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Previous Stories: Spring 2007

Construction Progressing...

VCU currently holds the title of having the largest student population of any university in Virginia. And in order to keep up with the demands of the students, VCU is currently carrying out construction and renovation projects that total over $400 million and spans across both campuses. VCU President Eugene Trani hopes that the time, energy, and money spent on the projects will help propel the school to meet the 2020 Vision of Excellence to better serve the students and the community.
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VCU Track Teams Fall Short of CAA Title

In the 2007 CAA Track and Field Championship hosted by James Madison University, the VCU men’s track team placed third with 163 points behind first place UNC-Wilmington (215.5) and runner-up William and Mary (183). The VCU women’s team finished last with 19 points.
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What Happens if the Resource Center Closes?

If the Resource Center does close, there is and has been an alternate center on campus with a full time sexual assault coordinator, Tammy McKeown, who specializes in many of the same services given at the Resource Center. Assistant Director of the Office of Health Promotions, Linda Hancock ensures that there will continue to be a facility that provides confidential assistance to students on sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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Quick Bats and Great Speed...

Puerto Rican Baseball players are typically known to be sure-handed fielders, with quick bats and great speed. VCU’s up the middle combination of junior Sergio Miranda and freshman Richard Gonzalez is no exception.
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French Films Bring Violence, Parody and a Massive Following to Richmond

The VCU French Film Festival has said “a toute a l’heure”, or “see you soon” to Richmonders now that the festival is over, but this doesn’t mean that people aren’t still talking about it. March 30-April 1 went by almost too quick, but left many filmgoers wanting more. Celebrating its fifteenth year at the Byrd Theatre in Carytown, the festival has become a major deal, gaining more and more enthusiasts from Richmond and abroad, every year.
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Study Abroad

The VCU Office of International Education offers study abroad programs for a summer, semester or year. College students can take advantage of learning in some of the most popular destinations in the world. Students participating in study abroad programs can take classes toward their major, minor, general education requirements or electives.
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VCU Students Study HIV/AIDS in China

A group of VCU students is traveling to China this spring break, but they won't be getting much time for relaxation. Some of these students will be learning about HIV/AIDS, a growing epidemic in China, and comparing it to the HIV/AIDS problems in Richmond.
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VCU to sell laptops under new computing initiative

VCU hopes to sell students laptop computers at a big discount under a new technology initiative to be implemented next year. VCU’s Technology Services department plans to introduce the Mobile Computing Initiative beginning in the Fall 2007 semester. The project builds on the Student Computer Initiative (SCI), said Jim Bostick, director of user services for Technology Services.
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New Building Brings A New Future for VCU

It’s hard to miss the construction that is the cause for much of the traffic on Belvedere St. between Cary and Main Streets, however this minor inconvenience will be out of our minds when the $84 million dollar Engineering and Business building opens in the Spring of 2008.
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