Welcome Back
We are so glad to have you (back) on campus.
We've missed your energetic vibes, your quirky jokes and your AH-mazing fits. Join us at our official welcome back events. There will be plenty of free food, giveaways and photo opps with Rodney. Hope you can make it!
Welcome Back Kick-Off Events
CHS Block Party
Friday, August 25
3p.m. - 5p.m.
Shafer Street, between Franklin and Grace
Snow cones, tie-dye, giveaways, games and more! The College of Humanities and Sciences is hosting a block party that you don’t want to miss.
No need to register. Just swing by!
SIGNATURE EVENT: Reel at the Ram
Thursday, August 31
8 p.m.
The Commons Plaza (by the Ram Horns)
Join us for a special screening of Jordan Peele’s NOPE. This neo-western sci-fi horror film stars Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer as horse-wrangling siblings who attempt to capture evidence of a UFO. Bring cushions, beach chairs or blankets as we get comfy by the Ram horns.
Plus, free food, giveaways and raffle prizes. (Please bring your own water bottle. Water bottle refill stations will be available in the Commons.)
Rain location: Harris Hall, Room 101
CHS Night at the Diamond
Wednesday, September 6
6:05 p.m.
The Diamond, 3001 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230
Join VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences at the Diamond when the Flying Squirrels take on the Akron RubberDucks on Wednesday, September 6. Tickets are FREE and available for CHS students, faculty and staff at the Group Ticket Sales table right by Will Call. (Non-CHS students and guests of faculty and staff will need to purchase a general admissions ticket at the ticket booth for $7.) CHS will be sitting in section 201.
Info on public transportation and public parking
STEM Building Scavenger Hunt
Friday, September 8
2 - 4 p.m.
STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin Street
The STEM Building is OPEN and we can’t wait to show it to you. Take part in our STEM Building Student Scavenger Hunt that will take you to all six floors as you follow the clues. You could win gift certificates to local restaurants and shops, VCU swag, and more.
Other Events
Jump to events for: Biology | English | Forensic Science | History | GSWS | Sociology | Political Science
English Tie-Dye in the Park
Thursday, August 24 at 12 p.m.
Monroe Park
Come hang out in Monroe Park and tie-dye your own VCU English t-shirt. They’ll provide all the supplies. Register on the Department of English Tie-Dye in the Park form.
PoliSci's Lemonade Stand
Friday, August 25
3 p.m.
Founder's Hall
827 West Franklin Street, 3rd Floor
Join the Department of Political Science for a student/faculty mixer with lemonade and garnishes. Students can also meet with various organizations and our own new institute - the Institute for Democracy, Pluralism and Community Engagement.
Chillin' with Sociology
Tuesday, August 29
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Founder's Hall
827 West Franklin Street, 2nd Floor
Beat the heat and come to the SOCY department for a popsicle and take a selfie at our selfie wall and post to SOCY@VCU.
Game Day in Sociology
Wednesday, August 30
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
827 West Franklin Street, 2nd Floor
The first of the semester's monthly game day in the Department of Sociology: board games, puzzles, coloring pages, snacks and great company.
Biology Meet and Greet
Thursday, August 31 at 1 p.m.
Trani Life Sciences Courtyard
We invite you to the annual Department of Biology’s Fall Meet and Greet! Come network with members of the biology community including faculty, advisors and fellow students - both undergraduate and graduate. Learn about the latest experiential learning opportunities in research, internships, biology programming and much more!
History Open House
Tuesday, September 5 at 3:30 p.m.
History Department, 811 S. Cathedral Place
Join the Department of History for a fun open house, where students can meet the new history advisor, Maggie Hasselbach, and interact with history faculty and staff in an informal setting. There will be snacks, drinks and raffles.
Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Fall Open House: Come Build Community with GSWS!
Thursday, September 7 at 11 a.m.
Crenshaw House, 919 W. Franklin Street
Come celebrate the start of a new academic year with the Department of Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies! This event will be held on Thursday, September 7 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in Crenshaw House. All are welcome, so feel free to bring a friend! We'll have food, music, stickers & swag, porch seating (weather permitting) and good company.
Forensic Science Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, September 12 at 12 p.m.
Harris Hall South, 1015 Floyd Ave.
Room 2015
Open to all new forensic science students (freshmen and transfer). Students will be given a task to complete at each of the buildings in which the forensic science departments has labs. Great way to meet faculty, staff and students and discover what our department has to offer. Refreshments provided and prizes will be awarded to randomly selected participants.