Community Engagement Conference Connect 2025

On November 14, 2025, the Division of Community Engagement hosted the Connect 2025 Community Engagement Conference, bringing together more than 170 participants from across VCU and the broader Richmond community. Co-created by a 34-person planning committee (19 VCU representatives and 15 community partners), the conference was designed to inform, connect, and inspire action.

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Conference Resources

Explore materials and creative elements from Connect 2025:

1. A compiled “Find-a-Partner” gallery, serving as a resource guide for future collaboration
2. The community playlist, composed of songs submitted by conference registrants
3. A contact tree of participants who consented to share their contact information.
4. Digital copies of Live visual illustration by VCUarts student Sophie Dellinger, who captured themes and moments throughout the day
5. A photo gallery of the event, available for download and sharing

Live Illustrations by Sophie Dellinger

These live art pieces by Sophie Dellinger capture the energy and connection of the Connect Conference through vibrant, expressive watercolor illustrations created in real time.

2025 Conference Photo Gallery

Explore our photo gallery from the Connect Conference, capturing moments of learning, collaboration, and community. To download any image, simply right-click and select “Save image as.”