Schedule of Events

Thursday, Aug.

20

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
2009 Welcome Week
 Yoga

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

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.

Cary Street Gym
 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: 10 - 11 a.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

Bikes
 The Great Bike Round-Up

VCU Police and Off-Campus Student Services want you to Ride Safe! Bring your bike to the Commons Plaza for VCU Police registration and enjoy a free tune-up from Richmond Recycles or Pibbys to get your started on a great cycling semester!
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Commons Plaza, University Student Commons
Sponsor: University Student Commons and Activities - Off Campus Student Services, and VCU Police

 Where There's Smoke, There's Fire!

VCU Police and Off-Campus Student Services want you to Ride Safe! Bring your bike to the Commons Plaza for VCU Police registration and enjoy a free tune-up from Richmond Recycles or Pibbys to get your started on a great cycling semester!
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
Location: Commons Plaza, University Student Commons
Sponsor: VCU Fire & Safety

 Federal Work-Study Fair

Are you looking for a part-time job, but can't find one anywhere? Look no further if you have been awarded money through the Federal Work-Study program. Employers from both the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses and local non-profit agencies will be on hand to talk with you about openings with their organizations. You don't need to wear a two-piece suit, but dress to make a good first impression!
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Richmond Salons, University Student Commons

 Yoga

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

 Staying Safe at VCU

Learn tips to stay safe at VCU
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Forum Room, University Student Commons
Sponsor: VCU Police, Wellness Resource Center, Fire & Safety

 Self-Defense

Learn tips and techniques to defend yourself and stay safe.
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Location: Auxiliary Gym - 1st Floor, Franklin Street Gym
Sponsor: VCU Police

 VCU Honor System

Come find out what the BIG deal is with VCU's Honor System. Cheating in College can cost you a career. Find out what you need to know to be an honorable VCU student.
Time: 3:30 - 4 p.m.
Location: Forum Room, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Office of Judicial Affairs & Academic Integrity

 GET INVOLVED: Student Government

If student issues, governance, and helping out 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. For more information on the Monroe Park Campus Student Government Association please visit http://www.vcu.edu/sga/
Time: 4 - 5 p.m.
Location: Commons Theater, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Office of Judicial Affairs & Academic Integrity

Cary Street Gym
 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

 Staying Out of Hot Water: You Don't Know What You Don't Know

Understanding the University's Off-Campus Conduct Clause can keep you out of Hot Water!
Time: 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: Forum Room, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Office of Judicial Affairs & Academic Integrity

 Wild Card Cardio

Descriptions of classes can be found on the Recreational Sports Web site
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: Virginia Room D, University Student Commons
Sponsor: Career Services

MCV Camus Block Party

Join us for a free concert and food! Performing is Plunky & Oneness, one of the most enduring and versatile funk, jazz, Afro-fusion groups of all time.
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: Kontos Medical Sciences Building Plaza - MCV Campus
Sponsor: University Student Commons & Activities, Recreational Sports, Residencial Life and Housing

 Salsa on the Plaza

Bring your dancing shoes and learn how to salsa by professional instructors. This is an event to remember!!!
Time: 5 - 7 p.m.
Location: University Student Commons, Commons Plaza
Sponsor: Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

 Break Point Games Room Night

Descriptions of classes can be found on the Recreational Sports Web site
Time: 8 - 11 p.m.
Location: Break Point Games Room, University Student Commons
Sponsor: University Student Commons & Activities

AA Meeting

Need an AA meeting close to campus? Come check out the Thursday Don't Know Yet group. Visit www.aarichmond.org for more details.
Time: 8 - 11 p.m.
Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 1205 W. Franklin St.