August 15-23
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WELCOME TO VCU! TICKET KEY
WELCOME WEEK
TICKET INFORMATION STEP 1: COLLECT TICKETS There are five types of Welcome Week events that are color-coded for your convenience. Attend an event and receive a ticket. Tickets will give you a chance to win fabulous prizes. The more tickets you receive the better your chances at winning. To be eligible for the grand prize you must collect 10 tickets (2 of each color).
STEP 2: TURN IN TICKETS
Turn in tickets at the Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair on Friday, August 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Siegel Center. Prizes will be handed out throughout the event. To be considered for the grand prize, your tickets must be turned in no later than 5:30 p.m.
STEP 3: KEEP FINGERS CROSSED AND HANGOUT AT THE SOVO FAIR. (All prizes must be claimed in person.)
GRAND PRIZE
1 SEMESTER OF
FREE IN-STATE TUITION*
*Free tuition is based on the full time instate tuition rate, and is awarded in the spring semester 2016. If the prize winner is enrolled less than full time the award will be based on the number of hours enrolled and awarded at the in state rate. As with all financial aid, your award may be adjusted if you exceed financial need or cost of attendance.
Prizes will be awarded throughout the event. Make sure to listen carefully for your ticket number while you explore the Student Organizations and Volunteer Opportunities Fair. You must be present to win any prize, so join us at the SOVO Fair Friday afternoon from 3 - 6 p.m.
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Green - Educational Programs Tan - VCU Information Sessions Blue - Academic Programs Red - Social and Service Programs Yellow - Recreation and Wellness Programs Black - Non-ticketed event BusServ
Business Services
CabLib
Cabell Library
CH&S
College of Humanities and Sciences
DSEM
Division of Strategic Enrollment Management
DSA Equality
Division of Student Affairs Equality VCU
GEO
Global Education Office
HS
Health Sciences
G&PA
L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
MCVSGA MCV Student Government Association MSS
Military Student Services
NS&FP
New Student and Family Programs
ODSA
Office of the Dean of Student Affairs
OEHS
Office of Environmental Health and Safety
OMSA
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
OSCAI
Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
RTech
RamTech
RecSp
Recreational Sports
RL&H
Residential Life and Housing
Ride
RideRichmond
Arts
School of the Arts
Bus
School of Business
Edu
School of Education
Engineer School of Engineering SW TMLib Transfer UniC USC&A Alum
School of Social Work Tompkins-McCaw Library Transfer Center University College University Student Commons and Activities VCU Alumni Association
Career
VCU Career Services
daVinci
VCU da Vinci Center
Dining
VCU Dining Services
DSS VCU PD RBike
VCU Disability Support Services VCU Police Department VCU RamBikes
TechServ VCU Technology Services Well
Wellness Resource Center
PROGRAM OF EVENTS: AUGUST 15-23 SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
RecSp Tours of the Fitness Centers at Cary Street Gym and
MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the service desk to tour the facility. Learn about the recreation opportunities and programs offered by Recreational Sports. Fitness Center Orientations are a great opportunity to learn about the various pieces of fitness equipment.
RecSp The Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation and
Aquatic Center Open Until Midnight 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym and/or the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. They are open until midnight!
RL&H Residence Hall Move-In
8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Residence Halls Check the Residential Life and Housing website (housing.vcu.edu) for detailed times for your scheduled move in.
USC&A Novelty Night
6 - 11 p.m., University Student Commons - Virginia Rooms Come out to use the Photo Booth, get Henna art and make your own dry erase board! Totally free, while supplies last!
USC&A Music in the Commons with DJ Rayvon
6 - 10 p.m., University Student Commons Lobby A DJ will be spinning all the beats from 2015, requests are welcome!
USC&A Summer Blockbuster Movie: The Avengers
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board 7 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen. Free popcorn will be available!
USC&A Hypnotist: Sailesh
7 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows, University Student Commons Commonwealth Ballroom Always been curious about a hypnotist? Check out the incredible performance by Sailesh! Your attention will be glued to the stage in anticipation of what might happen next. The high energy and completely interactive show guarantees laughter!
USC&A Free Night of Pool
8 p.m. - Midnight, University Student Commons - Break Point USC&A Summer Blockbuster Movie: Avengers: Age of Ultron
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board 9:30 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen. Free popcorn will be available!
RecSp Tours of the Fitness Centers at Cary Street Gym and
MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the service desk to tour the facility. Learn about the recreation opportunities and programs offered by Recreational Sports. Fitness Center Orientations are a great opportunity to learn about the various pieces of fitness equipment.
RecSp The Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation and
Aquatic Center Open Until Midnight 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym and/or the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. They are open until midnight!
Well
Love ‘n’ Liquor 11 a.m. - Noon, Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol and sex. Students will learn more about their rights under Title IX and begin bystander skills building to help prevent sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
Well
Love ‘n’ Liquor 1 - 2 p.m., Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol and sex. Students will learn more about their rights under Title IX and begin bystander skills building to help prevent sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
RL&H Floor Meetings
Various Times, Residence Halls See your RA for details.
Well
Love ‘n’ Liquor 3 - 4 p.m., Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol and sex. Students will learn more about their rights under Title IX and begin bystander skills building to help prevent sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
Well
Recovering Students and Allies Gelato Social 5 - 6 p.m., The Wellness Resource Center - 815 S. Cathedral Pl. The social is open to all students in recovery from addiction, considering recovery or who support others in recovery. Join us in meeting new folks who share similar goals and want to celebrate all that recovery in college can be!
USC&A Playfair
7 - 9 p.m., Siegel Center Are you excited to make new friendships at VCU? Then come to Playfair! This interactive and entertaining program guarantees you’ll walk away with new friends and some VCU spirit!
STAY CONNECTED: CAMPUS SHUTTLE SCHEDULE SERVICE In addition to the regular campus connector schedule, Residential Life and Housing is providing an additional shuttle service between the MCV and Monroe Park Campus during the times and dates below. The shuttles will run between the University Student Commons and Larrick Student Center. Saturday, August 15 from 5:30 p.m. - Midnight Sunday, August 16 from 6 p.m.- Midnight 2
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 CONTINUED
DON’T MISS AN EVENT WITH GUIDEBOOK!
Plan your Welcome Week experience with the Guidebook app. Personalize your schedule, browse events, view maps and general information right from your phone, iPod or tablet.
Search for VCU Welcome Week 2015.
Also available at the Apple App Store or Android Marketplace. * Windows Phone 7 and Blackberry users can access the same information via the mobile site at guidebook.com/browse/. USC&A Summer Blockbuster Movie: Avengers: Age of Ultron
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board 7 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen. Free popcorn will be available!
USC&A Free Night of Pool
8 p.m. - Midnight, University Student Commons - Break Point USC&A Summer Blockbuster Movie: The Avengers
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board 9:30 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen. Free popcorn will be available!
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
8:30 - 9:15 a.m., Shafer Court Dining Center (Meet downstairs in lobby.) Have breakfast with Dr. Reuban Rodriguez, Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs. The first 40 students to RSVP by calling 804-828-8940 will have a chance to meet Dr. Rodriguez, ask questions about VCU, and hear about the exciting plans for VCU over the next four years.
Fun Run/Walk with Convocation Speaker Zoë Romano Sponsored by The Wellness Resource Center, Recreational Sports and New Student and Family Programs 9 - 10 a.m., The Wellness Resource Center; 815 S. Cathedral Pl. Hit the pavement for a brisk walk or energizing run with Welcome Week 2015 Convocation Speaker Zoe Romano, the first to ever run the route of the Tour de France. The run will start at The Well and end with a tour of Rec Sports. Goody bags provided! Bring your VCU ID. Space is limited to the first 60 students who register, so reserve your spot early by calling The Well at 804 828-9355.
Visit guidebook.com/getit to download.
ODSA Breakfast with the Dean
USC&A Get Involved: General Information
9 - 10 a.m., University Student Commons Theater Were you involved in clubs and organizations in high school? Are you wondering how to get involved at VCU? Then this program is for you! VCU has over 500 student organizations. This is the perfect time to ask questions and get the answers you are looking for on how to get involved at VCU.
RecSp Day Canoe on the James - Cost $15
Trips meet at 10 a.m. at the Outing Rental Center 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym entrance), Upper James River Come out for a relaxing paddle around the scenic and calm upper James to enjoy the last days of summer. You will learn the basics of canoe control and about the area we are paddling. Bring your own lunch.
Career
RecSp Tours of the Fitness Centers at Cary Street Gym and
MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the service desk to tour the facility. Learn about the recreation opportunities and programs offered by Recreational Sports. Fitness Center Orientations are a great opportunity to learn about the various pieces of fitness equipment.
RecSp The Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation and
Aquatic Center Open Until Midnight 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym and/or the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. They are open until midnight!
USC&A Service Project: School Supply Drive Benefiting Richmond
Public Schools 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons Student Leadership and Involvement Center, Suite 018 Take part in the campus-wide service project by donating school supplies to children in need in the Richmond Public Schools. Bring anything needed by K-12 students to the Student Leadership and Involvement Center. For additional questions contact Beth Ward, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at
[email protected].
