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Richmond author James Branch Cabell knew FOMO when he wrote: “There is not any memory with less satisfaction than the memory of some temptation we resisted.” Don’t resist the April 16 “Night in Mr. Cabell’s Richmond.” library.vcu.edu/about/events/2…

The VCU Libraries Affordable Course Content Awards support faculty in adapting, adopting, and creating open educational resources. Apply now! Applications due April 3. library.vcu.edu/research-teach… #OEWeek2026 #VCULibraries #VCU #OpenEducationWeek #ACCA

VCU Libraries supports the faculty in creating no-cost materials for their students! Take a look at our OER Stories blog, where Dr. Holly Jackson at the School of Business chooses to use OER: blogs.vcu.edu/librarystories… #OpenEducation #OEWeek2026 #VCUSchoolOfBusiness #VCU

VCU students are at the center of our Open & Affordable Course Content Initiative! A statewide survey gathered students perspectives on textbook cost and shines a light on the importance of affordability: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/oacc/24/ #VCU #OEWeek2026 #OpenEducation

Today marks the first day of Open Education Week! VCU Libraries has curated a list of global #OEWeek26 events happening all week that are free and open to the public. Check it out here! docs.google.com/document/d/e/2… #OpenEducation #OEWeek2026 #VCU

In 1979, Dean Dr. Murry DePillars was recognized as one of the driving forces behind the VCU Arts program's success. One of his main focuses was “building a viable black arts community.” From University Archives. Reflections in Ink. Find the file: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/ref/3

This week in 1989, VCU students shared what their plans were for the summer. Common activities were traveling, working and generally staying busy. From University Archives. The Commonwealth Times. Find the file: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/com/583/ #VCU #VCULibraries

In April 2017, VCU broke ground on the new Allied Health Professions building, which brought 11 schools under one roof and featured cutting-edge laboratories and equipment. From University Archives. VCU News. Find the file: news.vcu.edu #VCU #VCULibraries #fbf

It’s not too late to make an online gift and play an active role in the VCU community today, on Giving Day. givingday.vcu.edu

Pick up or dine-in today at Bell Greek Tuckahoe and help VCU Libraries on Giving Day. Mention VCU Libraries when you place your order! Thank you, Bell Greek! givingday.vcu.edu

Eat at Bell Greek Tuckahoe today and mention VCU Libraries when you order and 25% of your cost will come to us to support VCU Libraries’ scholarship fund and free textbooks initiative. Efcharistó, Bell Greek! givingday.vcu.edu

And, it’s on. Giving Day is the one day each year the VCU community comes together to support students and scholarship at Richmond’s biggest university. givingday.vcu.edu

Want to make an early impact? Giving Day is next week but you can support VVCU Libraries’ two priorities today. Give to the Friends of VCU Libraries Scholarship fund or to the Affordable Course Content Initiative. Thank you! givingday.vcu.edu

In 1975, students were excited to take coursework in art conservation at the Anderson Gallery. The lab was one of only a few in the nation at the time. From University Archives. The Commonwealth Times. Find the file: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/com/231 #VCU #VCULibraries #fbf

VCU Giving Day is April 22. Gifts from now until midnight on April 22 count toward the total. Please make a gift to support the Affordable Course Content Initiative at VCU Libraries and help reduce the cost of textbooks for thousands of VCU students. givingday.vcu.edu

VCU Giving Day is April 22. Gifts now count toward our goal. Please make a gift to support the Friends of VCU Libraries Scholarships that help students like Hannah O’Neill. givingday.vcu.edu library.vcu.edu/about/news/202…

Take the lead and make a gift today in advance of April 22 VCU Giving Day. Please make a gift to support the Affordable Course Content Initiative that reduces the cost of textbooks for thousands of VCU students. givingday.vcu.edu

This week in 1989, VCU introduced the women’s studies minor to be available the following fall. The full Commonwealth Times issue focused on celebrating women and their concerns. From University Archives. The Commonwealth Times. Find the file: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/com/577

In 2002, First Lady Laura Bush–a librarian and an educator–spoke at the dedication to the new public medical library on the MCV Campus in the Gateway Building. From University Archives. The Commonwealth Times. Find the file: file:scholarscompass.vcu.edu/com/1266/

In 1970, a VCU student took pictures of the total solar eclipse from Virginia Beach. This year, a total lunar eclipse will be viewable on the night of March 13/14. Keep an eye out! From University Archives. The Commonwealth Times. Find the file: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/com/58