Today
Honor Council Training
1 p.m.
VCU's Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Honor Council members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. Virtual training will be offered at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, and 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27. This interactive program typically takes around three hours.
For more information, contact Tracey Mullis at mullistd@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1963 or visit https://conduct.students.vcu.edu//.
Inter Break Study Abroad - Education in a Cultural Context: Shanghai
12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Study abroad in Shanghai, China this winter break with VCU's School of Education. Join Laura Domalik and Misti Mueller, Ed.D., for the elective TEDU 400 OR 594 course. This class is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all majors. Register for this virtual informational session at the following URL.
For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4309 or visit https://forms.gle/pNh6K2x8mhDH56X8A.
Why Humanities? Why Now?
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Join VCU's Humanities Research Center for a Humanities Week keynote lecture with Paula Krebs, executive director of the Modern Language Association, for a discussion on the present and future of the humanities. A reception will follow. The talk will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/why-humanities-why-now.html.
TEDxVCU Speaker Interest Meeting Today
5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
TEDxVCU is hosting a speaker interest meeting in the Alumni Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This will be a hybrid event. Register on RamsConnect and drop by to learn more about how to be a speaker at TEDxVCU; all VCU affiliates are welcome. Questions: Contact tedx@vcu.edu or visit the RamsConnect event page at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1934984. Join virtually at the following URL.
For more information, contact Ally Awtry at awtrya@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88460594575.
Enjoy a sweet treat, play bingo and learn more about SCAN (Save the Children Action Network) at a meeting in Room 2107, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact SCAN at scanatvcu@gmail.com.
This week
Informational Session About Peace Corps Prep Certificate
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Learn more about VCU's free, self-paced certificate that is designed to help students build cultural awareness and develop practical skills sought by the Peace Corps, other nonprofit organizations and global employers. See the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Kelly Richard at richardkj@vcu.edu or (919) 816-5318 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88432039592.
Transfer Tuesdays in Cabell
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join VCU's Transfer Center for Transfer Tuesdays in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Come to this open study session to work on whatever you need to and meet other transfer students. These sessions will continue throughout the fall semester.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit http://transfer.vcu.edu.
Lecture: Politics, Society and Public Health — Reflections on the Post-Pandemic Era
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Add to calendar http://nursing.vcu.edu 17-09-2024 11:00:00 17-09-2024 12:15:00 15 Lecture: Politics, Society and Public Health — Reflections on the Post-Pandemic Era Join the VCU School of Nursing for a lecture by Danny Avula, M.D., M.P.H., a public health physician who led Richmond and Henrico Health Districts for 12 years and oversaw Virginia’s statewide COVID-19 vaccination effort. Avula, a candidate in the 2024 mayoral election for the City of Richmond and former commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services (2022-2024), is an affiliate faculty member at VCU, advising and precepting graduate and medical students. Avula will speak at VCU's School of Nursing, Younger auditorium, 1100 E. Leigh St. Lecture: Politics, Society and Public Health — Reflections on the Post-Pandemic Era Caitlin Hanbury cshanbury@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY
Join the VCU School of Nursing for a lecture by Danny Avula, M.D., M.P.H., a public health physician who led Richmond and Henrico Health Districts for 12 years and oversaw Virginia’s statewide COVID-19 vaccination effort. Avula, a candidate in the 2024 mayoral election for the City of Richmond and former commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services (2022-2024), is an affiliate faculty member at VCU, advising and precepting graduate and medical students. Avula will speak at VCU's School of Nursing, Younger auditorium, 1100 E. Leigh St.
For more information, contact Caitlin Hanbury at cshanbury@vcu.edu or visit http://nursing.vcu.edu.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Research Writing Process
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Meet the needs of a target audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Research Show and Share
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Add to calendar http:// 17-09-2024 15:00:00 17-09-2024 16:00:00 15 Research Show and Share Shijun Zhang, Ph.D., professor, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, will give a talk, "Small Molecule Discovery by Targeting the Inflammasome Pathways" at a Research Show and Share seminar series hosted by the School of Pharmacy. The series highlights research programs lead by VCU faculty while creating an opportunity for cross-disciplinary interactions and engaging research discussions. The seminar, open to all faculty, staff and students, will be in Room 129, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St.
