Student Issue for November 28, 2022

Today

CPPI Seminar: At the Corner of Access and Quality: Community Pharmacy as a Public Health and Primary Care Destination

Add to calendar 28-11-2022 12:00:00 28-11-2022 00:50:00 America/New_York CPPI Seminar: At the Corner of Access and Quality: Community Pharmacy as a Public Health and Primary Care Destination Kenneth Hohmeier, Pharm.D., will join this month's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation seminar via Zoom. Hohmeier, associate professor and Director of Community Affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, will discuss community pharmacy as a destination for public health and primary care. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL or view the session in Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Free CE credit. Via Zoom or view in Smith 545 Sydney Weber cppi@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 12:50 a.m.

Kenneth Hohmeier, Pharm.D., will join this month's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation seminar via Zoom. Hohmeier, associate professor and Director of Community Affairs at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, will discuss community pharmacy as a destination for public health and primary care. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL or view the session in Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Free CE credit.

For more information, contact Sydney Weber at cppi@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/CPPISeminar.

This week

PHEs To Present Mindful Finals: Grow Your Goals

Add to calendar 29-11-2022 12:00:00 29-11-2022 14:00:00 America/New_York PHEs To Present Mindful Finals: Grow Your Goals Join the Peer Health Educators in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to learn about setting personal goals for well-being. Let your goals blossom as you decorate a grow kit with your aspirations. A masseuse from RecWell will offer chair massages on a first-come, first-served basis. Cabell Library Lobby Emily Tompkins peerhealth@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 from noon to 2 p.m.

Join the Peer Health Educators in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to learn about setting personal goals for well-being. Let your goals blossom as you decorate a grow kit with your aspirations. A masseuse from RecWell will offer chair massages on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

Da Vinci Center Undergraduate Informational Session

Add to calendar 29-11-2022 15:00:00 29-11-2022 15:45:00 America/New_York Da Vinci Center Undergraduate Informational Session 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 a virtual informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at the da Vinci Center. Register at the following URL. Virtual Event Lloyd Young youngel3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.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 a virtual informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at the da Vinci Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/112922UG.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism

Add to calendar 29-11-2022 17:00:00 29-11-2022 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Refugee Resettlement: Simulation and Dinner Party

Add to calendar 29-11-2022 18:00:00 29-11-2022 21:00:00 America/New_York Refugee Resettlement: Simulation and Dinner Party STAR of VCU (Students Together Assisting Refugees) will present Refugee Resettlement: Simulation and Dinner Party at Richmond Salon I, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Gain perspective on what life is like for refugees when they first come to the United States. VCU Student Commons: Richmond Salons I Vineeth Vaidyula vaidyulavr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

STAR of VCU (Students Together Assisting Refugees) will present Refugee Resettlement: Simulation and Dinner Party at Richmond Salon I, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Gain perspective on what life is like for refugees when they first come to the United States.

For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu.

Open House at the FILL

Add to calendar 30-11-2022 15:30:00 30-11-2022 18:30:00 America/New_York Open House at the FILL Come check out the Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge space in Room 5116, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., a place for students to study and socialize. Join in board games and video games or just take some time to unwind in good company. Harris 5116 Matthew James Vechinski mjvechinski@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Come check out the Focused Inquiry Learning Lounge space in Room 5116, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., a place for students to study and socialize. Join in board games and video games or just take some time to unwind in good company.

For more information, contact Matthew James Vechinski at mjvechinski@vcu.edu.

VCU Choral Ensembles Concert

Add to calendar 30-11-2022 19:00:00 30-11-2022 America/New_York VCU Choral Ensembles Concert VCUarts and VCUmusic will present the choral department's fall concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free. The theme for this concert is "Compass Points: New Directions." This concert will feature the new VCU choral director, Christopher Hansen, Ph.D. W. E. Singleton Performing Arts Center on the Monroe Park Campus of VCU Christopher Hansen hansenc3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 at 7 p.m.

VCUarts and VCUmusic will present the choral department's fall concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free. The theme for this concert is "Compass Points: New Directions." This concert will feature the new VCU choral director, Christopher Hansen, Ph.D.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit http://arts.vcu.edu/event/choral-concert/.

