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Pups on the Plaza, the Dogs on Call fundraising event, will once again be held outside the McGlothlin Medical Education Building, 1201 E. Marshall St. Come for the music, visit with therapy dog teams and support Dogs on Call by purchasing T-shirts and lunch (hot dogs, chips and a drink). For more information, contact Karl Dorn, Program Coordinator for the Center for Human-Animal Interaction, at chai@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit http://chai.vcu.edu.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a graduate programs virtual informational session via Zoom. An overview of the school's flexible graduate programs, a review of application procedures and a student panel will be presented. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/WilderInfo.

Since the 1970s, access to abortion has been legal in the United States. This has changed under the recent Supreme Court decision. How do we navigate difficult conversations as the political climate changes? IExcel Education will host an open dialogue on this topic. Rammalogues is a facilitated discussion series that provides a braver and safer space to talk about social identity. The session will be held at 912 W. Grace St., second floor. Register at https://connect.inclusive.vcu.edu/register/ramma-postroe-092222 For more information, contact IExcel Education at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit http://iexcel.vcu.edu.

All VCU faculty and staff and immediate family members can receive a discounted ticket rate of $3 (present a valid VCU ID at the ticket booth) at the VCU-St. Bonaventure women's soccer match at Sports Backers Stadium. Visit the concession stand for a family bundle with hot dog, chips and a soda, two for $20 and $4 for $40. For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu.

This week

dana washington-queen In Conversation: 'Resume at the Point of Interruption'

Friday, Sep. 23, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Add to calendar https://icavcu.org/events/dana-washington-queen-in-conversation-resume-at-the-point-of-interruption/ 23-09-2022 18:00:00 23-09-2022 20:00:00 15 dana washington-queen In Conversation: 'Resume at the Point of Interruption' Come to the auditorium of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., for coffee, tea and conversation to take a glimpse of the dynamic research process for the documentary "Resume at the Point of Interruption." Artist dana washington-queen will be joined by midwife Racha Tahani Lawler Queen, designer and musician Colin Palmer and sound artist John Dombroski for a roundtable discussion of the documentary’s research, production and themes. RSVP at the following URL. dana washington-queen In Conversation: 'Resume at the Point of Interruption' Natalie Hale halene@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Come to the auditorium of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., for coffee, tea and conversation to take a glimpse of the dynamic research process for the documentary "Resume at the Point of Interruption." Artist dana washington-queen will be joined by midwife Racha Tahani Lawler Queen, designer and musician Colin Palmer and sound artist John Dombroski for a roundtable discussion of the documentary’s research, production and themes. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/dana-washington-queen-in-conversation-resume-at-the-point-of-interruption/.

VCU Faculty and Staff Appreciation Game - VCU Field Hockey

Sunday, Sep. 25, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Add to calendar https://vcuathletics.com/calendar?id=5713 25-09-2022 13:00:00 25-09-2022 14:45:00 15 VCU Faculty and Staff Appreciation Game - VCU Field Hockey The first 50 VCU staff and faculty members to arrive at the VCU-Ohio University field hockey match will receive a Sonic gift card. The match will be at Cary Street Field. Show your VCU ID to the Marketing Table upon arrival. VCU Faculty and Staff Appreciation Game - VCU Field Hockey Sarah Frasier frasiers2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The first 50 VCU staff and faculty members to arrive at the VCU-Ohio University field hockey match will receive a Sonic gift card. The match will be at Cary Street Field. Show your VCU ID to the Marketing Table upon arrival. For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuathletics.com/calendar?id=5713.

Coming up

RamBikes Learn-to-Ride Workshop

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Add to calendar https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/ 29-09-2022 17:30:00 29-09-2022 18:30:00 15 RamBikes Learn-to-Ride Workshop It's never too late to learn how to ride a bike. RamBikes will help with all the fundamentals: kicking off, balancing, pedaling, stopping and everything in-between. RamBikes can provide bikes or you can bring your own. Sessions will be held at RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St. RamBikes Learn-to-Ride Workshop Carter Barker rambikes@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

It's never too late to learn how to ride a bike. RamBikes will help with all the fundamentals: kicking off, balancing, pedaling, stopping and everything in-between. RamBikes can provide bikes or you can bring your own. Sessions will be held at RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St. For more information, contact Carter Barker at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

Conference: Virtual Reality in Health Care Tech Transfer

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 at 8 a.m.
Add to calendar https://techtransfer.ivrha.org/ 29-09-2022 08:00:00 29-09-2022 15 Conference: Virtual Reality in Health Care Tech Transfer Researchers nationwide are building virtual and extended reality (VR/XR) applications for use in health care — to better detect, diagnose and treat medical conditions and improve quality of life. How do we develop those inventions into real-world applications? This conference, to be held Sept. 29 and 30, is made for both the inventors behind cutting-edge health care research and the outside companies and partners with interests in the field. The conference will be held in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. Conference: Virtual Reality in Health Care Tech Transfer Brent Fagg bfagg@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Researchers nationwide are building virtual and extended reality (VR/XR) applications for use in health care — to better detect, diagnose and treat medical conditions and improve quality of life. How do we develop those inventions into real-world applications? This conference, to be held Sept. 29 and 30, is made for both the inventors behind cutting-edge health care research and the outside companies and partners with interests in the field. The conference will be held in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Brent Fagg at bfagg@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2211 or visit https://techtransfer.ivrha.org/.

