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This 2014 Welcome Week booklet belongs to:

TICKET KEYOrange - VCU Information SessionsGreen - Educational ProgramsRed - Social and Service ProgramsYellow - Recreation and Wellness ProgramsPurple - Academic ProgramsBlack - Non-ticketed event

APB Activities Programming Board

BusServ Business Services

Lib Cabell Library & Tompkins-McCaw Library

DSA Division of Student Affairs

Dinning Dining Services

GEO Global Education Office

RBike VCU RamBikes

F&S Fire & Safety

FSL Fraternity and Sorority Life

VRHC Valentine Richmond History Center

MCVADO MCV Campus Associate Dean's Office

MSS Military Student Services

ODSA Office of Dean of Student Affairs

OMSA Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

SC&AI Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

Tech Office of Technology Services

RTech RamTech

RL&H Residential Life & Housing

RecSp Recreational Sports

HRF Historic Richmond Foundation

CH&S College of Humanities and Sciences

Arts School of the Arts

Bus School of Business

Edu School of Education

Engr School of Engineering

SFS Spit For Science

SW School of Social Work

SCAI Student Conduct and Academic Integrity

UC University College

NSP New Student Programs

CS University Career Services

USC&A University Student Commons & Activities

OCSS USC&A Off Campus Student Services

Alum VCU Alumni Association

VCU PD VCU Police Department

TRC VCU Transfer Centers

Well Wellness Resource Center

HSS Health Sciences

DVC VCU Da Vinci Center

Ride RideRichmond

RRSM Richard T. Robertson School of Media & Culture Name

WELCOME WEEK

TICKET INFORMATIONSTEP 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 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 AT SOVO FAIR, ON AUGUST 22ND Prizes will be handed out throughoutthe event, but to be considered for the grand prize your tickets must be turned in no later 5:30 pm.

STEP 3: KEEP FINGERS CROSSED AND HANGOUT AT THE SOVO FAIR. (All prizes must be claimed in person)

1 SEMESTER OFFREE IN-STATE

TUITION*

GRAND PRIZE

Prizes will be awarded throughout the event, so make sure to listen carefully for your ticket number while you explore the fair. You must be present to win any prize, so join us at the SOVO Fair Friday afternoon from 3-6 pm.

*Free Tuition is based on the full time instate tuition rate, and is awarded in the Spring Semester 2015. If the prize winner is enrolled less than full time the award will be

based on the number of hours enrolled an awarded at the in state rate.

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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.

Visit guidebook.com/getit to download.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/.

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WANT TO WIN AN APPLE IPAD MINI?

Tell us how you liked Welcome Week. Complete the short survey at

http://studentvoice.com/vcu/

welcomeweek2014

between Aug. 27-Sept. 10 and be entered into a

drawing for an iPad Mini.

RECREATIONAL SPORTS EVENTSrecsports.vcu.edu

Group-exercise classes are scheduled all week. The complete schedule and class descriptions can be found at the Recreational Sports website.

FACILITY TOURS AND FITNESS CENTER ORIENTATIONSWhere: MCV Campus Recreation & Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym When: Aug. 18-24, 6 — 12 am What: Visit the service desk to tour the facility. Learn about recreational

opportunities and the programs that Rec Sports offers. Fitness-center orientations are a great way to familiarize yourself with equipment in the fitness centers.

FALL SEMESTER RECREATIONAL SPORTS HOURS

August 16, 2014 – December 12, 2014All recreational sports facilities will be closed Nov. 22-24 for

the Thanksgiving holiday.

SOCIAL NETWORKING

PapaRAMzzi will be around campus all week looking for students, staff and alumni wearing their VCU gear, but you have to find us to claim your prize! Look for us wearing the Rodney PapaRAMzzi shirts, show us the VCU gear you're wearing and you'll win whatever prize we're giving away that day, on the spot—including Barnes & Noble @ VCU gift cards, apparel and other VCU fan gear! Check out Facebook or Twitter for more informa-tion and hints on where you can find us: www.facebook.com/MyVCUGear or @VCUgear.

The PapaRAMzzi will make appearances at the following events, among others:

Tuesday, August 19th

4 — 7:30 pmConvocation Spirit Walk & Block Party

Wednesday, August 20th

4:30 — 5:30 pmGET INVOLVED: Student Government Association

Thursday, August 21th

5 — 7 pmMCV Campus Block Party

Alumni Association@VCUstat@VCUgold @VCUalumni

Business Services@VCU_Dining@VCUgear

Career Center@VCUCareerCenter

Fraternity & Sorority Life@VCUFSL

Global Education@VCU_global

New Student Programs@NSO_VCU

Libraries@VCUlibraries@VCUCabell@VCUtmlibrary

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs@VCUOMSA

Police Department@VCUPD

Recreational Sports@VCURECSPORTS

School of the Arts@VCUarts

School of Business@VCUbusiness

Technology Services@VCUtechservices

Transfer Center@VCUtransfer

Virginia Commonwealth University@VCU

Wellness Resource Center@thewellVCU

Student Commons & Activities@vcu_commons

Cary Street Field & Outdoor Basketball Court

Sunday ...................................12 pm — 12 am

Monday-Friday .......................12 pm — 12 am

Saturday.................................12 — 8 pm

Cary Street Gym

Sunday ...................................9 am — 12 am

Monday-Friday .......................6 am — 12 am

Saturday.................................8 am — 12 am

The pools close a half hour before the facility closes.

MCV Campus Recreation & Aquatic Center

Sunday ...................................9 am — 12 pm

Monday-Thursday ...................6 am — 12 am

Friday .....................................6 am — 10 am

Saturday.................................9 am — 7 am

The pool close a half hour before the facility closes.

Thalhimer Tennis Center

Sunday ...................................12 — 6 pm

Monday-Friday .......................9 am — 9 pm

Saturday.................................10 am — 6 pm

Outing Rental Center

Monday-Friday .......................11 am — 6 pm

Saturday and Sunday ............Closed

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CAMPUS COMEDY HOURLaugh 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: 1— 2:15 pm, 3:30-4:45 pm and 7-8:15 pm, Larrick Student Center and Harris Hall Auditorium

MONDAY: 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., 2-3:15 p.m. and 7:30-8:45 p.m., Harris Hall Auditorium

TUESDAY: 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and 1-2:15 p.m., Harris Hall Auditorium

PROGRAM OF EVENTS: AUGUST 16-24SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

RecSp Cary Street Gym Open Until Midnight6 am — 12 am, Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym. They are open until midnight!

