Faculty/staff Issue for March 1, 2023

Today

VCU RVA Internship and Experiential Opportunities Fair

Add to calendar 01-03-2023 13:00:00 01-03-2023 16:00:00 America/New_York VCU RVA Internship and Experiential Opportunities Fair Join VCU Career Services and RVA Collab for the RVA Internship and Experiential Opportunities Fair in the Richmond Salons and Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Connect with organizations that combine your academic goals with real-world experiences, such as internships, project-based opportunities and volunteer and service hours. Register at the following URL. Richmond Salons & Commonwealth Ballroom — Second Floor, University Student Commons VCU Career Services careers@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join VCU Career Services and RVA Collab for the RVA Internship and Experiential Opportunities Fair in the Richmond Salons and Commonwealth Ballroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Connect with organizations that combine your academic goals with real-world experiences, such as internships, project-based opportunities and volunteer and service hours. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/34973.

My Life, My Scholarship Symposium

Add to calendar 01-03-2023 12:00:00 01-03-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York My Life, My Scholarship Symposium VCU's Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) will host a symposium with Ashwag Abdulrahim, a VCU Humphrey Fellow and pharmacist with 10 years of experience in health policies, management and finance. She will discuss her lived experiences and how they are intertwined with her research and scholarship. The session will be at Barnes and Noble at VCU, 1111 W. Broad St. Barnes and Noble at VCU, 1111 W. Broad St. iCubed icubed@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Institute for Inclusion, Inquiry and Innovation (iCubed) will host a symposium with Ashwag Abdulrahim, a VCU Humphrey Fellow and pharmacist with 10 years of experience in health policies, management and finance. She will discuss her lived experiences and how they are intertwined with her research and scholarship. The session will be at Barnes and Noble at VCU, 1111 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact iCubed at icubed@vcu.edu or visit https://icubed.vcu.edu/mlms/.

Fulbright Scholarship Informational Session

Add to calendar 01-03-2023 14:00:00 01-03-2023 America/New_York Fulbright Scholarship Informational Session VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual Fulbright informational session. The Fulbright Scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. This session will feature the arts application. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu To register for this session or future sessions, or to request the recording, visit the following URL. Zoom Meredith Sisson honorsnso@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual Fulbright informational session. The Fulbright Scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. This session will feature the arts application. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu To register for this session or future sessions, or to request the recording, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/86JF6u6NsYAw23ef7.

Brandcenter Virtual Informational Session

Add to calendar 01-03-2023 19:00:00 01-03-2023 20:00:00 America/New_York Brandcenter Virtual Informational Session Super Bowl 57 was the fourth consecutive Super Bowl in which 20-plus Brandcenter alumni were involved in creating ads for the Big Game. If this sounds like something you might want to do in the future, come check out the Brandcenter — the top graduate program for advertising and branding in the country. Register for the virtual informational session at the following URL. Zoom Erica DePompeo brandcenter@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Super Bowl 57 was the fourth consecutive Super Bowl in which 20-plus Brandcenter alumni were involved in creating ads for the Big Game. If this sounds like something you might want to do in the future, come check out the Brandcenter — the top graduate program for advertising and branding in the country. Register for the virtual informational session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erica DePompeo at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/BCVirtualInfoSessionMarch1?utm_source=Telegram.

Brother to Brother: A Conversation About Mental Health For Men of Color

Add to calendar 01-03-2023 19:00:00 01-03-2023 America/New_York Brother to Brother: A Conversation About Mental Health For Men of Color Shawn Utsey, Ph.D., will offer a talk about mental health and the stigma surrounding men of color. Jihad Aziz, Ph.D., director of University Counseling Services, will discuss available mental health resources. Pizza will be offered. The session will be in Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL: https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927345 Office of Multicultural Student Affairs | University Student Commons Jair Lecky leckyjj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

Shawn Utsey, Ph.D., will offer a talk about mental health and the stigma surrounding men of color. Jihad Aziz, Ph.D., director of University Counseling Services, will discuss available mental health resources. Pizza will be offered. The session will be in Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL: https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927345

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu.

