Upcoming Events

Indigenous Peoples' Heritage Month 

November is Indigenous Peoples' Heriage Month! Though the works towards gettting Indigenous Peoples' Hertiage Month preceedes 1990, in 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 "National American Indian Heritage Month." Similar proclamaions, under variants on the name (including "Native American Heritage Month" and "National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month") have been issued each year since 1994. 

Browse this linktree page to explore the diverse lineup of events being hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, additional campus offices, student organizations, and the greater Richmond Community. 

What's Faith Got To Do With It? 

Join Paul Andrews, recent UVA graduate, on a discussion on religion and queerness. This event will be happening TOMORROW.

Make sure to register on RamsConnect!

VCU Women's Basketball Game: VCU vs. William & Mary

Join other Men of Color as we travel to the Siegel Center to cheer on our Lady Rams as they take on William & Mary next week Friday the 11! Meet in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs @5:30pm to walk over. The first 5 Men of Color that arrive will get a free OMSA beanie. This is a great event welcome to all with varying interest levels in basketball. From the super interested to mild fans, come out to support our Lady Rams, and meet other MOC! Make sure to bring your VCU ID to get entry to the game. Don't forget to register here on RamsConnect.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Ticket - Sign-Up

CULTURE has partnered with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs to host a private screening of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on November 10 (the day before the premiere), at the Movieland At Boulevard Square - Bow Tie Cinemas located at 1301 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23230. The movie starts at 6 P.M. Food can be purchased once you arrive to the venue and will be delivered to your seat.

As a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, we are asking guests to help us honor him by wearing WHITE in tribute to his memory.

Make sure to register using this link.

Wellness Corner

University Counseling Services (UCS) Support Groups

• Asian Voices 
• Black Voices: A Supportive Space for Black Students 
• International Student Discussion Hour
• Rainbow Group for LGBTQIA+ Students 
• Latinx Voices

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs' Cultural Achievement Ceremony - REGISTRATION EXTENDED UNTIL 11/10

What is the Cultural Achievement Ceremony (CAC)?

The December CAC is for underrepresented students graduating in the fall of 2022 (undergraduate, graduate, professional students). It's a way of celebrating your academic achievement, while being in a room full of people who have similar life experiences.

What do I get by attending the CAC?

Participating students get a special graduation stole for each CAC category they sign up for. For example, Black students may sign up to receive a Donning of the Kente stole and LGBTQIA+ students may sign up to receive the Lavender Graduation cord.

We will have a professional photographer taking photos throughout the event, and those photos will be shared afterward. Students get to bring 3 guests, including 1 "donner," who will walk the stage with them.

If interested, make sure to register by Monday, October 31st! Email omsa@vcu.edu with any questions. 

Leadership Opportunity: Apply to be an RA!

Resident Assistants serve the residential community as peer leaders. A peer leader at VCU is defined as a student who has been selected and trained to serve in a leadership role that supports student success. An RA at VCU facilitates a safe and inclusive living environment in the residence hall by acting as a liaison between residential students and University administration.

RAs are expected to uphold and demonstrate a commitment to Residential Life and Housing values: Collaboration, Inclusion & Diversity, Resident Centered, Learning, and Excellence. RAs enhance each resident’s experience through in-person and online interactions via programming, policy education and enforcement, conflict management, quality customer service, commitment to building communities that are welcoming for all, maintaining a community presence, and role modeling good conduct and positive contributions to the residential community.

For more info, click here

If you are a Man of Color, and would like to speak with someone from Residential Life and Housing (RLH) about how to become an RA, someone from RLH will be doing office hours in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA). Drop in to OMSA (located in the University Commons on the 2nd floor in Suite 215) anytime during the following dates/times to learn more about what it means to be an RA/ask questions about the role:

Wednesday November 2 from 12pm-1pm
Monday November 7 from 4:15pm-5:15pm
Monday November 14 from 4pm-5pm
Tuesday November 29 from 3pm-4pm

Job Opportunities

Athletics Business Manager: The primary purpose of the Athletics Business Manager position is to continually monitor and reconcile the budgets associated with all athletic facilities and events, keep track of all athletic facility related receivables, manage accounts payable and payments to all vendors/services for all facility staff, process purchasing requests for all facility related expenditures and to provide record-keeping support for all athletic facilities under the direction of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. The position will also prepare all facility budgets on an annual basis. Additionally, this position is responsible for generating weekly and monthly budget reports for all Athletic Facilities, serving as the travel coordinator for Facilities personnel, updating and maintaining the Siegel Center website, and other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate AD for Facilities or the Senior Associate AD for Finance. Click here to apply. 

Facilities Assistant: The Facilities Assistant will support the Associate Athletic Director for Facilities & Event Management by preparing for athletic events, special events, meetings, and completing general maintenance of all Athletics facilities. The Facilities Assistant will also provide assistance with the day-to-day operations for all Athletics facilities. This employee will perform and assist with maintenance, repair work, and facility set up for various events at all athletic facilities. Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for set up and break down of tables, equipment, event changeovers, lights and fixtures maintenance, and other general maintenance/repair duties as assigned. The Facilities Assistant will occasionally serve as a liaison for the facilities department and students, University personnel, outside contractors, and the general public. Click here to apply.

Student Communications Coordinator: Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions (CHP) is an international leader in promoting excellence in healthcare services and preparing students to become skilled professionals. Several of its programs are consistently ranked in the top five by U.S. News & World Report. The College is seeking a communications coordinator to assist in promoting its programs, and raising awareness of the CHP mission through digital and traditional communications channels. Applicants must either be a current senior or graduate student. Click here to apply. 

Campus Resource Highlight: Fraternity and Sorority Life Office. 

The Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) office provides guidance and support to 40 international fraternities and sororities at Virginia Commonwealth University. The FSL office is located in the University Student Commons on the 1st floor in suite 104.