Student Issue for March 9, 2023

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Community Zoom: VCUarts' John Freyer on Collaborations and Rams in Recovery

Add to calendar 09-03-2023 10:30:00 09-03-2023 America/New_York Community Zoom: VCUarts' John Freyer on Collaborations and Rams in Recovery Join John Freyer, associate professor, Cross Disciplinary Media at VCUarts, as he discusses his collaborations with students and staff of Rams in Recovery. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Online Antonia Vassar vassaram@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

10:30 a.m.

Join John Freyer, associate professor, Cross Disciplinary Media at VCUarts, as he discusses his collaborations with students and staff of Rams in Recovery. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Antonia Vassar at vassaram@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023/community-zooms.html.

Coming up

Discovering How Concussions Lead to Future Injuries

Add to calendar 13-03-2023 12:00:00 13-03-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York Discovering How Concussions Lead to Future Injuries Jessie Oldham, Ph.D., assistant professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will speak via Zoom as part of the Discovery Dialogues Series. The event will be sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Institute for Women’s Health. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. via ZOOM Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, pmdillon@vcu,edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 13, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Jessie Oldham, Ph.D., assistant professor, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, will speak via Zoom as part of the Discovery Dialogues Series. The event will be sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Institute for Women’s Health. 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/tZYlcuyoqzMqGtMcS8my8F-2J6RtGMcvjx_g.

Da Vinci Center Undergraduate Informational Session

Add to calendar 13-03-2023 14:00:00 13-03-2023 14:45:00 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 the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. The certificates will be explained, along with programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation and Human-centered Design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Register at the following URL. Virtual Event Mary Chris Escobar escobarmc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 13, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 2:45 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 the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates. The certificates will be explained, along with programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation and Human-centered Design and how they fit into individual academic plans. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/UGInfo-Mar13.

First-Generation Law Student Panel

Add to calendar 13-03-2023 18:00:00 13-03-2023 20:00:00 America/New_York First-Generation Law Student Panel Come hear a panel of University of Richmond law students discuss their experiences as first-generation college students applying to, paying for and excelling in law school. Panelists from UR's First-Generation Law Student organization and Black Law Student Association are scheduled to participate. Pizza will be provided. The session will be in Room 2107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. To register, visit RamsConnect at the following URL. Academic Learning Commons 2107 Elizabeth Bambacus bambacuses@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 13, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Come hear a panel of University of Richmond law students discuss their experiences as first-generation college students applying to, paying for and excelling in law school. Panelists from UR's First-Generation Law Student organization and Black Law Student Association are scheduled to participate. Pizza will be provided. The session will be in Room 2107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. To register, visit RamsConnect at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927573.

REVIVE! Naloxone Lay Rescuer Training

Add to calendar 14-03-2023 16:00:00 14-03-2023 17:00:00 America/New_York REVIVE! Naloxone Lay Rescuer Training Join Pharmacology and Toxicology Student Organization for a naloxone training through the "REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education" program. The training, in Room 200, VCU Health Sciences Research Building, 1112 E. Clay St., takes one hour and includes a presentation about opioids, overdose and how to respond in case of an emergency. The session will be followed by distribution of naloxone via Rams in Recovery. The sign up is capped at 30 people. Sign up at the following URL. VCU Health Science Research Building - 1112E 200 Alaina Jaster jastera@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join Pharmacology and Toxicology Student Organization for a naloxone training through the "REVIVE! Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education" program. The training, in Room 200, VCU Health Sciences Research Building, 1112 E. Clay St., takes one hour and includes a presentation about opioids, overdose and how to respond in case of an emergency. The session will be followed by distribution of naloxone via Rams in Recovery. The sign up is capped at 30 people. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alaina Jaster at jastera@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/8yjH7FpusiU6SBma7.

Pass Her The Pen: Writing Workshop

Add to calendar 14-03-2023 17:30:00 14-03-2023 19:30:00 America/New_York Pass Her The Pen: Writing Workshop Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for a writing workshop for Women's Herstory Month. The event will be led by published poet, writing teacher artist Paula G. Akinwole, owner of PGARTistry and the creative force behind the blog "For Lack of Better Words." The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The first 10 people to arrive will receive a journal. Snacks will be provided. RSVP at the following URL. Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215 [2nd Floor] 907 Floyd Avenue, Suite 215, Richmond , VA 23284, United States Amala Thomas thomasac4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for a writing workshop for Women's Herstory Month. The event will be led by published poet, writing teacher artist Paula G. Akinwole, owner of PGARTistry and the creative force behind the blog "For Lack of Better Words." The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The first 10 people to arrive will receive a journal. Snacks will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927420.

