By Maren Dougherty “The Convention Center is a centerpiece of San Diego’s economy. During this pandemic, it will be a centerpiece of our fight against the coronavirus.” – San Diego Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer, 3/23/2020 This Spring our San Diego Convention Center went from serving as a b
By Carl Adkins The one that wasn’t. That’s what the 2020 Men’s Final Four is likely to be called in the future. Upon writing this, tomorrow was to be Final Four Friday. Peak arrival of 80,000 fans coming to Atlanta ready for an exciting weekend of championship basketball and other ama
(Editor’s Note: IAVM members are also unsung heroes. Many continue to show up to work, while numerous others have opened their doors (and their parking lots) to serve as makeshift hospitals, shelters for the homeless, and to serve as drive-through screening sites. And with many
By Jake Katzenberger, Mark Chrisman, and Russ Murdock Our healthcare system has been pushed beyond capacity by the ever-growing number of COVID-19 patients. The need for hospital beds, ventilators, PPE, and isolation rooms has vastly outstripped the available supply, and the country i
By Beckie Liwacz Across the past week or two, we’ve seen major conventions cancelled, tours postponed and seasons suspended. In preparation for all of these games, concerts, conferences, and other events, the food was already onsite and being readied by executive chefs and their culin