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Signature events

In an effort to support student growth and staff development in the university community, the VCU Staff Senate sponsors three signature events:

2012 Virginia’s Caring University Scholarship Walk-a-thon

Each spring, the VCU Staff Senate sponsors an annual walk-a-thon to raise funds for the Virginia's Caring University Scholarship, an undergraduate award for juniors and seniors in financial need with a grade point average of 2.7 or better. Since beginning the program in 2005, the scholarship has helped 70 undergraduate students continue their education and graduate from VCU by raising more than $65,000 cumulatively from the VCU and VCU Health System communities.

This year’s walk-a-thon will take place Thursday, March 29, 2012. All participants should meet by noon on the Monroe Park Campus at the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms, located at 907 Floyd Ave. A quick warmup with Eric West, Ph.D., associate professor, VCU Recreational Sports, will get us started, followed by a fun-filled walk around Monroe Park. Participants will then convene in the Student Commons for a short program featuring David Hanson, Ed.D., vice president for finance and administration. There will be food, giveaways and a chance to win raffle items and door prizes, as well as booths set up by local vendors/supporters.

All administration, faculty, staff, students, alumni, retired faculty and community supporters are invited to participate.

Registration/donations can be made online using a credit/debit card or by payroll deduction.
Though online donations/registration is strongly encouraged, you can register the day of the walk beginning at 11 a.m. by filling out this form. Description: [PDF]

Those who know students interested in applying for a Virginia’s Caring University Scholarship, please direct them to fill out the application. [Word]

If you have additional questions, please feel free to email Eleanor Sharp, co-chair, at esharp@vcu.edu or Leetah Stanley at lstanley@vcu.edu.

Hope to see you at the walk!

Donate/register now! [PDF]

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Past recipients include:

2011
  • Katherine Cascio
  • Karl Daman
  • Sabrina Hise
  • Stephanie Law
  • Katie Mitchell
  • Colton Raposa
  • Aimee Reyes
  • Di'Mond Spencer
  • Julie Ward
2010
  • Kanwar Anand
  • Tania Bolden
  • Faith Hofma
  • Angela Hutto
  • Aileen Manguiat
  • Kendra Reid
  • Katherine Rivara
  • Shaena Goodman-Robinson
  • William A. Smith
2009
  • Kanwar Anand
  • Danita Butts
  • Michelle Climo
  • Jordan Eubank
  • Holly Guelig
  • Shanaye LaBeaud
  • Deanna Mackey
  • Joy McNamara
  • Iva Radman
2008
  • Lauren Cunningham
  • Vanessa Grimes
  • Laura Heedick
  • Nicole Ingram
  • Shanell Jackson
  • Christopher McCollam
  • Khai Nguyen
  • Blair Pierce
  • Loren Pritchett
  • Jhontera Rivers
  • Sarah Rodriguez
  • Annalisa Sukhu
  • Nerissa Turner
2007
  • Corey Boone
  • LeaAnne Eaton
  • Rebekah Hicks
  • Summer Chaffman
  • Ericka Cottman
  • Bria Corprew-Royster
  • Nakia Williams
  • Katherine Felter
  • Devin Peyton
2006
  • Amber Westbrook
  • Ashley Smith
  • Dong Hyok-So
  • Shanae Moore
  • Calvin Cropper, Jr.
  • Joanne White
2005
  • Frederick Boateng
  • Asia Powell
  • Amber Smith
  • Latoria Wilson
  • Monique Ribbon
  • Sumona Kabir
  • Jaime Rodriguez

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VCU Pride Ambassador Campaign

The Pride Ambassador program recognizes classified staff members who exhibit pride in the workplace. They are committed to providing professional, responsive and innovative dedication while exuding excellence to all faculty, students, staff, patients and visitors of VCU and the VCU Health System. To nominate a 2011 PRIDE Ambassador, please return a nomination form by Monday, Sept. 12.

The 2010 Pride Ambassadors are Pamela Vaughan (School of Medicine) and Paul Walker (Parking and Transportation Services).

Past recipients include:

2009
  • Barbara Judy , VCU Office of the Provost
  • Maxine Robinson , VCU Medical Center Department of Surgery
2008
  • Pam Haney, VCU Office of International Education
  • Joyce Pearson, VCU Medical Center Child Care Center
2007
  • Steve Cobb, Monroe Park Campus Facilities Management
  • William Dickerson, Monroe Park Campus Facilities Management
  • Randall Keith Gallagher, MCV Campus Facilities Management
  • Steven Jones, MCV Campus Facilities Management
  • Gladys McCoy, Monroe Park Campus Facilities Management
  • David Rose, Monroe Park Campus Facilities Management
  • Richard Smith, Monroe Park Campus Facilities Management
  • Michael Stanley, MCV Campus Facilities Management
  • Roland Carl Taylor, MCV Campus Facilities Management
  • Ed White, MCV Campus Facilities Management

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Leadership Development Conference series

The annual Leadership Development Conference Series brings Richmond-area leaders to VCU to speak about their professional experiences.

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