RL&H Residence Hall Move-In 8:30 am — 7 pm, Residence Halls Check the Residential Life and Housing website for detailed times for your scheduled move in.

APB Summer Blockbuster Movie: Blended 7 pm, University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen, featuring the movie Blended starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Free popcorn will be available!

USC&A Free Night of Pool8 pm — 12 am, University Student Commons, BreakPoint

USC&A Hypnotist: Sailesh

8 — 9:30 pm, University Student Commons, Commonwealth BallroomAlways 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 Music in the Commons with DJ Rayvon 8 — 11 pm, University Student Commons Lobby A DJ will be spinning all the beats from 2014, requests are welcome!

USC&A Custom Letter Art 8 pm — 12 am, University Student Commons, Virginia RoomsMake a piece of personalized art to take with you! Totally free, while supplies last!

APB Summer Blockbuster Outdoor Movie: The Amazing Spiderman 2 9:30 pm, University Student Commons Plaza Sit outside with your friends to watch one of the summers biggest Hollywood hits on a 25 foot movie screen!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

RecSp Cary Street Gym Open Until Midnight 6 am — 12 am, Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym. They are open until midnight!

RL&H Residence Hall Move-In 9:00 am — 1 pm Residence HallsCheck the Residential Life and Housing website for detailed times for your scheduled move in.

Well Love ‘n’ Liquor 1 pm — 2:15 pm, Larrick Student Center - Court End BallroomAn interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to

explore the truth about alcohol & 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 Spit for Science 2:30 — 3 pm Larrick Student Center - Court End Ballroom You’ve seen the posters – come find out what it is! Hear the faculty running the project talk about opportunities to get involved, and learn more about this huge project aimed at making your time here at VCU happy and healthy. Free t-shirt for all attendees! Hear expert VCU faculty talk about on-going studies and learn about an exciting opportunity for your incoming freshman class to be a part of this type of research!

RL&H MCV Rock the Block 3 — 7 pm, Bear Hall Lawn

RL&H Floor Meetings various times Residence Halls, See your RA for details.

Well Love ‘n’ Liquor 3:30 — 4:45 pm, Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol & 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 & Allies Gelato Social 5 — 6 pm, The Wellness Resource Center; 815 S. Cathedral Pl. The social is open to all students who are either in recovery 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!

Well Love ‘n’ Liquor 7 — 8:15 pm, Harris Hall Auditorium

An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol & 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.

APB Summer Blockbuster Movie: The Amazing Spiderman 2

7 pm, University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen, featuring The Amazing Spiderman 2. Free popcorn will be available!

USC&A Free Night of Pool 8 pm — 12 am, University Student Commons, BreakPoint

USC&A Casino Night 8 pm — 12 am, University Student Commons, Richmond Salons and Commonwealth Ballrooms

Take your turn at the Blackjack, Texas Hold ‘Em, Bingo, Craps, Poker and Roulette tables! Food and Prizes!

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If you are a first-year student living in a residence hall, your RA will announce the time and location of your The Circle discussion group. Discussion groups for those first-year students living off-campus will be held at the following times. Please select the group that best fits your schedule:

THE CIRCLE BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP TIMESTuesday 11 am — 12pmThursday 10 — 11 amThursday 2 — 3 pmFriday 9 — 10 pm

USC&A Photobooth and Street Signs 8 pm — 12 am, University Student Commons Lobby Take some selfies in a photobooth and walk away with your own film strip! Or make your own street sign with your name!

USC&A 88 Keys and the Truth: Dueling Pianos9 — 11 pm, University Student Commons, Virginia RoomsPut two pianos, two hilarious and exuberant performers, and a thousand songs together and you get 88 Keys and the Truth! Come watch this one of a kind dueling piano group!

APB Summer Blockbuster Movie: Blended 9:30 pm, University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen, featuring the movie Blended starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Free popcorn will be available!

MONDAY, AUGUST 18

RecSp Facility Tours and Fitness Center Orientations 6 am — 12 am, 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 Cary Street Gym Open Until Midnight 6 am — 12 am, Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym. They are open until midnight!

ODSA BREAKFAST WITH THE DEAN 8:30 — 9:15 am, 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 at [email protected] 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.

Well Fun Run/Walk 8:30 — 9:30 am, The Wellness Resource Center; 815 S. Cathedral Pl. Get to know Richmond through an energizing morning run or brisk walk.

USC&A Get Involved: General Information 9 — 10 am, 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 9 am, Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance)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 Lunch not included.

RecSp Urban Adventure Bike Tour of Richmond 9 am, 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.

VCU PD Bike Registration 10 am — 2 pm, The 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: Student Media 10:30 — 11:30 am, 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.

Dinning Dining on Campus: How to Navigate Dining with Food Allergies, Gluten Sensitivity or a Healthy Lifestyle

10:30 — 11 am, Shafer Court Dining Center 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.

NSP Class Schedule Tours & Ice Cream Social 11 am — 3 pm, 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 am — 12:15 pm, Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol & 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.

TRC Transfer Rams Transition Workshop 11 am — 1 pm, Academic Learning Commons 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.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 CONTINUED

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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE 11 am — 3 pm, University College Stop by the University College to get tips on how to make your college experience successful. Ongoing sessions include: Academic Advising Stop by the “Ask an Advisor” table with last minute questions; Writing Center Visit location on the 4th floor of the Academic Learning Commons, our writing consultants will tell you how they can help you reach your goals. You’ll discover that the writing

center is about a lot more than “just writing”. 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; Campus Learning Center Where you can learn about appointment tutoring, drop-in tutoring, and Supplemental Instruction.

Alum New Student Dessert Bar 11:30 — 1:30 pm, Patterson Memorial Gardens - Hunton Student Center New students come by for desserts and coffee while they network with others. VCU Alumni will be there to talk about Networking opportunities and STAT (Students Today Alumni Tomorrow).

USC&A Get Involved: Professional/Academic Groups 12 — 1 pm, 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 12 — 2 pm, 930 West Grace Street Come visit VCU’s new technology store, RamTech, to check out the newest tech gear from Apple, Dell, and many other companies. Play games, win prizes, and take advantage of great discounts.

