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VCU RamsTable of Contents 01 Introduction 02 The Student Media Center 11 Livining and Learning Communities 13 Residential Life and Housing... So I thought being editor in chief would be

VCU RAM LeAders

By: Marlon McKay

Get involved on

campus

VCU Rams

Table of Contents

01 Introduction

02 The Student Media Center

11 Livining and Learning Communities

13 Residential Life and Housing

16 Academic Programs and Societies

06 Religous Groups on Campus

07 Athletic Teams and Organizations

Virginia Commonwealth University encourages all of its students to participate in as many extracurricular activities and programs that they can These programs can provide great leadership and networking experiences

to studrents involved and make you a stand out among others Here are just a few students who have taken the

opportunity

The Student Media

Center

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The Student Media Center is a VCU staple and home and operations of various media organizations Such as: Pwatem Literature and Art, Amendment,

The Commonwealth Times, WVCW Radio, Emanata, and Ink Magazine

“I Joined Amendment because I care about social

justice and people So I thought being

editor in chief would be the best way to be an influential part of the social change I wanted to

see”

Emily Henderson

Editor in Chief of

Amendment

Co-editor in chief

of Pwatem

“I hope to hone my communication

and interpersonal skills as well as

my ability torecognize and encourage individual

talent.”

“I really enjoy my work”

Executive Editor of The Commonwealth Times

Georgia Geen

Kylie Newcomb and Cole Clark

Kylie: “The Perfict fit for me That’swhere all my ideas were valid”

Cole: “Originally joined with the goal to help

create written online content”

Creative Art Director and Editor in Chief

Ben Malakoff

Director of WCVW Radio

“I had ideas that I thought could help the radio station

grow.”

Lindsay Hart

“I really like the meetings and to see everyone in person Emanata needed

a little moreorganization.”

Editor in Chief of

Emanata

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Living and Learning

Communities

Living and learning communities are specialized residential programs on campus Students in these programs are brought together with a shared academic goal and use what they learn to give back to the community Such programs include

VCU Aspire, VCU Globe, LEAD etc

VCU Globe

VCU Aspire Building

Samuel Lewis

“I wanted to learn more about the Richmond

Community and give back through

community service.”

Aspire Student

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“I wanted to share my experience about how I found my home in

Globe Share myexperiences and story in hope others will join.”

VCU Globe Student and Recruiter

Amilia Bryan

Residential Life and Housing

Residential Life and Housing has numerous positions that students can take a part in These positions include Residential Assitants, Front Desk Associates, and more

Gladding Residence Center

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“I really needed to be more involved on campus, because I am a transfer student.”

Residential Advisor

Calvin Anderson Jr

Andre Aboite

14

“I wanted to be able to help our school and community

Coming from an experience ofhaving no orientation and having a lot of trouble finding

locations across campus.”

Family Orientation Leader

Models : Gabriella Stoeva

Elise Flemming

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

“I wanted to be a UTA because I wanted

to help the next students become better

writers and creators.”

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Elise Teaching

Mahsheick Ba

“Helps with Leadership skills for future

employment.”

Historian and Registrar The Alpha

Chapter of the National Honor’s

Society

Julian Vaughn

“Good academic opportunity, for networking and

extending STEM I enjoy numbers

and fit me.”

Treasurer of Beta Psi Omega Fraternity

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Religous Groups on Campus

Christian Diaz: VCU

Hadika Haque

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“I wanted to be a part of MSA in order to be the change I

wanted to see in a student organization that represented

a part of my identity, Islam I wanted to strengthen the

sense of community, inclusion, and representations

both Muslims and non Muslims of all backgrounds.”

Student Chair Member (Running for Vice President)in

Athletic Teams and Organizations

If you’re an athlete or interested in sports, there are plenty of organizations you can join You don’t even necessarily need to play to participate

Alexxa Houghton

“I wanted to incorporate music and still be involved,

since I am a chemistry major.”

Mellphone player in

peppas

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Rachel Stuart

“Since there was no colligate team, I wanted

to still participate I want to lead practice,

and teach people to grow.”

VCU Club Softball President/Founder

Richmond, Virginia 23284Phone: (804) 828-010