Pulitzer prize winner talks race, reads poetry
Natasha Trethewey, former poet laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winner, recited a selection of her poetry and answered questions about her work on Wednesday in the Commonwealth Ballroom.
Students paddle toward success
The cost of six VCU credits in HIST391 and BIOL391? About $2,000. The cost of spending a showerless month paddling 140 miles, backpacking 15 miles and camping along the James River watershed learning from the environment and a 446-page course companion while battling bugs, storms and sore shoulders? Priceless.
Lady phenoms make VCU history
Sterling Giles Contributing Writer After a strong showing at this year’s USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Sacramento, California, sprinter Kiarra Porter and thrower Jalessa Williams firmly established themselves as some of the best athletes in program history in their respective events. Porter posted a top-12 performance in the 400-meter dash, which earned her […]
Autobiography shows civil rights change in Richmond history
Students participated in the launch of an autobiography by VCU professor Edward Peeples, Ph.D., at the Singleton Center on Tuesday.
Treat black history as living history
As I’ve grown, I’ve come to better appreciate the significance of Black History Month. I can (and have) defended its presence, explained its necessity and advocated for its expansion, as have many others before me. Unfortunately, a hazy apathy holds the monthlong memorial back from being as meaningful and effective as it can be.
Southern Film Festival planned for this weekend
Students won’t have to rely on Netflix this weekend to get their movie fix. VCU will host its fifth annual Southern Film Festival this Friday and Saturday Feb. 7-8, which will feature six free films at different locations on or near campus.
Former VCUarts graduate starts art outreach program
VCU’s nationally renowned art programs are no longer limited to just college students. Investigation Now, an art program sponsored by VCU, puts a focus on local 8th and 9th graders.
Officials demand university action following racial profiling discussion
Students and staff called for action against potential racial profiling during a panel discussion hosted by the Black Education Student Association on Monday, Oct. 28. VCU Police chief John Venuti and others presented topics and answered questions by students about the potential for racial profiling around campus.
New library exhibit highlights LGBT achievement
Thanks to the new exhibit hang next to the elevators on the first floor of Cabell Library, the achievements of key LGBT figures are brought to light.
New club uses 3D technology to study history
In an age when developing technologies propel us into a rapidly changing future, VCU students are using 3D scanning and printing technology at the university’s Virtual Curation Laboratory to delve into the past.