VCU approves removal of on-campus Confederate names, symbols
Eduardo Acevedo, News Editor Hannah Eason, Managing Editor Names of medical professionals, majors and families affiliated with the Confederate army before establishing colleges, facilities and auditoriums in Richmond will soon disappear from VCU’s campuses. Following a summer of statue teardowns by the City of Richmond, the university is moving forward in its plan to remove […]
VCU approves removal of on-campus Confederate names, symbols
Eduardo Acevedo, News Editor The VCU Board of Visitors unanimously approved measures Friday to de-commemorate and rename campus buildings named after members of the Confederacy. “The symbols of the Confederacy have come to impede our mission to serve all, and that’s why I have recommended we no longer honor those symbols,” university president Michael Rao […]
Cabell, Tompkins-McCaw libraries to reopen under VCU, Va. COVID-19 guidelines
Andrew Ringle, Executive Editor VCU Libraries will reopen before the start of the fall semester with limits on building occupancy and physical distancing requirements, according to a university release. Laura Gariepy, associate dean for research and learning, said in the release that additional details will be announced “as soon as possible.” Gariepy is directing VCU […]
VCU committee recommends removal of Confederacy-affiliated chapel, building names, memorabilia
Hannah Eason, Managing Editor VCU’s Committee on Commemoration and Memorials is recommending the removal or de-commemoration of 14 plaques, building names, portraits and other memorabilia associated with the Confederacy and the Civil War. The recommendations are open for public comment until July 24 at 5 p.m. Below are a list of proposed actions, the name […]
VCU Libraries to close after Friday, offering ‘robust’ online services
Hannah Eason, News Editor VCU Libraries will be closed until further notice after Saturday, according to a release. James Branch Cabell Library is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Friday. Thompson-McCaw Library is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group study rooms in both libraries are closed. The Workshop at Cabell Library […]