HRPP Annual Conference 2022

Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Add to calendar https://bit.ly/3KBzed3 29-09-2022 09:00:00 29-09-2022 15:00:00 15 HRPP Annual Conference 2022 The annual conference of VCU's Human Research Protection Program, "Research Ethics: Past, Present and Future," will be held virtually. Conference sessions will explore the historical background of research ethics, contemporary impacts and future considerations. CEUs are available for this event. Register at the following URL. HRPP Annual Conference 2022 Elizabeth Marlowe marloweep@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The annual conference of VCU's Human Research Protection Program, "Research Ethics: Past, Present and Future," will be held virtually. Conference sessions will explore the historical background of research ethics, contemporary impacts and future considerations. CEUs are available for this event. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Elizabeth Marlowe at marloweep@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3KBzed3.

Humphrey Fellowship Program Home Country Presentations

Friday, Sep. 30, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar http:// 30-09-2022 12:00:00 30-09-2022 13:00:00 15 Humphrey Fellowship Program Home Country Presentations Join the 2022-2023 VCU Humphrey Fellowship Program for this year's cohort of home country presentations and learn more about public health from a global perspective. This event will be repeated from noon-1 p.m. on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21. The event will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and available online. Request the zoom link by emailing the following address. Humphrey Fellowship Program Home Country Presentations Heather Ashton ashtonhr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Join the 2022-2023 VCU Humphrey Fellowship Program for this year's cohort of home country presentations and learn more about public health from a global perspective. This event will be repeated from noon-1 p.m. on Oct. 7 and Oct. 21. The event will be in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and available online. Request the zoom link by emailing the following address. For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8141.

Health Services Organization and Research Ph.D. Informational Session

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/programs/hsor-phd-program/ 06-10-2022 12:00:00 06-10-2022 13:00:00 15 Health Services Organization and Research Ph.D. Informational Session Learn about the doctoral program in VCU's Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual informational session. Meet program faculty and staff and learn about admissions, funding and more. Register at the following URL. Health Services Organization and Research Ph.D. Informational Session Cameron Parkins parkinsc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Learn about the doctoral program in VCU's Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual informational session. Meet program faculty and staff and learn about admissions, funding and more. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/programs/hsor-phd-program/.

Being My Own Boss: The Queer Latine Edition

Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Add to calendar http:// 06-10-2022 17:00:00 06-10-2022 18:15:00 15 Being My Own Boss: The Queer Latine Edition VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a conversation with and musical performance by two local, queer Latine musicians: Reina Violeta [AKA MusiqReiV] and Alex Dimas. Hear about their personal and professional journeys, Pizza will be available. The event will be in OMSA office, Room 215B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Being My Own Boss: The Queer Latine Edition Dave Brown dgbrown@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a conversation with and musical performance by two local, queer Latine musicians: Reina Violeta [AKA MusiqReiV] and Alex Dimas. Hear about their personal and professional journeys, Pizza will be available. The event will be in OMSA office, Room 215B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Dave Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu.

Workshop on Making Gift Boxes

Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://vcu.libcal.com/event/9348576 07-10-2022 12:00:00 07-10-2022 13:00:00 15 Workshop on Making Gift Boxes Autumn has arrived and soon it will be the gift-giving season. Join the Health and Wellness Library via Zoom at a workshop for making gift boxes. VCU Libraries Collections Care Librarian and Conservator Nora Bloch will guide the session. Register at the following URL. Workshop on Making Gift Boxes Jackson Wright wrightjc4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Autumn has arrived and soon it will be the gift-giving season. Join the Health and Wellness Library via Zoom at a workshop for making gift boxes. VCU Libraries Collections Care Librarian and Conservator Nora Bloch will guide the session. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/9348576.

Virginia529 Plan: Saving for Continuing Education

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Add to calendar https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community 19-10-2022 14:00:00 19-10-2022 15:00:00 15 Virginia529 Plan: Saving for Continuing Education Did you know that the Virginia529 savings plan can be used toward continuing education – not just for degree programs? VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of its 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Brittany Bullock, Virginia529 and ABLEnow, to learn how to bnefit from the tax advantages of a Virginia529 account for you and your family. Register at the following URL. Virginia529 Plan: Saving for Continuing Education VCU Continuing and Professional Education ocpe@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Did you know that the Virginia529 savings plan can be used toward continuing education – not just for degree programs? VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of its 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Brittany Bullock, Virginia529 and ABLEnow, to learn how to bnefit from the tax advantages of a Virginia529 account for you and your family. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

Notices

Whistles Against Street Harassment (WASH)

VCU Police, in partnership with a team from Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, has launched Whistles Against Street Harassment. Street harassment includes catcalling, kissing noises, horn honking, staring and unwanted conversations. Whistles can be used to deter or call attention to it. Whistles are available at Rhoads Hall, Brandt Hall, Gladding Residence Center, James Branch Cabell Library, University Student Commons, Larrick Student Center, Cary Street Gym and VCU Health Sciences Library. For more information, contact VCU Police Crime Prevention Team at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/services/whistles-against-street-harrassment/wash.

Attend the Experienced Supervisors Institute

VCU's Performance Management Group invites supervisors, managers and project leaders to the Experienced Supervisors Institute on Oct. 18-20 at Maymont. This professional development course will help to build the necessary competencies that will move participants beyond the role of a managing supervisor to becoming an influential leader. Apply at https://cvent.me/o2Rn29 Learn more about the institute at https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/ For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or (804) 218-2889 or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.

Do You Vape?

Individuals between the ages of 18-65 who vape nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are invited to participate in a research study that examines the effects of vaping on eating behavior. Two, three-hour laboratory visits, each with a buffet meal, are required. Compensation is provided. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Department of Psychology. For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

Focus Group Community-Based Research on Intersectional Experiences in Young Black Women Ages 18+

The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab is hosting a focus group on the stress, vulnerability and resilience of young Black women. Sessions will be held virtually on Monday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit the following URL. For more information, contact Anika L. Hines, Ph.D., MPH, at eqcholab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=P8FMMYKNAEMCF8TC.

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