Updates
Current as of July 8, 2020
We are hiring Graduate Assistants and Work Study Program Assistants.
OMSA is hiring part-time student workers for the upcoming school year!
FWS Program Assistant:
https://app.joinhandshake.com/
Graduate Assistant for Diversity and Inclusion Education and Advocacy
https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/3820291
Graduate Assistant for Cultural and Leadership Programming
https://app.joinhandshake.com/
Summer 2020 Virtual Discussion Groups
We are sponsoring identity-based discussion groups throughout the summer. The discussion groups are for students who identify as LGBTQIA+, women of color, men of color, and allies. The groups will provide students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural, and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities.
"Let's Talk" Discussion Spaces
- Black Identified folks - https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElcO6gqj4pE9ISgsy2IriEQ1as-XLMqyTv
- White identified folks - https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/
register/ tJIodu2qqDMsG9cIoZlZf094mWaVQT 7mTZWM - Non-Black POC folks - https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcud-mspjkjEtejGfxlACeJCbD_4Jkf9uC6
Dispelling Myths Series
"Afro Latinx Identities"
Facilitator: Anita Nadal
Wednesday, July 15
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Register for the virtual "Afro Latinx Identities" Dispelling Myths event
"Latinx Stereotypes in the U.S. Media"
Facilitator: Vivian Medina-Messner
Wednesday, August 5
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Register for the virtual "Latinx Stereotypes in the U.S. Media" Dispelling Myths event
Lavender Discussion Group
Every other Tuesday from May 26 - August 4
Noon-1:15 p.m.
Register for the virtual Lavender Discussion Group Zoom event
This discussion group is for students who identify as LGBTQIA+. The group will provide students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural, and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities.
Men of Color Discussion Group
This discussion group is for students who identify as men of color. The group will provide students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural, and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities.
A Conversation About Mental Health
Friday, July 17, noon - 1:15 p.m.
Facilitated by Deon Brown and Monquell Middleton
Register for the virtual Men of Color Discussion Group event
Navigating VCU During COVID-19
Friday, July 31, noon - 1:15 p.m.
Facilitated by Monquell Middleton
Register for the virtual Men of Color Discussion Group event
Men of Color: Open Discussion
Friday, Aug. 14, noon - 1:15 p.m.
Facilitated by Roy Roach and Monquell Middleton
Register for the virtual Men of Color Discussion Group event
Women of Color Discussion Group
The Women of Color Discussion Group is a safe space for all women-identifying students. The discussions focus on a range of topics including natural hair politics, healthy relationships, and combating stereotypes. This group meets biweekly on Monroe Park Campus and semi-monthly on the MCV Campus.
WOC + Political Activism
Friday, July 10, noon - 1:15 p.m.
Facilitated by Cristelle Brown
Register for the virtual Women of Color Discussion Group
WOC + Colorism
Friday, July 24, noon - 1:15 p.m.
Facilitated by Jenaé Harrington
Register for the virtual Women of Color Discussion Group
WOC + Radical Self Care
Friday, Aug. 7, noon - 1:15 p.m.
Facilitated by Alex Boothe and Maeya Bland
Register for the virtual Women of Color Discussion Group
Enhancing Leadership for Men of Color Class
LDRS 491 Special Topics: Enhancing Leadership for Men of Color Class
The Enhancing Leadership for Men of Color course is a ten week, 1 credit collaborative course between the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and LEAD. The course will engage students in thoughtful dialogue, exploration and reflection about their cultural, racial, and social identities and how they inform and impact their leadership approach. After completing the course, students will feel prepared to navigate VCU and the awaiting world successfully.
Complete the following link, if you are interested in participating in the course: shorturl.at/ruDKP
Apply to be in MCAP
The Multicultural Connections and Advisement Program (MCAP) is seeking new students (1st year students and transfer students) and student mentors (sophomores, juniors and seniors) interested in being actively engaged in intentional mentorship centered around supporting underrepresented identities (gender, race, class, sexuality, etc.). Applications for 2020 - 2021 new students and student mentors are now available!
- New Student Application: https://forms.gle/cenN6YFPfmapoYJo8
- Student Mentor Application: https://forms.gle/he73CjMkZGuDUQEDA
The Multicultural Connections and Advisement Program (MCAP) provides new students with underrepresented identities the opportunity to build meaningful connections with current VCU students. MCAP provides new students with a student mentor as well as support from faculty and staff members to help them navigate their first year at VCU.
Free social, academic, leadership, and community engagement opportunities are provided to participants of the program.
Email mcap@vcu.edu if you have additional questions about MCAP.
General Notices
For general questions about University operations, please email dsa@vcu.edu or call (804) 828-1244.
For questions about OMSA programming and office operations, please email omsa@vcu.edu.
If this is an emergency, please call VCU Police at (804) 828-1234.
We will continue to update this website as the situation develops.
For the most up to date return to campus information please visit the official VCU return to campus site.