From: Crisley Ventura Lozada
Date: September 3, 2025
Subject: September You First Student Organization Newsletter!


Hi First_Name,

👋 Welcome Back, You First Family!

We hope you’ve been settling into campus life and finding your rhythm this semester. Each month, you’ll get updates on events, fun facts, and ways to get more involved.

🤔 Fun Fact of the Month

Did you know? 37% of incoming freshmen at VCU identify as first-generation college students. This reflects the growing presence and impact of first-gen students at VCU.
 

📝 We Want to Hear From You!

Your voice matters. Take a minute to fill out our You First Student Org Member Feedback Survey: https://forms.gle/QxcbsvvVxBKgiobq5

 Tell us what events you’d like to see and how we can support you better!

 

💙 Stay Connected

Follow us on Instagram and GroupMe: You First At VCU for reminders, event photos, and more ways to get involved. - You First E-board

Instagram: @youfirstvcu
GroupMe:
 https://groupme.com/join_group/58862291/9YrWTTNJ 

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Apply to be Historian!

 Join the You First Student Org E-Board! 📸✨

We’re looking for a Historian for the 2025–2026 school year 

As Historian, you’ll:
- Design org flyers & graphics
- Capture moments at events
- Help document our year for the community

For more information:

🔗 Apply now!

https://forms.gle/bPFHDckBo8wVF7mSA 
📅 Applications due Sunday, Sept 7, 2025 @ 11:59 PM

Upcoming Event!

Join us for our GBM to meet the new E-Board, enjoy fun activities, and grab some food! 

Wednesday, September 24, from 6:30-7:30 PM!

Located at the Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-B!

 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 

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🎉 Meet Your E-Board – Spotlights of the Month This month’s spotlight: Crisley Ventura & Tanvir Rukunuzzaman

Meet the President!

"Hi My name is Crisley! I am a Biology major with a chemistry minor in a Pre-dental track! I’m excited to start my junior year and be President!

I’m looking forward to connecting with more First-Gen students and help as much as I can, like others helped me in my journey!

I love music! I played the guitar and ukulele for a while, but need to practice some more! A fun fact is also that I played the cello for about 6 years!"

Meet the Vice President!

"My name is Tanvir Rukunuzzaman, a rambunctious and optimistic junior in VCU. I have lived in Richmond VA my whole life, and I’m excited to see all the new and familiar faces at our YouFirst events. It’s always exciting to see our close-knit first-gen student community grow bigger and stronger every year.

This semester, I’m especially looking forward to finally diving into classes for my minor, as well as reconnecting with old friends at VCU! And of course I’m looking forward to finishing my classes in style (and dread).

Oh and a few fun facts about me: I like to do photography, I’m in two dance teams, and - here’s the catcher - I hate ketchup."

Officers

Crisley Ventura Lozada
Student
President
Tanvir Rukunuzzaman
Student · 2027
Vice-President
Lelna Teshome
Student
Secretary

You First @ VCU Student Org GBM! on Wednesday, 24 September 2025 At 6:30 PM. No image description provided

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Join us for our GBM to meet the new E-Board, enjoy fun activities, and grab some food! 
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