Research Show and Share Karolina Aberg kaaberg@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY
Shijun Zhang, Ph.D., professor, Department of Medicinal Chemistry, will give a talk, "Small Molecule Discovery by Targeting the Inflammasome Pathways" at a Research Show and Share seminar series hosted by the School of Pharmacy. The series highlights research programs lead by VCU faculty while creating an opportunity for cross-disciplinary interactions and engaging research discussions. The seminar, open to all faculty, staff and students, will be in Room 129, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St.
For more information, contact Karolina Aberg at kaaberg@vcu.edu.
Wilder Symposium: 'Elections 2024: The Importance of Listening to the People'
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Add to calendar https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/2024Symposium 17-09-2024 17:00:00 17-09-2024 19:00:00 15 Wilder Symposium: 'Elections 2024: The Importance of Listening to the People' The 66th governor of Virginia, L. Douglas Wilder, will discuss the critical importance of leadership in strengthening people-first democracy. Joining him as panelists will be Virginia’s leading political analysts, Bob Holsworth, Ph.D., managing partner of the consulting firm DecideSmart; Larry Sabato, Ph.D., director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics; Susan Gooden, Ph.D., dean of the Wilder School; and Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., associate dean of research and outreach at the Wilder School. The symposium will be at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. RSVP at the following URL.
Wilder Symposium: 'Elections 2024: The Importance of Listening to the People' David Slipher slipherd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY
The 66th governor of Virginia, L. Douglas Wilder, will discuss the critical importance of leadership in strengthening people-first democracy. Joining him as panelists will be Virginia’s leading political analysts, Bob Holsworth, Ph.D., managing partner of the consulting firm DecideSmart; Larry Sabato, Ph.D., director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics; Susan Gooden, Ph.D., dean of the Wilder School; and Robyn McDougle, Ph.D., associate dean of research and outreach at the Wilder School. The symposium will be at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. RSVP at the following URL.
For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or (480) 686-6606 or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/2024Symposium.
Exploring Maya Ethnoscience
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Come to the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., for a free public lecture by Audalino Sac Coyoy, a Maya-K’iche professor. He will explore the web of indigenous knowledge systems and the K'iche ancestral wisdom surrounding plants and healing practices. His discussion will emphasize the interconnected relationships between people, plants and the environment, showcasing traditions that have been passed down through generations. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Lavonne Cooke at cookela@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/rffy3xVsK3URGERd8.
PennyAppeal Pack-A-Bag
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2024 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
PennyAppeal's next Pack-A-Bag event will be at 311 W. Franklin St. Help make care packages for the local homeless population. Can't make it? Join the organization's Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or visit its RamsConnect page to keep up to date on future events.
For more information, contact PennyAppeal at pennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.
Equality VCU Welcome Back Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2024 from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Join Equality VCU to welcome back LGBTQ+ faculty and staff for the fall semester. A gathering will be held at the Grace Street Green Space from 1:45-2:45 p.m. with the Pink Lady of Ruby Scoops. Ruby Scoops is a Black-, queer-, women- and VCU alumni-owned business which uses ingredients from local farms for its ice creams, sorbets, sherbets and baked goods that are friendly to all dietary restrictions. Those who attend will receive a free scoop of ice cream.
For more information, contact Josh Leidy at leidyjw@vcu.edu.
Make the Move Toward Long-Term Financial Security: Your Mid-Career Retirement Check-in
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2024 at noon
Knowing the keys to successful money management, how to juggle competing financial demands and retirement saving strategies for lifelong financial security are presented by TIAA and VCU HR in this virtual session. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4cLIOGV
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.
That (Difficult) Patient is Me: Perspectives of Health Professionals in Recovery
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
Rams in Recovery will partner with each school on the MCV campus for a series of lectures featuring health care professionals who are in recovery from addiction. The first lecture will take place in Room 3105, W. Baxter Perkinson Jr., Building, Leigh and 11th streets, and will feature Bruce Overton, DDS.
For more information, contact Thomas Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit http://bit.ly/MCVRecoverySeries.
VCU Data Science Series: Lowering the Barriers to Accessing High Performance Computing for Research
Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 from noon to 12:45 p.m.
