‘We’re back. We’re back!’

two VCU students standing in front of the ram horns — Though the pandemic isn't over by any means, the fall semester at VCU will be more active than in recent memory. To mark the beginning of a new academic year, the team in University Marketing channeled their inner Amy Poehler for a “Parks and Recreation”-inspired video. (Bryan Martin, University Marketing)

Aug. 18, 2021

‘We’re back. We’re back!’

It’s been a long summer. And yes, the delta variant of COVID-19 has caused some changes. But armed with vaccines, masks and other public health measures, VCU’s fall semester is about to begin.

Editor’s note: The video in this story was shot prior to VCU reinstating its indoor mask requirement. For the latest on public health measures at the university, visit together.vcu.edu.

The fall semester is about to begin at Virginia Commonwealth University, and many of us haven’t spent much time — or even stepped foot — on campus in more than a year. We’re excited to be back, and thanks to vaccines, masks and other public health measures, we’re looking forward to doing many of the things we love to do at VCU and making the most of this new school year together. To mark the beginning of a new academic year, the team in University Marketing channeled their inner Amy Poehler for this “Parks and Recreation”-inspired video. Welcome back, Rams. Stay safe, and we’re looking forward to seeing you around campus.