VCU men’s basketball vs Eastern Kentucky
Gallery by Zoe Dehmer.
$1.5 million upgrade to campus surveillance system under way
The old cameras will be replaced with high definition ones that allow VCU PD to access and search images more easily. A similar project exists for the medical campus, but planning is ongoing.
Reporting a crime? There’s an app for that
The VCU Police Department reports that more than 1,130 users so far have downloaded the new LiveSafe security app since its launch on Aug. 16. The app allows users to send pictures and videos, text a tip or make a phone call to VCUPD.
Basketball coaches bring the heat at charity cook-off
It was Iron Chef meets March Madness as VCU head basketball coach Shaka Smart competed in a heated culinary battle against rival University of Richmond basketball coach Chris Mooney.
Dog therapy program prescribed to patients
VCU’s Center for Human-Animal Interaction (CHAI) provides a therapy dog program called Dogs on Call.
Monroe Park Campus SGA adopt Joint SGA proposal
The Monroe Park Student Government Association senate voted to join forces with the MCV Student Government Association in a meeting this past Monday by passing a Joint Committee Bill.
Living Wage Campaign demands change in employee pay rates
A group of VCU students are challenging the university’s pay standards for its employees through an initiative called the Living Wage Campaign.
Hearts in hand: VCU med students find community, stress relief in Project HEART
Project HEART began nine years ago when Dr. Isaac Wood, the former associate dean of student affairs, noticed a trend among the medical students.
Students consider $52 million library expansion
A proposed $52 million expansion of the Cabell Library was unveiled to students during a forum discussion on Wednesday night.
Student engagement important to safety, Venuti says
University officials and police department representatives discussed student perception and involvement in crime prevention during a safety town hall forum on Wednesday night.