Ting Xu, a Shanghai native, founded Evergreen Enterprises in her Richmond, Virginia suburban home in 1993 with $20,000. From a small decorative flag line, Evergreen has grown to be one of the leading gift, garden and home decor companies in North America, with over 1,400 employees.

Under her leadership the Company has completed numerous succcessful acquisitions including the 2010 purchase of Plow & Hearth. She is a member of the Robins School of Business Executive Advisory Council. She also is an advocate for Chinese-American relations, sponsoring events like VMFA's Forbidden City and Terracotta Warriors, the Richmond Ballet's Road to China.

Amber Answine

Location for student check-in is Q158 at 10:00 a.m.

Location for faculty check-in is Q154 at 10:45 a.m.

Convenient access to the commencement exercises is provided for those who are able to walk only short distances, have difficulty climbing steps, use a wheelchair, or are in need of special assistance.

 Parking for disabled guests is located in the front of the parking lots directly adjacent to the Robins School of Business (R8 and R10).

Limited handicapped seating will be available in the front of Queally Auditorium for the ceremony. Other family members may sit directly behind them in non-handicapped seating. Additional overflow seating will be available in Molechert Commons, which will be accessible for people with disabilities. 

Please note that we do not provide wheelchairs for guests. Families and friends may rent wheelchairs from local establishments to be used while on campus.