VCU's Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will present via Zoom the VCU Data Science Series. Alberto Cano, Ph.D., will discuss new resources and services at the VCU High Performance Research Computing Core. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or visit https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/data-hub/vcu-data-science-series/.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement
Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 at 2 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/.
Red Cross at VCU GBM
Thursday, Sep. 19, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Join the Red Cross Club at VCU for the group's first general board meeting in the multipurpose room in the VCU Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. The discussion will include how to become involved with the American Red Cross Association and be registered as a National volunteer. Food and Red Cross merchandise will also be available.
For more information, contact Red Cross at VCU at patelph13@vcu.edu.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Informational Session and Writing With Confidence
Friday, Sep. 20, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Wilder School MPA Session With Myung Jin
Friday, Sep. 20, 2024 at 2 p.m.
Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Myung Jin, Ph.D., to learn more about the Master of Public Administration program. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/mpa920.
Coming up
Workshop for 'Leading With Emotional Intelligence Intentional Practice for Managers'
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will offer this workshop via Zoom. Register in Talent@VCU at https://shorturl.at/9docj. Managers must first complete the "Leading With Emotional Intelligence eLearning" session before attending the workshop, available at https://shorturl.at/JZrjD
For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu.
Social Identity: Understanding Self and Society
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 2024 at noon
Join Inclusive Excellence facilitators to learn about the structural roots of social identities, focusing on group membership, individual agency and strategies for relating to one another in context. Sessions via Zoom will be offered at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jackson Bartlett at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsf--rpjIjGtURxauyCVIDQ74mVO1iHUFq#/registration.
Join the Conversation on Community Engagement and Carnegie Reclassification
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Join VCU's Division of Community Engagement for a virtual conversation on the Carnegie Reclassification. Be a part of the collaborative self-study to audit, assess and advance the university's community engagement and partnership efforts. Initial findings will be shared and feedback and insights will be welcomes. Register at https://forms.gle/sSUyFUaQqKEgdN2S9
For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit http://community.vcu.edu/initiatives/carnegie/.
Manager Orientation
Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon
VCU HR facilitates a bi-monthly, three-hour manager orientation to introduce all managers, especially new managers, to the VCU culture and community. Learn more about the orientation and register for the virtual session at https://hr.vcu.edu/new-employees/new-managers/#d.en.606935. See the HR webpage for new managers (https://hr.vcu.edu/new-employees/new-managers/) to learn about additional development opportunities.
For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/c9d762b0-4b72-40a9-b872-9c8b8a40d277.
Green Futures Workshop: Empowering Our Community for Climate Action
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment at VCU, the VCU Urban Studies Student Association and the VCU Urban Regional Planning Student Association, in collaboration with the Sierra Club, Falls of the James Chapter, will host a workshop featuring an educational overview panel and presentation of student research. Lunch will be provided. The session will be in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Mary Wagner at wagnermc@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/greenfuturesworkshop.
Liver Life Walk - Join the UNStoppable VCU Team
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Join the UNStoppable VCU Liver Team at the Liver Life Walk in Richmond's Byrd Park, 600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd. This American Liver Foundation event provides participants an opportunity to come together and raise awareness and funds in support of the liver community. Register at the following URL and select the VCU team to walk together.
For more information, contact Sarah McCall at Sarah.McCall@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/.
M.Ed Counselor Education Informational Session
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
Learn how VCU's School of Education integrates the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) and Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC). The M.Ed. in Counselor Education provides three specialized tracks: school counseling, college counseling and student affairs, and couples and family counseling. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Alease Randall at randallam3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/MEdFall24coun.
Informational Session for Ph.D in Special Education
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 at 5 p.m.
This informational session via Zoom is for in-state and out-of-state students. Grant funding from the Office of Special Education Programs is available. Learn more about how the Ph.D. in the special education program prepares future leaders who care about supporting students with disabilities, their families and their teachers. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/PhDSpedFall24.
Cert/M.Ed Educational Leadership Informational Session
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Are you a current Virginia licensed teacher or educator who is looking to add on the administrative and supervision endorsement to your license? VCU’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Administration and Supervision and the Post-Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership helps prepare professionals for the ever-changing educational environment. See the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Alease Randall at randallam3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/CertMeEdLeadFall24cox.