MSS Military Student Services Ice Cream Social and Open House

1 — 3 pm, Military Student Services Office; Room 3122Beat the heat with an ice cream social! Join us for ice cream and the chance to meet other students receiving VA Benefits and learn how Military Student Services can help you.

USC&A Get Involved: Service and Social Justice Groups 1:30 — 2:30 pm, University Student Commons TheaterAre 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 groups that exist on campus and the non-profit 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!

Lib Library Tour 2 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

Well Love ‘n’ Liquor 2 — 3:15 pm, Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol & 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.

Lib Library Tour 2:30 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

Lib Library Fest - Free food, fun and a chance to win an iPad Mini 2 — 4 pm, 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. Co-sponsored by VCU Libraries, Dining Services 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 an iPad Mini. Come join us at the Library Fest!

VCU PD Personal Computer Identification 2 — 4 pm, Cabell Library

Lib Library Tour 3 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

USC&A Get Involved: Programming Organizations3 — 4 pm, University Student Commons TheaterAre you interested in getting involved in the official VCU Traditions? Learn more about the Programming Organizations at VCU including: Activities Programming Board, Fall Block Step Show, VCU Homecoming, Relay For Life and the Intercultural Festival. This session will give you more information on how to sign-up and get involved right away.

SCAI DIY - Do it Yourself - Academic Integrity at VCU3:15 — 3:45 pm, University Student Commons, Forum RoomDon’t cheat...Don’t plagiarize...Understand the VCU Honor System and what academic integrity means to the VCU community.

Lib Library Tour 3:30 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

Well Love ‘n’ Liquor3:30 — 4:45 pm,Harris Hall AuditoriumAn interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol & 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.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18 CONTINUED

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SCAI The Costs of Not Knowing VCU’s Student Code of Conduct4 — 4:30 pm, University Student Commons, Forum RoomTime 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.

VCU PD DJ Five-O Radio Show 4 — 5 pm, WVCU 817 West BroadIt’s DJ Five-0’s The Classic Carpet Ride Radio Show Mondays 4 - 5 pm on VCU’s WVCW. Safety messages and rock music. There is a window where you can look in and wave at DJ Five-0 during the show. Come by between 4 and 5 p.m. and follow WVCW’s Facebook page to get a ticket.

SFS Spit for Science5 — 5:30 pm, Harris Hall Auditorium You’ve seen the posters – come find out what it is! Hear the faculty running the project talk about opportunities to get involved, and learn more about this huge project aimed at making your time here at VCU happy and healthy. Free t-shirt for all attendees! Hear expert VCU faculty talk about on-going studies and learn about an exciting opportunity for your incoming freshman class to be a part of this type of research

Well Guante5 — 8 pm, University Student Commons TheaterGUANTE 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’ “Artists 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.

USC&A PlayFair8 — 10 pm, Cary Street FieldAre 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!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19

RecSp Facility Tours and Fitness Center Orientations 6 am — 12 pm, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street GymLearn 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 Cary Street Gym Open Until Midnight 6 am — 12 pm, Cary Street GymVisit the Cary Street Gym. They are open until midnight!

SCAI Academic Integrity: To Cite or Not to Cite 9 — 9:30 am, University Student Commons, Forum Room Avoiding plagiarism. Understanding paraphrasing and proper attribution of others’ work. Infractions of the VCU Honor System may lead to very serious consequences, including failing a course and having a notation on your transcript.

RecSp Day Hike in the Blue Ridge Cost is $15 9 am Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance) 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. Lunch is not included.

RecSp Urban Adventure Bike Tour of Richmond 9 am, 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.

VCU PD Bike Registration 10 am — 2 pm, The 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 am, 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.

DVC VCU da Vinci Center 10 am — 3 pm, 807 S. Cathedral Place The VCU da Vinci Center will host an Open House for all incoming new and transfer students. The VCU da Vinci Center is an interdisciplinary center bringing together students from the Schools of the Arts, Business, Engineering and College of Humanities & Sciences to engage in innovation and product development collaboration. Come meet current students, faculty and staff and find out how you can be involved. No RSVP required. For more information, contact Seth Caskey at (804) 828-7188 or [email protected].

UC Off-Campus Student Social 10 — 11 am, Rodney’s, Shafer Court Dining CenterFor all first-year students who will be living off-campus: come meet the “rest of us”. We want you to get your networks going with food and some friend-finding fun!

Tech VCU - Mobile and Personal 10 — 11 am, University Student Commons, Forum Room Come to this exciting 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, where your next class is located, or what is for dinner, then this presentation is for you.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18 CONTINUED

Lib LIBRARY TOURMonday: 2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pmWednesday: 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pmThursday: 12 pmFriday: 11 am, 2 pm Sunday: 4 pm

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Well Love ‘n’ Liquor 10:30 — 11:45 am, Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol & 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.

Dinning Dining on Campus: How to Navigate Dining with Food Allergies, Gluten Sensitivity or a Healthy Lifestyle

10:30 — 11 am, Shafer Court Dining Center 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.

NSP The Circle Book Discussion 11 — 12 pm, Hibbs Hall, Room 203 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.

HRF Discover VCU and Richmond 11 am — 12 pm, Hunton Student Center (MCV Campus at Court End Neighborhood) Do you want to get a closer look at the unique historical and architectural fabric of your campus? This walking tour, led by Historic Richmond, introduces you to the places you will call home during your time at VCU, whether on the Monroe Park Campus or the MCV Campus. See your campus the way it should be seen. Want to know more? Visit historicrichmond.com

Tech VCU helpIT Center 11 am — 12 pm, University Student Commons, Forum Room Where does a student get technology help around here anyways? helpIT!

LIB TOMPKINS-MCCAW LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE

11 am — 1 pm, 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 Shannon Jones at (804) 828-0626 or [email protected].

USC&A Get Involved: Cultural Organizations 11:30 am — 12:30 pm, 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.

MAJOR MIXERS

MCVADO First-Year Student Mixer 11:30 am — 1:30 pm, 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.

SW School of Social Work Ice Cream Social 12 — 2 pm , 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.

Bus Business Students: Are You Ready?: Major Mixer 12 — 2 pm, Snead Hall, School of Business, Mary Morton Parsons Auditorium, room B1127Do 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 tee shirt as another memory. This event is all about you – be there!