VCU Career Services Drop-In Hours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons - Suite 143 Come to VCU Career Services and meet with a career adviser during Welcome Week to review your resume, make a plan for finding a part-time job, learn about career advising overall, or talk about any other career-related topics of your interest! Light refreshments will be provided. No appointment needed - just stop by!
VCU PD Bike Registration
10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Compass VCU students and employees are encouraged to register bicycles with the VCU Police Department. In doing so, VCU Police maintains a record of your serial number, making it easier to recover a stolen bike.
OSCAI Get Involved: Be a Member of the University Honor Council
10 - 10:30 a.m., University Student Commons - Forum Room Are you looking for a way to get involved at VCU? Students are needed to serve as members of the Honor Council. The VCU Honor System is the University’s academic integrity policy-we are seeking student participation on the Honor Council and the University Appeal Board to adjudicate alleged violations of University policy. Come to this session to learn more.
Laugh and learn while you prepare for college life! This session is guaranteed to teach you some amazing things about sex that you don’t already know. SUNDAY, MONDAY and TUESDAY 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., 1 - 2 p.m., 3 - 4 p.m. Harris Hall Auditorium
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MONDAY, AUGUST 17 CONTINUED
OSCAI Get Involved: Be a Member of a University Conduct Board
10:30 - 11 a.m., University Student Commons - Forum Room Are you looking for a way to get involved at VCU? Per the terms of the Student Code of Conduct students are needed to serve as members of the Sanction Review Board, the Student Conduct Board and the Conduct Appeal Board to adjudicate alleged violations of the university policy. If you are interested in learning more, please join us.
USC&A Get Involved: Student Media
10:30 - 11:30 a.m., University Student Commons Theater Were you involved with your student newspaper or media publication in high school? Whether you are an aspiring journalist, or simply a student who wants to give people something to think about, student media is for you! Come to this session to learn about the various media opportunities that VCU has to offer from print to radio.
Dining Dining for Health: Eating On Campus with Food Allergies,
Gluten Sensitivity or Generally Seeking a Healthy Lifestyle 10:30 - 11 a.m., Shafer Court Dining - Center Stairwell Do you have food allergies? Are you sensitive to gluten in your food? Or are you just interested in establishing healthy eating habits in college? Come meet members of the dining staff and learn how to use your dining plan to make the best choices for your needs.
RecSp Bike Tour of Richmond
Trip meets at 11 a.m. at the Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance) No need to register, first come first served. Trip includes bike rental and helmet. FREE! There is no better way to see Richmond than on a bike! Our leisurely trip will show you many of the enjoyable places that you can ride to right from the middle of campus. This fantastic orientation to the city will give you an introduction to many of the parks, shopping areas, restaurants, historic buildings, and landmarks in RVA.
NS&FP Class Schedule Tours and Ice Cream Social
11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hibbs Hall Not sure where your classes are? Bring your class schedule and an orientation leader will show you. Grab a cup of ice cream while you’re here. Well
Love ‘n’ Liquor 11 a.m. - Noon, Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol and sex. Students will learn more about their rights under Title IX and begin bystander skills building to help prevent sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
DSEM Ask an Advisor
11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hibbs Hall - 1st Floor Stop by the University Academic Advising office to get tips on how to make your college experience successful. Come talk to an academic advisor to answer questions regarding your courses, schedule, academic support services, and to schedule your first advising appointment. We’ll help you discover how to strengthen academic skills for success!
UniC
Learning Innovation at VCU 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., University College Visit the many high-engagement environments in the Division of Learning Innovation and Student Success to see what helps to make your VCU academic experience distinctive and successful. Academic Learning Commons, 4th Floor: the Academic Learning Transformation Laboratory (ALT Lab), with the latest in creative, technology-enhanced active learning—including the famous “Jazzmosphere” and our new gaming & learning lounge; the Writing Center, where our writing consultants will tell you how they can help you reach your goals. We like to think of it as a “mind spa” to help you tap into your best thinking to succeed in reading, writing, and research for any class. Hibbs Hall, 1st Floor: the Campus Learning Center, where you can learn about appointment tutoring, drop-in tutoring, and Supplemental instruction. Harris Hall, 5th Floor: the Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge, where Focused Inquiry students can find great study spaces for individual or group work. Start your exploration in Room 4100 of the Academic Learning Commons!
Alum
New Student Dessert Bar 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Patterson Memorial Gardens Hunton Student Center New students can come by for desserts and coffee while they network. VCU Alumni will be there to talk about Networking opportunities and STAT (Students Today Alumni Tomorrow).
OMSA Get Involved with OMSA!
Noon - 2 p.m., University Student Commons - Suite 215 Are you interested planning diversity celebrations at VCU? Are you looking for leadership experience? Do you want to know what a Diversity Ambassador does? Join us for answers to these questions and more! Catered by Chipotle.
USC&A Get Involved: Professional/Academic Groups
Noon - 1 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Do you want to join a group that focuses on your academic field and profession? Join us to learn more about what’s out there and how you can enhance your academic portfolio.
RTech RamTech Open House
Noon - 2 p.m., 930 West Grace Street Come visit VCU’s on-campus technology store, RamTech, to check out the newest tech gear from Apple, Dell and many other accessory companies such as Beats and GoPro. Play games, win prizes and take advantage of great academic discounts.
Transfer Transfer Rams Transition Workshop
1 - 3 p.m., Academic Learning Commons - Room 2100 Open to all new transfer students. This workshop will provide students with insight on how to navigate their transition to VCU. Learn about resources that will help you engage, succeed and become a part of our campus community. Well
Love ‘n’ Liquor 1 - 2 p.m., Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol and sex. Students will learn more about their rights under Title IX and begin bystander skills building to help prevent sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
THE SECRET HISTORY OF WONDER WOMAN BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP TIMES If you are a first-year student living in a residence hall, your RA will announce the time and location of your The Secret History of Wonder Woman discussion group. Discussion groups for those first-year students living off-campus will be held at the times listed on the right. Please select the group that best fits your schedule and see the listing for more details.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. - Noon Thursday: 10 - 11 a.m. Thursday: Noon - 1 p.m. Thursday: 2 - 3 p.m. Friday: 9 - 10 a.m.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 17 CONTINUED USC&A Event Planning 101
1 - 3 p.m., University Student Commons - Forum Room Interested in learning how to plan a successful event? Whether you’re interested in planning a dinner party, social event for your student organization, or even a wedding, this interactive workshop will provide you with a step-by-step guideline on how to plan a successful event from start to finish. We’ll also be discussing various tips and tricks on how to make your event truly unique and special. USC&A Get Involved: Service and Social Justice Groups
1:30 - 2:30 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Are you interested in getting involved with community service, volunteer opportunities, or a specific social justice issue? Please join us to learn about the many service and social justice groups that exist on campus and the nonprofit agencies in the community. There are so many opportunities to get involved with the Richmond community and we invite you to come and learn more!
Arts
CabLib Cabell Library Tour
CabLib Library Fest -
2 p.m., Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.
Free food, fun and a chance to win a pair of Beats headphones! 2 - 4 p.m., Cabell Library Come explore the wonders of Cabell Library, even during construction! In addition to our huge collection of books, Starbucks coffee and snacks, and great services like our research help and computer assistance through VCU helpIT center, you’ll discover unexpected treasures like our Comic Arts collections, a large CD collection and a DVD collection full of current, popular films. Cosponsored by VCU Libraries, Dining Services, RamTech, and Technology Services, we’ll have tables set up throughout Cabell Library with information, refreshments, Starbucks samples and various giveaways including a chance to win Beats Solo2 On-Ear Headphones. Come join us at the Library Fest!
VCU PD Personal Computer Identification
2 - 3:30 p.m., Cabell Library
Arts
VCUarts Major Mixer: Music 2 p.m., Concert Hall Stage - Singleton Center - 922 Park Avenue Tired of presentations? Of sitting still while amounts of information no human could digest are poured over you? Come hang with your new colleagues in the Music Department. The only thing you need to digest here is ice cream.
RecSp Bike Tour of Richmond
Trip meets at 3 p.m. at the Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance) No need to register, first come first served. Trip includes bike rental and helmet. FREE! There is no better way to see Richmond than on a bike! Our leisurely trip will show you many of the enjoyable places that you can ride to right from the middle of campus. This fantastic orientation to the city will give you an introduction to many of the parks, shopping areas, restaurants, historic buildings, and landmarks in RVA.
CabLib Cabell Library Tour
3 p.m., Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.
USC&A Get Involved: Programming Organizations
3 - 4 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Are you interested in getting involved in VCU traditions such as Homecoming or the Activities Programming Board? Then come out to learn more about our major programming organizations here at VCU! This session will give you more information on how to sign-up and get involved right away.
