The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association recently announced its updated COVID-19 safety protocols in advance of the 2022 CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament being held in Baltimore on February 22 -26 at the Royal Farms Arena.
To ensure that all appropriate health and safety protocols are being addressed due to COVID-19, the following safety plan and guidelines* have been developed.
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Patrons at the CIAA Basketball Tournament will be REQUIRED to wear face coverings for all games in Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Vaccinations are recommended but not required.
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Those attending any official ancillary events during CIAA Tournament Week will be REQUIRED to wear face coverings. Proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID test results will be required at select private (Invitation-Only) events.
*Guidelines and Protocols are subject to change at any given time due to recommendations provided by the City of Baltimore, the State of Maryland, Center for Disease Control (CDC), NCAA Sports Science Institute, and the CIAA Athletic Trainers Association. Please check back periodically at the 2022 CIAA Basketball Tournament COVID 19 Guidelines and Protocols website for updates.
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COVID -19 Data In Virginia |
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Here is the latest information on COVID-19 in Virginia. |
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As of 1/21/2022, 1,451,713 have tested positive for COVID-19 (confirmed), and symptomatic with a known exposure to COVID-19 (probable). Of the 1,451,713 cases, 46,906 have been hospitalized with 15,852 deaths.
Number of confirmed cases in the following localities:
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62,461 in Chesterfield
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55,547 in Henrico
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38,325 in Richmond
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7,527 in Petersburg
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5,454 in Hopewell
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4,100 in Colonial Heights
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4,585 in Dinwiddie
COVID -19 Vaccinations In Virginia
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14,595,418 (Total Doses Administered)
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6,730,109 (have been vaccinated with at least one dose)
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5,857,248 (have been fully vaccinated)
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2,376,312 (have been fully vaccinated with booster (3rd dose)
78.8% of the Virginia population has been vaccinated with at least one dose
68.6% of the Virginia population has been fully vaccinated
Trusted sources
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Join/Renew Your VSUAA Membership |
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Join The VSU Alumni Association Today!
Membership into the Virginia State University Alumni Association is one of the best ways to maintain a lifelong connection back to Virginia State University.
As an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your membership helps to strengthen the vitality of the Association by infusing your talents, skills, experiences, and expertise into a membership roster that helps make Virginia State University the strongest institution possible. Show your Trojan pride by joining or renewing your membership with the Virginia State University Alumni Association today!
VSUAA Membership Categories
The Virginia State University Alumni Association currently offers three types of membership. These include Annual, Associate, and Life and are described in detail below.
Annual Membership - $30.00 per year
Designated for those individuals who attended Virginia State, or any of its previous designations. Membership is FREE for New Graduates following their first year after graduation.
Associate Membership - $30.00 per year
Designated for those individuals who did not attend Virginia State, or any of its previous designations, but have an interest in advancing the goals of the University through the Alumni Association.
Edward A. Ragland Life Membership - $750.00
Conferred to those individuals who meet the qualifications in one of the above membership designations and have submitted an application and have paid the $750.00 fee for Life Membership. A subscribing life member is an individual making payments towards life membership.
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Note: Local chapter dues varies with each VSUAA chapter and are in addition to the National membership dues of $30. If you are joining through a local chapter we encourge you to pay your national dues through the local chapter. |
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Secure Your Room At The VSU CIAA Host Hotel For 2022 |
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Deadline for Booking is January 24, 2022 |
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CIAA Expected To Draw Big Crowds In Baltimore |
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Trojan On The Move: VSU Alumna Shirley Adkins Wooten |
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Congratulations to Shirley Adkins Wooten, VSU Class of 1972, on her new gospel exercise CD and upcoming DVD entitled "Exercise Your Temple and Lay Aside Your Weight."
Many who have listened to the CD have been inspired to create healthy lifestyles through exercise and eating. God inspired her to write the lyrics to the song which consists of scriptures and positive affirmations.
Even though she is 71 years of age with two total knee replacements, Shirley leads exercise classes on her Facebook page, which have gone viral, on Mondays and Thursdays at 7PM CST.
Click here to order a Exercise Your Temple t-shirt. Partial proceeds from the sale will benefit Kisaga Village in Uganda East Africa and local students in St. Louis.
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Our hearts goes out to the bereaved families of our Fallen Trojans. May our prayers ease the pain of lost and serve as comfort to their families and loved ones.
Whenever you learn of the passing of a fellow Trojan, please help keep the Alumni Association and the University informed by sending an email to the following email address: info2@vsuaaonline.com
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VSUAA 2022 Awards Program |
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Click on the image to download the nomination forms. |
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VSUAA - Dinwiddie Chapter |
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President Charlie Taylor of the Dinwiddie Chapter of VSUAA recently awarded four $500 scholarships to 2021 graduates of Dinwiddie High School. Each recipient is a freshman attending Virginia State University.