Dyslexia Symposium
Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The annual Dyslexia Symposium will be held virtually and in person at the VCU School of Business, 301 W. Main St. The symposium is an opportunity for families, early career and veteran professionals, and students to come together and delve into the world of dyslexia and language disorders. The symposium will be co-hosted by the Ruth Harris Professorship, VCU School of Education, and Virginia Department of Education Training and Technical Assistance Center at VCU. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Mary-Catherine Kain at ruthharris@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/4yxa4ykb.
Notices
RecWell’s Unlock Your Fitness: A Journey Through Equipment Orientation
Embarking on a fitness journey can feel a bit overwhelming, but RecWell’s nationally accredited personal trainers are ready to make that first step exciting and achievable. Learn about the equipment at the Cary Street Gym fitness center and how RecWell members work with trainers to develop programs that help them reach their fitness goals. Orientations are held Mondays and Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Registration is required. Register at the following URL. The orientation is open to VCU students and RecWell members.
For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d8977fb0-3866-4059-8fca-230ea0d54380.
2024 Annual Staff Survey Results
VCU Human Resources has published the results of the 2024 Annual Staff Survey. The surveys help HR understand how staff members are feeling about their work experience at VCU. In this way programs and services can be shaped in alignment with staff needs. Major Budgeting Unit (MBU) leaders and Human Resources Professionals (HRPs) received their MBU-level results via email and have been encouraged to discuss them with their managers and teams. University-level results have been published to the web.
For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/survey-results-and-staff-events/.
El Centro at VCU Is Accepting Applications for a Federal Work Study Program Center Specialist
El Centro at VCU, within the Division of Inclusive Excellence, is accepting applications for a program center specialist to assist in various activities, support events and contribute to the mission of fostering Latino/e-focused scholarship, personal growth and professional development within an environment that values diversity and inclusivity. Questions? Email Anita Nadal at nadalaa@vcu.edu or the following email address. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Oswaldo Moreno at oamoreno@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.joinhandshake.com.
The Honey Club Seeks Members
The Honey Club, VCU’s first Black-centric LGBTQ+ organization, seeks new members interested in finding community with other Black queer students at the university. The mission of the organization is to uplift one another while providing a safe, joyful space for like-minded individuals.
For more information, contact Mychal Young at youngm19@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/TheHoneyClubVCU.
VRS Hybrid Plan Voluntary Contribution Election Deadline
Monday, Sept. 16 by 4 p.m. is the quarterly deadline for participants in the Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan to elect voluntary contributions to become effective in October. Employees in this plan can elect to voluntarily contribute up to four percent (4%) of their creditable salary to receive up to a 2.5 percent employer match. Questions: Visit http:www.varetirement.org/hybrid or request VCU HR support from https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport
For more information, contact Kelvin T. Allen at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0059 or visit https://www.varetirement.org/hybrid/plan-info/voluntary-contributions.html.
Convergence Labs@VCU - Mental Health Faculty Interest Survey
The Office of the Provost announces the launch of the Convergence Labs @VCU - Mental Health. Convergence Labs @VCU is an initiative designed to advance transdisciplinary research, create virtual consortia and expand curricular and experiential learning opportunities for students. All interested full-time faculty are invited to complete the following survey form to guide next steps. Complete the form at the following URL by Friday, Sept. 20.
For more information, contact LaToya Blizzard at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/QAf9p4P51YKJe5E5A.
Are You Passionate About Politics?
Help shape the future of political discourse by highlighting the importance of your personal values. Your input will reveal how values drive political identity and related processes. This study by VCU's Social Psychology and Neuroscience Lab (SPAN lab) seeks equal representation from all sides of the political spectrum. Fill out the survey at the following URL. If eligible, you will receive an email to schedule a one-hour lab session to complete computer-based tasks. Participants will receive $50.
For more information, contact Sydney Kavanaugh at kavanaughs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bJeLuvsPu8r5mMTR6.
VCU Career Services Drop-in Advising
Questions about searching for an on-campus job or updating your résumé? Unsure of where to start when looking for an internship? Meet with a peer career adviser at VCU Career Services - no appointment needed. Drop-ins are available Tuesday-Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu.
Participants Are Invited for Study Examining the Impact of Acute and Chronic Stress on Cardiovascular Health
Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.
