From: The Underground: Student Organization Resources Center
Date: October 16, 2023
Subject: Student Org Newsletter- 10/16: Important Reminders & Updates



Student Organization Pumpkin Picasso
 

In the spirit of spooky season we invite student organizations to sign up for our pumpkin painting contest and win prizes! We’ll provide a small pumpkin and painting supplies in the Underground, you’ll get in touch with your inner Picasso and paint a Halloween-themed pumpkin. Pumpkins will be displayed in The Underground and judged by our Leadership and Involvement Ambassadors as well as the public and winning clubs will win prizes ranging from halloween candy to a pizza party! 
 

Sign up and paint your pumpkin by October 20th!


For more information and rules click the link above. Limited spots available, so sign up soon!

 

As a reminder, reimbursements will not be available for the rest of the academic year (as noted via the training module, they were simply a mechanism for use during the first month of the school year). As for the remainder of the academic year, you will be required to select a purchase type that corresponds with what you wish to purchase (as found on the Categories Spreadsheet), and the purchasing will be completed by our staff here at the Finance Service Center.

Please note, this system was not designed for extremely quick turnarounds, each type of purchase requires a lead time (a buffer period before the event where our Finance Technicians can make the purchase), which can be found on the Lead Time Required column of the Categories Spreadsheet. So, for example, if you wished for decoration items to be purchased via Amazon, we need a Miscellaneous request submitted in RAMorgs a minimum of 21 business days prior to the event.

HOMECOMING INTEREST MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO REGISTER ON RamsConnect!


Do you call yourself “Queen” or King?! You’ll have the opportunity to be VCU’s Homecoming Queen or King by joining the Homecoming Court. Register Here! Multiple dates are available to see if you’re interested. Come out! We can’t wait to see everyone!

Student Rush Tickets Now Available: FROZEN


October 11 – October 22
 
From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony®-nominated Best Musical, is now on tour across North America and the critics rave, “It’s simply magical!” (LA Daily News). Heralded by The New Yorker as “thrilling” and “genuinely moving,” Frozen features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score. 

How to Buy Student Rush Tickets: Student Rush tickets are available* in-advance and day-of-show for FROZEN at Altria Theater performing October 11 – October 22! Visit the Altria Theater Box Office, M-F, 10AM-2PM OR 2 hours prior to each showtime with a valid student ID or proof of student enrollment to buy in-person. 
 
*Student Rush tickets may be purchased in-advance and day-of-show from select seating and day of show from best available inventory. Offer is limited to 2 tickets per student, and a valid student ID or proof of student enrollment is required to purchase. Offer is subject to availability. Inventory is limited.

IMPORTANT
STUDENT ORG
UPDATES

TRAVEL REPORTING FORM

All student organizations are encouraged to share their travel details with the student org office through the Travel Reporting Form


Submitting this form is required for any student organization receiving university funding (partial or full funding) for organization travel. Registered Student Organizations receiving any university funding for travel must complete this form 30 days prior to travel to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines.

EVENT WITH ALCOHOL 
REPORTING FORM

All student organizations hosting events where alcohol will be served must complete this Notification of an Event with Alcohol Form in RamsConnect at least fourteen (14) days in advance of any alcohol event. More information about the student organization alcohol policy can be found both on the notification form and in the Student Organization Handbook. 

HAZING
REPORTING
FORM

The purpose of this form is to gather information about potential hazing activity in our community. This information will be shared with the proper campus offices for appropriate action. So we may fully investigate your report, please give as much information as you can. You can choose to provide your name and contact information or to remain anonymous.

If there is an immediate and significant risk to health or safety, contact VCU Police at (804) 828-1234 or dial 911.

Find more information about Hazing Prevention at VCU at hazing.vcu.edu

HAUNTED RAM FAIR

Come get SPOOKED at this year's APBxRHA HAUNTED RAM FAIR! There’ll be food, drinks, music, and a haunted house to enjoy the SPOOKY vibes. Come out and have fun with us. OPEN TO ALL RAMS! Register Here!

Pumpkin Picasso: Student Org Pumpkin Painting Contest Logo

EVENT

Pumpkin Picasso: Student Org Pumpkin Painting Contest

Monday, October 16, 2023 at 11:00am
to Friday, October 20, 2023 at 7:00pm
Private Location (sign in to display)
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In the spirit of spooky season we invite student organizations to sign up for our pumpkin painting contest and win prizes! We’ll provide a small pumpkin and painting supplies in the Underground, you’ll get in touch with your inner Picasso and paint a Halloween-themed pumpkin. Pumpkins will be displayed in The Underground and judged by our Leadership and Involvement Ambassadors as well as the public and prizes range from halloween candy to a pizza party!

Rules:
Only Registered Student Organizations are eligible to enter
One pumpkin per organization
Pumpkins must be painted with a halloween theme. We encourage some creatvie connection to your organization as well.
Pumpkins can be picked up and painting in the Underground can happen anytime during business hours (Monday - Friday, 11am -7pm) starting October 16th. 
Pumpkins must be completed and in the Underground by 7pm on Friday October 20th.
Winning pumpkins will be announced in on Thursday, October 26th

 Limited spots available, so sign up soon!

Questions? Email us at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit us in The Underground

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