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AIAA exists to help aerospace professionals and their organizations succeed.

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Our members have growth opportunities, access to a global network of fellow engineers and scientists, practical and compelling content at their fingertips, and unmatched benefits to assist their development. There’s no better way to gain leadership experience, network with others in the industry, and build skills that are critical to professional growth than by joining AIAA.

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The mission of this organization is to represent and serve the 58 members of VCU's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Class of 2024. For our members, we will strive to create a positive student experience, promote professional growth, and facilitate active involvement in the physical therapy profession. We hope to accomplish this through offering service opportunities that not only give back to the community but also foster PT-specific skill development, through hosting fundraising events for the Marquette Challenge, which raises money for PT-specific research, and by organizing events that enhance student satisfaction and the student experience.

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To create a supportive and encouraging environment for students wanting to explore new cultures. It also enables foreign students to have a built in group for friends and support in a new place.

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-Support System for Foreign Students.
- A place for those interested in studying abroad getting a chance to communicate with foreign students.
- Learning about multiple different cultures and appreciate some of their traditions and holidays.

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Our mission is to prepare members for the marketing world, as well as forming a marketing family that collaborates on marketing projects that benefit our communities.

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Striving to bring a sense of community and belonging for students, and many opportunities for growth on their academic adventures. As well as, various philanthropic events and opportunities providing team work, and leadership skills and many more.

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The mission of the VCU rocketry team is to engage with the VCU engineering and science community in the aerospace industry and to engage the science and engineering community in hands-on experiential experience.

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1. Specific: To obtain L1 and L2 certifications for members of the team by October 2021. Having the L1/L2 certifications, the team can participate in the Spaceport America competition in June 2022.
Measurable: We will know we reached our goal when at least the officers of the team have L1/L2 certifications.
Attainable: This goal is attainable with a very small and committed team. We currently don’t have funding but plan on getting it from VCU club funds, Dean’s fund, and private industry.
Relevant: It’s relevant because having the L1/L2 will not only introduce the team to rocketry but also give them a relevant certification to the aerospace industry. It will give the team hands-on experience with rocketry and launches. Participating in the Spaceport America launch will give the team experience with designing, testing, and the analysis of launch systems. It will also teach the team the entire engineering life cycle and how to file proper paperwork within the aerospace industry. At the Spaceport America event, the team will be able to network with industry and gain more information about careers in the aerospace industry.
Time-bound: Obtaining the L1/L2 certifications has a hard deadline of October. The Spaceport America competition will be held in June 2022.

2. Specific: To design and test Virginia's only liquid propulsion system built entirely by students by 2024.
Measurable: It’s measurable based on working with the UVA rocketry team. The VCU rocketry team will design their test stand. That’s the first project the team will engage in and slowly start designing our own based on mutual designs. The biggest metric will be when the VCU team starts to manufacture the necessary components.
Attainable: This goal is very realistic with the help of UVA and industry mentors. It’ll be a slow and complex project but very obtainable with a dedicated team led by leaders with a vision of the larger project. Currently there is no funding for this project, and we plan on obtaining funding from VCU and private industry.
Relevant: This project is relevant because the space industry is burgeoning at an exponential rate. By designing, building, and testing a liquid propulsion system, it’ll give students hands-on experiential experience that is extremely relevant to industry. It will also give students an understanding of the engineering life cycle from designing, testing, and manufacturing with minimal constraints.
Time-bound: This goal will be achieved by 2024. The reason for the long timeline is because of the manufacturing process and paperwork that has to be done for the project to be completed.

3. Specific: Engage with the VCU science and engineering community to network and educate them about careers in the burgeoning aerospace industry.
Measurable: This goal will be measurable as the team grows and more members are engaged and join. When there is an increase of events for the team to educate the community about space and rocketry.
Attainable: Very attainable with the current team. There is a team that is specific to community outreach and engagement. Minimum funds are required as this activity only requires space and educational materials.
Relevant: Very relevant as educating the VCU community about aerospace careers and networking is one of the top priorities of the team. Engaging with the Richmond community at large is also another top priority of the team to educate the local schools and community about rocketry is very important.
Time-bound: Within 3-6 months.

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The mission of Richmond Rainbow Club is to provide an inclusive & intersectional space of unity among LGBTQ+ students at VCU where they can engage in service to the Richmond community & educational opportunities to more fully integrate their experiences as LGBTQ+ students into their college experience.

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Voting privileges in officer elections, access to any future club merchandise that we get

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To inclusively promote and appreciate Russian culture, and inspire a love for the Russian language, people, and nation in students at VCU!

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The SRG's mission is to bring together dental students, residents, faculty and graduate students conducting research within the dental school to share their interest and work in research. Our goal is to foster research within all levels of dental training and to make others aware of opportunities. The importance of research as a part of a lifelong career is emphasized and through this organization, students have a source to go to with questions and concerns regarding their research experience.

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The Collective at Brandcenter strives to create an equitable working and educational environment for Masters Candidates at the VCU Brandcenter. By bringing together students with with common goals and beliefs, we hope to act as the foundation for a more diverse and inclusive advertising and marketing industry.

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Our mission is to provide our members with lively discussions about recent and upcoming fights and news in the UFC and other Mixed Martial Arts organizations.

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Watch Parties
Discussions
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Our club focuses on improving Web Development skills amongst VCU students through learning and practice as a group. We want our members to gain new skills, build up their portfolio and create a community where everyone will be engaged in learning and sharing.

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The mission of the Weeks of Welcome (WoW) Student Ambassador program is to assist event organizers in helping new students become acclimated to VCU’s campus and community by creating a welcoming and informational environment through volunteerism and staffing of the WoW events.

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Responsibilities of WoW Ambassadors
The WoW Ambassadors must be available for in-person or online events to serve as a resource and reference. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Support staff for WoW events. Specifically, WoW Ambassadors will assist with event check-in, monitoring occupancy numbers, handing out materials, etc.
Become brand representatives for WoW and to promote attending events to current students.
Assist in the preparation of WoW events and materials used for those events.
Answer questions and provide direction to event attendees
Promote event evaluation and assessment through RamsConnect
Communicate with professional staff if accommodations are needed
Uphold VCU and The Commons in a positive light


Requirements of Wow Ambassadors
Attend one online training session to gain additional knowledge of responsibilities.
Fulfill all time commitments on the volunteer schedule
Students will create their own schedule by signing up to staff events they are available for. A 24-hour notice must be given for rescheduling.

Benefits for WoW Ambassadors
Volunteer hours for outside involvement or organization
Networking
Leadership
Demonstration of professional skills
Communicating position responsibilities to future leadership roles or employment opportunities

Compensation for WoW Ambassadors
Compensation is recognized in a tiered system, based on the number of hours successfully completed throughout the duration of WoW. All students will receive the first tier, which includes a water bottle and WoW Ambassador T-Shirt, prior to the start of WoW. The following tiers and prizes will be awarded upon completion of the maximum hour requirement for that tier. The more hours an ambassador completes, the more prizes they will receive. The prizes for each tier are as follows:

1 to 5 Hours - Water Bottle and WoW Ambassador T-Shirt
6 to 10 Hours - Fanny Pack and Lanyard
10 to 15 Hours - Reusable Straw and Foldable Fan
16 or More Hours - Selfie Light

The WoW ambassador with the highest volunteer hours will also receive a grand prize of AirPods.