Book Arts featured at the launch of ‘UnLocking Potential’ campaign
VCU Libraries Book Arts Collection was a featured engagement zone at the launch of Unlocking Potential: VCU‘s Campaign for the Future. The campaign, with a goal of raising $1.8 billion, was announced September 18 at a kickoff event at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Unlocking Potential is a call for investment in people, research, health […]
Friends of VCU Libraries Board welcomes new member Olin Kolar, ’24
The Friends of VCU Libraries Board welcomes new members with terms beginning July 1. Over the summer each new board member will be featured on the blog. Olin Kolar is a 2024 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.S. in Finance. He currently works in downtown Richmond as an Analyst at Jefferies, supporting the […]
Thank you, donors
What do all of these have in common? They are made possible due to the generosity of donors. These initiatives, and so many more, were highlighted as VCU Libraries donors gathered on May 14 for a thank you celebration. Tate Bernard, a rising junior and the inaugural Book Artist in Residence in 2024, was the […]
Ingo Taylor’s ‘The Red Scare’ wins 2025 Jurgen Comics Contest
Winners of the 2025 Jurgen Comics Contest are giving viewers new ways to think about the history of art censorship. Students from across VCU were invited to choose a specific historical incident of art suppression or censorship and create the cover for a comic book telling the story of the event. The prompt given for […]
Meet Friends of the Libraries Scholarship recipients
Junior clinical radiation sciences major Evelyn Gomez and senior psychology major Chelsea Rushbrook are the 2024-25 recipients of the Friends of VCU Libraries Scholarships. “The library staff has been incredibly supportive in helping me succeed. One memorable experience was when a librarian visited our class to introduce us to the library’s online resources. Learning how […]
VCU Libraries T-shirts available for order now!
T-shirts featuring the award-winning design from the 2024 Friends of the Library design contest are available to order through September 21! Order link is here. Designed by student Tess Versprille, the shirts will be sold for a limited amount of time so order early. Proceeds benefit the VCU Libraries.
Thank you, Giving Day donors!
Virginia Commonwealth University’s third annual Giving Day on April 24 united the VCU community in support of more than 70 initiatives across both campuses. By the end of the day, 5,313 VCU friends from around the world made 5,286 gifts and raised more than $16.8 million. “Giving Day is just one of the many ways […]
Voices of Giving Day: Making waves in education with strategic giving
Leslie Brown, a leader in higher education with a rich background spanning 25 years, has left an indelible mark on institutions such as New York University and the American Museum of Natural History. In her current VCU role as a special assistant for special projects to the Senior VP & CFO, Brown continues to showcase […]
Submit artwork to ‘Reflections’ exhibit
To celebrate the opening of its new Reflection Room, VCU Libraries seeks visual works of art for a curated exhibit for The Cabell Screen. The large digital screen on the front facade of the library building is a high-profile exhibit space designed to delight the VCU community with outstanding public art. The art selected for […]
Author Robin Farmer joins the Friends of VCU Libraries Book Club to discuss ” Malcolm and Me” on January 29th
Open to all, the Friends of VCU Libraries Book Club will discuss Malcolm and Me by Richmond writer, Robin Farmer. The author will join the discussion at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 29 at the Cabell Library. We will meet in the Mapp Room on the 4th floor. You may join via Zoom, if preferred. […]
