Faculty/staff Issue for April 8, 2022

Special Announcement

Broad Street Construction Project To Start April 11

On April 11, the city of Richmond will embark on a gateway and corridor improvements project along Broad Street which will include construction along Broad Street from Hamilton to Laurel streets and paving from Third Street to just west of Staples Mill Road. There will be intermittent travel lane, parking lane and sidewalk closures during the project. Paving will be a 24-hour operation, starting at 6 p.m. on Sunday and ending at 6 p.m. on Friday, with lane closures limited during morning and evening peak hours. At least one lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. Many GRTC buses, including the Pulse, will be detoured off Broad Street. View the GRTC impacts at http://ridegrtc.com/news-initiatives/news-updates/broadrepaving. Impacts to VCU parking facilities and RamRide are not expected. Be mindful of lane closures and potential delays to your commute related to construction. View additional information related to the project online at https://www.richmondgov.com/public-works/broad-street-project.

Today

Coughing and Scoffing: Inequities in the Time of COVID-19

Add to calendar 08-04-2022 12:00:00 08-04-2022 13:30:00 America/New_York Coughing and Scoffing: Inequities in the Time of COVID-19 History and Health: Racial Equity will host a virtual panel to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic reflects and exacerbates longstanding structural, systematic racial inequities that determine individual and communities’ health and access to health care. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Rani Sisavath sisavathr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

History and Health: Racial Equity will host a virtual panel to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic reflects and exacerbates longstanding structural, systematic racial inequities that determine individual and communities’ health and access to health care. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3t8KLbs.

'Navajo Math Circles' Featuring Filmmaker George Csicsery

Add to calendar 08-04-2022 15:00:00 08-04-2022 17:00:00 America/New_York 'Navajo Math Circles' Featuring Filmmaker George Csicsery VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics will present an afternoon with George Csicsery of ZALA films. Csicsery is an internationally known independent filmmaker and writer whose documentary films have illuminated the mathematics community. A Q&A will follow the screening, which will be held in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Cabell Library, Room 303 Allison Moore moorea14@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics will present an afternoon with George Csicsery of ZALA films. Csicsery is an internationally known independent filmmaker and writer whose documentary films have illuminated the mathematics community. A Q&A will follow the screening, which will be held in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Allison Moore at moorea14@vcu.edu or visit https://math.vcu.edu/events/the-department-of-mathematics-and-applied-mathematics-colloquium-presents-george-csicsery-from-zala-films.html.

Feedback Friday at Shift Retail Lab

Add to calendar 08-04-2022 16:00:00 08-04-2022 18:00:00 America/New_York Feedback Friday at Shift Retail Lab 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. Questions: https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events. Register at the following URL. Shift Retail Lab (1235 W. Broad St) Erika Boltz boltzef2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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. Questions: https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/04082022FF.

Communication Arts Senior Expo

Add to calendar 08-04-2022 09:00:00 08-04-2022 17:00:00 America/New_York Communication Arts Senior Expo VCU'S Department of Communication Arts will present the 2022 Senior Expo on two days (April 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 9 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.) in the Richmond Salons of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Meet this year’s Communication Arts graduates as they showcase their work and offer goods for sale. Masks are strongly recommended. VCU Student Commons, Richmond Salons Kt Nowak nowakkj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU'S Department of Communication Arts will present the 2022 Senior Expo on two days (April 8 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and April 9 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.) in the Richmond Salons of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Meet this year’s Communication Arts graduates as they showcase their work and offer goods for sale. Masks are strongly recommended.

For more information, contact Kt Nowak at nowakkj@vcu.edu.

This week

Intercultural Festival

Add to calendar 09-04-2022 12:00:00 09-04-2022 15:00:00 America/New_York Intercultural Festival The Intercultural Festival, a free event open to all students, will be held at the Ram Horns Plaza at the Commons. The first 500 students to attend will receive free vouchers for the food trucks. Bring cash to buy extra food. Scheduled food trucks include Auntie Nings, Choega's Dumpling and Noodle Cart, Jijis, Lady Sharon’s Soul Food Kitchen, Mary's Empanadas, Noah’s Bao Buns and Thai Top Ten. Student organizations will host cultural performances and interactive cultural activities including Bhangra, Bachata and Bollywood Dance Performances; Friendship Bracelet DYI Station; Henna Art with Ancient Yemini Script; Refugee Visual Exhibit + Letter to Representative and Petition; Bachata Steps Mini-Lessons; Zine Making Demo; and Paper Fan Decorations with Traditional Calligraphy.  The Ram Horns Plaza, The Commons Nicole Patterson nlpatterson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Apr. 9, 2022 from noon to 3 p.m.

