On The Cabell Screen

As a companion to an upcoming conversation between art curators, the Cabell Screen displays “Indigital”, which showcases work by Virginia Native artists. The Humanities Research Center, in collaboration with VCU Libraries, presents a lecture and conversation with Becky Hill (Pamunkey) and Siera Hyte (Cherokee), highlighting the landscape of contemporary Native art in Virginia. Focusing on […]

Running starting September 18 At Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health, we believe in the potential within every student, patient, faculty member, researcher, clinician and member of our community. This potential fuels innovation, drives breakthroughs and creates meaningful impact. Unlocking Potential: VCU’s Campaign for the Future is a bold initiative to invest in that potential […]

The Cabell Screen will display 33 selected works through the summer. Student media at VCU is big and broad–from legacy publications like the student newspaper that’s been around since the school was formed to cutting-edge digital publications. The Student Media Center houses various student-run media outlets available on multiple platforms — newspaper, radio, literary and […]

A portrait of Dr. King is showing on the Cabell Screen on Jan. 20, 2025, from 6 a.m. to midnight. The photo was taken after he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964 “for his non-violent struggle for civil rights for the Afro-American population.” A university-wide planning committee has organized a robust group of […]

Showing through January 2025 Student media at VCU is big and broad–from legacy publications like the student newspaper that’s been around since the school was formed to cutting-edge digital publications. The Student Media Center houses eight student-run media organizations available on various media platforms — newspaper, radio, literary and arts journals, digital only-publications, video, comics […]

Showing in the fall semester. VCU Libraries Digital Collections are now housed on Scholars Compass, marking a milestone toward a more integrated and accessible digital library experience.  These digital collections include photographs, posters, maps and other content. Since September 2023, a team migrated 67 collections of 30,856 items from an outdated digital platform to Scholars Compass, VCU’s institutional […]

In partnership with the VCU Global Education Office, VCU Libraries presents “Study Abroad Snapshots,” an exhibit on the Cabell Screen. These photo were taken by VCU students and faculty during their experiences abroad over the last year. Images in the exhibit provided by: The Fall 2024 Global Learning Fair will be held on the Commons […]

Showing September 23-30 The biggest show in RVA in the fall is the annual Richmond Folk Festival, Sept. 27-29. The multi-day event brings some 200,000 people to the riverfront “to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling and food.” The festival offers more than 30 performers, a […]

An exhibit of book illustrations runs September 9-20 VCU Libraries hosts “Meg and Me: An evening with Meg Medina” on September 17. Register Now In honor of Medina’s appearance, the Cabell Screen exhibits illustrations from two of her recent picture books. No More Señora Mimí, published this year, salutes to the caregivers who shape a […]

Showing on the Cabell Screen beginning July 16, 2024 The exhibit celebrates the unique character of Virginia Commonwealth University and Richmond’s urban environment. Artists submitted paintings, illustrations, animations and photographs that capture, suggest, or evoke feelings of wonder, appreciation, and joy in the singular places and people who make up VCU and Richmond, Virginia.  This […]