Student Issue for June 14, 2022
Special Announcement
West Broad Deck Subscribers To Relocate During Graduations
Upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking. Today (June 14) through Thursday (June 16), all West Broad Street Deck subscribers will relocate to the West Cary Street Deck, 1101 W. Cary St.; Jefferson Street Deck, 100 S. Jefferson St.; or Henry Street Decks (East/West), 200 and 201 Henry St.
A dedicated shuttle service will be provided by Parking and Transportation today (June 14) through Thursday (June 16) to transport subscribers to and from the West Cary Street Deck and Jefferson Street Deck. RamSafe shuttles will run on a continuous loop to and from the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck, Harrison and Franklin Streets, Franklin and Laurel Streets and Shafer and Franklin Streets from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Transportation requests outside of these hours can be made by placing a ride request through the RamSafe service at 828-SAFE (7233) or using the RamSafe mobile app.
Reciprocal parking will not be permitted on the West Broad Street Deck today (June 14) through Thursday (June 16). MCV Campus subscribers may park on the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck or Henry Street Decks (East/West).
Additional information regarding high school graduation impacts can be found at go.vcu.edu/hsgraduations.
Today
VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement
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/.
This week
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
What can you do to support infant and early childhood mental health? VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of its 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Jackie Robinson Brock, MSW, via Zoom for an overview of infant and early childhood mental health and learn about various professional development opportunities being offered in Virginia. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.
Introduction to Design Thinking Training
Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current and future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a Credly badge that can be posted on LinkedIn. Register for the 120-minute immersive workshop via Zoom at the following URL.
For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/061522DT.
Black Collage and the Rhythmic Continuum
Friday, Jun. 17, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The ICA will host an exploration of Black collage — the medium, material and process — with independent curator and writer Teri Henderson and graphic designer, curator and writer Justin Smith. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.
For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/black-collage/.
Coming up
'Introduction to Logic Models for Research and Program Evaluation'
Wednesday, Jun. 22, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Nina Exner, research data Librarian, will discuss via Zoom how logic models can be used to visualize future benefits of research and program implementation, including the basics of input, output and outcome data. The lunch research seminar will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: https://cctr.vcu.edu/. Register 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/tZAtdO2trj8uG9MXif_3Ej1xaVmYG0mDzrCw.
Notices
100 Miles for Q-VOICES
Q-VOICES is an intentionally crowdfunded dissertation study out of the Social Behavioral Science Program. This study will focus on the experiences of LGBTQ cancer survivors (burden, strengths and navigation) to improve cancer prevention and detection for future LGBTQ folk. Student primary investigator Viktor Clark will undertake a 100-mile bike ride and is looking for sponsors for each mile ($1-$100). Funds will go toward livable wage participant incentives and other study requirements.
For more information, contact Viktor Clark at clarkv6@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/QVOICESV.
Creative Arts Day Camp
VCUarts' Department of Art Education will offer Creative Arts Day Camp for children rising into grades K-9. Students will explore digital media, painting, drawing, bookmaking, fibers and more. Classes will be taught by graduate and undergraduate art education students on the VCU campus. Four classes will be offered each session with classes divided by age group. Sessions will be July 11–15, July 18–22, July 25-29 and Aug. 1–5. Registration is open now, Discounts and scholarships are available.
For more information, contact Marzia Farhana at artedcadc@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/art-education/creative-arts-day-camp/.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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