This week

Graduate Student Panel: Lifting the Curtain on Applying to Psychology Graduate School

Add to calendar 02-03-2023 15:00:00 02-03-2023 16:00:00 America/New_York Graduate Student Panel: Lifting the Curtain on Applying to Psychology Graduate School Join a panel of VCU graduate students from psychology and related fields to discuss the challenges faced during the journey to grad school. The session will be held in person (SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) and on Zoom. The event is organized by the Psychology Department's Committee for the Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Register at the following URL. SGA Senate Chambers & Zoom Polina Beloborodova beloborodp@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join a panel of VCU graduate students from psychology and related fields to discuss the challenges faced during the journey to grad school. The session will be held in person (SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) and on Zoom. The event is organized by the Psychology Department's Committee for the Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at beloborodp@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CFJA3EPLNFXP8FHT.

Free Documentary Screening: 'God Loves Uganda,' a Discussion About Global Gender and Sexuality Justice and Moral Politics

Add to calendar 02-03-2023 15:45:00 02-03-2023 17:45:00 America/New_York Free Documentary Screening: 'God Loves Uganda,' a Discussion About Global Gender and Sexuality Justice and Moral Politics A Sociology Lab on Gender, Sexuality and Globalization Studies taught by Ying-Chao Kao, Ph.D., will present "God Loves Uganda," which explores the role of the American evangelical movement in Uganda when an anti-gay bill wins support. The screening will be moderated by research assistants Sarah Young and Eleanor Northrup. The film will be shown in Room 203, Founders Hall, 827 W. Franklin St. Founders Hall Room 203 (827 W Franklin St. Rm. 203. Richmond, VA 23284, USA) Ying-Chao Kao yckao@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023 from 3:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

A Sociology Lab on Gender, Sexuality and Globalization Studies taught by Ying-Chao Kao, Ph.D., will present "God Loves Uganda," which explores the role of the American evangelical movement in Uganda when an anti-gay bill wins support. The screening will be moderated by research assistants Sarah Young and Eleanor Northrup. The film will be shown in Room 203, Founders Hall, 827 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Ying-Chao Kao at yckao@vcu.edu.

Certificate and M.Ed. in Culturally Responsive Leadership Informational Session

Add to calendar 02-03-2023 17:00:00 02-03-2023 18:00:00 America/New_York Certificate and M.Ed. in Culturally Responsive Leadership Informational Session Join VCU's School of Education for a session on its M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Culturally Responsive Leadership. This program helps prepare professionals for the ever-changing educational environment and can be completed part-time in as little as 22 months with coursework fully online. Register for the online session at the following URL. Online Only Jazmin Tilfas soeinfo@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Education for a session on its M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Culturally Responsive Leadership. This program helps prepare professionals for the ever-changing educational environment and can be completed part-time in as little as 22 months with coursework fully online. Register for the online session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/?id=b55ebcc4-cfc1-4704-afdc-4d9ff6c6c6d7.

Corporate Finance Summer Concentration Informational Session

Add to calendar 03-03-2023 11:00:00 03-03-2023 America/New_York Corporate Finance Summer Concentration Informational Session Learn more about the Corporate Finance summer concentration at an informational session hosted by the School of Business. Hear from alumni about their program experience and learn more about the session's interactive curriculum, schedule and the application process. Lunch and a Q&A with alumni will follow the presentation, which will be in Room B3114, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL. Snead Hall, Room B3114 Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 3, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Learn more about the Corporate Finance summer concentration at an informational session hosted by the School of Business. Hear from alumni about their program experience and learn more about the session's interactive curriculum, schedule and the application process. Lunch and a Q&A with alumni will follow the presentation, which will be in Room B3114, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/information-sessions/corp-finance-information-session-030323.html.

