Student Issue for March 18, 2022
Today
Peer Health Educators: Sexual Health and Healthy Relationship Demonstration
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join the Peer Health Educators of VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) for a signature event on healthy relationships and sexual health. Participants will learn skills for healthy relationships, engage in condom demonstrations and get goodies such as free sexual health products. The event will be in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact VCU Peer Health Educators at peerhealth@vcu.edu.
VCU Sings
12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
VCU Choral Ensembles and Black Awakening Choir will sponsor a recruiting showcase of choirs at the Amphitheater. Hear selections from every singing group on campus and find out how to join. The event will be free and informal.
For more information, contact Erin Freeman, DMA, Director of Choral Activities, at efreeman@vcu.edu.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Structuring Your Writing for Your Audience
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The VCU Writing Center will present an interactive workshop focusing on the tools necessary to meet the needs of an audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. This workshop will also be presented at 9 a.m. March 21. The Zoom link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Drop-In Meditation for Recovery
2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Every Friday beginning March 18, Rams in Recovery will offer a free 30-minute guided meditation at the Rams in Recovery Clubhouse, 1103 W. Marshall St. The format will rotate. Yoga mats will be provided.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hall at lawjl@vcu.edu or (804) 586-7746 or visit https://recovery.vcu.edu/.
Feedback Friday at Shift Retail Lab
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Feedback Friday is designed as a roundtable discussion with peers, community members and staff. Come to Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to help student entrepreneurs make iterations and receive support during their time at VCU. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/FBF031822.
Medical Laboratory Sciences Fundraiser at Panera
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The VCU Medical Laboratory Sciences Class of 2023 will hold a fundraiser at Panera, 810 W. Grace St. Class members will be at the Commons from 3-7 p.m. handing out flyers that can be shown to the cashier. Orders can also be placed online for pickup using the promo code PRFUND. All proceeds will go toward the Medical Laboratory Sciences program.
For more information, contact Temidayo Adebo at adebodt@vcu.edu.
Hoops2Heal Charity Basketball Tournament
4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
United2Heal at VCU will host its Hoops2Heal Annual Charity Basketball Tournament at the Cary Street Gym. Form teams up to eight members for 5v5 full-court basketball or sign up as a free agent, no experience necessary.
For more information, contact Sofia Syed at syed5@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDCEaseD6XtOcLuDCp5jTJWJalfPXe3NMDPY-aT7t0RbWplA/viewform.
Code Beats Live
6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Code Beats is an interdisciplinary research project led by David C. Shepherd, Ph.D., associate professor, VCU Engineering Computer Science Department, and Taylor Barnett, DMA, assistant professor, VCUarts Department of Music. The program, at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will feature live music performed by hip hop artist Dumi Right and VCUarts music students, a live coding demonstration and information about the July 18-22 Code Beats summer program for Richmond-area middle school students.
For more information, contact David C. Shepherd at shepherdd@vcu.edu or (804) 873-4270.
This week
Quey Percussion Duo
Saturday, Mar. 19, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
The Quey Percussion Duo will present a free concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The duo, Gene Koshinski and Tim Broscious, has performed in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Jordan, the UK and extensively throughout the United States. They have worked with music festivals, art galleries, chamber music series and conventions.
For more information, contact Justin Alexander at jlalexander@vcu.edu.
Auctus General Body Meeting
Sunday, Mar. 20, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Auctus, VCU’s student-run Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, will virtually host section editors, faculty advisors and reviewers at its monthly meeting. The session will cover general updates and discussions on the submission progress for each section. Faculty and section editors will join at 2:30 p.m.; general body members will join at 3 p.m. New members are also encouraged to attend. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. The meeting ID is 652 117 7882.
For more information, contact Auctus Leadership Team at auctus@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6521177882.
Coming up
Pour It Up: Alcohol Pouring Station
Monday, Mar. 21, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join the Peer Health Educators from VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) as they educate and promote awareness around standard drink size for alcohol, the Golden Zone and social norms regarding protective behaviors and alcohol use among VCU students. The event will be held in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.
For more information, contact VCU Peer Health Educators at Peerhealth@vcu.edu.
Capital/Capitol Panel
Monday, Mar. 21, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Wilder School Capitol Semester and Robertson School Capital News Service classes will present a guest panel event with local reporters to discuss the recent Virginia General Assembly session. What legislative impact did a new governor and Republican-controlled House have, and what's it like as a reporter to cover lawmakers? A Q&A will follow. Scheduled guest panelists will include Whittney Evans (VPM), Mel Leonor (Richmond-Times Dispatch), Kate Masters (Virginia Mercury) and Robert Zullo (Virginia Mercury). The event will be in Room 303, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.
For more information, contact Alix Bryan-Campos at bryaneg@vcu.edu or (804) 446-1763.
Doctors Without Borders Guest Speaker Event (In Person)
Monday, Mar. 21, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Marcel E. Durieux, M.D., Ph.D., will speak at a meeting of the Doctors Without Borders Student Chapter at VCU in the Alumni Association Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Durieux will discuss a mission trip and his experience about working with the organization. Food, snacks and drinks will be provided. Questions: Visit Instagram: friendsmsf_vcu.
For more information, contact Elmira at sedaghatbashe@vcu.edu.