OSCAI DIY - Do it Yourself - Academic Integrity at VCU
3:15 - 3:45 p.m., University Student Commons - Forum Room Don’t cheat...Don’t plagiarize...Understand the VCU Honor System and what academic integrity means to the VCU community. CabLib Cabell Library Tour
3:30 p.m., Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.
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CabLib Cabell Library Tour
2:30 p.m., Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events. PLAN YOUR WELCOME WEEK
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VCUarts Major Mixer: Dance 3 - 5 p.m., Dance Center Lobby - 10 North Brunswick Street Come meet and greet with faculty, staff and students over light refreshments. Socialize, connect with returning students and have some fun!
Love ‘n’ Liquor 3 - 4 p.m., Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol and sex. Students will learn more about their rights under Title IX and begin bystander skills building to help prevent sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
OSCAI The Costs of Not Knowing VCU’s Student Code of Conduct
4 - 4:30 p.m., University Student Commons - Forum Room Time being issued a summons...30 minutes; Time meeting with University administrators...120 minutes; Time explaining the situation to your parents’...15 minutes; Time spent listening to your parents reply...180 minutes; Time to complete education sanctions...180 minutes; Having some extra free time because you took the 15 minutes to read VCU’s Student Code of Conduct...PRICELESS.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17 CONTINUED
RecSp Rock Climbing - Cost $15
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
USC&A Get Involved: Student Government Association
Trip meets at 5 p.m. at the Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance) Manchester Wall, RVA Enjoy an evening of outdoor climbing right here in Richmond at Manchester Wall. Our experienced staff will set up all the climbs. All necessary equipment is supplied. You will learn basic climbing knots, as well as belaying and climbing techniques. Bring a snack.
5 - 6 p.m., University Student Commons - Forum Room If student issues, governance, and helping the student body are your interests, this session is for you! Questions will be answered about all of the services that the Monroe Park Campus SGA offers and information will be provided on how to become a contributing member of the Student Government Association.
Guante Sponsored by the Office of Mulitcultural Student Affairs and The Wellness Resource Center 5 - 8 p.m., University Student Commons Theater GUANTE is a hip hop artist, two-time National Poetry Slam champion, social justice activist, educator and writer. He and/or his work has appeared on Upworthy, MSNBC, Racialicious, Feministing, MPR, The Progressive, City Pages’ “Artist of the Year” list and URB Magazine’s “Next 1000” list. He’s shared bills with Talib Kweli, Saul Williams, Brother Ali, Dead Prez, Sage Francis, Andrea Gibson, Doomtree, Zion I and more. Guante also founded the MN Activist Project and Hip Hop Against Homophobia concert series, writes articles at Opine Season and elsewhere, and facilitates writing/ performance workshops for youth.
Well
SMART Recovery 7:15 p.m., 819 South Cathedral Place The social is open to all students in recovery from addiction, considering recovery or who support others in recovery. Join us in meeting new folks who share similar goals and want to celebrate all that recovery in college can be!
USC&A Casino Night
8 - 11 p.m., University Student Commons - Commonwealth Ballroom Take your turn at the Blackjack, Texas Hold ‘Em, Craps, Poker and Roulette tables! Food and prizes will be provided!
USC&A Novelty Night
8 p.m. - Midnight, University Student Commons - Various Locations Come to the Virginia Rooms for DIY Wire Art and photo flip books. A caricature artist will be located outside of the P.O.D. and a balloon artist will be roaming in the Commons until midnight.
USC&A Music in the Commons with DJ Rayvon
8 - 11 p.m., University Student Commons Lobby A DJ will be spinning all the beats from 2015, requests are welcome!
USC&A Bingo
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board 9 - 11 p.m., University Student Commons, Richmond Salons Join the Activities Programming Board (APB) for a night of old-school bingo and your chance to win cool prizes!
RecSp Tours of the Fitness Centers at Cary Street Gym and
MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the service desk to tour the facility. Learn about the recreation opportunities and programs offered by Recreational Sports. Fitness Center Orientations are a great opportunity to learn about the various pieces of fitness equipment.
RecSp The Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation and
Aquatic Center Open Until Midnight 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym and/or the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. They are open until midnight!
USC&A Service Project: School Supply Drive Benefiting Richmond
Public Schools 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons Student Leadership and Involvement Center, Suite 018 Take part in the campus-wide service project by donating school supplies to children in need in the Richmond Public Schools. Bring anything needed by K – 12 students to the Student Leadership and Involvement Center. For additional questions contact Beth Ward, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at
[email protected].
USC&A Into the Streets Service Plunge
8 a.m. - 1 p.m., University Student Commons Common Ground (Lower Level) Join this annual tradition where teams of students volunteer at local nonprofit agencies for a morning of service. From helping with farming, the elderly, the environment and more, there is a project for everyone. For details on each project and to register, visit https:// vcu.collegiatelink.net/, log in using your VCU ID, and RSVP for yourself and a friend for the project that appeals to you. FREE giveaways and lunches to all who register! For additional questions contact Beth Ward, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at
[email protected].
USC&A Get Involved: Cultural Organizations
PapaRAMzzi photographers will be around campus all week long
9 - 10 a.m., University Student Commons Theater Are you interested in exploring your culture or a culture different than your own? At this session, learn about the different student organizations that celebrate cultures from around the world.
Fun Run/Walk with Convocation Speaker Zoë Romano Sponsored by The Wellness Resource Center, Recreational Sports and New Student and Family Programs 9 - 10 a.m., The Wellness Resource Center - 815 S. Cathedral Pl. Hit the pavement for a brisk walk or energizing run with Welcome Week 2015 Convocation Speaker Zoe Romano, the first to ever run the route of the Tour de France. The run will start at The Well and end with a tour of Rec Sports. Goody bags provided! Bring your VCU ID. Space is limited to the first 60 students who register, so reserve your spot early by calling The Well at 804 828-9355.
searching for people wearing their VCU gear! Find a PapaRAMzzi photographer wearing a PapaRAMzzi shirt, get your photo taken in the VCU Gear picture frame and you’ll win a prize instantly! Prizes include gift cards to Barnes & Noble @ VCU, apparel and VCU fan gear. Follow @ VCUGear or #MyVCUGear on Twitter and Instagram for hints on where to find the PapaRAMzzi, and remember to wear your Rams gear!
The PapaRAMzzi will make appearances at the following events, among others: Tuesday, August 18
6 - 7:30 p.m. Convocation Spirit Walk and Block Party
Thursday, August 20
5 - 7 p.m. MCV Campus Block Party
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 CONTINUED
RecSp Day Hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains - Cost $15
Trip meets at 10 a.m. at the Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance) - Blue Ridge Mountains Join us for a late summer hike in the spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy the lush green forests, cascading waterfalls, and a warm summer breeze while hiding in the shade of the trees. Bring your own lunch.
Career VCU Career Services Drop-In Hours
VCU PD Bike Registration
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons - Suite 143 Come to VCU Career Services and meet with a career adviser during Welcome Week to review your resume, make a plan for finding a part-time job, learn about career advising overall, or talk about any other career-related topics of your interest! Light refreshments will be provided. No appointment needed - just stop by!
10 a.m. - Noon, Compass VCU students and employees are encouraged to register bicycles with the VCU Police Department. In doing so, VCU Police maintains a record of your serial number, making it easier to recover a stolen bike. USC&A Get Involved: Spiritual Organizations
10 - 11 a.m., University Student Commons Theater Are you hoping to grow in your faith and continue on your spiritual journey while in college? Then come to this session and learn more about being involved in a faith-based student organization at VCU. Regardless of faith or denomination, this session will point you in the right direction and help you get involved with a student organization that shares your interests.
daVinci VCU da Vinci Center Open House
10 a.m. - 3 p.m., 807 S. Cathedral Place The VCU da Vinci Center will host an Open House for all incoming new and transfer students. The da Vinci Center is a collaboration of VCU’s Schools of the Arts, Business, Engineering and College of Humanities and Sciences that brings together students to engage in innovation and entrepreneurship through cross-disciplinary collaboration. Come meet current students, faculty and staff and find out how you can get involved. No RSVP required. For more information, contact David Holland at
[email protected].
TechServ VCU - Mobile and Personal
10 - 11 a.m., University Student Commons - Forum Room Come to this informative presentation to learn about the services and personalized information that you access while at your desk or on the go. Have you ever wanted to know when the VCU bus would arrive at your stop, how to reserve a study room, where your next class is located, what is for dinner, or how many RamBucks or Dining Dollars you have, then this presentation is for you. DSS
Disability Support Services New Student Orientation 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., University Student Commons - Virginia Rooms Students and parents will be oriented to DSS services. Information about who we serve, accommodations we provide, types of assistive technology that is available and procedures for requesting accommodations will be presented.
Dining Dining for Health: Eating On Campus with Food Allergies,
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Gluten Sensitivity or Generally Seeking a Healthy Lifestyle 10:30 - 11 a.m., Shafer Court Dining - Center Stairwell Do you have food allergies? Are you sensitive to gluten in your food? Or are you just interested in establishing healthy eating habits in college? Come meet members of the dining staff and learn how to use your dining plan to make the best choices for your needs.
