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Win a semester of FREE IN-STATE TUITION and other great prizes!

Your goal is to collect as many tickets as you can, and get at least one ticket of each color. In the schedule of events, you will see a ticket color next to each event for your reference, and the ticket colors are:

• Orange - VCU Information Sessions
• Yellow - Recreational and Wellness Programs
• Green - Educational Programs
• Purple - Academic Programs
• Red - Social Programs

 Yoga

Descriptions of classes can be found on the Recreational Sports Web site
Time: 8 - 9 a.m.
Location: Siegel Center
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

 Fun Run/Walk

Get to know Richmond through an energizing morning run or brisk walk!
Time: 8 - 9 a.m.
Location: Wellness Resource Center 815 S. Cathedral Place
Sponsor: Wellness Resource Center

 Day Hiking Trip

Bring lunch and a bottle of water with you! Join us for a beautiful day hike on the Doyles River Trail in the Shenandoah National Park. This is approximately a 6.6 mile hike that features several large waterfalls and other scenic views along the way. The OAP will supply guides, equipments and transportation and you supply lunch and sun lotion! Cost is $15 per person. Pre-registration is required to reserve your spot. Call 828-6004 for more information.
Time: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Outdoor Adventure Center, 130 S. Linden St.
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

 Fitness Center Orientation

Fitness Center Orientations are an opportunity to familiarize yourself with equipment at our Fitness Centers.
Time: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Siegel Center
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

 Wild Card Cardio

Descriptions of classes can be found on the Recreational Sports Web site
Time: 9 - 10 a.m.
Location: Siegel Center
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

NA Meeting

Need an NA meeting close to campus? Come check out the Simple Basics of Recovery Group for Newcomers.
Time: 9 - 10:15 a.m.
Location: St. James's Episcopal Church basement, 1205 W. Franklin St.

 Get Involved: Be a Member of the University Honor Council

Are you looking for a way to become involved here 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 require student participation on the Honor Council to adjudicate alleged violations of the University policy. If you are interested in learning more, please join us.
Time: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Richmond Salon III, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Office of Judicial Affairs & Academic Integrity

 Ram Magical Mystery Tour

Enjoy a narrated, air-conditioned tour through historic Richmond, featuring VCU's Monroe Park and MCV Campuses, the James River, Shockoe Bottom, the Fan, Jackson Ward, the Museum District, Carytown, Monument Drive, the Boulevard, and more! Special guest tour guide Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Reuban Rodriguez. First forty student to RSVP at 804-828-8940 will get to see the sights and become Richmond experts for your classmates!
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Meet at Student Commons, by Linden and Floyd side
Sponsor: Office of the Dean of Student Affairs

MCV Campus Orientation Fair

Meet representatives from departments throughout the MCV Campus and learn what services are available to MCV Campus professional students. Free lunch and prizes, come early!
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: MCV Alumni Lounge, Hunton Student Center
Sponsor: MCV Campus Associate Dean's Office

AA Meeting

Need an AA meeting close to campus? Come check out the Double Anonymity group. Visit www.aarichmond..org for more details.
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: St. John's United Methodist Church, 503 Lombardy St (Stuart Circle)

 Monroe Park Campus Recreation Complex Tours

The new Monroe Park Recreation Complex is almost here! Join us for a sneak preview of the facility as we will take you on a guided tour throught the construction zone. Hardhats provided, close toed shoes rerquired! Please rsvp in advance by calling Meredith Schram at 828-6402 or e-mail at mschram@vcu.edu. Hard hats provided, close toed shoes required!
Time: Noon - 1 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Cary St. Field Support Building on the Cary St. Fields near the corner of Cary At. and Linden St.
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

 Create Balance on Your Plate

Stop by anytime for tips on balancing healthy eating and college life.
Time: Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Shafer Court Dining Center, first floor lobby
Sponsor: Wellness Resource Center

 Arts Welcome Reception

Reception will be held for Dance students at the Dance Center.
Time: Noon - 2 p.m.
Location: Watch your VCU e-mail for details
Sponsor: School of the Arts

 Wild Card Cardio

Descriptions of classes can be found on the Recreational Sports Web site
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Siegel Center
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

 LGBTQ Discussion Panel

At this event, students will have the opportunity to get together and learn about the LGBTQ campus and community resources.
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Virginia Rooms, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

 G2GMobile@VCU presents: "Get The Most Out of Your New Lenovo Laptop"

Did you know that Lenovo was the top-rated laptop computer manufacturer based on a August 2006 PC Magazine reader survey? Come learn the tips and tricks to get the most out of your computer and see why people love these computers!
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Location: Forum Room, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Technology Services