VCU Robertson School M.S. in Mass Communications Informational Session
Monday, Mar. 21, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
VCU's Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session about its master's in mass communication program. A Q&A session will be held. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6684061425.
For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu.
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and NFT Discussions
Monday, Mar. 21, 2022 at 6 p.m.
VCU Blockchain will meet at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to discuss current events regarding cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
For more information, contact Francesca Bercasio at bercasiof@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/VcuBlockchain.
The Hope Booth To Visit VCU
Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2022 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The VCU community is invited to experience the Hope Booth, a three-minute interactive, immersive experience that delivers artistic messages of hope in the form of remodeled phone booths. The Hope Booth project is pioneering a world where no one goes unseen. Come by Park Plaza (914 Park Ave., behind Hibbs Hall).
For more information, contact Joslyn Bedell at jdbedell@vcu.edu or visit https://www.hopebooth.com/what-is-hope-booth.
VCU da Vinci Center Undergraduate Informational Session
Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. This virtual event is open to all VCU students. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.
For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or (804) 994-1088 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/UG032222.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Using CPR to Write a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative
Tuesday, Mar. 22, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical manner that will capture your audience. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Young Career Seminar Series: Postdoctoral Fellowships
Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
A virtual discussion on considerations for pursuing and maximizing postdoctoral fellowships will be sponsored by the Pauley Heart Center and VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Moriah Bellissimo at moriah.bellissimomyers@vcuhealth.org or visit https://tinyurl.com/PHCMar2022.
Rams in Recovery: Free Narcan Training of Trainers Class
Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Naloxone/Narcan Lay Rescuer Training of Trainers includes the basic level lay rescuer training and prepares participants to become a REVIVE! instructor. This course, which will be held at the Rams in Recovery Clubhouse, 1103 W. Marshall St., will cover the administrative requirements to lead REVIVE! training. Register at the following email address.
For more information, contact Jennifer Hall at lawjl@vcu.edu or (804) 586-7746 or visit https://recovery.vcu.edu/.
Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) Aquatics Log Rolling
Thursday, Mar. 24, 2022 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Learn how to log roll at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. This is a free opportunity, and no swimming skills are required. Trained instructors will teach participants how to stand and run on the log roller in shallow water. Wear pool-appropriate swimwear/clothing.
For more information, contact Noah Rogers at rogersn2@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/logrolling-and-slacklining/.
Test Pattern 01: DeForrest Brown Jr. with madison moore
Friday, Mar. 25, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
DeForrest Brown Jr. will join forces with VCU professor madison moore in a performance that considers the history of Detroit techno and the potential of “vibrational technologies” as an instrument and a weapon. The performance, at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be followed by a conversation with scholar and philosopher Alexander Weheliye. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/test-pattern-deforrest-madison/.
The Art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating
Thursday, Mar. 31, 2022 at 7 p.m.
VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present a live online pysanka workshop with Iryna Piontkivska, a Ukrainian national living in Virginia. Learn about the history of the ancient egg decorating traditions, the symbols and their meaning, watch a demonstration of the process, and then create a personal Ukrainian Easter egg with the supplies purchased from the provided list. Registration includes one Zoom link per household, for up to four people to participate together.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/languages.
Career Conversations: Artemis Ward
Friday, Apr. 1, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon
VCU Career Services will present a virtual Career Conversation session with business consulting firm Artemis Ward. Company representatives will provide a general overview of the organization, followed by a Q&A session. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Silvana D'Ettorre at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/935127.
Notices
Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) Aquatics Lifeguard Recertification
RecWell is offering American Red Cross Aquatic Re-Certifications for currently certified lifeguards at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. The course will be offered March 25-27. Registration closes at noon on March 21. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Noah Rogers at rogersn2@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/aquatic-certifications/.
Universal Design for Learning: Invitation to Participate in Research
We invite you to participate in a research study conducted by Peter Temple, student in the VCU Special Education and Disability Policy program. You are eligible to participate if you completed Special Education coursework between Fall 2020-Summer 2021. The survey should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. Compensation available in the form of a drawing for an Amazon gift card. View the study at the following URL.
For more information, contact Peter Temple at templepe@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/mwAnAadHVJVnoJUq9.
VCU First Destination Survey Is Live
The VCU First Destination Survey is now live for May 2022 graduates on Handshake at VCU. Answers to the survey will help VCU to improve career and academic advising, student recruitment and overall student services. The survey is open to both undergraduate seniors and graduate/professional students completing their degrees in May. Graduating students who complete the survey will be eligible to win prizes (AirPods, air fryer, robot vacuum, VCU luggage set or a $250 Amazon gift card).
For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUFDS22.
International Student Achievement Ceremony
VCU's Global Education Office will host a celebration for all students who self-identify as international and are graduating from VCU in 2021-2022. Register for the Global Learning and International Student Achievement Ceremony by noon March 18 at the following URL. A formal invitation will follow to those who express interest. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bUDxT8sfEegYmoPu6.
Student Groups Invited to Perform or Table at Intercultural Festival
The Commons is seeking student groups to perform and/or table to share their culture with the VCU community at the Intercultural Festival, which will be held April 9 from noon-3 p.m. at the Ram Horns Plaza. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://thecommonsvcu.com/ICF2022.
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