This week
RAMmalogues: Political/Ideology Diversity
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
When politics and ideologies threaten to divide us every day, RAMmalogues can provide a path to connect, share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, offers a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. Spring sessions are in person in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kWdYe2CBkY7pUWEy7.
CVN Speaker Series
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Join Commonwealth Cyber Initiative's Central Virginia Node for a presentation by Sherif Abdelwahed, Ph.D., for a virtual talk entitled "Development of a Model-Based Home Automation System." The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlf-CsqDIvGtMkVOnJJ7BrUOtCQeLvbTFX
For more information, contact Zahra Ndirangu at ndiranguzw@vcu.edu or (757) 478-8839 or visit http://cci-cvn.org.
Well-Rounded Retirement
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
Planning for retirement goes beyond putting together a financial strategy. A full-picture plan starts with considering many non-financial aspects of retirement. This session, brought to you by VCU HR and TIAA, provides a foundation for thinking beyond the money by exploring several aspects of retirement health using the well-rounded retirement model. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/ckw3w8p5
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
LinkedIn Workshop
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
VCU's chapter of the Society for Human Resource Mangement will host Business Career Services for a LinkedIn workshop in Room B2165, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Enhance your professional edge and unlock the full potential LinkedIn has to offer. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Sarah Richman at vcu.shrm@gmail.com or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932361.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources Into Your Writing
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Learn how to find, read, evaluate and incorporate academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Informational Session: M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Discover the School of Education's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, tailored for aspiring educational leaders. This 30-credit-hour program delves into vital leadership theories with a focus on equity and social justice. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/EDLPSpring24.
VCUxRTR Teacher Residency Informational Session
Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
VCU's School of Education will host a virtual session about its RTR Teacher Residency program. Email the following address to register and share information about your specific concentration of interest. Submit any questions in advance.
For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu.
Green Zone Training
Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 from noon to 1:15 p.m.
The VCU Office of Military Services will offer Green Zone training to members of the VCU community who wish to learn more about the military student experience. Green Zone training promotes a greater understanding of the challenges military students may face as they transition from military life to student life. Lunch will be provided, The program will be in the Senate Chambers, of the at the University Student Commons, Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Stephen Ross at stross@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8730 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18319.
Objects + Methods Lecture Series: Kelli Anderson
Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.
Kelli Anderson is a designer, paper engineer, animator and tinkerer who pushes the limits of ordinary materials and formats by seeking out hidden possibilities in the physical and digital world. Her work operates in the space between conceptual art, graphic design and tech. Intentionally lo-fi, she believes that humble materials can provide entry into the endless, tunneling complexity of our world, making those wonders accessible on a multi-sensory, rich, human level. She will speak in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact David Shields at dwshields@vcu.edu.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Personal Statement
Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 6 p.m.
Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Coming up
Evening MBA: Lunchtime Webinar
Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2024 at noon
Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats, curriculum and admissions process. No registration required; join the following Zoom link.
For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89720495399.
Saving for Education With Invest529
Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 at noon
Spring is a time to grow. Learn how to grow your education savings with a 529 plan. Join this virtual information session, hosted by VCU HR and Virginia529, to learn a variety of ways to achieve your higher education savings goals and how Virginia529 can help. Employees who attend will receive an exclusive offer – a $25 gift code to open a new Invest529 account and the chance to win one of the three $50 Target gift cards. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/59vfwrrb.
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Criteria for IRB Approval and the Role of Post-Approval Monitoring
Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join the VCU Human Research Protections Program/Institutional Review Board for online training about the criteria for approval of human subjects research and the role of post-approval monitoring. This training is relevant to those who conduct or oversee research of human subjects. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU HRPP at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvdeqqqjMpHdcvUOzqL4NOcfAvcD6gxbAX.
RAMmalogues: Disability Equity and Ableism
Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024 from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Whether living with or without disability, ableism affects daily life for all of us, and we need connections with diverse groups of staff, students and faculty where we can share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. The session will be held in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KE4X13H2kLrPtzN56.