RecSp Bike Tour of Richmond
Trips meet at 11 a.m. at the Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance) No need to register, first come first served. Trip includes bike rental and helmet. FREE! There is no better way to see Richmond than on a bike! Our leisurely trip will show you many of the enjoyable places that you can ride to right from the middle of campus. This fantastic orientation to the city will give you an introduction to many of the parks, shopping areas, restaurants, historic buildings, and landmarks in RVA.
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Love ‘n’ Liquor 11 a.m. - Noon, Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol and sex. Students will learn more about their rights under Title IX and begin bystander skills building to help prevent sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
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The Secret History of Wonder Woman Book Discussion 11 a.m. - Noon, Hibbs Hall - Room 203 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.
TechServ VCU helpIT Center
11 a.m. - Noon, University Student Commons - Forum Room Where do I get technology help? Where do I get a free copy of Windows and Office? TMLib Tompkins-McCaw Library Open House
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tompkins-McCaw Library Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences invites all new and returning students to the MCV Campus for a visit and a tour. Learn about VCU Libraries resources and services available both in our building and electronically anywhere in the world. Stop by to meet the staff, see demos of library databases and equipment, tour the facility, and see our newly renovated collaborative spaces. For more information, contact Emily Hurst at (804) 828-0626 or
[email protected].
USC&A Get Involved: Sports Clubs
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., University Student Commons Theater If sports are your thing, then this session is for you! From rugby to field hockey and crew to lacrosse – just to name a few – this session will show you how to get involved and active in sports clubs at VCU.
MCVSGA First-Year Student Mixer
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Bear Hall Lawn The First-Year Student Mixer is an opportunity for new students on the MCV Campus to connect and collaborate over music, food and dance. Come out and join your peers for a couple of hours of fun.
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Relationships in College Brown Bag Discussion Noon - 1 p.m., The Wellness Resource Center - 815 S. Cathedral Pl. Whether it’s relationships with your significant other(s), friends, or family, it is important to keep all your relationships healthy! Bring your lunch and come find out how to keep your relationships healthy and thriving while in college. Sponsored by Students Advocating Violence Education and Support (SAVES) and The Well.
USC&A Event Planning 101
Noon - 1 p.m., Larrick Student Center - Court End A Interested in learning how to plan a successful event? Whether you’re interested in planning a dinner party, social event for your student organization, or even a wedding, this interactive workshop will provide you with a step-by-step guideline on how to plan a successful event from start to finish. We’ll also be discussing various tips and tricks on how to make your event truly unique and special.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 CONTINUED Arts
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VCUarts Major Mixer: Art Foundation Noon - 2 p.m., Bowe Street Parking Deck - 5th Floor - 609 Bowe St. Come meet and mingle with fellow Art Foundation students, art and design majors and faculty. Here’s your chance to connect with your future classmates, friends and teachers. Oh, and there will also be brownies, snacks and other good stuff!
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VCUarts Major Mixer: Fashion Merchandising Noon - 2 p.m., Pollak Building - 325 N. Harrison Street - Room 219 Come meet your fashion faculty and your peers at the Fashion Merchandising social. Learn about all the exciting opportunities that await you such as studying in New York or Italy, or London. Hear from the Stiletto Club officers about the great program of work for the coming year.
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Tea and Treats Social 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., The Wellness Resource Center 815 S. Cathedral Pl. Join Actively Moving Forward a student to student support organization for those dealing with loss and grief.
1 - 2 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Are you interested in joining one of the nation’s leading valuesbased organizations? Fraternity and Sorority Life is the perfect way to get involved with a group of men and women who will support and encourage you throughout your college experience and beyond. This session will provide answers to questions about how to join, how much it costs, what to expect, and more.
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School of Education Extreme Pizza Party Noon - 1:30 p.m., Eugene P. Trani Courtyard - Oliver Hall As you prepare for an exciting semester to begin, please join Interim Dean Leila Christenbury, the School of Education faculty, students and staff for a School of Education Extreme Pizza Welcome Party. This is an opportunity to meet the deans, professors, staff, and fellow students with whom you’ll be working with during the next academic year. You don’t want to miss this. We will have prizes, pizza and more!
School of Social Work Ice Cream Social 1 - 2:30 p.m., Academic Learning Commons Courtyard Here’s to another sweet academic year! Join faculty, staff, incoming, and current BSW, MSW, and PhD students for our Social Work Ice Cream Social.
USC&A Get Involved: Fraternities and Sororities
12:30 - 2 p.m., University Student Commons Commonwealth Ballroom Meet chairs/directors and faculty/staff representatives from your program within the College of Humanities and Sciences at this open house event. This event is an informal chance to ask questions and gather additional information about your major. Light refreshments and free t-shirts (for the first 500 students) will be available.
Trips meet at 1 p.m. at the Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance) - Upper James River Stand Up Paddling (SUP) has been gaining popularity and opening up new opportunities for recreational paddlers around the world. Join our knowledgeable instructors as we head to the river and learn the basics of stability, balance and maneuvering. Bring your own lunch.
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Recovering Students and Allies Gelato Social 1 - 2 p.m., The Wellness Resource Center - 815 S. Cathedral Pl. The social is open to all students in recovery from addiction, considering recovery or who support others in recovery. Join us in meeting new folks who share similar goals and want to celebrate all that recovery in college can be!
RecSp Day SUP on the Upper James- Cost $15
VCUarts Major Mixer: Art History Noon - 2 p.m., Buford House - 922 W. Franklin Street - Room 102 New Art History majors (freshman, transfers and change of majors) please join us for an advising overview followed by a reception. This session is a mandatory New Student Orientation. This is an exciting opportunity to meet your new peers and professors and learn more about scholarship and study abroad opportunities!
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Business Students: Are You Ready? Major Mixer Noon - 2 p.m., Snead Hall, School of Business, Mary Morton Parsons Auditorium - Room B1127 Do you plan to study business? Then make sure you come to the Welcome Week event everyone will be talking about. We’ll start off with a brief workshop that will teach you the art of networking at social and career events. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to meet business students and faculty at a lunch cookout featuring a smoothie bar and the now famous VCU Business cake pops. In the atrium, business student organizations will be set up to talk with you about how you can participate in social and networking activities related to your major. Before you leave, grab a t-shirt as another memory. This event is all about you – be there!
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VCUarts Alumni Show at the Depot Gallery Noon - 5 p.m., Depot Gallery - 814 West Broad Street The beautiful new Depot Gallery will be showcasing the work of recent Alumni! Come and see what our proud graduates have been doing after college and get a taste for your successful futures! While you are in the building, please spend time on the second floor multipurpose use space to meet with friends, network or just relax with a cup of coffee.
Love ‘n’ Liquor 1 - 2 p.m., Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol and sex. Students will learn more about their rights under Title IX and begin bystander skills building to help prevent sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
Transfer Transfer Rams Transition Workshop
1 - 3 p.m., Academic Learning Commons - Room 2100 Open to all new transfer students. This workshop will provide students with insight on how to navigate their transition to VCU. Learn about resources that will help you engage, succeed and become a part of our campus community. OMSA Paint Your Culture
1 - 3 p.m., University Student Commons - Suite 215 Students will have the chance to step out of their comfort zone and explore their cultural creativity through an intentional painting session. OMSA will provide all the materials needed including canvases, paints and aprons. Don’t worry if you don’t have any experience painting you will be given step-by-step instructions and make sure you walk away with a masterpiece. Pre-registration is required at omsa.vcu.edu. Space is limited.
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VCUarts Major Mixer: Cinema 2 - 4 p.m., Pollak Building - 325 N. Harrison Street - Room 520 Please join your new faculty and colleagues for lunch in the Cinema studio!
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VCUarts Major Mixer: Theater 2 - 4 p.m., Hodges Theater Lobby - Singleton Center - 922 Park Ave. Meet, socialize and eat food at this mandatory orientation: 2 - 3 p.m. is just for new students and faculty; 3 - 4 p.m. includes the entire department for an important information session.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 18 CONTINUED GEO
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From Amsterdam to Zimbabwe and Beyond Study Abroad Info Session 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Ever thought about studying abroad? Find out what the experience is actually like from VCU students who have recently returned from their adventures abroad. Ask them anything and everything you’ve ever wanted to know about studying abroad! Learn about different program options, how to earn credit to stay on track to graduate, and how to find affordable programs and scholarships. Love ‘n’ Liquor 3 - 4 p.m., Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol and sex. Students will learn more about their rights under Title IX and begin bystander skills building to help prevent sexual violence, domestic and dating violence and stalking.
RecSp Bike Tour of Richmond
Trips meet at 3 p.m. at the Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance) No need to register, first come first served. Trip includes bike rental and helmet. FREE! There is no better way to see Richmond than on a bike! Our leisurely trip will show you many of the enjoyable places that you can ride to right from the middle of campus. This fantastic orientation to the city will give you an introduction to many of the parks, shopping areas, restaurants, historic buildings, and landmarks in RVA.