Coming up

Employee Appreciation Week and Career Development Conference

Add to calendar 06-03-2023 08:00:00 06-03-2023 17:00:00 America/New_York Employee Appreciation Week and Career Development Conference VCU Human Resources and VCU Staff Senate will host Employee Appreciation Week and the employee Career Development Conference March 6-10 at various campus locations. Free food, swag, access to RecWell facilities and professional development opportunities will be available. Various locations at MPC and MCV Brogan King staffsenate@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 6, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and VCU Staff Senate will host Employee Appreciation Week and the employee Career Development Conference March 6-10 at various campus locations. Free food, swag, access to RecWell facilities and professional development opportunities will be available.

For more information, contact Brogan King at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/employee-appreciation/.

Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Add to calendar 07-03-2023 13:00:00 07-03-2023 America/New_York Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, our program administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. Virtual Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2023 at 1 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, our program administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/analytics/master-of-decision-analytics-professional-track/#sob-events-1759442.

Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Add to calendar 07-03-2023 12:00:00 07-03-2023 America/New_York Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Members of the program's administration will be available to answer questions. Register at the following URL. Virtual Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 7, 2023 at noon

Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Members of the program's administration will be available to answer questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/executive-mba/#sob-events-1759433.

Informational Sessions: VCU's Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research

Add to calendar 08-03-2023 14:00:00 08-03-2023 America/New_York Informational Sessions: VCU's Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research VCU's post-baccalaureate certificate in clinical research supports clinical research professionals entering the workforce or transitioning career paths with and offers professional development for current clinical, allied health and research professionals. Applications are now being accepted for Summer and Fall 2023. Certificate program informational sessions will be offered via Zoom March 29 and April 19 all at 2 p.m. Register for March 8 at 2 p.m. at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcemupzooEtSb3TuPn084VtKAChIJubSQ April 30 is the deadline for Summer 2023 enrollment. VCU tuition benefit is available for eligible university employees. Hospital personnel direct tuition benefit inquiry to hospital Human Resources or access HR4U. Contact Catherine Brown, program coordinator, at the following email address for March 29 and April 19 registration links. zoom Catherine Brown crbrown@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023 at 2 p.m.

VCU's post-baccalaureate certificate in clinical research supports clinical research professionals entering the workforce or transitioning career paths with and offers professional development for current clinical, allied health and research professionals. Applications are now being accepted for Summer and Fall 2023. Certificate program informational sessions will be offered via Zoom March 29 and April 19 all at 2 p.m. Register for March 8 at 2 p.m. at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErcemupzooEtSb3TuPn084VtKAChIJubSQ April 30 is the deadline for Summer 2023 enrollment. VCU tuition benefit is available for eligible university employees. Hospital personnel direct tuition benefit inquiry to hospital Human Resources or access HR4U. Contact Catherine Brown, program coordinator, at the following email address for March 29 and April 19 registration links.

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

NSO Workshop: Preparing Scholarship Applications

Add to calendar 14-03-2023 17:00:00 14-03-2023 19:00:00 America/New_York NSO Workshop: Preparing Scholarship Applications VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a free workshop series that will prepare participants to tackle major applications for postgraduate scholarships on Tuesdays, March 14 through April 11 from 5-7 p.m. The workshop will address topics such as how to write about yourself, how to connect past experiences and future goals, how to select recommenders and how to speak to the values and mission of the award for which you are applying. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Apply at the following URL. Zoom Jeff Wing Honorsnso@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a free workshop series that will prepare participants to tackle major applications for postgraduate scholarships on Tuesdays, March 14 through April 11 from 5-7 p.m. The workshop will address topics such as how to write about yourself, how to connect past experiences and future goals, how to select recommenders and how to speak to the values and mission of the award for which you are applying. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at Honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/j7W7DPkYNUH1sgAz6 .