Engr School of Education: Major Mixer 12 — 2 pm, Eugene P. Trani Courtyard; Oliver Hall As you prepare for an exciting semester to begin, please join Dean Christine S. Walther-Thomas, the School of Education faculty 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!!

Arts VCUarts Major Mixer: Art Foundation 12 — 2 pm, Bowe Street Parking Deck, 5th Floor, 609 Bowe St

Arts VCUarts Major Mixer: Fashion Merchandising 12 — 2 pm, Pollak Building, 325 North Harrison Street room 219

Arts VCUarts Major Mixer: Art History 12 — 2 pm, Buford House, 922 W. Franklin Street room 102New 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!

VRHC Engage RVA 1 — 1:30 pm, University Student Commons, University Student Commons, Forum Room Richmond is your 2nd home outside of VCU! Come hear all about the things the city has to offer its new residents. Presented by the Richmond History Center.

USC&A Get Involved: Sports Clubs 1 — 2 pm, 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.

Well Love ‘n’ Liquor1 — 2:15 pm, Harris Hall Auditorium An interactive session that uses clickers, comedy and music to explore the truth about alcohol & 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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TRC Transfer Rams Transition Workshop 1 — 3 pm, Academic Learning Commons 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 Culture and Paint 2:15 — 3 pm, University Student Commons, Suite 215Students 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. Please RSVP to [email protected]. Limited seating available.

GEO From Amsterdam to Zimbabwe and Beyond - Study Abroad Info Session 2:30 — 3:30 pm, University Student Commons Theater

Ever thought about studying abroad? Find out how to study in another country and earn credits towards your VCU degree. The session will be led by a study abroad advisor and will cover study abroad program options, financial aid & scholarships, housing, and academic approval. This is the perfect opportunity to find out all you ever wanted to know about study abroad. Additional information sessions are held every Monday and Thursday at 12:30 pm in the Education Abroad office (Room 122 at 817 W. Franklin St). For more information please visit: http://global.vcu.edu/abroad/

SCAI Ethical Decision Making - Not Everyone is Doing it, Are You? 2:30 — 3 pm, University Student Commons, Forum Room Do you consistently apply an understanding of “right versus wrong” in your decision making? Are your ethics situational? Will you think about the ripple effects of the decisions you make as a student? As a member of the VCU Community? We will give you some things to think about your decision making.

Well Spit for Science 2:30 — 3 pm, Harris Hall Auditorium You’ve seen the posters – come find out what it is! Hear the faculty running the project talk about opportunities to get involved, and learn more about this huge project aimed at making your time here at VCU happy and healthy. Free t-shirt for all attendees! Hear expert VCU faculty talk about on-going studies and learn about an exciting opportunity for your incoming freshman class to be a part of this type of research.

NEW STUDENT CONVOCATION 4 — 5 pm, 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 Dave Eggers, the author of VCU’s summer reading book, The Circle.

CLASS OF 2018 PHOTO5:10 — 5:20 pm, Siegel Center

RAM SPIRIT WALK Following ConvocationBegins 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 5:30 — 7:30 pm, Monroe Park Bring your VCU Card, get a meal, meet new people, take a selfie in the photobooth, play on the inflatables, get some free stuff and listen to the sounds of some great local DJs! Sponsored by New Student Programs, University Student Commons & Activities, Residential Life and Housing, Recreational Sports and Alumni Relations. For more information contact USC&A at 804-828-6500.

OMSA Open Mic Night6:30 pm — 8:30 pm, University Student Commonwealth Ballroom Join OMSA where we have 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.

BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING TRIP

7 — 10:45 pm, Outside of University Student CommonsNo move-in experience is complete without a trip to Walmart! No car? No worries! We’ll do all the driving. Get all of your residence hall room essentials and school supplies in one stop. To help save even more, Walmart is giving all VCU students an additional 10% off their entire purchase! Get your boarding ticket at line-up outside on the University Student Commons plaza. Buses will run from 7-10:45pm with continued pick-up from the Commons and drop off service to the original location and Cabaniss Hall. Don’t miss the bus!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

RecSp Facility Tours and Fitness Center Orientations 6 am — 12 am, MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center and the Cary Street Gym 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 Cary Street Gym Open Until Midnight 6 am — 12 am, Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym. They are open until midnight!

Well Fun Run/Walk 8:30 — 9:30 am, The Wellness Resource Center; 815 S. Cathedral Pl. Get to know Richmond through an energizing morning run or brisk walk.

RecSp Day SUP on the Upper James- Cost $15 9 am, Outing Rental Center, 130 South Linden Street (across from the Cary Street Gym Entrance) 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. Lunch is not included.

RecSp Urban Adventure Bike Tour of Richmond 9 am, 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.

VCU PD Bike Registration 10 am — 12 pm, 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.

EHS Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire! 10 am — 12 pm, University Student Commons Plaza

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USC&A Get Involved: Be a Member of the University Honor Council

10 — 10:30 am, University Student Commons Theater 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 integritypolicy-we are seeking student participation on the Honor Council and the University Appeal Board to adjudicate alleged violations of the university policy. If you are interested in learning more, please join us.

Dinning Dining on Campus: How to Navigate Dining with Food Allergies, Gluten Sensitivity or a Healthy Lifestyle

10:30 — 11 am, Shafer Court Dining Center 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.

MCV CAMPUS ORIENTATION FAIR 11:30 am — 1:30 pm, 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!

SCAI Get Involved: Be a Member of a University Conduct Related Board 12 — 12:30 pm, University Student Commons Theater 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.

VRHC Discover VCU 12 — 1 pm, University Student Commons (Meet by the Information Center)Do you want to get a closer look at the unique historical and architectural fabric of your campus? The walking tour led by the Richmond History Center introduces you to the place you will call home for the next four years. Visit http:// richmondhistorycenter.com to learn more!

Lib Library Tour 12 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

USC&A USCA Service Project 12 — 2 pm, University Student Commons Plaza Be a part of a huge university wide service project. It’s as easy as sharing some spare school supplies or buying extras during the Welcome Week trip to Walmart. Children with no school supplies in the Richmond Public Schools will start their year prepared because of your generosity. Enjoy some Bruster’s ice cream in exchange for your thoughtfulness.

