Despite political unrest, Iraqi students partake in VCU summer institute aiding non-profits
College students from all over Iraq found their way to campus this summer to take part in the VCU social media institute.
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VCU students rally against Ferguson’s “war zone”
Two rallies will take place in the VCU area in response to the death of an unarmed Michael Brown, shot Saturday by an unnamed Ferguson PD officer.
Blurred Lines: mental health and misogyny
Days after the killing spree by Elliot Rodger in Isla Vista, California, the social media campaign #YesAllWomen was created to respond to what not all men may do, but what all women must fear.
Living Wage Campaign celebrates one year
The Students for Social Action celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 6 the anniversary of the Living Wage Campaign, a project at VCU to build awareness for income inequity for VCU employees, particularly adjunct teachers and Aramark employees. Students participated in a panel forum in the Richmond Salons.
International social justice film screens at VCU
The stories of nine girls who fought against economical and cultural trials for the chance to get an education was shared in a public community screening Friday night in the Academic Learning Center.