Join us for a talk by Ed Grier, dean of the School of Business. Dean Grier’s talk, “The State of VCU Business,” will focus on the VCU School of Business today and our plans for the future.

When: 6 p.m. Oct. 16

Where: Snead Hall Auditorium, 301 W. Main St., Richmond, VA 23284

Ed Grier joined the VCU School of Business as dean on March 8, 2010. Before coming to VCU, Dean Grier spent 29 years as a top-level executive for Walt Disney Company, a $38 billion member of the Fortune 500. His work spanned the globe from Tokyo to Paris, giving him priceless insight into international perspectives. He has served in numerous leadership roles that have given him the expertise necessary for successful company – and school – operations, including brand management, administration, finance and planning, marketing and public relations. It promises to be an engaging and informative presentation.