All organization leaders and members are encouraged to participate. Or you can check out the AXIS TV slides for more data on hazing prevention at VCU. If you’d like more information about hazing prevention at VCU, feel free to stop by the Underground to talk to our staff and learn more.

The Fall Semester Funding 2024 application is open! Click on this link to learn more.

The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 11:55 PM EST.

Would your organization like to host a voter registration drive? Do it! All org members who’d like to volunteer must complete voter registration drive training through the Virginia Board of Elections.

Encourage your membership to get prepared for the upcoming election! Students are able to register to vote and identify their polling location online through this link. This link has the option to apply to vote absentee for Virginia voters. For out of state voters, the VCU Votes student fellows encourage students to visit this site. If you have questions or need additional information, contact Kelsey Jones at jonesk66@vcu.edu.

Speaker and performer applications are now open!

TEDxVCU is seeking a diverse lineup of speakers from the VCU community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. This is a unique opportunity to share innovative and well-formed ideas with VCU and the world. Learn more about becoming a speaker here: Speaking and Performing at TEDxVCU. Or attend our Speaker Interest Meeting on Monday, September 16th @ 5pm.

To apply to speak or perform, fill out our Speaker/Performer Application by September 27th.

Reach out to us at tedx@vcu.edu if you have any questions!

Interested in influencing and being a part of the biggest events on Campus? You have the opportunity to join the Activities Programming Board Event Squad; an exclusive, volunteer community that assists with the creation and implementation of APB Events. Applications have been extended so that YOU can join. Apply using the QR Code by September 27th at 11:59pm.

For more upcoming APB events, check out the end of this email.

Ready to make your voice heard? Join us for a voter information event that’s all about getting you prepared to vote! With food and cool giveaways, being an informed voter has never been more fun!! Whether you're a first-timer or a voting vet, we’ve got everything you need to hit the polls with confidence.

REGISTER HERE FOR THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM

It’s TIMEEEE! Are you an eager ram looking for a way to get more involved on campus? Are you looking to make lifelong friends while having the MOST FUN EVER? Do you think you have what it takes to be Royalty? Come out to one of our interest meetings to find out more about VCU’s Homecoming Court!! *You must attend an interest meeting in order to apply.*

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.

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. Link to form is here.

DSA Finance Updates

Please note, as stated in the 2024-2025 Student Organization Finance Training, all submitted reimbursement requests must follow the following rules:

1. Reimbursements are exclusively available for food/beverage and/or travel expenses.
2. The subtotal of the reimbursement request must exceed $25.00.
3. The reimbursement request must be submitted in RAMorgs within five days of the purchase being made.

Please do not purchase anything outside of these guidelines, and expect to be compensated for your payment.

Commons Event Services Updates

The Commons Events and Scheduling team will host forums where you can learn more about the scheduling process, our team, and the EMS Webapp. We also hope to hear from you to learn more about your experience and what we can do to help support the process.

When: October 8th
Time: 5:00 PM
RSVP on Ramsconnect (link)
Upcoming dates: 11/12/24, 2/4/24, 3/4/25, 4/8/25

Student Activity Fee Funding

The Division of Student Affairs invites all student org leaders to learn more about their Student Activity Funds and the many programs and resources they support. Check out their new website, Support Fully Funding Your Student Activity Fee, for more details and ways to provide your feedback! Students Student org leaders are also invited to share their feedback at an upcoming SGA Town Hall meeting on Oct. 21.

Is your student organization interested in partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive on or near the MPC or MCV campuses? The Red Cross can guide you through the process of planning, marketing and coordinating volunteers to help facilitate a drive. This is a simple way to host a campus accessible service project for your org. For more information on partnering to host a drive, contact Christine Homan at christine.homan@redcross.org.