How the West Was Won

Locker 50b presents How the West Was Won, a solo exhibition by Painting and Printmaking’s David Culpepper.

When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Fine Arts Building, 3rd Floor, 1000 West Broad Street

Anderson Gallery Exhibit (Richard Carlyon: A Retrospective)

This multisite exhibition documents the artistic career of Richard Carlyon (1930-2006), a pivotal figure in the Richmond arts community. While Carlyon’s reputation as an influential and highly regarded teacher is legendary, he also maintained an active studio practice for over five decades, producing an extensive body of paintings, drawings, videos, collages, and constructions. Thematically grouped selections from these extensive holdings, together with loans from private and public collections, offer an overview of his development and wide-ranging perspective.

When:10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Anderson Gallery, 907 1/2 Franklin Street

School of Engineering Family Day

The VCU School of Engineering Family Day program provides an opportunity for families with undergraduate students to learn more about the School's academic programs, extracurricular activities, and the people who interact with their student on a daily basis. Detailed information about the day's program is available at http://www.egr.vcu.edu. For more information please contact Naomi Crown at npcrown@vcu.edu for more information.

When: 12:30 - 5 p.m.
Where: VCU School of Engineering, 601 West Main Street

Recreational Sports Open Facilities

Recreational Sports will have open facilities all weekend. Bring family or guest to swim, play racquetball or basketball, or work out. Over 18 only please in fitness center, and must be with someone with a VCU ID.

When: 2 - 10 p.m.
Where: Siegel Center

Fall Fest 2009 Information Booth

Stop by the Fall Fest 2009 Information Desk for registration and to pick up materials on the events of the weekend.

When: 4 - 7 p.m.
Where: Commons Theater Lobby

Residential Life and Housing Meet the Staff Open House

Put faces to names as you mix, mingle and snack with the Residential Life and Housing professional staff. You can get your questions answered about housing, find out about leadership opportunities in the halls and learn more about what your student has been up to this year! Open to residential students and their families.

When: 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Brandt Hall Lounge

Salsa on the Plaza

Bring your dancing shoes and learn how to salsa by professional instructors. Take a break from dancing and sample dishes at the Taste of Culture tables prepared by local ethnic restaurants- Latin, Caribbean, and Indian, just to name a few! This is an event to remember!!!

When: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Where: Commons Plaza (Rain location: Commonwealth Ballroom)

Fall Fest Mix and Mingle

Network with fellow VCU students, parents, faculty, staff and alumni! Enjoy jazz, hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting! Must have proof of legal drinking age to enter event. Open to VCU students, faculty, staff, alumni and parents. Come quickly, limited availability (150 individuals max). This event is sponsored by USC&A MCV Campus Programs.

When: 6 - 8 p.m.
Where: Hunton Student Center

RamMadness

Stick around after the volleyball game to meet the Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams and all other varsity atheltic teams, coaching staff, Rodney the RAM, the dance team and cheerleaders. Students can sign up to win great prizes like books, parking and a new bike. Free food and T-shirts to the first 1,000 students! Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Homecoming Planning Committee and VCU Athletics. For more information call 828-4554.

When: 8 - 10 p.m.
Where: Siegel Center

Rocky Horror Picture Show

When: 10 p.m. - Midnight
Where: Commons Plaza (Rain location: Commonwealth Ballroom)