Tell Us How You 'Make it Real'

Virginia Commonwealth University launched its "Make it real" branding campaign today, showcasing real-life stories of how VCU has helped current and former students, faculty and staff make their dreams a reality.

Achieving these dreams requires dedication, motivation, passion, perseverance, creativity and intelligence, characteristics that you — our students, faculty, staff and alumni —possess in abundance.

Now we want to hear how VCU has helped you "Make it real." Are you a student who aspires to a career in both medicine and sculpture? An alumnus who launched a successful business? Or a faculty member dedicated to gaining a better understanding of the human heart through translational research?

Let us know how you "Make it real" by posting your story — including a photo or video — on Facebook. The submission with the most “likes” by Aug. 31 will win the ultimate “Make it real” prize package, including:

• A feature in VCU’s "Make it real" advertising campaign
• Two tickets to a VCU Men’s Basketball home game
• A one-on-one lunch with VCU President Michael Rao
• A new bike and biking accessories from the VCU Office of Sustainability
• "Rams Fan Spirit Basket" that includes merchandise and a gift card from Barnes & Noble at VCU
• One-year membership or membership extension to the Alumni Association
• A VCU Alumni spirit pack with an assortment of Alumni Association goodies
• Two tickets to the VCU Alumni Day Men’s Basketball game at the Siegel Center
• Two tickets to the VCU Day at the Diamond game in April
• An autographed Final Four poster
• A VCU Recreational Sports prize package that includes a free T-shirt and choice of a personal training package or a one-day bike and helmet rental.
• Two tickets to the Theatre VCU fall production of “Avenue Q” and a Theatre VCU T-shirt

First runner-up

• A feature in our "Make it real" advertising campaign
• $100 gift card to Chili's at VCU, redeemable in-store or for tailgating party platters
• A one-year membership or membership extension to the Alumni Association
• VCU Alumni spirit pack with Alumni Association goodies
• Two tickets to the VCU Alumni Day Men’s Basketball game at the Siegel Center
• Two tickets to the VCU Day at the Diamond game in April
• A VCU Rec Sports T-shirt
• An autographed Final Four poster

Second runner-up

• A feature in our "Make it real" advertising campaign
• A VCU Alumni spirit pack with an assortment of Alumni Association goodies
• A one-year membership or membership extension to the Alumni Association
• Two tickets to the VCU Day at the Diamond game in April
• Two tickets to the VCU Alumni Day Men’s Basketball game at the Siegel Center
• A VCU Athletic Bag of Swag
• A VCU Recreational Sports T-shirt

Visit https://www.facebook.com/virginiacommonwealthuniversity?sk=app_202991206406825 to post your story, vote and see other examples of the VCU community making it real.