Karen Kopryanski – Accents Speak Louder Than Words: Examining Accent Bias Through the Lens of Actor Training

Add to calendar 14-03-2023 17:30:00 14-03-2023 18:30:00 America/New_York Karen Kopryanski – Accents Speak Louder Than Words: Examining Accent Bias Through the Lens of Actor Training This lecture will examine the evolution of pedagogical approaches to voice and speech and consider what that journey can teach us about actively confronting accent discrimination in our own lives. This hybrid event is free and open to the public. The in-person lecture will be held in the auditorium of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL to participate virtually. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU ica@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This lecture will examine the evolution of pedagogical approaches to voice and speech and consider what that journey can teach us about actively confronting accent discrimination in our own lives. This hybrid event is free and open to the public. The in-person lecture will be held in the auditorium of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL to participate virtually.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/karen-kopryanski-accents-speak-louder-than-words-examining-accent-bias-through-the-lens-of-actor-training/.

2023 Health Sciences Education Symposium

Add to calendar 23-03-2023 11:00:00 23-03-2023 17:00:00 America/New_York 2023 Health Sciences Education Symposium The theme of the symposium will be redefining professionalism to foster positive learning environments. The event will include an exploration of how professionalism is being studied and taught with faculty, students and staff from across the MCV campus. The event will be sponsored by the VCU Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy and the College of Health Professions. The event will be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Questions: https://go.vcu.edu/vcuhses. Register at the following URL. Johan L. Larrick Student Center Stacey Wahl swahl@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The theme of the symposium will be redefining professionalism to foster positive learning environments. The event will include an exploration of how professionalism is being studied and taught with faculty, students and staff from across the MCV campus. The event will be sponsored by the VCU Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy and the College of Health Professions. The event will be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Questions: https://go.vcu.edu/vcuhses. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/9537564.

'TEDxVCU: Reframed' Live Speaker Event

Add to calendar 25-03-2023 16:00:00 25-03-2023 19:00:00 America/New_York 'TEDxVCU: Reframed' Live Speaker Event TEDxVCU will present its annual live speaker event, TEDxVCU: Reframed, at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The event will include seven TEDx Talks from the VCU community, as well as audience interaction, networking opportunities and light refreshments. Request your free ticket at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927372. Institute for Contemporary Art TEDxVCU Team tedx@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

TEDxVCU will present its annual live speaker event, TEDxVCU: Reframed, at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The event will include seven TEDx Talks from the VCU community, as well as audience interaction, networking opportunities and light refreshments. Request your free ticket at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927372.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU Team at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu.

'Can Numbers Wound?: A Critical Race Feminista's Quantitative Praxis in Education'

Add to calendar 31-03-2023 13:30:00 31-03-2023 15:00:00 America/New_York 'Can Numbers Wound?: A Critical Race Feminista's Quantitative Praxis in Education' The VCU School of Education will host Nichole Garcia, Ph.D., Rutgers University, as part of its Critical Quantitative Methodologies series. The talk will be in Room 101, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Harris Hall, Room 101 Kamden Strunk strunkk2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU School of Education will host Nichole Garcia, Ph.D., Rutgers University, as part of its Critical Quantitative Methodologies series. The talk will be in Room 101, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Kamden Strunk at strunkk2@vcu.edu.

17th Annual Women's Health Research Day

Add to calendar 26-04-2023 13:00:00 26-04-2023 16:30:00 America/New_York 17th Annual Women's Health Research Day The VCU Institute for Women's Health announces the 17th Annual Women's Health Research Day. This year's plenary symposium, to be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., is titled Health Equity for Maternal Child Wellness. Researchers at all levels are invited to submit poster abstracts in any research area that focuses on women’s health or sex/gender differences. The abstract deadline is March 10. Poster awards will be given. Register or submit an abstract a the following URL. Larrick Student Center MCV Campus Molly Hyer mmhyer@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 26, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The VCU Institute for Women's Health announces the 17th Annual Women's Health Research Day. This year's plenary symposium, to be held at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., is titled Health Equity for Maternal Child Wellness. Researchers at all levels are invited to submit poster abstracts in any research area that focuses on women’s health or sex/gender differences. The abstract deadline is March 10. Poster awards will be given. Register or submit an abstract a the following URL.