HS COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SCIENCES: MAJOR MIXER 12:30 — 2 pm , 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.

RTech RamTech Presents: Tech@VCU 1 — 3 pm, 930 West Grace Street Come to VCU’s new technology store, RamTech, to learn about recommended technology and popular mobile applications to support your academic and personal pursuits. Representatives from around the University will share the best apps and resources to help you succeed and have fund doing it. From 1-2 pm come check out tech vendors to see the latest and greatest in technology. From 2-3 pm learn about the Apps developed for and by the VCU community as well as the top apps for academic success.

Well Recovering Students & Allies Gelato Social 1 — 2 pm, The Wellness Resource Center; 815 S. Cathedral Pl. The social is open to all students who are either in recovery, 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!

Lib Library Tour 1 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

OMSA LGBT Panel Discussion 1 — 2 pm, University Student Commons, Richmond Salons I & II At this event we invite students to learn all about the campus and community resources for our LGBT students and allys! Join us in OMSA Suite 215 for a Mix & Mingle prior to the event.

Tech VCU helpIT Center 1 — 2 pm, University Student Commons, Forum Room Where do I get technology help? Where do I get a free copy of Windows and Office?

USC&A Get Involved: Fraternities and Sororities 1:30 — 2:30 pm, University Student Commons Theater Are you interested in joining one of the nation’s leading values-based 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.

Lib Library Tour 2 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

Tech Understanding Blackboard 2 — 3 pm, University Student Commons, 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!

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CS VCU Career Services Open House 2 — 3:30 pm, VCU Career Services Come meet the VCU Career Services staff! Learn more about the career decision making process and how the resources and staff at the UCC can maximize your time at VCU. Find out more information on: part-time jobs, federal work study, internships, jobs, graduate school, networking and more! We want you become a successful VCU Ram!! Light refreshments provided.

Arts VCUARTS MAJOR MIXER: MUSIC 2 pm, Concert Hall Stage, Singleton Center 922 Park Avenue

Arts VCUARTS MAJOR MIXER: THEATER 2 — 3 pm, Hodges Theater Lobby, Singleton Center 922 Park Avenue

Arts VCUARTS MAJOR MIXER: DANCE 3 — 5 pm, Dance Center Lobby, 10 North Brunswick Street

CS College Takes Up 5% Of Your Life; What Will You Do With the Rest? 3:30 — 4:30 pm, University Student Commons, Forum Room Make the most of your 5%. Your time at VCU will be filled with experiences and learning - how can you maximize and optimize those experiences to begin your career? We are here to encourage you to discover and understand your goals, skills, interests and values and then how you can focus and articulate those to achieve success as you define it. Whether you are deciding on a major, researching a career, looking for part-time job to pay the bills, landing an internship, preparing for the job search or graduate/professional school - VCU Career Services is here to partner with you and make the most of this 5%

Engr School of Engineering Welcome Event 4 — 6 pm, 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 by August 1, 2014. Got Questions? Contact Jennifer Rivers at [email protected]

TRC Transfer Rams Transition Workshop 4 — 6 pm, Academic Learning Commons 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.

USC&A Get Involved: Student Government 4:30 — 5:30 pm, University Student Commons Theater 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.

OMSA I HEART DIVERSITY FAIR5 — 7 pm, University Student Commons Plaza (Rain: Commonwealth Ballroom) Discover multiculturalism at its best! Join us for free novelties, food and lots of give aways!

HSS VCU Health Careers Pipeline Networking Event 6 — 8 pm, Larrick Student Center; Court End 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!

RecSp Rec Sports Night 7 pm — 12 am, Cary Street GymCheck out everything Recreational Sports has to offer. Special activities include: Rec Sports T-Shirt Giveaway (7pm), Inner Tube Water Polo (7pm), Personal Fitness Trainer Info Session (7-10pm), Water Exercise Class (8pm), Group Exercise Classes (7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm), 3 pt contest (8pm), Medic (8pm), Free Throw Contest (9pm), Indoor Soccer (10pm), Water Volleyball (9pm)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21

RecSp Facility Tours and Fitness Center Orientations 6am — 12 am, 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 Cary Street Gym Open Until Midnight 6 am — 12 am, Cary Street GymVisit the Cary Street Gym. They are open until midnight!

NSP Ask the Orientation Leaders Information Tent 9 am — 3 pm, 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 Programs “Ask the OL’s” info tent and talk to an Orientation Leader about it!

RBike GREAT BIKE ROUND UP 10 am — 2 pm, 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.

NSP The Circle Book Discussion 10 — 11 am, Hibbs Hall, Room 107 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.

Dinning Dining on Campus: How to Navigate Dining with Food Allergies, Gluten Sensitivity or a Healthy Lifestyle

10:30 — 11 am, Shafer Court Dining Center 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.

Visit www.myorgs.vcu.edu to create an account

and get involved on campus.

MAJOR MIXERS

Diversity

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LIB Tompkins-McCaw Library Open House 11 am — 1 pm, 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 Shannon Jones at (804) 828-0626 or [email protected].

HRF Discover VCU and Richmond 11 am — 12 pm, Ginter House; 901 W. Franklin (Monroe Park Neighborhood)Do you want to get a closer look at the unique historical and architectural fabric of your campus? This walking tour, led by Historic Richmond, introduces you to the places you will call home during your time at VCU, whether on the Monroe Park Campus or the MCV Campus. See your campus the way it should be seen. Want to know more? Visit historicrichmond.com

Dinning Nutrition Fair 11:30 am — 2 pm, First Floor; Shafer Court Dining CenterCome meet the vendors who proudly serve you at VCU and learn what healthy products they offer on campus. Free samples and prizes.

VRHC Discover VCU 12 — 1 pm, Larrick Student Center Do you want to get a closer look at the unique historical and architectural fabric of your campus? The walking tour led by the Richmond History Center introduces you to the place you will call home for the next four years. Visit http://richmondhistorycenter.com to learn more!

Lib Library Tour 12 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

NSP The Circle Book Discussion 12 — 1 pm, Hibbs Hall, Room 107 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.

RRSM Richard T. Robertson School of Media & Culture Name Change Celebration

12 — 2 pm, Temple Building Courtyard, 901 W. Main StreetThe Robertson School is hosting a name change celebration event for students. DJ, food, give-aways, corn hole, and more!

