Aug. 4, 2009

Governor holds third annual campus preparedness conference at VCU

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Campus leaders, government representatives, law enforcement officers and emergency personnel from throughout Virginia participated in the third annual Governor’s Preparedness Conference on Aug. 3 at the University Student Commons. The daylong conference focused on preparations for the H1N1 flu virus, ways for universities to collaborate internally and externally to prepare for emergencies, and effective means to employ social networking and media to communicate in emergencies.

VCU President Michael Rao welcomes Gov. Tim Kaine to this year’s conference. The daylong conference focused on hazard preparedness at Virginia’s two- and four-year public and private colleges and universities.
VCU President Michael Rao welcomes Gov. Tim Kaine to this year’s conference. The daylong conference focused on hazard preparedness at Virginia’s two- and four-year public and private colleges and universities.


Dale Jones, Ph.D., associate professor of public administration and director of the National Homeland Security Project, chats with Congressman Bobby Scott, whose district includes VCU, between sessions.
Dale Jones, Ph.D., associate professor of public administration and director of the National Homeland Security Project, chats with Congressman Bobby Scott, whose district includes VCU, between sessions.


Conference attendees met with vendors who demonstrated the latest products and services to improve campus security. VCU Police Capt. Grant Warren (center) talks with AlliedBarton Security Services representatives Chris Roberts (left) and Glenn Rosenberg. Photos by Melissa Gordon, VCU Communications and Public Relations.
Conference attendees met with vendors who demonstrated the latest products and services to improve campus security. VCU Police Capt. Grant Warren (center) talks with AlliedBarton Security Services representatives Chris Roberts (left) and Glenn Rosenberg. Photos by Melissa Gordon, VCU Communications and Public Relations.