak

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A history of the early years of the School of Art at Virginia Comonwealth University.


Encouraging Excellence: Commemorating The 75th Anniversary Of The School Of Dentistry, Joann Spitler Jan 1968

Encouraging Excellence: Commemorating The 75th Anniversary Of The School Of Dentistry, Joann Spitler

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This book celebrates the 75th anniversary of the School of Dentistry at the Medical College of Virginia (MCV). In 1897, the School of Dentistry was founded at MCV. Through biographies, images, and brief histories, this book details major benchmarks of the school’s history. This document also includes a brief description of the dentistry profession and images of antique dentistry equipment. The document concludes with biographies of the deans of the School of Dentistry.


Report Of The Commission To Plan For The Establishment Of A Proposed State-Supported University In The Richmond Metropolitan Area [Edward A. Wayne, Chairman], Virginia. Commission To Plan For The Establishment Of A Proposed State-Supported University In The Richmond Metropolitan Area. Jan 1967

Report Of The Commission To Plan For The Establishment Of A Proposed State-Supported University In The Richmond Metropolitan Area [Edward A. Wayne, Chairman], Virginia. Commission To Plan For The Establishment Of A Proposed State-Supported University In The Richmond Metropolitan Area.

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After the 1965 Bird Commission recommended the creation of a state university in Richmond, the state legislature named a commission to develop an implementation plan headed by Edward A. Wayne Sr., president of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank.

Their recommendation, supported by the Governor and General Assembly, was the creation of Virginia Commonwealth University. Wayne was named vice-rector of the first Board of Visitors of VCU, and the University's Wayne Medal honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions or provided exemplary service to VCU.

This is the full text of the 1967 report, entitled "Report of the Commission to plan …