From: The Underground: Student Organization Resources Center
Date: February 13
Subject: Student Org Newsletter 2/13: SLA Nominations Deadline & Upcoming Events


Reminder: The 2025 SLA nominations close tomorrow, February 14th. Don’t miss your chance to recognize outstanding contributions using the link or QR code!

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VCU Homecoming 2025: Where Legacy is Built and Rams are Born
February 16th - 23rd

VCU faculty, staff, and students, it's time to come together and celebrate what makes us unique, vibrant, and unstoppable! We want YOU to be part of the excitement! From February 16th through February 23rd, join us for a week filled with incredible events, school spirit, and a chance to reconnect with the VCU community.

Check out our upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities listed above by visiting the VCU Homecoming webpage. 
We want to hear from you! 

Please take a moment to fill out this survey and share your thoughts on the musical entertainment for an upcoming APB event. Your input will help us create an event you’ll love! Scan the QR code or use the link in our bio to fill out the form.

We appreciate your feedback! 🙌🥳🤩
The Disability Advocacy and Accessibility Caucus (DAAC), is dedicated to advocating for equitable access to education, advancing disability-focused policies, and fostering a campus environment where accessibility allows all students—both with and without disabilities—to thrive. The initiative is in partnership with the VCU Student Government Association and is open to ALL VCU students and faculty.

If you’re interested in joining, please fill out our form. The questions in the form will help us gain valuable insight into accessibility and inclusivity at VCU, so your input is incredibly important! We’ll send out a When2Meet form to schedule our first meeting this semester very shortly.

Thanks so much for your support, and we look forward to meeting soon! 
Have any questions or want more information? Contact us: habibss@vcu.edu
IFP supports undergraduate students participating in unpaid or underpaid summer internships. Students can check out our website for FAQs, an application overview, and to apply! Application support is provided by Career Services as well as the Writing Center and the Financial Success Center.
Chalkley Elementary School in Chesterfield County is hosting a Multicultural Night on Tuesday, March 4th from 5:45-7:45pm. We are looking for clubs and organizations that would be willing to put on a performance for our students and families or provide interactive cultural activities during the event. We would love any involvement from our community to make this event as success! If your organization is interested in performing or participating please reach out to Jacklyn Smith at jacklyn_smith@ccpsnet.net. 

Commons Event Services Updates 

The EMS Template Commons/Hunton/Larrick will be accepting reservations for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters starting on February 17th at 8:00 AM. Please take advantage of this opportunity. 
The Commons can assist you in changing ownership of reservations during officer transition by emailing uscaevent@vcu.edu. Be sure to have your new E-Board members updated on your ramsconnect page beforehand. 

Spring SOVO Fair Bags!

We have extra Spring SOVO Fair tote bags available in the Underground. Come pick up yours now!

DSA Finance Updates

Please be advised, if your student organization has been granted funding for the academic year, the last date to submit purchase requests (as in, VCU staff tenders payment on your organization’s behalf) is April 1st, 2025. This is the last date possible for student organizations to request physical goods before the end of the academic year.

Feedback Opportunity: Campus Expression Policy

As part of its commitment to fostering an environment conducive to civil discourse, VCU implemented three new interim policies in August of 2024. In that announcement, VCU shared that there would be a public comment period to allow members of the community to provide feedback about the interim policies prior to any permanent changes being implemented. VCU will have the comment period open 25 business days, closing on February 28.
Comments are welcome about the following draft policies: 

You can provide feedback by visiting the VCU Policies Website and clicking on “Policies Open for Public Comment.” The draft policies will be listed. Once you open a policy a link will be in the policy document. This link will take you to the comment form. Each policy utilizes a different form. Please make sure you use the form linked to the specific policy you wish to comment on.


So you got information about APB Event Squad and now you’re wondering... what’s next?

APPLY! Applications to be apart of event squad are due February 21st; so submit them while you have the chance! 

Scan the QR code or click the link to apply today! 

New Bulletin Board in Cabell Library

Hello Student Organization Leaders!

We’re excited to introduce a new bulletin board on the first floor of James Branch Cabell Library, next to the printers—one of the busiest spots in the building. All registered VCU student organizations are welcome to post flyers and event info here, as well as on the existing boards on the second and third floors.

These boards are monitored and cleared monthly by library staff. Per VCU Libraries policy, they are the only approved areas for posting; any flyers elsewhere will be removed.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to promote your org! For questions, contact Joe Venezia at jvenezia@vcu.edu.