Graduate Research Symposium
Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon
The 27th Annual Graduate Research Symposium will be held in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Students must submit an abstract by Sunday, March 24 to share their research at the event. Faculty can support the symposium by encouraging graduate students to participate in the symposium and gain valuable experience presenting their research. Students will receive a foundational badge for presentation of research for participation. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/current-students/awards-and-competitions/graduate-research-symposium/.
Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp
Monday, May 6, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Wilder School's Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration. This five-day professional development course, to be held at Westover at Maymont, is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving some of the challenges that come with supervising others.
For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.
Notices
VCU Police on RamSafe Buses
VCU Police officers will be on board RamSafe buses on three consecutive Wednesdays, March 20, March 27 and April 3. Throughout the rides, officers will provide passengers with safety advice for staying alert during nighttime travels. Additionally, passengers will have access to safety brochures, resources and pepper spray to enhance their overall security. Passenger feedback on ideas to promote a safer campus environment for all individuals is welcomed.
For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.
Recreation and Well-Being Personal Training Fitness Consultation
RecWell’s fitness consultation is a flexible session for participants to work one-on-one with a certified personal trainer and ask questions, perform fitness assessments specific to individual goals and develop a fitness program. This 90-minute session is designed for those who might not need full guidance from a trainer, but want to learn more about equipment, progressions or general health status. Consultations are available at both Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Recreation Center. Registration is ongoing.
For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.
VCU Internship Funding Program
Did you know that VCU offers up to $5,000 in funding for undergraduate students seeking internships in the summer? Learn more about VCU's Internship Funding Program at the following email address or URL.
For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/resources/internshipfundingprogram.
Transfer Tuesdays in Cabell
Join VCU's Transfer Center for Transfer Tuesdays in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., from 1-3 p.m. Come to this open study session to work on whatever you need to and meet other transfer students. These Tuesday sessions will continue throughout the spring semester.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu.
Seeking Feedback on the ONE VCU Sustainability Plan Draft Recommendations
Tell us what you think about the research-based ONE VCU Sustainability Plan that will help us better embed sustainability into our culture, restore the natural environment and inspire sustainability in education, research and health care in our community and beyond. Learn more and complete the feedback form at the following URL.
For more information, contact Molly Case at sustainplan@vcu.edu or visit https://sustainabilityplan.vcu.edu/.
VCUDine March Events
Don’t miss VCUDine’s events this month at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place, from 11 a.m. to close. They include Taco Tour (March 19), National Ravioli Day (March 20), Wellness Wednesdays (March 20-27: 12- 1:30 p.m.), Fish Fridays (March 22-29), Cheesesteak Day (March 24), Waffle Day (March 25) and Dining Around the World (March 28). Questions: Visit the following URL or follow @VCU_Dining on Instagram
For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.
Simple Sunflower Recruiting Volunteers
The Simple Sunflower is recruiting volunteers to take charge of arranging bouquets which will be given to patients at VCU Hospital. The role includes picking up flower buckets from the volunteer room before the event, helping coordinate volunteers who have signed up for the event and leading the bouquet arrangements. Volunteers will be asked to commit about one event each month or about four hours monthly. Questions: email simplesunflower.rva@gmail.com
For more information, contact Jenna Langbein at langbeinjb@vcu.edu or visit https://simplesunflower.org/get-involved-1.
Participants Invited for a Study Examining Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Health in Sexual and Gender Minority Adults
This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.
For more information, contact Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at healthyheart@vcu.edu.
Call for Participants: Immigrant Women of African Descent Experiences in Social Service Agencies
This study seeks adult participants who identify as an Immigrant Woman of African descent (IWAD) (Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latina, etc.) and have received social service aid (food, housing, child care, health care assistance, etc.) in the U.S. This research study aims to explore IWAD experiences navigating social services. Principal investigator: Nicole Corley, Ph.D., and Nicole George, MSW, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Social Work.
For more information, contact Nicole George at georgen4@vcu.edu.
Participants Are Invited For Study Examining the Impact of Cold Water Immersion on Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on PTSD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.