4 - 6 p.m., School of Engineering East Hall Qimonda Atrium and Plaza The School of Engineering will host a Welcome to the New School Year Event for all new First Year and Transfer Students. Come out and meet Dean Boyan, faculty, staff and members of various student organizations within the School of Engineering. Please RSVP to
[email protected] that you will attend. Questions? Contact Jennifer Rivers at
[email protected].
New Student Convocation Sponsored by Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and New Student and Family Programs 5 - 6 p.m., Siegel Center Convocation is your formal welcome to the VCU academic community and the official beginning of the school year for all new students. Hear from VCU’s leaders, including VCU President Dr. Michael Rao, and learn more about your new school. The keynote speaker for this year’s convocation will be Zoë Romano, the first person to run the route of the Tour de France.
Class of 2019 Photo Sponsored by Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and New Student and Family Programs 6:10 - 6:20 p.m., Siegel Center
Ram Spirit Walk Sponsored by the VCU Alumni Association Following Convocation, Begins at Siegel Center The Ram Spirit Walk welcomes new students and celebrates their entrance into the University community with a rousing pep rally and a marching band-led walk from the Siegel Center to Monroe Park.
Welcome Week Block Party Sponsored by University Student Commons and Activities and the Division of Student Affairs 6 - 7:30 p.m., Monroe Park First-Year students, bring your VCU Card, get a meal, meet new people and listen to the sounds of a great local DJ! For more information, contact USC&A at 804-828-6500.
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6 - 9 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a Welcome Week reception and a movie! New and returning students are invited to an evening of cinema and exploration. Learn how the Wilder School programs in Urban and Regional Studies, Criminal Justice, and Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness i mpact our world by growing ethical, skilled, and efficient leaders who make our world a better, safer place. Then enjoy “”Breaking Away” an Oscar-winning film about a small-town boy, obsessed with the Italian cycling team, and seeking the affections of a college girl. Why “Breaking Away?” Nearly half a million spectators will be in town for the 2015 Road World Championships, September 19 through 27. Every discipline in the Wilder School plays a role in making such events safe, efficient, and pleasant for all involved. Refreshments will be served and Faculty will be available to discuss their programs and answer your questions.
OMSA Open Mic Night
6:30 - 8:30 p.m., University Student Commons Commonwealth Ballroom Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for a live show that features YOU! We encourage students to not only come out and support their fellow Rams but also sign up to show off your spoken word, music or comedic talents. Featuring Good Clear Sound.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
Engineer School of Engineering Welcome Event
G&PA Wilder School Meet, Greet and Movie Night
RecSp Tours of the Fitness Centers at Cary Street Gym and
MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the service desk to tour the facility. Learn about the recreation opportunities and programs offered by Recreational Sports. Fitness Center Orientations are a great opportunity to learn about the various pieces of fitness equipment.
RecSp The Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation and
Aquatic Center Open Until Midnight 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym and/or the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. They are open until midnight!
USC&A Service Project: School Supply Drive Benefiting Richmond
Public Schools 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons Student Leadership and Involvement Center, Suite 018 Take part in the campus-wide service project by donating school supplies to children in need in the Richmond Public Schools. Bring anything needed by K – 12 students to the Student Leadership and Involvement Center. For additional questions contact Beth Ward, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at
[email protected].
AskMe! Information Booths Sponsored by the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and New Student and Family Programs 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Outside of the University Student Commons (corner of Main St. and Cherry St.),]; Cary Street (Life Sciences Building/ Temple Building walkway); in front of Gladding Residence Center (GRC); Franklin Street (Shafer Street walkway). Still not sure of how to navigate campus to find your classes or campus resources? Still have a few questions that you don’t know who to ask? No problem at all, just stop by the Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and New Student and Family Programs “AskMe!” information booths and talk to a faculty or staff member or an Orientation Leader about it!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 CONTINUED
Career VCU Career Services Drop-In Hours
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons - Suite 143 Come to VCU Career Services and meet with a career adviser during Welcome Week to review your resume, make a plan for finding a part-time job, learn about career advising overall, or talk about any other career-related topics of your interest! Light refreshments will be provided. No appointment needed - just stop by!
OEHS Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire!
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Larrick Student Center Basic fire safety and fire extinguisher training.
Gluten Sensitivity or Generally Seeking a Healthy Lifestyle 10:30 - 11 a.m., Shafer Court Dining - Center Stairwell Do you have food allergies? Are you sensitive to gluten in your food? Or are you just interested in establishing healthy eating habits in college? Come meet members of the dining staff and learn how to use your dining plan to make the best choices for your needs.
DSA
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Larrick Student Center VCU students and employees are encouraged to register bicycles with the VCU Police Department. In doing so, VCU Police maintains a record of your serial number, making it easier to recover a stolen bike.
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MCV Campus Orientation Fair 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Larrick Student Center A special event for first-year students. Meet representatives from departments throughout the MCV Campus and learn what services are available to graduate and professional students. Free lunch for the first 400 students!
VCU PD Bike and Computer Registration
RTech RamTech Games at the Compass
1 - 3 p.m., Compass RamTech, VCU’s on-campus technology store, will be hosting a booth at the Compass. Demo the latest hardware for your phone and tablet devices and play a game to win prizes. RamTech, Apple, and Dell reps will be available to showcase products and answer any questions.
TechServ VCU helpIT Center
1 - 2 p.m., University Student Commons - Forum Room Where do I get technology help? Where do I get a free copy of Windows and Office?
Dining Dining for Health: Eating On Campus with Food Allergies,
Military Student Services BBQ Lunch Military Student Services and Student Veterans Association 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Military Student Services Office, Room 3122 Come meet with other military related students and get to know the MSS staff and SVA leadership! VCUarts Alumni Show at the Depot Gallery Noon - 5 p.m., Depot Gallery - 814 West Broad Street The beautiful new Depot Gallery will be showcasing the work of recent Alumni! Come and see what our proud graduates have been doing after college and get a taste for your successful futures! While you are in the building, please spend time on the second floor multipurpose use space to meet with friends, network or just relax with a cup of coffee.
CabLib Cabell Library Tour
Noon, Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.
Visit www.myorgs.vcu.edu to create an account and get involved on campus. Questions? Contact the Student Leadership and Involvement Center, Room 018, Lower Level, University Student Commons.
[email protected]
LGBTQ Safety Listening Forum with VCUPD Chief John Venuti Sponsored by VCU Police Department, Equality VCU and VCU Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) 1:30 - 3 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Do you think about campus safety as a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or questioning (LGBTQ) student? This listening forum is your opportunity to share with the VCU Police what makes LGBTQ students feel safe and unsafe on campus. Bring your questions, comments and concerns to VCU Police Chief John Venuti in a safe and relaxed environment.
CabLib Cabell Library Tour
2 p.m., Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.
TechServ Understanding Blackboard
2 - 3 p.m., University Student Commons - Forum Room VCU’s Blackboard Learning System is used by some faculty to post documents and interact with you during your course. Blackboard will allow you to keep all your computer files and classwork in one central web-based location accessible by any computer that can access Internet. Come to this session to find out how to use Blackboard to help you succeed! OMSA LGBTQ Mix & Mingle
3 - 4:30 p.m., University Student Commons Commonwealth Ballroom At this event we invite students to learn all about the campus and community resources for our LGBTQ students and allies!
Transfer Transfer Rams Transition Workshop
4 - 6 p.m., Academic Learning Commons - Room 2100 Open to all new transfer students. This workshop will provide students with insight on how to navigate their transition to VCU. Learn about resources that will help you engage, succeed and become a part of our campus community. OMSA LGBTQ Panel Discussion & Reception
5 - 7 p.m., University Student Commons - Commonwealth Ballroom Come join us for a discussion about support, resources, and ways to engage in the LGBTQ community here at VCU! HS
VCU Health Careers Pipeline Networking Event 6 - 8 p.m., Larrick Student Center - Court End Ballroom This event serves as an opportunity for the VCU Health Career Pipeline students to build relationships with Health Professional students on the MCV Campus. Come strengthen your personal network, enjoy refreshments and win door prizes!
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 CONTINUED
RecSp Rec Sports Night
6 - 10 p.m., Cary Street Gym and Cary Street Field Check out everything Recreational Sports has to offer. Special activities at Cary Street Gym include: Rec Sports T-Shirt Giveaway (6-9 p.m.), Climbing wall is open (6-9 p.m.), Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP) Yoga (6 p.m.), Water Exercise Class (7 p.m.), Inner Tube Water Polo (8 p.m.), Personal Fitness Trainer Info Session (710 p.m.), Group Exercise Classes (check schedule), Medic (6-8 p.m.), Indoor Soccer (8 p.m.-Midnight), Water Volleyball (6-9 p.m.). At Cary Street Field we will be having on-going activities which include slack line, corn hole, fitness obstacle course, photo booths, snow cones, dunk tank, Sports Club Fair (7-9 p.m.), Mass Group Exercise Class (6:30 p.m.), Bubble Soccer (7:30 p.m.), Moonlight Yoga (9:30 p.m.).