The Intercultural Festival, a free event open to all students, will be held at the Ram Horns Plaza at the Commons. The first 500 students to attend will receive free vouchers for the food trucks. Bring cash to buy extra food. Scheduled food trucks include Auntie Nings, Choega's Dumpling and Noodle Cart, Jijis, Lady Sharon’s Soul Food Kitchen, Mary's Empanadas, Noah’s Bao Buns and Thai Top Ten. Student organizations will host cultural performances and interactive cultural activities including Bhangra, Bachata and Bollywood Dance Performances; Friendship Bracelet DYI Station; Henna Art with Ancient Yemini Script; Refugee Visual Exhibit + Letter to Representative and Petition; Bachata Steps Mini-Lessons; Zine Making Demo; and Paper Fan Decorations with Traditional Calligraphy. 

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://thecommonsvcu.com/ICF2022.

Refugee Visual Exhibit

Add to calendar 09-04-2022 12:00:00 09-04-2022 15:00:00 America/New_York Refugee Visual Exhibit Students Together Assisting Refugees will hold a visual exhibit on the refugee journey during the VCU Intercultural Festival at the Ram Horns plaza. Learn more about the global displacement crisis through refugee-centered photography, art and audio. The Ram Horn Plaza Vineeth Vaidyula vaidyulavr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Apr. 9, 2022 from noon to 3 p.m.

Students Together Assisting Refugees will hold a visual exhibit on the refugee journey during the VCU Intercultural Festival at the Ram Horns plaza. Learn more about the global displacement crisis through refugee-centered photography, art and audio.

For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu or (804) 424-0559 or visit https://staratvcu.wixsite.com/home.

VCUarts Dance Spring Salon

Add to calendar 09-04-2022 19:30:00 09-04-2022 America/New_York VCUarts Dance Spring Salon An informal showing of works choreographed and performed by VCU Dance majors will be held in Studio 203, VCU Dance Center, 10 N. Brunswick St. Optional audience feedback is encouraged to help choreographers gain fresh insights into the development of their work. Bring a writing implement if participating in feedback. Audience members are strongly encouraged to wear masks throughout the show. Doors will open at 7 p.m. 10 N Brunswick St Holly Trenbath trenbathh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Apr. 9, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

An informal showing of works choreographed and performed by VCU Dance majors will be held in Studio 203, VCU Dance Center, 10 N. Brunswick St. Optional audience feedback is encouraged to help choreographers gain fresh insights into the development of their work. Bring a writing implement if participating in feedback. Audience members are strongly encouraged to wear masks throughout the show. Doors will open at 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Holly Trenbath at trenbathh@vcu.edu or visit https://www.instagram.com/vcuartsdance/.

Coming up

Meet the Federal Reserve's Chief Innovation Officer

Add to calendar 11-04-2022 18:00:00 11-04-2022 America/New_York Meet the Federal Reserve's Chief Innovation Officer Sunayna Tuteja,, CIO of the Federal Reserve, will address a meeting of VCU Blockchain to discuss how blockchain technology is accelerating change in the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Topics will focus on current events regarding cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and government regulation on digital assets. All are welcome. The session will be at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. 1235 W Broad St Francesca Bercasio bercasiof@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Apr. 11, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Sunayna Tuteja,, CIO of the Federal Reserve, will address a meeting of VCU Blockchain to discuss how blockchain technology is accelerating change in the Federal Reserve and the U.S. Topics will focus on current events regarding cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and government regulation on digital assets. All are welcome. The session will be at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Francesca Bercasio at bercasiof@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/VcuBlockchain.