Painting and Printmaking Holiday Sale and Fundraiser

Add to calendar 01-12-2022 10:00:00 01-12-2022 17:00:00 America/New_York Painting and Printmaking Holiday Sale and Fundraiser VCU's Department of Painting and Printmaking will host a pop-up holiday sale and fundraiser in conjunction with the Craft Department's clay sale today, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The sale will be in the first floor lobby of the Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St. Payment will be accepted via Venmo or Cashapp only. Twenty percent of the total sales will go to benefiting painting and printmaking students in need with travel or supply costs. First floor lobby, Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 West Broad Street Kat Wilson kawilson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Department of Painting and Printmaking will host a pop-up holiday sale and fundraiser in conjunction with the Craft Department's clay sale today, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The sale will be in the first floor lobby of the Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St. Payment will be accepted via Venmo or Cashapp only. Twenty percent of the total sales will go to benefiting painting and printmaking students in need with travel or supply costs.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/painting-printmaking-holiday-sale/.

VCUarts Theatre To Present 'Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde

Add to calendar 01-12-2022 19:30:00 01-12-2022 America/New_York VCUarts Theatre To Present 'Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde "Gross Indecency" by Moisés Kaufman is a thrilling courtroom drama based on the true events surrounding the downfall of celebrated poet and playwright Oscar Wilde in Victorian England. Kaufman uses trial transcripts, personal correspondence, interviews and other source materials to tell the story of the 1895 trials that resulted in Wilde's arrest and imprisonment for the crime of sodomy. Performances will be Thursday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 4 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave Sarah Moore theatretix@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

"Gross Indecency" by Moisés Kaufman is a thrilling courtroom drama based on the true events surrounding the downfall of celebrated poet and playwright Oscar Wilde in Victorian England. Kaufman uses trial transcripts, personal correspondence, interviews and other source materials to tell the story of the 1895 trials that resulted in Wilde's arrest and imprisonment for the crime of sodomy. Performances will be Thursday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 4 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Sarah Moore at theatretix@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6026 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/theatre/vcuarts-theatre-mainstage-season/.

Lebanese Student Association Fall Bash

Add to calendar 02-12-2022 18:00:00 02-12-2022 21:00:00 America/New_York Lebanese Student Association Fall Bash The Lebanese Student Association will host a fall bash featuring Lebanese food and dancing in Rooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. VCU University Commons Virginia Rooms A-D LSA@VCU contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Lebanese Student Association will host a fall bash featuring Lebanese food and dancing in Rooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact LSA@VCU at contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com.

International Prom

Add to calendar 02-12-2022 19:00:00 02-12-2022 21:00:00 America/New_York International Prom VCU's Global Education Office will host an internationally themed prom night open to the entire VCU community. Connect with visiting students from Shimane University, Japan and international VCU students and join in a night of dancing, games and food and drinks. The event will be in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. Rams Lounge, Student Commons Colleen Choate choatecl@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host an internationally themed prom night open to the entire VCU community. Connect with visiting students from Shimane University, Japan and international VCU students and join in a night of dancing, games and food and drinks. The event will be in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gHYBPz2s_dvAC39Wj3vBOKqUG9barAtqyTZM6dDtBwc/edit.

Movie Night at the Byrd

Add to calendar 03-12-2022 19:00:00 03-12-2022 America/New_York Movie Night at the Byrd VCU's Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board will host a movie night at the Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St. Tickets are free. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL for more information. Byrd Theatre Ann Kee gspb@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board will host a movie night at the Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St. Tickets are free. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL for more information.

For more information, contact Ann Kee at gspb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/gspb/rsvp_boot?id=1913120.

Coming up

Understanding Your Strengths

Add to calendar 08-12-2022 11:00:00 08-12-2022 12:30:00 America/New_York Understanding Your Strengths VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present a virtual workshop via Zoom that will allow participants to explore their strengths and discover how those talents contribute to their success as an individual contributor, team player and leader at work. The registration fee is $60. Register at the following URL. Virtually via Zoom Katie Fauth corp-ed@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present a virtual workshop via Zoom that will allow participants to explore their strengths and discover how those talents contribute to their success as an individual contributor, team player and leader at work. The registration fee is $60. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/center-for-corporate-education/understanding-your-strengths.html.