RecSp Tours of the Fitness Centers at Cary Street Gym and
RecSp The Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation and
MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the service desk to tour the facility. Learn about the recreation opportunities and programs offered by Recreational Sports. Fitness Center Orientations are a great opportunity to learn about the various pieces of fitness equipment.
Aquatic Center Open Until Midnight 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym and/or the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. They are open until midnight!
USC&A Service Project: School Supply Drive Benefiting Richmond
Public Schools 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons Student Leadership and Involvement Center, Suite 018 Take part in the campus-wide service project by donating school supplies to children in need in the Richmond Public Schools. Bring anything needed by K – 12 students to the Student Leadership and Involvement Center. For additional questions contact Beth Ward, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at
[email protected].
Career VCU Career Services Drop-In Hours
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons - Suite 143 Come to VCU Career Services and meet with a career adviser during Welcome Week to review your resume, make a plan for finding a part-time job, learn about career advising overall, or talk about any other career-related topics of your interest! Light refreshments will be provided. No appointment needed - just stop by!
USC&A Event Planning 101
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
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10 a.m. - Noon, University Student Commons Theater Interested in learning how to plan a successful event? Whether you’re interested in planning a dinner party, social event for your student organization, or even a wedding, this interactive workshop will provide you with a step-by-step guideline on how to plan a successful event from start to finish. We’ll also be discussing various tips and tricks on how to make your event truly unique and special. RBike Great Bike Round Up
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10 a.m. - 2 p.m., University Student Commons Plaza The Great Bike Roundup is an event to encourage people to ride bikes for any reason, to learn to do so safely, to learn about all the bike-related resources and opportunities at VCU and in Richmond, to register their bikes with VCU PD, to meet local bike shops, and to have fun participating in games, raffles, scavenger hunts, and more.
TMLib Tompkins-McCaw Library Open House
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tompkins-McCaw Library Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences invites all new and returning students to the MCV Campus for a visit and a tour. Learn about VCU Libraries resources and services available both in our building and electronically anywhere in the world. Stop by to meet the staff, see demos of library databases and equipment, tour the facility, and see our newly renovated collaborative spaces. For more information, contact Emily Hurst at (804) 828-0626 or
[email protected].
Dining Nutrition Fair
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Shafer Court Dining Center - First Floor Come meet the vendors who proudly serve you at VCU and learn what healthy products they offer on campus. Free samples and prizes.
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VCUarts Alumni Show at the Depot Gallery Noon - 5 p.m., Depot Gallery - 814 West Broad Street The beautiful new Depot Gallery will be showcasing the work of recent Alumni! Come and see what our proud graduates have been doing after college and get a taste for your successful futures! While you are in the building, please spend time on the second floor multipurpose use space to meet with friends, network or just relax with a cup of coffee.
CabLib Cabell Library Tour
Noon, Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.
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The Secret History of Wonder Woman Book Discussion Noon - 1 p.m., Hibbs Hall - Room 107 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.
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The Secret History of Wonder Woman Book Discussion 2 - 3 p.m., Hibbs Hall - Room 107 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.
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Military Student Services Open House Sponsored by Military Student Services and Student Veterans Association 2 - 4 p.m., Military Student Services Office; Room 3122 Come meet with other military related students and get to know the MSS staff and SVA leadership! Smoothies will be provided.
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Cycling Symposium 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Whether you bike for health, to be green, or because you don’t own a car, this is the place to be for all information bicycling related. Routes, activities, defensive-riding tips, and safety strategies are all covered. The first 20 attendees will receive a free front and rear light set. Additionally, the first 50 attendees will receive a free “Rights of the Road” spoke card from RideRichmond. Presented by RideRichmond in conjunction with VCU.
The Secret History of Wonder Woman Book Discussion 10 - 11 a.m., Hibbs Hall - Room 107 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20 CONTINUED OMSA
Ice Cream Social - Do You Love Diversity? Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and Intercultural Festival 4 - 6 p.m., University Student Commons Plaza (Rain Location: Commonwealth Ballroom) Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Intercultural Festival for a cultural mixer with some of your favorite sweet treats!
NS&FP Water Wars
5 - 7 p.m., Cary Street Field VCU’s Office of New Student and Family Programs hosts a special Welcome Week edition of the annual Water Wars event. VCU students are invited out to the Cary Street Field to celebrate the beginning of an amazing academic year. Activities include a faculty/ staff dunk tank, water balloon war zone, slip’n’slide and water slide. Free “Water Wars” t-shirts to the first 100 student attendees, and free ice cream for the first 500 students to enjoy! Come on out and start this year with a splash!
USC&A Block Party: MCV Campus
Sponsored by MCV Programs 5 - 7 p.m., Bear Hall Lawn (Rain Location: Larrick Student Center - Court End Ballroom) Celebrate and embrace the opportunity to network with others! Enjoy the fabulous “Doors Wide Open” band, balloon artists, caricaturist, jumbo Jenga game, raffles and giveaways.
Career VCU Career Services Drop-In Hours
10 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons - Suite 143 Come to VCU Career Services and meet with a career adviser during Welcome Week to review your resume, make a plan for finding a part-time job, learn about career advising overall, or talk about any other career-related topics of your interest! Light refreshments will be provided. No appointment needed - just stop by!
CabLib Cabell Library Tour
11 a.m., Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.
OMSA Networking Reception with the Black Educators Association
Noon - 2 p.m., University Student Commons - Suite 215 Come and network with members of the Black Educators Association. Refreshments will be served. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in dialogue with black faculty and administrators at VCU!
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RecSp Tours of the Fitness Centers at Cary Street Gym and
MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the service desk to tour the facility. Learn about the recreation opportunities and programs offered by Recreational Sports. Fitness Center Orientations are a great opportunity to learn about the various pieces of fitness equipment.
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Aquatic Center Open Until Midnight 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym and/or the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. They are open until midnight!
USC&A Service Project: School Supply Drive Benefiting Richmond
Public Schools 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., University Student Commons Student Leadership and Involvement Center, Suite 018 Take part in the campus-wide service project by donating school supplies to children in need in the Richmond Public Schools. Bring anything needed by K – 12 students to the Student Leadership and Involvement Center. For additional questions contact Beth Ward, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at
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NS&FP Ask the Orientation Leaders Information Tent
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Hibbs Hall Still not sure of how to navigate campus? Still have a few questions that you don’t know who to ask? No problem at all, just stop by the New Student and Family Programs “Ask the OL’s” info tent and talk to an Orientation Leader about it! UniC
The Secret History of Wonder Woman Book Discussion 9 - 10 a.m., Hibbs Hall - Room 107 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.
VCUarts Alumni Show at the Depot Gallery Noon - 5 p.m., Depot Gallery - 814 West Broad Street The beautiful new Depot Gallery will be showcasing the work of recent Alumni! Come and see what our proud graduates have been doing after college and get a taste for your successful futures! While you are in the building, please spend time on the second floor multipurpose use space to meet with friends, network or just relax with a cup of coffee.
Transfer Let’s Talk Transfer - Student Voices
1 - 2 p.m., Hibbs Hall - Room 203 A networking forum for current VCU students and new transfers. This is an opportunity to engage and connect with fellow Rams who also transferred to VCU. CabLib Cabell Library Tour
2 p.m., Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.
USC&A Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair
3 - 6 p.m., Siegel Center The Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair is one of the annual traditions at VCU. It’s an exciting event that serves as a kick off to promote student engagement in campus life and the Richmond community. Student organizations have tables to showcase their groups and recruit new members. Community agencies from around the city participate to raise awareness and recruit volunteers for both short and long-term placement. Information on organizations and other involvement opportunities will be provided. Bring all of your Welcome Week raffle tickets to be entered into the big prize drawing!
USC&A Summer Blockbuster Movie: Divergent
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board 7 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen. Free popcorn will be available!
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USC&A Summer Blockbuster Movie: The Divergent Series: Insurgent
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board 9:30 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen. Free popcorn will be available!
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RecSp The Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation and
Aquatic Center Open Until Midnight 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym and/or the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. They are open until midnight!
USC&A RamRock the Block
Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life 1 - 4 p.m., Floyd Avenue, in front of the University Student Commons Join the fraternity and sorority community for an afternoon of fun featuring games and prizes!
USC&A Summer Blockbuster Movie: The Divergent Series: Insurgent
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board 7 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen. Free popcorn will be available!
USC&A Summer Blockbuster Movie: Divergent
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board 9:30 p.m., University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen. Free popcorn will be available!
DSEM Out of State Student Meet and Greet
Noon - 1 p.m., University Student Commons Plaza An opportunity for out of state students to meet and get to know each other. Find out who may be a home state or home town ally and play some great games! Please look for your invitation and additional information in your VCU email.
