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Transform Newsletter: October Edition

Layla Robinson - Monday, October 6, 2025
 Events 

Happy October! 🍂

This month is packed with exciting events, leadership opportunities, and ways to connect with your Transform peers. Be sure to check out our upcoming events and register on RamsConnect.

🕒 Co-Curricular Hours: Stay on Track!


As a VCU Transform student, you're required to complete at least 60 hours of co-curricular engagement over the two-year program. These hours are split into two categories:
 

Hour Category

Total Required

Leadership & Service

At least 40 hours combined

Transform

At least 20 hours
 
All First-year students must complete at least 15 hours by December 2nd, 2025
 

October Events:


Transform Hours:

Movie Night 10/9

Murder mystery 10/23

Craft Pumpkin 10/26
 

Service Hours:

Carver Beautification Project Work Day 10/15

Transform Service Weekend 10/17-10/19


Leadership Hours:

Crucible Conversations (Part 1) 10/6

Peer Leadership Brunch 10/10

Crucible Converations (Part 2) 10/13

Peer Leadership Initiative Dialogue 10/24
 

Register Below: 

Events

Monday, October 6
Start End   Event         Location
4:00pm 6:00pm Crucible Conversations (Part 1) Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, October 9
7:00pm 9:00pm Movie Night! Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, October 10
11:00am 1:00pm Brunch On Us?? Private Location (sign in to display)
Monday, October 13
4:00pm 6:00pm Crucible Conversations (Part 2) Private Location (sign in to display)
Wednesday, October 15
8:00am 12:00pm Carver Beautification Project Work Day Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, October 17
8:30am 12:30pm VCU Transform Service Weekend - Pocahontas State Park Private Location (sign in to display)
10:00am 3:00pm Red Cross Blood Drive Private Location (sign in to display)
Thursday, October 23
6:00pm 9:00pm Transform Murder Mystery: Dead Man's Saloon Private Location (sign in to display)
Friday, October 24
10:00am 12:00pm Peer Leadership Initiative Dialogue Session #1 Private Location (sign in to display)
Sunday, October 26
2:00pm 4:00pm Transform: Pumpkin Party Private Location (sign in to display)

 

VCU Transform Recruitment Alert!

 

Spread the word! Applications for the next VCU Transform cohort open on Monday, October 20th!

If you've enjoyed your experience building community, developing your leadership skills, and making a real impact in Richmond, then please don't keep it a secret!

Please encourage your classmates & friends who are first and second year students to apply.
 

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Welcome to our mental health series, created exclusively by VCU Transform's Mikayla Fitzgerald!
Each edition offers practical tips and strategies to support your well-being and help you thrive both in and out of the classroom.

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