Apr 17

Focused Inquiry Expo 2013

Announcing the University College Focused Inquiry Expo. This event brings together thousands of students, faculty, and administrators for a year end celebration of the academic work of UNIV 111 and 112 students.  Students present their work as academic posters and multi-media projects.  Attendees engage in stimulating discussions of students’ ideas and research.  The event culminates [...]

Apr 10

University College BIS Graduation Ceremony

The University College BIS graduation ceremony will be held in the Commons Theater at 4:00PM on Friday, May 10th. If you are walking or graduating, please arrive by 3:30PM. Gather outside the Commons Theater (across from the Pizza Hut). The ceremony itself will be about 30 minutes long, and refreshments are served afterward. All family [...]

Mar 22

What to expect in UNIV 200 – Attend a one hour presentation

Are you a UNIV 112 student? Do you know what to expect in UNIV 200: Inquiry & the Craft of Argument? Please attend one of the three UNIV 200 Lecture Series presentations and leave with all the answers that you never knew you needed! March 26 – Mary Mullins – in Harris Hall 2128 March [...]

Feb 11

Spring 2013 Prehealth Workshops and Prehealth Committee Application Information

Check out the Pre-health Calendar for workshop dates and times for: Applying to Medical/Dental School Workshops Applying to Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy Program Workshops Personal Statement Workshops Interviewing Workshops Professional Etiquette: Lunch Interview and Professional Dress Here is a link to the Fall 2014 Prehealth Committee application - Fall-2014-Prehealth-advisory-application-32213 and Evaluation form - Prehealth evaluation [...]

Jan 30

FI Film Series, Spring 2013

FI Film Series Schedule All films begin at 7pm Thursday, 1.31: BLADE RUNNER, Temple Building, 1160 Friday, 2.1: FRANKENSTEIN, Harris Hall, Auditorium 101 Tuesday, 2.5: COLORS, Temple building, 1160 Wednesday, 2.6: 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, Harris Hall, Auditorium 101 See Flyer

Dec 10

Two remaining BIS orientations this semester

There are two BIS orientations remaining this fall semester. Both meet on Tuesday at 7:30am in Hibbs Hall: December 11 and 18. Registration is not necessary. Just show up!

Oct 24

UNIV 499 Capstone Begins Spring Semester 2013

Students graduating in the Spring or Summer of 2013 who have not already fulfilled their capstone requirement must complete the BIS Capstone course UNIV 499. The capstone course meets from 4-6:30 on Wednesdays. Graduating students who changed majors from LSEE to the University College’s BIS program this semester are exempt from the capstone course this [...]

Oct 22

Financial Success Summit

Find out how to get ahead financially in school and after graduation! The University College and Office of Multicultural Student Affairs are partnering with Virginia Credit Union to host VCU’s  4th Annual Financial Success Summit on October 30, 2012. The event will be held in the University Student Commons Virginia Rooms. Choose from a variety [...]

Oct 1

FI Film Screening and Discussion Series – Fall 2012

VCU University College is proud to announce the Fall 2012 FI Film Screening and Discussion Series. This film series provides Focused Inquiry students an outside forum to discuss contexts related to the book, “Full Body Burden” All films start at 7:00 pm Atomic Cafe Wednesday, Oct 3 | Harris Hall, Auditorium 101 1982 American documentary [...]

Sep 19

Sign up for a BIS Information Session

Considering an Interdisciplinary Studies major? Now you can sign up for a BIS orientation. Choose BIS Orientation Schedule on the Interdisciplinary Studies website.