Knights of Malta

Add to calendar 14-04-2022 12:00:00 14-04-2022 America/New_York Knights of Malta The Catholic Medical Student Association will host a presentation on the Knights of Malta in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The Knights of Malta, a 900-year old Sovereign Military Hospitalier Order, still works in dozens of countries worldwide today. Explore available volunteer and leadership opportunities. Pizza will be provided. Register at the following URL. McGlothlin Medical Education Center 3-101 Andrea Nguyen amnguyen@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Apr. 14, 2022 at noon

The Catholic Medical Student Association will host a presentation on the Knights of Malta in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. The Knights of Malta, a 900-year old Sovereign Military Hospitalier Order, still works in dozens of countries worldwide today. Explore available volunteer and leadership opportunities. Pizza will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Nguyen at amnguyen@vcu.edu or (757) 277-6904 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-_ycicfkzKAiQno6vby5DnTz9u4v4PiF4POyr-aGle2DYsQ/viewform.

Introduction RVA Bike Share With RamBikes

Add to calendar 14-04-2022 16:00:00 14-04-2022 17:00:00 America/New_York Introduction RVA Bike Share With RamBikes RamBikes will host an introduction to RVA Bike Share workshop at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) for anyone interested in joining the bike share. The event will cover a portion of the commuter basics for riding in the city. Next, participants will walk to a station and those who wish can sign up for the bike share (with assistance, if desired). Then participants will take a free ride on the bikes on a combination of all the bike infrastructure in Richmond and end at a park nearby. 1106 W Broad St Carter Barker rambikes@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Apr. 14, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

RamBikes will host an introduction to RVA Bike Share workshop at 1106 W. Broad St. (near the intersection of Broad and Harrison streets) for anyone interested in joining the bike share. The event will cover a portion of the commuter basics for riding in the city. Next, participants will walk to a station and those who wish can sign up for the bike share (with assistance, if desired). Then participants will take a free ride on the bikes on a combination of all the bike infrastructure in Richmond and end at a park nearby.

For more information, contact Carter Barker at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.

Earth Day of Service

Add to calendar 22-04-2022 08:00:00 22-04-2022 11:00:00 America/New_York Earth Day of Service The Enrichmond Foundation will host an outing to restore the Historic East End and Evergreen cemeteries on Earth Day, April 22. Sign up with The Commons at the following URL to reserve a spot. VCU Commons Nico Orsini orsinin@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 22, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Enrichmond Foundation will host an outing to restore the Historic East End and Evergreen cemeteries on Earth Day, April 22. Sign up with The Commons at the following URL to reserve a spot.

For more information, contact Nico Orsini at orsinin@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1552377.

Notices

Alumni Sought for Mentoring Circle

Part of the mission of the VCU African American Alumni Council is to promote and contribute to the recruitment and retention of African American students. The AAAC’s Mentoring Circle is seeking VCU African American alumni to serve as mentors to VCU students for the 2022-23 cohort beginning in mid-April.

For more information, contact Larry Powell, Director of Alumni Affinity Programs, at wlpowell@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/mentoringcircle.

Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) Outdoor Adventure Trips

Late April Outdoor Adventure Program trips include a climbing trip to New River Gorge, sea kayaking weekend, Pop Up: Friday rafting, Virginia's highest point: backpacking weekend, and intermediate whitewater kayak skills weekend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Karl Schmidt at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/trips-clinics-weekly-activities/.

ACRP eLearning Modules

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will launch Association of Clinical Research Professionals eLearning modules for 40-plus hours of continuing education credit with optional VCU digital badge series for VCU/VCUH clinical research professionals. A library of 25 eLearning modules is available at no cost and accessible 24/7. Submit an eLearning request form for access. Learners can complete specific modules based on individual professional development needs or all of the modules to earn digital badges. Contact the following email address. An eLearning request form is available at https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=PXHYDRTAFKYPK9M7. The Clinical Research Professionals digital badge series is available at https://www.credly.com/organizations/virginia-commonwealth-university/collections/clinical-research/badge_templates. The Canvas Catalog Mini-course is available at https://acrp.catalog.vcu.edu/.

For more information, contact Nathan Heinicke-Peart at heinickenc@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/translational-workforce-development/workforce-development-resources/.

Call for Applications: IDEAS Scholars Grants

A grant from the POD (Professional and Organizational Development) Network has enabled VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence to support a group of IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism, Social Justice) Scholars. IDEAS scholars will work together or individually to create discipline-specific resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion pedagogies during the Summer and/or Fall 2022 semesters. Each faculty member will receive $500 toward professional development upon completion of this work. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. April 17. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-bYs0jvnikhn02kCt7LVGCePF_VA6nGC4d9X8RO3rkU/edit?usp=sharing.

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