President Charlie Taylor presented the scholarships at the chapter’s Christmas social with 35 members in attendance. Following a brief business meeting, the celebration culminated with Christmas carols, refreshments, games, and door prizes.
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Recipients, from left to right, are: Amari Scott, biology major; Dwain Simmons, music major and member of the VSU Trojan Explosion Band; Christopher Parham, computer science major; and JaQuan Tucker not shown in picture |
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VSUAA - Richmond Metro Chapter |
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VSUAA - Greater Triangle Area (NC) |
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Virginia State University No Longer Requires Employees To Be COVID Vaccinated or Tested |
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Virginia State University said Thursday it will comply with a directive from Gov. Glenn Youngkin to not require COVID-19 vaccines for state employees, opting to go instead with a policy that "strongly requests, encourages, and appeals to" university personnel to get their shots.
University spokesperson Gwen Williams Dandridge confirmed in an email to The Progress-Index that vaccines will not be required, nor will reporting of an employee's vaccination status or being tested "as a term of employment." Masks, however, will still be mandated for everyone on campus.
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2022 Virtual HBCU Band Audition Nights |
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For High School Senior Instrumentalists & Percussionists
Three 2022 VIRTUAL HBCU BAND AUDITION NIGHTS will take place on the following nights.
- Tuesday, February 1st - 6:30pm-8:30pm EST
- Tuesday, February 15th - 6:30pm-8:30pm EST
- Tuesday, March 1st - 6:30pm-8:30pm EST
Here is a high school student's chance to audition for numerous HBCU band programs from across the country in one night. All of the band programs below will be offering scholarships! To register visit https://bit.ly/2022VirtualAuditions
Current Participating Schools:
- Allen University
- Bowie State University
- Clark Atlanta University
- Elizabeth City State University
- Howard University
- Fayetteville State University
- Fisk University
- Jarvis Christian College
- Lincoln University of Missouri
- North Carolina Central University
- Savannah State University
- Shaw University
- Stillman College
- Virginia State University
- Virginia Union University
- Wilberforce University
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The Isley Brothers Concert Postponed |
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The Isley Brothers concert scheduled for January 14th at the VSU Multi-Purpose Center is being postponed and rescheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 8pm.
Tickets already purchased will be valid for the new date. For those unable to attend the rescheduled date, you must refund your tickets within the next 14 days. To refund tickets purchased online please visit ticketmaster.com or if you purchased your tickets at the box office please call 804-525-3300.
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Join The VSU Federal Credit Union |
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Join the Virginia State University Credit Union by opening an account or applying for a loan as one of your New Year's resolutions. There are only 11 HBCU-based credit unions in the country. Considering banking with an African-American financial institution today. |
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Click on the image to be directed to the VSU Federal Credit Union website. |
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Become A VSU Class Coordinator |
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The VSU Class Coordinator Program is comprised of a loyal group of alumni who represent their individual class years. Class Coordinators are considered University ambassadors, charged with helping to build a strong connection between classmates and the University.
Class Coordinators are some of the most valuable volunteers for the University. Job requirements are simple: a minimal time commitment and the interest to keep in touch with VSU classmates and friends. Being a class coordinator is great way to remain involved after graduation and you can be as active as your schedule will allow.
Class Coordinators work with the VSU Alumni Office to:
- Communicate on a regular basis with classmates; either via letter, phone call, e-mail, or social networking Web sites.
- Keep classmates up-to-date on VSU events and news.
- Encourage and increase participation in alumni activities (regional events, Alumni Reunion, etc.)
- Brainstorm additional ways to keep your class connected.
- Serve as a member of the reunion planning committee in your special reunion years.
- Promote class giving and participation
- Provide the University of Institutional Advancement with updated contact information on classmates
If you would like to become a class coordinator please contact the VSU Alumni Relations Office at (804) 524- 5045 or send an email to: alumni@vsu.edu
(If you don't see your class year represented please consider becoming a coordinator)
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Whether cruising down I-95 or traveling across the country, Trojan Pride Tags are a great way to display your love for Virginia State University by telling everyone on the road not only where you're from but also where your heart is! |
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Get Your GEICO Alumni Discount |
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The VSU Alumni Association is proud to partner with GEICO to offer VSU alumni and members a discounted rate on GEICO auto insurance. As a graduate of Virginia State University, you could already be eligible for a special discount on GEICO car insurance. Click the button and get a quote today. |
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We hope you find our weekly newsletters useful and informative.
If you know alumni who may not be receiving our weekly updates please let them know that they can sign-up in one of two ways:
1) Just text VSUAA to 22828, or
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The Virginia State University Alumni Association strives to promote and advance the interests of Virginia State University; to foster life-long relationships between the University and its alumni; and to promote the interaction of alumni with each other. |
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P.O. Box 2488, Petersburg, VA 23804 | (804) 524-5596 | stayinformed@vsuaaonline.com |
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