Grad Bash

Add to calendar 08-12-2022 18:30:00 08-12-2022 20:00:00 America/New_York Grad Bash It's time to celebrate the Class of 2022 at Grad Bash. Meet the Office of Alumni Relations and learn how the office can continue to offer support post-graduation. The event, in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is free for graduating students and $10 for non-VCU and non-graduating guests. University Student Commons, Rams Lounge Allison Toney aktoney@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

It's time to celebrate the Class of 2022 at Grad Bash. Meet the Office of Alumni Relations and learn how the office can continue to offer support post-graduation. The event, in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., is free for graduating students and $10 for non-VCU and non-graduating guests.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/gradbash.

RTR Teacher Residency Informational Session Via Zoom

Add to calendar 12-01-2023 18:30:00 12-01-2023 19:30:00 America/New_York RTR Teacher Residency Informational Session Via Zoom Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR, formerly Richmond Teacher Residency, is for you. RTR is a highly selective teacher residency program that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Register for the informational session via Zoom at https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRInfoJan12 Via Zoom Sabrina Evans evanssl4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR, formerly Richmond Teacher Residency, is for you. RTR is a highly selective teacher residency program that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Register for the informational session via Zoom at https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRInfoJan12

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

RTR Teacher Residency In-Person Informational Session

Add to calendar 18-01-2023 18:30:00 18-01-2023 19:30:00 America/New_York RTR Teacher Residency In-Person Informational Session Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a free paid degree? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR, formerly Richmond Teacher Residency, is a highly selective teacher residency program that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Sign up at https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRInfoJan18 for the in-person informational session at Don't Look Back - Triple, 3306 W. Broad St. 3306 W Broad St Richmond, VA 23230 United States Sabrina Evans teachrtr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a free paid degree? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR, formerly Richmond Teacher Residency, is a highly selective teacher residency program that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Sign up at https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRInfoJan18 for the in-person informational session at Don't Look Back - Triple, 3306 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

Notices

Certificate in Clinical Research Program

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research actively supports clinical research professionals entering the work force or transitioning career paths with the Certificate in Clinical Research. The program prepares students for first-time entry or transition into the field of clinical research and provides professional development for current clinical, allied health and research professionals. Spring 2023 applications due Dec. 30 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/certificate-program/.

Mindful Moms Program for Pregnancy

VCU School of Nursing's Mindful Moms Program welcomes those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant to join a free prenatal yoga or education classes during their pregnancy. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The program welcomes those who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed.

For more information, contact Christine Aubry at mindfulmoms@vcu.edu or (804) 273-7267 or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.

Winter Wishes Initiative From the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health

Celebrate the mothers of the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health by donating to the Winter Wishes fund, which was created to provide holiday gifts for the mothers and their babies. Donations may be made at the following URL.

For more information, contact Clinical Coordinator of OB MOTIVATE at culbertml@vcu.edu or (804) 314-5651 or visit https://give.chfrichmond.org/campaign/motivate-clinic-2022/c417408.

Graduates: Submit Your Graduation Portraits

August and December graduates have a unique opportunity to share your graduation photos so they can be displayed for family and friends during celebrations. Submit your photos at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/B7bYmk1g3oFQVbwc9.

Makerspace Training Courses

Registration is open for Makers' Training Workshops and for Makers’ Courses (Modules I, II and III) for VCU students who seek to use the College of Engineering Makerspaces. Students must first complete the Orientation and General Safety Training through the College of Engineering before registering for the more advanced courses. Morning and afternoon sections are available. See the full schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/engineering.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education

VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers learning options for the VCU community and the public. Choose from aikido, business writing, communication, computer skills, customer service, data analysis, digital marketing, digital tech, event planning, facial reading, fitness and wellness, infant mental health, languages, makerspace training, management, mindfulness, online teaching, paralegal, play therapy, podcasting, Power BI, pre-health test prep, storytelling and WordPress.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/.

Do You Dip or Use Smokeless Tobacco?

Individuals who dip/use smokeless tobacco 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.

Black Love Safe Love

This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identify as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Compensation is available. Participation in this research study is voluntary.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu.

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