Student Issue for August 12, 2022

Today

Starry Night Cinema: 'A Raisin in the Sun'

Add to calendar 12-08-2022 20:00:00 12-08-2022 22:00:00 America/New_York Starry Night Cinema: 'A Raisin in the Sun' Join the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., under the stars (and a full moon) in the ICA’s Thinking Field for the big-screen presentation of the 1961 film "A Raisin in the Sun." The screening will be presented by the ICA's partners at the Afrikana Independent Film Festival. That same evening from 5-9 p.m., an evening of fashion, music and a vegan soul food tasting will be presented by For the Fem in You at the ICA Forum. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU, 601 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23220 Stephanie Stanton stantons@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

8 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Join the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., under the stars (and a full moon) in the ICA’s Thinking Field for the big-screen presentation of the 1961 film "A Raisin in the Sun." The screening will be presented by the ICA's partners at the Afrikana Independent Film Festival. That same evening from 5-9 p.m., an evening of fashion, music and a vegan soul food tasting will be presented by For the Fem in You at the ICA Forum.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/starry-night-cinema-raisin-in-sun/.

Coming up

Avaya Workplace Training

Add to calendar 15-08-2022 10:00:00 15-08-2022 11:00:00 America/New_York Avaya Workplace Training Telecommunications Services will be offering virtual training on Avaya Workplace app. The Avaya Workplace app is geared for remote workers. Callers can reach remote staff on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. Register at the following URL. Virtual Wayne Johnson wljohnson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Aug. 15, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Telecommunications Services will be offering virtual training on Avaya Workplace app. The Avaya Workplace app is geared for remote workers. Callers can reach remote staff on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Apply to Volunteer With Richmond Refugee Health Partners

Add to calendar 31-08-2022 23:55:00 31-08-2022 America/New_York Apply to Volunteer With Richmond Refugee Health Partners Students Together Assisting Refugees at VCU's Richmond Refugee Health Partners program is recruiting student volunteers for the fall. Those interested in advocating for refugees in health and building cross-cultural, person-centered care skills should apply by Aug. 31 at the following URL. https://forms.gle/5UFh64CTSkqau7R57 Vineeth Vaidyula vaidyulavr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 at 11:55 p.m.

Students Together Assisting Refugees at VCU's Richmond Refugee Health Partners program is recruiting student volunteers for the fall. Those interested in advocating for refugees in health and building cross-cultural, person-centered care skills should apply by Aug. 31 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5UFh64CTSkqau7R57.

Run Richmond 16.19 VCU Health Sciences Race Team

Add to calendar 17-09-2022 07:00:00 17-09-2022 America/New_York Run Richmond 16.19 VCU Health Sciences Race Team The VCU College of Health Professions and VCU Health have are forming a student, faculty and staff race team for the Sept. 17 Run Richmond 16.19 race. Register at the following URL. Click sign up and enter the requested information. On the team page, select VCU Health Sciences. Use the password RAMS2022. Participants will be contacted by the race team director with details of how the team will be supported. Kanawha Plaza E. Canal St. Richmond, VA Michael Forder mjforder@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Sep. 17, 2022 at 7 a.m.

The VCU College of Health Professions and VCU Health have are forming a student, faculty and staff race team for the Sept. 17 Run Richmond 16.19 race. Register at the following URL. Click sign up and enter the requested information. On the team page, select VCU Health Sciences. Use the password RAMS2022. Participants will be contacted by the race team director with details of how the team will be supported.

For more information, contact Michael Forder at mjforder@vcu.edu or visit https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Richmond/RunRichmond1619.

Notices

Apply by Sept. 1 To Join Cabell Library Undergraduate Advisory Committee

Want to make an impact for students at Cabell Library? Apply to join the Cabell Library Undergraduate Advisory Committee. VCU Libraries values the perspectives of students in the services offered for undergraduates. The committee meets monthly on Friday evenings with dinner provided. Apply at the following URL by noon Sept. 1.

For more information, contact Mikayla Braswell at braswellm2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_nUn1iEkg0qUNYVMbBk4lvE_kyEVyazBfjHGE1aYJR-Uhfw/viewform?usp=sf_link .

VCU Human Resources Work-Life On-Demand Videos and Well-Being Sessions

You can now access many on-demand recorded well-being sessions as well as online classes that address work-life topics such as financial wellness, how to be the best you in your work, how to live your best life, being well emotionally, staying mindful and covering your bases and having a plan. Find all the playlists in Talent@VCU (https://go.vcu.edu/talentatvcu) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/catalog/CustomPage.aspx?id=221000415.

Now Hiring: IVY Lab Research Coordinator, Department of OBGYN, School of Medicine

The IVY (In Recovery) Lab (Principal Investigator Caitlin E. Martin, M.D.) housed in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the School of Medicine, is seeking a lab coordinator. The overall aim of the IVY Lab’s research is to elucidate how biological factors, such as pregnancy and the postpartum state, and psychosocial contexts play together with sex and gender in the achievement of recovery among people with opioid and other substance use disorders. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bhushan Thakkar at bhushan.thakkar@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2139?c=vcu.

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.

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