VCU RAM LeAders Get involved on campus By: Marlon McKay VCU Rams Table of Contents 01 Introduction 02 The Student Media Center 11 Livining and Learning Communities 13 Residential Life and Housing 16 Academic Programs and Societies 06 Religous Groups on Campus 07 Athletic Teams and Organizations Virginia Commonwealth University encourages all of its students to participate in as many extracurricular activities and programs that they can. These programs can provide great leadership and networking experiences to studrents involved and make you a stand out among others. Here are just a few students who have taken the opportunity. 2 The Student Media Center The Student Media Center is a VCU staple and home and operations of various media organizations. Such as: Pwatem Literature and Art, Amendment, The Commonwealth Times, WVCW Radio, Emanata, and Ink Magazine. Emily Henderson Editor in Chief of Amendment “I Joined Amendment because I care about social justice and people. So I thought being editor in chief would be the best way to be an influential part of the social change I wanted to see” 4 Lucas Campbell Co-editor in chief of Pwatem “I hope to hone my communication and interpersonal skills as well as my ability to recognize and encourage individual talent.” Georgia Geen Executive Editor of The Commonwealth Times “I really enjoy my work” 6 Kylie Newcomb and Cole Clark Kylie: “The Perfict fit for me. That’s where all my ideas were valid” Cole: “Originally joined with the goal to help create written online content” Creative Art Director and Editor in Chief Ben Malakoff “I had ideas that I thought could help the radio station grow.” Director of WCVW Radio 8 Lindsay Hart “I really like the meetings and to see everyone in person. Emanata needed a little more organization.” Editor in Chief of Emanata Living and Learning Communities Living and learning communities are specialized residential programs on campus. Students in these programs are brought together with a shared academic goal and use what they learn to give back to the community. Such programs include VCU Aspire, VCU Globe, LEAD etc... 10 VCU Globe VCU Aspire Building 12 Samuel Lewis “I wanted to learn more about the Richmond Community and give back through community service.” Aspire Student Amilia Bryan VCU Globe Student and Recruiter “I wanted to share my experience about how I found my home in Globe. Share my experiences and story in hope others will join.” 13 Residential Life and Housing Residential Life and Housing has numerous positions that students can take a part in. These positions include Residential Assitants, Front Desk Associates, and more. Gladding Residence Center Calvin Anderson Jr. “I really needed to be more involved on campus, because I am a transfer student.” Residential Advisor 14 Andre Aboite Family Orientation Leader “I wanted to be able to help our school and community. Coming from an experience of having no orientation and having a lot of trouble finding locations across campus.” 16 Academic Programs and Societies There are many programs and organizations for students to take part in where they can focus on their education or the education of others. Cabell Library Elise Flemming Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Models : Gabriella Stoeva 18 “I wanted to be a UTA because I wanted to help the next students become better writers and creators.” Elise Teaching Mahsheick Ba Historian and Registrar The Alpha Chapter of the National Honor’s Society “Helps with Leadership skills for future employment.” 18 Julian Vaughn Treasurer of Beta Psi Omega Fraternity “Good academic opportunity, for networking and extending STEM. I enjoy numbers and fit me.” Religous Groups on Campus Christian Diaz: VCU Almuni Stacey Diaz: Visiting Volunteer Emily: Volunteer Ayyemfra: VCU alumni 20 Hadika Haque Student Chair Member (Running for Vice President)in “I wanted to be a part of MSA in order to be the change I wanted to see in a student organization that represented a part of my identity, Islam. I wanted to strengthen the sense of community, inclusion, and representations both Muslims and non Muslims of all backgrounds.” Athletic Teams and Organizations If you’re an athlete or interested in sports, there are plenty of organizations you can join. You don’t even necessarily need to play to participate. 21 Alexxa Houghton “I wanted to incorporate music and still be involved, since I am a chemistry major.” Mellphone player in peppas Rachel Stuart “Since there was no colligate team, I wanted to still participate. I want to lead practice, and teach people to grow.” VCU Club Softball President/Founder Richmond, Virginia 23284 Phone: (804) 828-010.