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Virginia Commonwealth University - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 274
Campus Size 140
Student Centers
  • Hunton Student Center
  • Jonah I. Larrick Student Center
  • University Student Commons
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • James Branch Cabell Library
  • Tompkins-McCaw Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • Monroe Park on a nice day
  • The University Commons
Bar on Campus No
Bowling on Campus No
Coffeehouse on Campus Yes. There are two Starbucks—in Snead Hall and Cabell Library—that are always busy. Alpine Bagel in the Student Commons also offers a variety of hot and cold drinks.
Movie Theater on Campus The Commons Theater shows a selected movie on Friday and Saturday nights. The movies shown are usually pre-DVD releases.

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The buildings on campus here at VCU are all unique in their own way. With lounge areas, meeting and event spaces, and food services, the University Student Commons is where students, faculty, and staff come together outside the classroom. After being renovated several years ago, it is modern and hip, whereas Cabell Library has more of an older vibe to it. Shafer Dining Hall, which opened to students in the fall of 2004, created a whole new level of what future buildings would look like on campus. The new building for the School of Business, Snead Hall, which opened January 2008, proved just that. With ram-head gargoyles on top of the building, it is truly a sight to see when driving or walking through campus.
 

The students here really enjoy the University Student Commons and Siegel Center gym. VCU is currently renovating Cary Street Gym which will re-open in 2010 with a swimming pool, multiple fitness rooms, multiple basketball courts, and even a climbing wall. VCU works hard to keep facilities clean for students and renovate buildings when needed. They also take note when additions need to be made to buildings, and in the summer of 2007, they opened a convenience store on the ground level of Grace E. Harris Hall that includes coffee, soups, fresh fruit, and a microwave for students to use.

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Facilities at Virginia Commonwealth University

trottapa

'15

History Teacher Education

4.6
A

Enjoyable Atmosphere

The facilities at Virginia Commonwealth University have improved since my older sister attended. The gym is new and is enjoyable to exercise in and the locker rooms are convenient as well because of the electronic locks. The library is large, peaceful to get work done, and easy to find books for projects. There is a large student commons and the food is good quality however I wish for a meal swipe you could get more for the money.

Jan 31, 2012

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Facilities at Virginia Commonwealth University

anabnana

'15

Biology

3.8
B+

Libraries

The library is a great source for students! Has all types of resources for students to use.

Jan 25, 2012

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Facilities at Virginia Commonwealth University

vcugirl

'13

Graphic Design

3.1
B-

Facilities

There is a very big new gym that is nice, although I feel like it could have a few more machines (treadmills etc) because people often have to wait for them. The student center is okay but a bit dark and dated looking, I pass through it but I don't hang out there. Facilities at VCU in general range from new and nice, to older depending on your major. The Business school has a really nice new building but the English building is older. I wouldn't consider any of it bad, though.

Jan 13, 2012

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Favorite Things To Do

Anderson Gallery
Since 1971, VCU’s Anderson Gallery has become one of the most significant venues for contemporary art in the Southeast. The gallery is known for presenting the work of nationally and internationally renowned artists, emerging figures, and regional names. Semi-annual faculty exhibitions present works by School of the Arts professors. Students exhibit in two large
annual shows and in Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibitions. Admission is free.

Fine Arts Building (FAB) Gallery
Located on the first floor of the fine arts building, this space primarily displays graduate student work in sculpture, painting, and crafts. Check blog.vcu.edu/arts for the latest news and events.

Locker 50B
The VCUarts Locker 50B Project exhibits the work of VCU students, faculty, and alumni, as well as regionally and nationally known artists.

Shafer Street Playhouse
The 150-seat Shafer Street Playhouse offers live theater directed by graduate students. All performances are open to the public. Call the box office for a schedule.

W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
The music and theatre departments offer free and ticketed performances in the performing arts center, which includes the Sonia Vlahcevic Hall and the Hodges Theatre.

Take breaks in between classes in the Commons, work out at the gym, walk around campus on a nice day.

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