VRHC Engage RVA 2 — 2:30 pm, University Student Commons, Forum Room Richmond is your 2nd home outside of VCU! Come hear all about the things the city has to offer its new residents. Presented by the Richmond History Center.

NSP The Circle Book Discussion 2 — 3 pm, Hibbs Hall, Room 107 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.

Ride Cycling Symposium 2:30 — 3:30 pm, 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, courtesy of VCU Goes Green. Additionally, the first 50 attendees will receive a free “Rights of the Road” spoke card from RideRichmond. Presented by RideRichmond in conjunction with VCU.

SCAI DIY - Do it Yourself - Academic Integrity at VCU 3:30 — 4 pm, 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.

OMSA SALSA ON THE PLAZA 4 — 6 pm, University Student Commons Plaza (Rain: Commonwealth Ballroom)Bring your dancing shoes and learn how to do the latest Latin dances! This is one you do not want to miss!

SCAI The Costs of Not Knowing VCU’s Student Code of Conduct4:15 — 4:45 pm, 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.

NSP Water Wars 5 — 7 pm, Cary Street Field VCU’s Office of New Student 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!

Well Smart Recovery 5:30 — 6:30 pm, 819 South Cathedral Place SMART Recovery(r) is a science-based addiction recovery support group where participants learn self-empowering techniques to aid their recovery through mutual-help face-to-face and online meetings and services. No matter what your addiction, SMART Recovery tools and techniques can help you overcome the behavior.

RL&H Block Party, MCV Campus5 — 7 pm, Bear Hall Lawn It’s time to party! Enjoy the sounds from the fabulous “Doors Wide Open” band, eat delicious food and receive fantastic giveaways.

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RecSp Facility Tours and Fitness Center Orientations 6 am — 12 am, 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 Cary Street Gym Open Until Midnight 6 am — 12 am, Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym. They are open until midnight!

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NSP Ask the Orientation Leaders Information Tent 9 am — 3 pm, Hibbs HallStill 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 Programs “Ask the OL’s” info tent and talk to an Orientation Leader about it!

NSP The Circle Book Discussion 9 — 10 am. Hibbs Hall, Room 107 All first-year students living off-campus are invited.

VCU PD Bike Registration 10 am — 12 pm, University Student Commons PlazaVCU 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.

Lib Library Tour 11 am, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

Lib Library Tour 2 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

SOVO FAIR 3 — 6 pm, Siegel CenterThe Student Organization and Volunteer Opportunities (SOVO) Fair is one of the annual traditions at Virginia Commonwealth University. 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. There will also be an opportunity to connect with Federal Work-Study employers. 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 Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Game7:05 pm, The Diamond, 3001 North Boulevard Enjoy an evening of baseball as the Richmond Flying Squirrels take on the Bowie Baysox. Free tickets are available for the first 100 students to pick them up in the Office for Student Organization Development. Tickets are available starting Wed, August 20th at 9am. One ticket per VCU student ID.

APB Summer Blockbuster Movie:Captain America: The Winter Soldier 7 pm, University Student Commons Theater

Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen, featuring Captain America. Free popcorn will be available!

APB Summer Blockbuster Movie: Neighbors 9:30 pm, University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen, featuring Neighbors (2014). Free popcorn will be available!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

REC Cary Street Gym Open Until Midnight 6 am — 12 am, Cary Street Gym Visit the Cary Street Gym. They are open until midnight!

FSL RamRock the Block 5:30 — 7:30 pm, Commons Plaza Join the fraternity and sorority community for an evening of fun featuring games and prizes!

APB Summer Blockbuster Movie: Neighbors 7 pm, University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen, featuring Neighbors (2014). Free popcorn will be available!

APB First Ram Saturday: Food Truck-A-Palooza 4 — 7 pm, Floyd Avenue, in front of the University Student CommonsCome out to enjoy the diverse food truck offering that Richmond has to offer! Dance to the music of a DJ or enjoy one of the multiple inflatables! There are a limited number of free food vouchers available to students with a VCU ID. Vouchers will be available on a first come first serve basis outside the front doors of the Commons.

APB Summer Blockbuster Movie:Captain America: The Winter Soldier9:30 pm, University Student Commons Theater Come to the Commons for a great night of blockbuster movies on the big screen, featuring Captain America. Free popcorn will be available!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

Rec Cary Street Gym Open Until Midnight 6 am — 12 pm, Cary Street GymVisit the Cary Street Gym. They are open until midnight!

Lib Library Tour 4 pm, 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 9/5/14; full tour schedule at www.library.vcu.edu/events.

Rev up your Rams Spirit at VCU Athletics events

Students get in free to all home games.

MEN'S SPORTS• Baseball• Basketball• Cross Country• Golf• Soccer• Tennis• Track & Field

WOMEN'S SPORTS• Basketball• Cross Country• Field Hockey• Soccer• Tennis• Track & Field• Volleyball

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Zipcar is available to all VCU stu-dents 18+, faculty and staff. Zipcar’s cutting-edge technology allows you to reserve online, or on your mobile

device, 24/7. Low hourly and daily rates include gas, insurance, and 180 miles per day. Why deal with having a car on-campus? Students, faculty and staff can visit Zipcar.com/vcu and join for $35 and get $35 in FREE driving credit. The hourly rate is $8 per hour/$66 per day on the weekdays, and $9 per hour/$72 per day on the weekends.

Zipcars are located in two spaces adjacent to the MCV Campus Book-store on 10th Street. There are four residents halls, gym, parking deck, and the Larrick Student Center within walking distance of these spots.

On the Monroe Park Campus, two spaces are located on a public street, Floyd Avenue, which is located between the Cabell Library and the Univer-sity Student Commons.

Types of vehicles:

Toyota Prius - Hybrid

Honda Insight - Hybrid

Scion xB - EPA SmartWay qualified

Honda Civic - EPA SmartWay qualified

Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Zombies,

and more! Want to know how to be

prepared? Scan the QR Code

to learn more about emergency

preparedness at VCU.

RAMRIDERamRide is comprised of three routes that provide transportation on and between the campuses. The Campus Connector travels from the Monroe Park Campus to the MCV Campus, the VCU Medical Center Route (I Lot) goes throughout the MCV Campus including Sanger Hall, MCV Campus Bookstore and Coliseum Deck and the Sanger Express (A Lot) route travels between the A-Lot and Sanger Hall. Students, faculty, and staff may ride for free with a valid VCUCard.

