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Women's HerStory Month 2023

Registration links can be found here: https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa

Pass Her the Pen: A Writing Workshop
Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Suite 215
https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927420
Join us for a writing workshop for Women's Herstory Month. Led by Paula G Akinwole a published poet, writing teacher artist, and owner of PGARTistry and the creative force behind the internally recognized blog "For Lack of Better Words". Snacks provided.

Indigenous HerStory: Make Your Own Beadwork Keychain
Wednesday, March 15 | 6 - 8 P.M.
Richmond Salons I/II
University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
Learn how to make your own beadwork keychain from Rappahannock artist Katelyn Robinson and Upper Mattaponi artist Sunshine Brown! These artists will be discussing their Native heritage, as well as teaching to students how to make their own beadwork keychains. Pizza will be provided!

Women in Yoga
Wednesday, Mar. 15
portal.recwell.vcu.edu
Haley Caldwell caldwellho@vcu.edu

Pass Her the Mic: An All-Women Open Mic Experience
Thursday, Mar. 16 | 6 - 7:30 P.M.
Rams Lounge
University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
https://cglink.me/2dV/r1925958
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University is hosting Pass Her The Mic, an open mic honoring Women's HerStory Month with an evening of readings, music, and performances about and from women.

"Pass My Crown" (The Women’s Voice in Hip Hop)
Friday, Mar. 17 | 6:15 - 8:30 P.M.
Academic Learning Commons 1107
Join us March 17th as we celebrate HerStory in Hip-Hop!! Instagram: @vcuafamstudies, @tiyephoenix, @therap_unzel, @stahhr, @thequeenherawin, @professor_nita, @lovejones20
Department of African American Studies - Grace D. Gipson (gipsong@vcu.edu)

Film Fridays
Friday, Mar. 17 | 2 - 4 P. M.
West Grace North 1030J Classroom
https://vcu.campusgroups.com/ELP/rsvp_boot?id=1926013
Join the Office of Student Leadership and Engaged Learning for a viewing and discussion of each episode of the new six-episode 1619 Project Docuseries. Come for one or all of the viewings and discussions! Popcorn provided! Bring an open mind to learn and engage with your peers.                                         

Celebrating Diverse Leadership: Connecting Culture & Community
Sunday, Mar. 19 | 11 A.M. - 1 P. M.
West Grace North 1030J
https://vcu.campusgroups.com/Transform/rsvp_boot?id=1927099
The OSLEL DEI committee is proud to present our first-ever career preparedness professional development event. This event will introduce a keynote and several panelists who are champions of diversity and inclusion and provide exemplary leadership. It will be an excellent opportunity to network and learn more about diverse leadership.

Women Faculty, Staff & Student Mixer
Monday, Mar. 20 | 3 - 4:30 P.M.
Richmond Salons I & IV
University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927344
Women from the VCU community will be able to interact with local Woman-owned businesses.

Defining Womanhood: A Conversation with Trans Women and Femmes of Color
Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 6 - 7:30 P.M.
SGA Senate Chambers
University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

Indigenous HerStory: The Native Experience at VCU
Thursday, Mar. 23 | 5:30 - 7 P.M.

For Thee Hotties: Conversations & Crafts for Black Girls and Femmes
Friday, Mar. 24 | 4:30-7 P.M.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Suite 215
https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927572 
Join us on Friday, March 24 in the OMSA Office for a conversational, affirming space for Black Women & Femmes. We'll be facilitating an open discussion and painting affirmation rocks based on your unique vibe. Food and craft materials will be provided!

Body Pump feat. Powerful Women
Friday, Mar. 24 | Cary Street Gym GX Studio
portal.recwell.vcu.edu
A Les Mills BodyPump class featuring only music by women.
RecWell - Olive Blackstone blackstonom@vcu.edu

Decades Cycle: Celebrating Iconic Women in Music
Friday, Mar. 24 | Cary Street Gym Cycle Studio
portal.recwell.vcu.edu
Cycle class featuring music by iconic women. This will be decades-themed and feature women from the 60s and 70s to today.
RecWell - Olive Blackstone blackstonom@vcu.edu

Transform Talk: Dr. Deborah Noble-Triplett
Monday, Mar. 27 | 7 - 8 P. M.
West Grace North 1030J
https://cglink.me/2dV/r1926030
As the senior vice provost for academic affairs, Deborah Noble-Triplett, Ph.D., provides leadership to critical areas tied to academic quality and student success - come learn more about Dr. Noble-Triplett's leadership journey and how she redefines student success.

Southern-Fried Sapphic
Tuesday, Mar. 28 | 2 – 3 P.M. | Virtual
https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927432

Being My Own Boss x Shawna Kenney: How to Make a Living in the Arts
Thursday, Mar. 30 | 5 - 6:30 P.M.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs
University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Suite 215
https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927330
As part of Women's HerStory Month, author, storyteller, writing coach, Shawna Kenney is coming to VCU for a discussion about her evolution from punk rock show promoter to dominatrix, journalist and UCLA writing instructor. She'll also be reading selections from a few of her books. Q&A to follow.

Salon Night: An Evening of Self-Care for Latinas
Friday, Mar. 31 | 5:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Virginia Rooms A – B
Latinx Student Association

Cultural Achievement Ceremonies for Spring 2023 Graduates

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) is excited to announce that registration for Spring 2023 VCU graduates (undergraduate, graduate, professional studies) to participate at the end of the semester Cultural Achievement Ceremony is now open! 

This spring semester, we are excited to announce that we will be having SIX separate ceremonies. See all of the ceremonies being offered this semester below.

- Donning of the Kente Ceremony
- Disabled Students Graduation (ceremony name pending)
- Latine Achievement Ceremony
- Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Achievement Ceremony
- Lavender Celebration
- Indigenous/Native American Peoples' Ceremony (ceremony name pending)

If you are graduating and are interested in participating, please complete this form, which closes on March 15, 2023 at 5 p.m.

General Notices

Need vaccine? Learn how to get your shot at Vaccinate.Virginia.gov or call 1-877-VAX-IN-VA. 8am - 8pm.
Language translation available, TTY users dial 7-1-1.

¿Necesitas vacunarte?
 Entérate cómo conseguir tu vacuna en Vaccinate.Virginia.gov o llamando al 1-877-829-4682 de 8am a 8pm.
Traducción disponible en tu idioma. Usuarios de TTY pueden marcar al 7-1-1.

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.

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Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

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University Student Commons & Activities
907 Floyd Ave., Room 215
Box 843080
Richmond, VA 23284
P (804) 828-6672
omsa@vcu.edu

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