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Program Advisory Team

The Program Advisory Team (hereinafter PAT) of the Commission is granted authority by the Commission’s Board of Directors to propose and recommend policy to the Board, oversee the daily operations of the Commission and its member organizations and to carry out other tasks necessary to fulfill the purpose and mission of the Commission.

University Student Commons
Room 229
(804) 828-4554
kslemon@vcu.edu

Activities Programming Board

University Student Commons
Room 229
(804) 828-7550
apbcodirect@vcu.edu

The Activities Programming Board is a student organization responsible for the majority of student entertainment on the academic campus. Since APB is funded by Student Activity Funds, most of its programs are free to students.

Fall Block

University Student Commons
Room 229
(804) 828-4554
fallblockofvcu@yahoo.com

To serve as the coordinating body for the Fall Block Step Show. To serve as a liaison between the National Pan- Hellenic Council, and the Virginia Commonwealth University Programming Commission in coordinating the Fall Block Step Show. To ensure that the Fall Block Step Show is in compliance with the National Pan-Hellenic Councils Step Show Conduct Position Statement and local, state, federal, and University policies and procedures.

Homecoming

University Student Commons
Room 229
(804) 828-4554
carsonks@vcu.edu

VCU Homecoming is a University event planned by the Homecoming Executive Committee. The Homecoming Executive Committee is co-chaired by a student selected by the previous committee and a staff person in Commons & Activities. The Homecoming Executive Committee is open to all VCU students and employees on any campus.

Intercultural Festival

University Student Commons
Room 229
(804) 828-4514
vcuicf@gmail.com

An official VCU tradition, the VCU Intercultural Festival celebrates cultural diversity. It is an all day outdoor festival which involves over 30 different VCU cultural student organizations and attracts not only the VCU and Richmond community but also people from all over the country.

The festival offers an array of activities, such as unique performances, cultural displays and exhibits, VCU art student showcases, various cuisines from local restaurants, a fashion show and a parade. Several other exciting opportunities include dance lessons, arts and crafts from around the world, games, face painting and chances to win grand prizes. This university-wide event is for all ages and is open both to the VCU and Richmond community. Each year we welcome state wide and national participation.

Relay for Life

University Student Commons
Room 229
(804) 828-4554
vcurelayforlife@gmail.com

Each year, across the nation, one event brings together entire communities to take part in the fight against cancer. That event is the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®. It's a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we've lost, and FIGHT BACK against a disease that touches too many lives.

Relay for Life at VCU takes place at the Cary Street Field each April and involves students, faculty and staff in teams that raise money for the fight against Cancer.

STRUT Fashion Show

University Student Commons
Room 299
(804) 828-4554
Justin Castonguay

The most talked about fashion performance in VCU’s history. This performance is 50% fashion and 50% entertainment. The STRUT Fashion Committee is made up of entirely students. The committee plans fashion events to promote to the diverse and trendsetting styles that makes VCU so unique.