Hey Rams,

You’ve made it through the semester—now it’s time to give yourself a little love. Join us for “Wrap Yourself in Care: DIY Self-Care Packages” and create your own holiday wellness kit before winter break!

When: December 8, 12–2 PM
Where: Student Commons - The Underground, room 015
What’s inside: That’s for you to discover! We’ve curated a mix of cozy and creative items—just waiting for you to choose what speaks to you.

Take a break, get cozy, and celebrate you. Supplies are limited, so come early! Feel free to wear your favorite pajamas. Refreshments will be provided.

Get involved with help of your SGA 

The Student Government Association at VCU is beginning to plan The Big Event 2026, tentatively scheduled for March 28th, 2026. The Big Event is a day-long gathering of students on campus, giving back to the local community through multiple service projects.

As part of our planning efforts, we’re excited to connect with local partners to strengthen relationships within the Richmond community.

Through our outreach efforts, several organizations have shared that they are seeking ongoing volunteer support rather than one-time assistance. We would be glad to promote those opportunities to our student organizations on campus as we prepare for The Big Event 2026 and work to strengthen community partnerships. However, if your organization is primarily interested in a single-day volunteer commitment, participation in The Big Event itself may be an ideal opportunity.

If your organization is interested, please respond with a short description of your organization and its volunteer needs, along with contact information for volunteer coordination. We’d love to include your opportunities in our student outreach materials. Also, let us know if you want to connect with an agency that is in need of your ongoing support, either individually or as an organization. We hope to hear from you soon. We can be reached at dowellam@vcu.edu or at hamiltonmi@vcu.edu.

Thank you for all the incredible work you do in our community — we’re excited to continue building connections that make a lasting difference.

Spring SOVO Fair Registration

Event Information: 
Date: Friday, January 16th
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Location: The Commons, 2nd Floor

Student Org Storage!

Got swag? Trash pickers from your last service project? A suspicious number of tri-fold boards? 

The Commons has provided limited storage space for student orgs! Check out these Student Org Storage Guidelines for important requirements, submit a request for space, and keep your stuff close to campus!

Visit the Underground or email studentorgs@vcu.edu for more info.

Final Fall Deadlines for Funded Student Organizations

Purchase Request Deadlines have concluded for the Fall Semester. Please keep in mind the following deadline:

December 10: Any reimbursement requests for food or travel, as approved by your budget, are due in RAMOrgs. This is also the final day for spending on a Declining Balance Card.

Please note that purchasing will be closed for Fall Break.

Visit the 2025-2026 Purchasing Deadlines for the full list of deadlines and email cfsof@vcu.edu with any questions.