Student Issue for May 26, 2022
Today
Sila Chanto and Belkis Ramírez: Their Lives and Works
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Through printmaking, painting and sculpture, the late artists Sila Chanto (Costa Rica, 1969-2015) and Belkis Ramírez (Dominican Republic, 1957-2019) powerfully explored women’s experience and rights. The ICA’s new exhibition "Aquí Me Quedo/Here I Stay" is the first to bring their work together and the first in the United States to show either artist in depth. Come to the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., to learn about and celebrate the lives and works of these two artists in the company of those who know them best. RSVP at the following URL.
For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/chanto-ramirez-panel/.
Coming up
How to Ask a Biostatistician for Help Designing a Study: Sample Size
Wednesday, Jun. 1, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Leroy Thacker, Ph.D., associate professor, Biostatistics, will virtually discuss requirements for sample size calculations in research and considerations for calculating sample sizes for research studies. The seminar is part of the Whetting Your Appetite for Research series hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctceCprz0tGN20-3TnZ17hDYRPaCMAEV8I.
Special Interest Group - Women in Technology
Tuesday, Jun. 7, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Women in IT will discuss different types of leadership styles. Come share your experiences and learn from others. All are welcome.. Register in Talent. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.
For more information, contact Shree Sagiraju at sagirajus@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/itcc-events-remote.
Notices
Event Cancelled: Never Forget Memorial Run
The Never Forget Memorial run, hosted by VCU Police and previously scheduled for Memorial Day (Monday, May 30) at 11 a.m. has been cancelled.
For more information, contact Ofc. Stephen Adt at sgadt@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/neverforgetmemorialrun.
Rights of Students Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA affords students the rights to inspect and review educational records; request that records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading be corrected; provide written consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.
For more information, contact VCU Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: FTC Safeguards Rule
The Office of Records and Registration is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner. It is not disclosed, except as permitted by law, unless authorized by the student.
For more information, contact VCU Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.
STAR Seeks New Members for Executive Board
For those who are passionate about refugees and are looking for a leadership position, Students Together Assisting Refugees (STAR) is looking for new members to join its Executive Board team for next year. Applications are due at the following URL by Monday, May 30.
For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/DqDxx1Ui4wrGXiaC8.
Do You Smoke Tobacco Cigarettes?
Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.
For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.
Filipino American Heart Health Study
Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting an epidemiological study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for those who consider themselves Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.
For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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RamsConnect events
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