USC&A Food-Truck-A-Palooza
Sponsored by the Activities Programming Board, VCU Homecoming and the Student Leadership and Involvement Center 1 - 4 p.m., Floyd Avenue, in front of the University Student Commons Come out to enjoy the diverse food trucks that Richmond has to offer! Stop by tables outside of the University Student Commons for a FREE $5 voucher to use at any of the food trucks! Also, all are welcome to visit the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart’s yard sale from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 800 S. Cathedral Place.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
RecSp The Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation and
Aquatic Center Open Until Midnight 6 a.m. - Midnight, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym and/or the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center. They are open until midnight!
CabLib Cabell Library Tour
4 p.m., Cabell Library Invest a few minutes on a tour of Cabell Library, and you’ll save a lot of time later! We’ll help you learn how to find things in the library, information about construction on the new library, and include tips for the academic year. We’ll even discuss exciting items that you’ll want to explore later such as Cabell Library’s award winning Comic Art collection. Tours start promptly inside the first floor main entrance, and last about 30 minutes. No registration required. Additional tours available through 9/4/15; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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UCI Road World Championships at VCU September 19-27, 2015 www.richmond2015.vcu.edu
RICHMOND, VA
Help create the Great VCU Bike Race Book! Pick one of 25 innovative, one credit courses focused on the UCI Road World Championships. Classes are pass/fail, online and cost $50. There are no prerequisites. Students will create content during the week of the race with the best of the best being showcased online in our “book.” It’s a chance for you to be involved in a unique learning opportunity right here in our city and take part in the biggest event Richmond has ever seen! Learn more at greatvcubikeracebook.net. Enroll now and join the team! Join in the championship fun while earning credit. Register for one of these one-credit courses for a reduced tuition rate of $50 per course. All courses run from Aug. 24 through Oct. 9. To register, log on with your eID through the myVCU portal and search for the course using the Course Registration Number (the five-digit number) listed just before the course abbreviation.
Special Topics Courses 33505 ARTS 291 Sec 003 Mapping the Race 1 credit. Graded. Students will map or document the race course and surrounding areas in any media and in any format. These projects will then be on exhibit at the Depot after the bike race. 33504 CMST 391 Sec 001 Urban Biking Benefits 1 credit. Graded. Through group bike rides and community collaboration, students will investigate urban biking benefits, explore bike infrastructure and learn the basics of community-engaged research. 33506 CMST 391 Sec 002 Social Media and Events 1 credit. Graded. The class will focus on use of social media as a PR tactic to promote events as well as encourage volunteer participation. 33719 CMST 391 Sec 004 Bike Race Magazine 1 credit. Graded. Using narrative, photography, design and illustration, participants will create an original print publication that captures the emotions, events and images of 2015 UCI Road World Championships at VCU. – Greg Weatherford 33510 SOCY 391 (CMST 391) Sec 003 Local Dialogue on UCI Impact 1 credit. Graded. Guided by readings of sociological research/theory, Richmond Anti-poverty Commission Report, etc., students will meet with community members to conduct field research through observation and conversations. 33720 UNIV 391 Sec 007 Field Observation Class for Incident Management 1 credit. Graded. This course will train students in the job of field observation within an Incident Management Team (IMT). – William Pelfrey
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The Great VCU Bike Race Book (online courses) The Great VCU Bike Race Book course is fully online and offers more than 25 interdisciplinary tracks. This course is designed to give students a great adventure in interdisciplinary collaboration and openly networked learning on the Web. Students should choose from one of the following tracks. No prerequisites are required. (Follow #vcubrb and visitgreatvcubikeracebook. net for Great VCU Bike Race Book course activities and updates.) 33645 UNIV 291 Sec 001 Cycling Through History: Making an American Sport 1880-Present 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will explore how cycling has changed over time. – Sarah Meacham 33650 UNIV 291 Sec 002 The Nature and Nurture of Sports Performance 1 credit. Pass/fail. Are world-class athletes born or raised? In this track, we will consider the nature and nurture of sports performance. The primary objective of this course is to expose students to the ways scientists try to disentangle genetic and environmental influences on human behavior. Course materials will include a variety of formats: selected chapters from David Epstein’s New York Times bestseller “The Sports Gene,” scientific articles, podcasts and videos. Students will use social media to record their reactions to course materials, and will further discuss readings/podcasts/ videos with one another and the instructor via live chat sessions. – Danielle Dick and Jessica Salvatore 33479 UNIV 291 Sec 028 Social Media Immersion Exp 1 credit. Pass/fail. An integrated social media immersion experience for students during the UCI Road World Championships. – Judi Crenshaw 33480 UNIV 291 Sec 029 Teamwork and Racing 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will examine how individuals work as a team toward a shared goal, focusing on the “international-human” side of the race. – Michael Pitts 33481 UNIV 291 Sec 030 Anthropology of the Crowd 1 credit. Pass/fail. This track will study the bike race crowd using the four fields of anthropology (archaeology, biological, linguistic and sociocultural) to discover how they represent the greater diversity of humanity. – Amy Rector Verrelli 33482 UNIV 291 Sec 031 Bicycle Urbanism 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will evaluate bicycling conditions in Richmond and propose opportunities to make the city more bicycle friendly through improved urban design and public infrastructure (e.g., bike lanes, bridges). – Damian Pitt 33483 UNIV 291 Sec 032 Bike Athlete Performance 1 credit. Pass/fail. This track will focus on nutritional and training practices of cyclists competing in the UCI Worlds. – R. Lee Franco and W. Guy Homsby
33490 UNIV 291 Sec 038 What Is Safe Cycling? 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will find and read sources about bicycle safety, observe cyclists during the race and create a Web presentation. – Julie Arendt 33491 UNIV 291 Sec 039 Race, Gender, Sexuality Cycling 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will think critically about the intersections of cycle culture, race, gender, sexuality and ability. – Liz Canfield and Erin White 33492 UNIV 291 Sec 040 Adaptive Response Modeling Using GIS 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will incorporate social media feeds with geospatial technology to map, analyze and deploy real-time UCI event response to sustain and respond to waste and recycling needs. – Jennifer Ciminelli 33493 UNIV 291 Sec 041 Event Planning and Promotion 1 credit. Pass/fail. Student will gain a basic understanding of the effective approaches to promote events to donors and sponsors. – Manika Avasthi 33494 UNIV 291 Sec 042 New Media Photojournalism 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will explore documentary photography, creative storytelling and editing experimentation solely through mobile devices. – Gary Garbett 33495 UNIV 291 Sec 043 The Physics of Bicycling 1 credit. Pass/fail. The science of bicycling will be explored by measuring and observing key physical principles of the cyclists. – Marilyn Bishop, Tom McMullen and Murugeswaran Duraisamy 33496 UNIV 291 Sec 044 Guile, Hubris and Teamwork 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will investigate dynamics and contradictions in the world of modern cycling. – Katherine Walker 33497 UNIV 291 Sec 045 Poetics of Public Space 1 credit. Pass/fail. Blending social science observation with creative/arts projects, students will create a multimedia “rhythmanalysis” that critically reflects on the ways in which the bike race activates public spaces. – Jesse Goldstein 33498 UNIV 291 Sec 046 Visualizing a Wired World’s Past 1 credit. Pass/fail. This track will draw on archaeology, art and history to reveal the shared humanity of the UCI Road World Championships’ participants and the VCU community. –Bernard Means 33499 UNIV 291 Sec 047 The Big Win: Corporate Social Responsibility 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will explore how local businesses are contributing to the bike race through corporate social responsibility and volunteerism, and they will participate in planning a sustainable interactive installation that raises money for local and global causes. – Laural Adams
33484 UNIV 291 Sec 033 Crowdsourcing the Worlds 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students in this track will collaborate in telling the untold stories of Richmond 2015 in words, pictures and video. – Tim Bajkiewicz and Jeff South
33500 UNIV 291 Sec 048 The Tour and the Worlds 1 credit. Pass/fail. This course will guide students through a brief history of cycling in the francophone world, with a special focus on the 2015 Tour de France. Students will follow teams and cyclists during the UCI Road World Championships. – Ngoc-My Guidarelli and Hilary Raymond
33485 UNIV 291 Sec 034 Diversity Culture Cycling 1 credit. Pass/fail. This course will introduce students to short readings on diversity and cycling. – Gregory Smithers
33501 UNIV 291 Sec 049 Racing to Health 1 credit. Pass/fail. This course will examine key indicators of health in relation to fitness, especially with professional athletes. – Shelly Smith
33486 UNIV 291 Sec 035 Motivation and Performance 1 credit. Pass/fail. This track will explore how motivation links to learning and performance. –Jeffrey Green
33502 UNIV 291 Sec 050 Red, White and Bicycle: RVA, France and the Bike Race 1 credit. Pass/fail. Through the lens of French film and prism of French literature, students will shift cultural gears to become global citizens better adept at understanding local culture. This learning track proposes modes of analysis for the toolbox of creation: students will make new multimedia forms inspired by their encounter with French culture. – Margaret Ozierski
33487 UNIV 291 Sec 036 UCI and Entrepreneurship 1 credit. Pass/fail. This course will guide students through the process of evaluating entrepreneurial opportunities with the intention of identifying viable businesses. – Jay Markiewicz 33488 UNIV 291 Sec 037 Cycling and Film 1 credit. Pass/fail. Students will place the UCI Road World Championships in Richmond in a global context through the examination of international films and simultaneous creation of visual and audio products. – Jill Blondin
Special Thanks! A special thank you to all of the creative ideas submitted by faculty from across the University, including the College of Humanities and Sciences; the schools of the Arts, Business and Nursing; the Wilder School; University College; VCU Libraries; and the Division of Community Engagement.