 Get Involved: Be a Member of a University Judicial Board

Are you looking for a way to become involved here at VCU? Students are needed to serve as members of the University Hearing Board and University Appeal Board. The Rules and Procedures is one of the University's policies regarding student conduct -- we require student participation on the University Hearing Board to adjudicate alleged violations of the university policy. If you are interested in learning more, please join us.
Time: 1 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Richmond Salon III, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Office of Judicial Affairs & Academic Integrity

Cabell Library Tours

Want to get a head start on your assignments? Come take a tour of Cabell Library! We'll help you learn to find things in the library and show you what's where. You'll also get helpful tips to jump start the academic year. We'll share some fun facts that you'll want to explore - including Cabell's award winning Comic Art collection. Invest a few minutes now, and you'll save a lot of time later! Tours last 30 minutes and meet inside the first floor main entrance.
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Cabell Library
Sponsor: VCU Libraries

 GET INVOLVED: Fraternities and Sororities

Are you interested in joining the nations leading values based organizations? Fraternity and Sorority Life is the perfect way to get involved with a group of men and women that will support and encourage you throughout your college experience and beyond. This session will provide answers to all the questions on how to join, how much does it cost, what to expect, and more. For more information on fraternity and sorority life please visit www.usca.vcu.edu/greeklife
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Richmond Salon I, University Student Commons
Sponsor: US&CA Student Organization Development

 My New Blackboard

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 the Internet. Come to this session to find out how to use Blackboard to help you succeed!
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Forum Room, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Technology Services

 Ram Magical Mystery Tour

Enjoy a narrated, air-conditioned tour through historic Richmond, featuring VCU's Monroe Park and MCV Campuses, the James River, Shockoe Bottom, the Fan, Jackson Ward, the Museum District, Carytown, Monument Drive, the Boulevard, and more! Special guest tour guide Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Reuban Rodriguez. First forty student to RSVP at 804-828-8940 will get to see the sights and become Richmond experts for your classmates!
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Meet at Student Commons, by Linden and Floyd side
Sponsor: Office of the Dean of Student Affairs

 GET INVOLVED: Student Media

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 peoople 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! Please visit http://www.vcustudentmedia.com for more information on the student media organizations.
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
Location: Forum Room, University Student Commons
Sponsor: USC&A Student Organization Development

 I've Declared My Major... Now What?

There are several challenges that you will face through your career at VCU. One of which will be answering the age old questions of "What will you be doing when you graduate?" or "How will you use your major to get a job?" The University Career Center is here to help you understand your options. We can help you explore complimentary options to your major and minor. We can also help you start networking with the very people who you want to be "when you grow up."
Time: 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Location: Richmond Salon III, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Career Services

 Wild Card Cardio

Descriptions of classes can be found on the Recreational Sports Web site
Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Siegel Center
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

 Monroe Park Campus Recreation Complex Tours

The new Monroe Park Recreation Complex is almost here! Join us for a sneak preview of the facility as we will take you on a guided tour throught the construction zone. Hardhats provided, close toed shoes rerquired! Please rsvp in advance by calling Meredith Schram at 828-6402 or e-mail at mschram@vcu.edu. Hard hats provided, close toed shoes required!
Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Cary St. Field Support Building on the Cary St. Fields near the corner of Cary At. and Linden St.
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

 OMSA Multicultural Village and Taste of Culture

Come and discover multiculturalism at its best! Students will have an opportunity to get together and enjoy diversity-based entertainment and activities, learn about campus resources, and enjoy cultural foods at the Taste of Culture.
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

 School of Engineering Welcome Cook-out

New Engineering students will have the opportunity to meet fellow students, faculty, and staff. The dean will even be there to welcome incoming students. Be there! Please R.S.V.P. to Jennifer Rivers at jcrivers@vcu.edu
Time: 4 - 6 p.m.
Location: School of Engineering Building, First Floor
Sponsor: School of Engineering

 A.B.S.

Descriptions of classes can be found on the Recreational Sports Web site
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: Siegel Center
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

 Recreational Sports Open House

Come check out everything that the Department of Recreational Sports has to offer. Activities will include sample fitness classes, fitness center orientations, dodgeball (6-8pm), Soccer (8-9pm), Volleyball (9-10pm), and information on other programs including Intramural Sports, Aquatics and Outdoor Adventure programs.
Time: 7 - Midnight
Location: Siegel Center
Sponsor: Recreational Sports

AA Meeting

Need an AA meeting close to campus? Come check out the Growing Coast-to-Coast Group
Time: 9 - 10 p.m.
Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 1205 W. Franklin St.