VCU History
What is the name of the current VCU president?
Michael Rao
What is the smallest major at VCU?
Urban & Regional Planning
Which dining location received the most GrubHub orders last year?
Rams Coop
This museum, located ~20 minutes from campus by bus, is home to a wide variety of artwork from around the world.
VMFA
Richmond was designated as the capital of Virginia in what year?
1780
When was Brandt built?
2003!
VCU is home to this museum, which curates abstract and modern art.
Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA)
How many student clubs and organizations are there (according to RamsConnect)?
Over 500!
This 1800s estate and garden is located ~30 minute bus ride from VCU campus.
Maymont
Which 1800s poet and author, who wrote creepy tales of monsters and madness, called Richmond home?
Edgar Allen Poe
What were the names of the two colleges that fused to form VCU?
Bonus: when did they fuse?
The Medical College of Virginia and the Richmond Professional Institute.
Bonus: 1968
This program, run by RecWell, takes students on hikes, bike rides, paddling trips, and even whitewater rafting down the James River.
Outdoor Adventure Program
As a part of our tuition, what free services can VCU students access?
(points will be awarded for each correct answer)
Many answers :)
This island in the James River is a popular spot for concerts, festivals, and other fun events.
Browns Island
This woman, who was the first African-American and female banker, called Richmond home.
Maggie Walker
Who was Warren G. Brandt?
The first president of VCU.
John Fenn is a former VCU Professor who won the Nobel Prize for which discipline?
Chemistry
Which Residence Hall had the most fire alarms last year?
Cary & Belvidere
Every Saturday from 9-12, this farmers market is held in Bryan Park (~30 minute bus ride from campus).
RVA Big Market
Belle Isle, located on the James River near VCU Campus, has been historically home to what?
(point will be given for each correct answer)
Multiple answers: Civil war POW Camp, Hydroelectric Power Plant, Concerts, Outdoor Recreation, etc
Who is Cabell Library named after, and what was this person known for?
James Branch Cabell
Author of sci-fi/fantasy books, namely "King Jurgen"
Rodney the Ram's sister, _____, is a former mascot of VCU. What is her name?
Rhonda
What is a great way to connect with other students who live in your building :)
going to your RAs events!
At the Science Museum of Virginia (~30 min away from campus by bus), museum patrons can watch this animal compete in a game of basketball.
Rats!
This university was founded by a freed slave and originally housed on the property of her former master.
Virginia Union University