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Monroe Park Campus 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
(D-3) (I-6) (F-9) (F-9) (E-9) (E-9) (B-1) (D-5) (F-10) (F-9) (C-9) (F-4)
13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
(E-7) (D-6) (H-5) (G-5) (F-7) (C-8) (J-10) (F-7) (D-6) (H-8) (J-6)
24. (E-6) 25. (D-9) 26. (J-14) 27. 28. 29. 30. 31.
(C-13) (C-13) (B-13) (D-13) (I-6)
32. (A-1) 33. 34. 35. 36. 37.
(B-9) (D-6) (A-9) (A-9) (H-5)
38. (I-12) 39. (H-12) 40. (I-7)
500 Academic Centre, 500 N. Harrison St.* 814 W. Broad St., School of the Arts* 807 Cathedral Place, 807 S. Cathedral Place 809 Cathedral Place, 809 S. Cathedral Place 811 Cathedral Place, 811 S. Cathedral Place * 813 Cathedral Place, 813 S. Cathedral Place * 3600 Centre, 3600 W. Broad St.* 1000 W. Franklin St. 14 N. Laurel St. 16 N. Laurel St. Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.* Ackell Residence Center, Edmund F., 1100 W. Broad St.* Anderson Gallery, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St.* Anderson House, 913 W. Franklin St.* Arts Building, School of the, 1000 W. Broad St.* Barnes & Noble @ VCU, 1111 W. Broad St.* Bird House, 820 W. Franklin St. Black Music Center, James W., 1015 Grove Ave.* Blair House, 408 W. Franklin St.* Blanton House, 826-828 W. Franklin St. Bowe House, 917 W. Franklin St. Brandt Hall, Warren W., 720 W. Franklin St.* Broad and Belvidere Student Apartments, 732 W. Broad St.* Buford House, 922 W. Franklin St. Cabell Library, James Branch, and new addition, 901 Park Ave.* Cary and Belvidere Residential College, 301 W. Cary St.* Cary Street Field* Cary Street Field Check-in Center, 1005 W. Cary St.* Cary Street Field Support Facility, 1011 W. Cary St. Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St.* Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention, 906 W. Broad St. Center for Psychological Services and Development, 612-620 N. Lombardy St.* Child Development Center, VCU, 1128 Floyd Ave.* Crenshaw House, 919 W. Franklin St. Dance and Choreography Building, 1315 Floyd Ave. Dance Center, VCU 10 N. Brunswick St. Development and Alumni Relations, VCU, 807-809 W. Broad St. Engineering East Hall, School of, 401 W. Main St.* Engineering West Hall, School of/Virginia Microelectronics Center, 601 W. Main St.* Facilities and Financial Services Building, 700 W. Grace St.*
41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. 58.
(E-7) (F-8) (G-7) (E-7) (G-12) (F-5) (F-5) (A-10) (C-10) (D-10) (C-11) (F-7) (E-8) (F-5) (J-14) (I-8) (G-7) (G-12)
59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64.
(G-8) (D-6) (F-6) (H-7) (I-9) (C-9)
65. 66. 67. 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74.
(C-13) (E-6) (D-5) (E-6) (E-6) (J-7) (D-8) (D-3) (D-4) (C-11)
75. 76. 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. 84. 85. 86. 87. 88.
(C-12) (D-13) (D-1) (J-8) (J-8) (J-14) (J-13) (G-7) (F-4) (B-13) (F-12) (F-5) (D-7) (E-6)
Founders Hall, 827 W. Franklin St.* Franklin Street Gymnasium, 817 W. Franklin St.* Franklin Terrace, 812-814 W. Franklin St.* Ginter House, 901 W. Franklin St.* Gladding Residence Center, 711 W. Main St.* Grace Street Office Building Grace Street Theater, 930-934 W. Grace St.* Graphic Design Center, 1509 W. Main St. Harris Hall, Grace E., 1015 Floyd Ave.* Harris Hall Auditorium, 1015 Floyd Ave.* Harris Hall – South, Grace E., 1015 Floyd Ave.* Harrison House, 816 W. Franklin St. Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.* HR Training Building, 922 W. Grace St.* Hughes Hall, Mike/Brandcenter, 103 S. Jefferson St.* Human Resources Building, 104 N. Belvidere St.* Hunton House, 810 W. Franklin St.* Institute for Engineering and Medicine, VCU, 620 W. Cary St.* Johnson Hall, 801 W. Franklin St.* Kearney House, 921 W. Franklin St.* Lafayette Hall, 312 N. Shafer St. Laurel Street Carriage House, 207 N. Laurel St. Lindsey House, 600 W. Franklin St.* LSEE Elementary Education Center, 101 N. Harrison St.* Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. McAdams House, 914 W. Franklin St. Meredith House, 1014 W. Franklin St. Millhiser Carriage House, 916 W. Franklin St. (Rear) Millhiser House, 916 W. Franklin St. mOb + Storefront, 205 E. Broad St. Moseley House, 1001 Grove Ave.* New Student Housing I New Student Housing II Oliver Hall – Physical Science Wing, 1001 W. Main St.* Oliver Hall – School of Education, 1015 W. Main St.* Outing Rental Center, 130 S. Linden St. Parking, Bowe Street Deck, 609 Bowe St.* Parking, Henry Street Deck – East, 201 N. Henry St.* Parking, Henry Street Deck – West, 200 N. Henry St.* Parking, Jefferson Street Deck, 100 S. Jefferson St.* Parking, JL Lot, 200 W. Cary St.* Parking, Laurel Street Deck, 805 W. Grace St.* Parking, West Broad Street Deck, 1111 W. Broad St.* Parking, West Cary Street Deck, 1101 W. Cary St.* Parking, West Main Street Deck, 801 W. Main St.* Police Annex, 920 W. Grace St. Pollak Building, 325 N. Harrison St.* President’s House, 910 W. Franklin St.*
89. (D-6) Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St.* 90. (J-8) RamBikes Stand, 201 N. Belvidere St. 91. (A-10) Rehabilitation Research Training Center, 1314 W. Main St.* 92. (H-8) Rhoads Hall, Webster S., 710 W. Franklin St.* 93. (F-7) Ritter-Hickok House, 821 W. Franklin St.* 94. (E-6) Robertson Alumni House, Richard T., 924 W. Franklin St.* 95. (G-10) Round House, Monroe Park 96. (D-6) Scherer Hall, 923 W. Franklin St.* 97. (E-7) Scott House, 909 W. Franklin St.* 98. (E-8) Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place* 99. (E-8) Shafer Street Playhouse, 221 N. Shafer St.* 100. (E-2) Siegel Center, Stuart C., 1200 W. Broad St.* 101. (D-7) Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, W.E., 922 Park Ave.* 102. (E-10) Sitterding House, 901 Floyd Ave.* 103. (J-12) Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St.* 104. (B-1) Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions* 105. (C-2) Sports Medicine Center, 1300 W. Broad St.* 106. (E-6) Stagg House, 912 W. Franklin St. 107. (D-6) Starke House, 915 W. Franklin St. 108. (E-6) Stokes House, 918 W. Franklin St. 109. (H-5) Student Media Center, 817 W. Broad St.* 110. (I-6) Technology Administration Building, 701 W. Broad St.* 111. (E-11) Temple Building, T. Edward, 901 W. Main St.* 112. (D-12) Thalhimer Tennis Center, 920 W. Cary St. 113. (G-7) Thurston House, 808 W. Franklin St. 114. (C-12) Trani Center for Life Sciences, Eugene P. and Lois E., 1000 W. Cary St.* 115. (E-10) University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.* 116. (E-6) Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St. 117. (E-12) VCU Community Police Office, 6 S. Cherry St.* 118. (F-5) VCU Police, 938 W. Grace St. 119. (C-1) VCUQatar House, 1326 W. Broad St. 120. (F-5) VCU Technology Store, 930 W. Grace St.* 121. (E-9) Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, Office of the, 817 S. Cathedral Place * 122. (F-4) Welcome Center, 1111 W. Broad St.* 123. (E-9) Wellness Resource Center, 815 S. Cathedral Place* 124. (H-7) West Grace Street Housing/The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.* 125. (G-6) West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St.* 126. (F-6) West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St.* 127. (G-7) White House, 806 W. Franklin St.* 128. (G-8) Williams House, 800 W. Franklin St. * Accessible (may not indicate total accessibility)
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