September 26-28For a full calendar of events visit:

www.familyweekend.vcu.edu

www.vcu.edu/mobile

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601 N. 10th St.*5. (U-25) Bear Hall, 600 N. 10th St.*6. (Y-29) Beers-Newton House, 1228 E. Broad St.7. (T-25) BioTech Center, 800 E. Leigh St.*8. (T-25) BioTech One, 800 E. Leigh St.*9. (T-24) Cabaniss Hall, 615 N. 8th St.*10. (V-25) Child Care Center, MCV Hospital, 607 N.

10th St.*11. (V-29) Children’s Pavilion and new addition, 1001

E. Marshall St.*12. (Y-27) Clinical Support Center, 403 N. 13th St.*13. (X-27) Critical Care Hospital, 1213 E. Clay St.*14. (Y-29) Egyptian Building, 1223 E. Marshall St.*15. (W-28) Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St.*16. (Y-29) Goodwin Research Laboratory, 401 College St.*17. (V-27) Grant House, William H., 1008 E. Clay St.*18. (R-28) Hospital Hospitality House, 612 E. Marshall St.*19. (W-29) Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St.*20. (W-29) Johnston Auditorium, George Ben, 1200 E.

Broad St.*21. (X-29) Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Hermes A., 1217 E. Marshall St.*22. (U-24) Larrick Student Center, Jonah L., 900 Turpin St.*23. (V-27) Leigh House, 1000 E. Clay St.24. (W-26) Lyons Dental Building, 520 N. 12th St.*25. (X-28) Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St.*

26. (Y-28) Massey Cancer Center, 401 College St.*27. (X-29) McGlothlin Medical Education Center,

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28. (W-27) McGuire Hall and Annex, 1112 E. Clay St.*29. (U-25) McRae Hall, 600 N. 10th St.30. (Y-23) MCV Campus Steam Plant, 1040 Oliver

Hill Way*31. (X-29) Molecular Medicine Research Building,

1220 E. Broad St.32. (W-28) Nelson Clinic, 401 N. 11th St.*33. (Y-28) North Hospital, 1300 E. Marshall St.*34. (V-25) Nursing Building, School of, 1100 E. Leigh St* 35. (V-30) Old City Hall, 1001-1007 E. Broad St.*36. (S-30) One Capital Square, 830 E. Main St.*37. (T-23) Parking, 8th Street Deck, 659 N. 8th St.*38. (Y-27) Parking, D Deck, Faculty/Staff, 515 N. 13th St.*39. (X-27) Parking, E and S Deck, Patient/Visitor,

12th and Leigh streets*40. (R-20) Parking, I Lot, 7th Street at I-95 Interchange*41. (V-25) Parking, N Deck, Faculty/Staff, 615 N. 10th St.*42. (W-26) Perkinson Building, W. Baxter Jr., 1101 E.

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48. (R-30) Procurement Office, VCU, 10 S. 6th St.*49. (V-28) Putney House, Samuel, 1010 E. Marshall St.*50. (V-28) Putney House, Stephen, 1012 E. Marshall St.*51. (Y-29) Randolph Minor Hall, 301 College St.*52. (W-27) Richmond Academy of Medicine, 1200 E. Clay St.*53. (U-25) Rudd Hall, 600 N. 10th St.*54. (W-29) Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St.*55. (W-28) Smith Building, Robert Blackwell, 410 N. 12th St.*56. (W-26) Strauss Research Lab, 527 N. 12th St.57. (S-29) Theatre Row Building, 730 E. Broad St.*58. (W-27) Tompkins-McCaw Library, 509 N. 12th St.*59. (V-28) Virginia Mechanics Institute Building, 1000

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1. (D-3) 500 Academic Centre, 500 N. Harrison St.*2. (I-6) 814 W. Broad St., School of the Arts3. (F-9) 807 Cathedral Place, 807 S. Cathedral Place4. (F-9) 809 Cathedral Place, 809 S. Cathedral Place5. (E-9) 811 Cathedral Place, 811 S. Cathedral Place* 6. (E-9) 813 Cathedral Place, 813 S. Cathedral Place*7. (B-1) 3600 Centre, 3600 W. Broad St. 8. (D-5) 1000 W. Franklin St.9. (F-10) 14 N. Laurel St.10. (F-9) 16 N. Laurel St.11. (C-9) Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave*12. (F-4) Ackell Residence Center, Edmund F.,

1100 W. Broad St.*13. (E-7) Anderson Gallery, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St.*14. (D-6) Anderson House, 913 W. Franklin St.*15. (H-5) Arts Building, School of the, 1000 W. Broad St.*16. (G-5) Barnes & Noble @ VCU, 1111 W. Broad St.*17. (F-7) Bird House, 820 W. Franklin St.18. (C-8) Black Music Center, James W.,

1015 Grove Ave.*19. (J-10) Blair House, 408 W. Franklin St. 20. (F-7) Blanton House, 826-828 W. Franklin St.21. (D-6) Bowe House, 917 W. Franklin St.22. (H-8) Brandt Hall, Warren W., 720 W. Franklin St.*23. (J-6) Broad & Belvidere Student Apartments,

732 W. Broad St.*24. (E-6) Buford House, 922 W. Franklin St.25. (D-9) Cabell Library, James Branch, 901 Park Ave.*26. (J-14) Cary & Belvidere Residential College,

301 W. Cary St.*27. (C-13) Cary Street Field*28. (C-13) Cary Street Field Check-in Center,

1005 W. Cary St.*29. (B-13) Cary Street Field Support Facility,

1011 W. Cary St.30. (D-13) Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St.*31. (I-6) Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention, 906 W. Broad St.32. (A-1) Center for Psychological Services and Development, 612-620 N. Lombardy St.*33. (B-9) Child Development Center, VCU, 1128 Floyd Ave.*34. (D-6) Crenshaw House, 919 W. Franklin St.35. (A-9) Dance and Choreography Building,

1315 Floyd Ave.36. (A-9) Dance Center, VCU 10 N. Brunswick St.37. (H-5) Development and Alumni Relations, VCU, 807-809 W. Broad St. 38. (I-12) Engineering East Hall, School of, 401 W. Main St.*39. (H-12) Engineering West Hall, School of/ Virginia Microelectronics Center, 601 W. Main St.*40. (I-7) Facilities and Financial Services

