July 13, 2004

College of Humanities and Sciences honors Dr. Roderick McDavis with tropical-themed ice-cream social

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By Malorie Burkett

Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences recently honored Dr. Roderick McDavis, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, during an afternoon ice-cream social. At the gathering, guests were treated to ice cream sundaes from Richmond's own Sundaze ice cream shop, and McDavis was recognized for his support of the College and VCU.

McDavis has served as VCU's top academic officer since July 1999, coordinating academic policies and being responsible for all academic proceedings and programs for the entire university. He announced his resignation from VCU in May, in order to become the 20th president of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

From left: Dr. Njeri Jackson, director of VCU's African American Studies program, shares a laugh with Dr. McDavis during the ice-cream social.
From left: Dr. Njeri Jackson, director of VCU's African American Studies program, shares a laugh with Dr. McDavis during the ice-cream social.
Dr. Stephen D. Gottfredson, left, presents Dr. McDavis with a keepsake framed print of Ginter House-the location of McDavis' VCU office. Gottfredson, who held the post as dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, has been named interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Stephen D. Gottfredson, left, presents Dr. McDavis with a keepsake framed print of Ginter House-the location of McDavis' VCU office. Gottfredson, who held the post as dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, has been named interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Phylllis Self, vice provost of Academic Technology, shows off her tropical attire with Dr. McDavis, who also sported a floral Hawaiian lei and blouse.
Dr. Phylllis Self, vice provost of Academic Technology, shows off her tropical attire with Dr. McDavis, who also sported a floral Hawaiian lei and blouse.