For more information, contact Molly Hyer at mmhyer@vcu.edu or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/womens-health-research-day/.

2023 Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium Summit: Connecting Research, Policy and Practice Through Shifting Paradigms in Public Education

Add to calendar 29-06-2023 08:30:00 29-06-2023 17:00:00 America/New_York 2023 Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium Summit: Connecting Research, Policy and Practice Through Shifting Paradigms in Public Education The summit will bring together stakeholders in educational research, policy and practice to explore and address enduring and emerging issues in public schools. Proposals are due by May 5. Special registration rates are available for VCU faculty, staff and students. The event will be held at Huguenot High School, 7945 Forest Hill Ave. Register at the following URL. Huguenot High School David Naff naffdb@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 29, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The summit will bring together stakeholders in educational research, policy and practice to explore and address enduring and emerging issues in public schools. Proposals are due by May 5. Special registration rates are available for VCU faculty, staff and students. The event will be held at Huguenot High School, 7945 Forest Hill Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Naff at naffdb@vcu.edu or visit https://merc.soe.vcu.edu/conference/.

Notices

Dorris Douglas Budd Award – Call for Nominations

Do you know an outstanding administrative and office support staff who enhances the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health? The nomination site for the Dorris Douglas Budd Award is now open at https://forms.gle/3qwbQw1CgFmMznYf8. Completed nominations must be submitted no later than Wednesday, March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

How to Retire With VCU ORP

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions will be open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/3xuwHLZ.

How to Retire With VRS

Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/3NqLY7a.

Call for Abstracts: VCU Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity

Organized by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry and part of VCU Research Weeks, the annual VCU Poster Symposium for Undergraduate Research and Creativity is an opportunity for students to present their research endeavors and creative scholarship to their academic peers, members of the VCU community and friends. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, March 22. The symposium will take place during two sessions on Wednesday, April 26 in the VCU Student Commons Commonwealth Ballroom.

For more information, contact Herb Hill at urop@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/initiatives/urop/poster/.

Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning

RecWell offers the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, which prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. Successful completion of this course provides participants with an certificate valid for two years.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.

Rainy Day Rams Saving Program To Jumpstart Student Savings Goals

Now through Saturday, April 15, all VCU students who open a savings account with VACU will automatically receive $25 deposited into their account. Students who complete a healthy financial activity will receive an additional $25 deposit. To be eligible for the second deposit, students need to complete one of the following activities before April 15: Meet with a Money Spot peer coach or complete two Financial Fitness Academy modules.

For more information, contact Amy Pridemore at pridemorea@vcu.edu or visit https://themoneyspot.vcu.edu/rainy-day-rams/#:~:text=The%20Rainy%20Day%20Rams%20saving,to%20jumpstart%20your%20savings%20goals.

Register for OMSA Cultural Achievement Ceremony

Each spring, VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a variety of cultural achievement ceremonies for students of underrepresented communities. Ceremonies offered this year are: Donning of the Kente, Lavender Graduation, Latine Achievement Ceremony, Asian American Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Graduation Ceremony, Graduation for Disabled Students (in collaboration with SAEO) and Indigenous Peoples' Ceremony. Register by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Uy7sgnqKcmEovvj58.

2023-24 VCU Bulletin Launched

The 2023-24 VCU Bulletin is available. The undergraduate, graduate and professional bulletins contain information about university policies, course descriptions and academic requirements for the programs available to the respective student populations. View the 2023-24 launch edition online at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Bulletin at bulletin@vcu.edu or visit http://bulletin.vcu.edu.

Research Study: Body Image, Eating and Wellness Among South Asian Women (Part 2)

Are you a South Asian woman between the ages of 18 and 30? If so, you are invited to participate in a research study at VCU. Researchers in VCU’s Department of Psychology are interested in learning more about eating and wellness in the South Asian community. Participation includes completing a series of online health questionnaires. Compensation is available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Neha Goel at goelnj@vcu.edu or (602) 578-8777 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DXLDLMCRXC3RWY4E.

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