Building, 700 W. Grace St.*41. (E-7) Founders Hall, 827 W. Franklin St.*42. (F-8) Franklin Street Gymnasium, 817 W. Franklin St.*43. (G-7) Franklin Terrace, 812-814 W. Franklin St.*44. (E-7) Ginter House, 901 W. Franklin St.*45. (G-12) Gladding Residence Center,

711 W. Main St.*46. (F-5) Grace Street Theater, 930-934 W. Grace St.*47. (A-10) Graphic Design Center, 1509 W. Main St.48. (C-10) Harris Hall, Grace E., 1015 Floyd Ave.*49. (D-10) Harris Hall Auditorium, 1015 Floyd Ave.*50. (C-11) Harris Hall – South, Grace E., 1015 Floyd Ave.*51. (F-7) Harrison House, 816 W. Franklin St.52. (E-8) Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.*53. (F-5) HR Training Building, 920-928 W. Grace St.*54. (J-14) Hughes Hall, Mike/Brandcenter,

103 S. Jefferson St.*55. (I-8) Human Resources Building, 104 N. Belvidere St.*56. (G-7) Hunton House, 810 W. Franklin St.*57. (G-12) Institute for Engineering and Medicine,

VCU, 620 W. Cary St.*58. (G-8) Johnson Hall, 801 W. Franklin St.*59. (D-6) Kearney House, 921 W. Franklin St.*60. (F-6) Lafayette Hall, 312 N. Shafer St.61. (H-7) Laurel Street Carriage House, 207 N. Laurel St.*62. (I-9) Lindsey House, 600 W. Franklin St.*63. (C-9) LSEE Elementary Education Center, 101 N. Harrison St.*64. (C-13) Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St.*65. (E-6) McAdams House, 914 W. Franklin St.66. (D-5) Meredith House, 1014 W. Franklin St.67. (E-6) Millhiser Carriage House, 916 W. Franklin St. (Rear)68. (E-6) Millhiser House, 916 W. Franklin St.69. (J-7) mOb + Storefront, 205 E. Broad St. 70. (D-8) Moseley House, 1001 Grove Ave.*71. (D-3) New Student Housing I72. (D-4) New Student Housing II73. (C-11) Oliver Hall – Physical Science Wing, 1001 W. Main St.*74. (C-12) Oliver Hall – School of Education, 1015 W. Main St.*75. (D-13) Outing Rental Center, 130 S. Linden St.76. (D-1) Parking, Bowe Street Deck, 609 Bowe St.*77. (J-8) Parking, Henry Street Deck – East, 201 N. Henry St.*78. (J-8) Parking, Henry Street Deck – West, 200 N. Henry St.*79. (J-14) Parking, Jefferson Street Deck, 100 S. Jefferson St.*80. (G-7) Parking, Laurel Street Deck, 05 W. Grace St.*81. (F-4) Parking, West Broad Street Deck, 1111 W. Broad St.*82. (B-13) Parking, West Cary Street Deck, 1101 W. Cary St.*83. (F-12) Parking, West Main Street Deck, 801 W. Main St.*84. (F-5) Police Annex, 932 W. Grace St.85. (D-7) Pollak Building, 325 N. Harrison St.*86. (E-6) President’s House, 910 W. Franklin St.*87. (D-6) Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St.*88. (J-8) RamBikes Stand, 201 N. Belvidere St. 89. (A-10) Rehabilitation Research Training Center, 1314 W. Main St.*90. (H-8) Rhoads Hall, Webster S., 710 W. Franklin St.*91. (F-7) Ritter-Hickok House, 821 W. Franklin St.*92. (E-6) Robertson Alumni House, Richard T., 924 W. Franklin St.*93. (G-10) Round House, Monroe Park94. (D-6) Scherer Hall, 923 W. Franklin St.*95. (E-7) Scott House, 909 W. Franklin St.*

96. (E-8) Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place*97. (E-8) Shafer Street Playhouse, 221 N. Shafer St.*98. (E-2) Siegel Center, Stuart C., 1200 W. Broad St.*99. (D-7) Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, W.E., 922 Park Ave.*100. (E-10) Sitterding House, 901 Floyd Ave.*101. (J-12) Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St.*102. (B-1) Sports Backers Stadium, 100 Avenue of Champions*103. (C-2) Sports Medicine Center, 1300 W. Broad St.*104. (E-6) Stagg House, 912 W. Franklin St.105. (D-6) Starke House, 915 W. Franklin St.106. (E-6) Stokes House, 918 W. Franklin St.107. (H-5) Student Media Center, 817 W. Broad St.*108. (J-10) T/TAC and Community Service Center,

10 E. Franklin St.*109. (I-6) Technology Administration Building, 701 W. Broad St.*110. (E-11) Temple Building, T. Edward, 901 W. Main St.*111. (D-12) Thalhimer Tennis Center, 920 W. Cary St.112. (G-7) Thurston House, 808 W. Franklin St.113. (C-12) Trani Center for Life Sciences, Eugene P.

and Lois E., 1000 W. Cary St.*114. (E-10) University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.*115. (E-6) Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St.116. (E-12) VCU Community Police Office, 6 S. Cherry St.*117. (F-5) VCU Police, 938 W. Grace St.118. (C-1) VCUQatar House, 1326 W. Broad St. 119. (E-9) Vice President for Inclusive Excellence,

Office of the, 817 S. Cathedral Place *120. (F-4) Welcome Center, 1111 W. Broad St.*121. (E-9) Wellness Resource Center, 815 S. Cathedral Place*122. (H-7) West Grace Street Housing/The Honors

College, 701 W. Grace St.*123. (G-6) West Grace Street Student Housing –

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South, 835 W. Grace St.*125. (G-7) White House, 806 W. Franklin St.*126. (G-8) Williams House, 800 W. Franklin St.

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Official Welcome Week ’14 website www.welcomeweek.vcu.edu

VCU is an EEO/AA institution.

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!Many people played a part in bringing Welcome Week to you. Our many thanks go out to all the participating faculty, staff, and students. In particular, we would like to acknowledge the Division of Student Affairs, our offices and organizations coordinating Welcome Week events, and the Welcome Week Committee. In addition, we are grateful to each person who contributed time and energy to make this week a reality.