Community raises awareness for National Recovery Month
Chip Lauterbach Contributing Writer September marks National Recovery Month in the U.S. — the goal of which is to educate the population, promote a healthy lifestyle and provide assistance to those who battle addiction issues and mental health-related struggles. There are many recovery-related efforts in full swing in the Richmond area, including at VCU. VCU […]
Theatre VCU brings HIV/AIDS awareness to the stage
Theatre VCU in collaboration with the Humanities Research Center is hosting a series of stage readings on the topic of HIV/AIDs. Second year graduate student Ian Watson is staging “Before It Hits Home” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Virginia Repertory Theatre. The performances are free and open to the public. “Before it […]
VCU PD Column: Police Training
How police officers treat a person during traffic stops, arrests, pursuits and other interactions has been an issue that’s dominated national headlines. At Virginia Commonwealth University, police officers and police administrators are keenly aware that community members have concerns about how they personally will be treated by law enforcement, should they be stopped. Officers have […]
Students send their professor over the edge
Mass communications professor Hailey Spencer’s public relations research class sent her over the edge. In Spencer’s MASC 425 course, students gain experience with real clients to apply the research methods they have learned. The class’ client this semester is the Special Olympics of Virginia, the largest sports organization for people with these disabilities. As part […]
Lobbyist recalls effort to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell”
When Alexander Nicholson’s sexuality led to his honorable discharged from the army he began a lobbying effort to repeal “don’t ask, don’t tell.” He spoke about this endeavor with VCU students on Monday night.
VCU raises heart health awareness through February
Sarah King News Editor Austin Walker Staff Writer At VCU’s Pauley Heart Center, the month of February signifies more than mentally preparing for the check-out lines at Kroger around Valentine’s Day. VCU is fully embracing The American Heart Association’s “Heart month” initiative, which intends to educate communities about heart disease and spread awareness of the […]
Red Flag Campaign raises domestic violence awareness on campus, advocates for survivors
According to the White House task force against sexual violence, one in 10 women will be assaulted by a dating partner in college. To take action against these forms of violence, the Red Flag Campaign, VCU’s Wellness Resource Center and the Richmond YWCA are collaborating to raise awareness on campus.
Students raise awarness, organize first TEDxVCU
TEDxVCU has organized a series of events leading up to the grand presentation in November which will feature speakers from both VCU and around the world.
Autism rally works to counteract misconceptions
Members of the Feminist Student Organization at VCU held a rally for autism awareness in the Compass on Wednesday.
Events scheduled for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and VCU will host events to inform students about identifying relationships that have intimate partner violence.