Evening MBA: Lunchtime Webinar

Add to calendar 16-03-2023 12:00:00 16-03-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York Evening MBA: Lunchtime Webinar Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82607976517 A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82607976517 Austen Gouldman gouldmana@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82607976517 A Q&A session will also be included. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-031623.html.

Crush The Game to Crush Medical Debt

Add to calendar 16-03-2023 19:00:00 16-03-2023 23:00:00 America/New_York Crush The Game to Crush Medical Debt Join Crushing Medical Debt @ VCU for a soccer tournament partnered with Dental Club and MSA. The event will be at the Cary Street Field Complex. Cary Street Field Complex Crushing Medical Debt @ VCU crushingmedicaldebtatvcu@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Join Crushing Medical Debt @ VCU for a soccer tournament partnered with Dental Club and MSA. The event will be at the Cary Street Field Complex.

For more information, contact Crushing Medical Debt @ VCU at crushingmedicaldebtatvcu@gmail.com.

Skepticism Around Clinical Trials

Add to calendar 17-03-2023 12:00:00 17-03-2023 13:30:00 America/New_York Skepticism Around Clinical Trials Join "History and Health: Equitable Access to Care" for a virtual panel which will discuss how marginalized and multi-marginalized people in the United States (e.g., BIPOC and LGTBQIA+) are impacted by the history and procedures of clinical trials, how these experiences influence skepticism toward clinical trials and how to promote activism focused on outreach and awareness. This event, co-sponsored by the Humanities Research Center and the Office of Health Equity, is free and open to the community. Registesr for the Zoom link at the following URL. virtual Logan Vetrovec lavetrovec@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 17, 2023 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Join "History and Health: Equitable Access to Care" for a virtual panel which will discuss how marginalized and multi-marginalized people in the United States (e.g., BIPOC and LGTBQIA+) are impacted by the history and procedures of clinical trials, how these experiences influence skepticism toward clinical trials and how to promote activism focused on outreach and awareness. This event, co-sponsored by the Humanities Research Center and the Office of Health Equity, is free and open to the community. Registesr for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at lavetrovec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6tvSP2YpQ-u6WFNRLbWBHg#/registration.

SAEO and OMSA: Paint Mixer

Add to calendar 20-03-2023 17:30:00 20-03-2023 19:30:00 America/New_York SAEO and OMSA: Paint Mixer VCU's Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity and the university's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invite students with disabilities to come connect with one another and have fun painting and eating doughnuts. The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Email Amala Thomas (thomasac4@vcu.edu) or Caitlin Provencher (provenchercj@vcu.edu). Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215 [2nd Floor] the preceding email addresses DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 20, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity and the university's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invite students with disabilities to come connect with one another and have fun painting and eating doughnuts. The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Email Amala Thomas (thomasac4@vcu.edu) or Caitlin Provencher (provenchercj@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact the preceding email addresses.

'Women Weaving Our Culture' Film Screening

Add to calendar 23-03-2023 15:00:00 23-03-2023 17:00:00 America/New_York 'Women Weaving Our Culture' Film Screening VCUarts, the Global Education Office, mOb Studio and the Latinx Student Association will present a screening of the film “Women Weaving Our Culture” at the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave. Director Margarita Quiroz Ruiz “Lita” will have a Q&A about the film, a talk about indigenous film, self-representation, Mixteca design from Oaxaca and collective making. Commons Theatre Jeannine Diego diegoj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCUarts, the Global Education Office, mOb Studio and the Latinx Student Association will present a screening of the film “Women Weaving Our Culture” at the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave. Director Margarita Quiroz Ruiz “Lita” will have a Q&A about the film, a talk about indigenous film, self-representation, Mixteca design from Oaxaca and collective making.

For more information, contact Jeannine Diego at diegoj@vcu.edu.

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

Add to calendar 29-03-2023 14:00:00 29-03-2023 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 at 2 p.m. Register for March 29 at 2 p.m.: at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcO6urD8vG9VZWugTc-eVXs347SMV94ZV April 30 is the deadline for Summer 2023 enrollment. VCU tuition benefit is available for eligible university employees. Hospital personnel should direct tuition benefit inquiries to hospital Human Resources or access HR4U. Contact Catherine Brown, Program Coordinator at the following email address for April 19 registration links. Zoom Catherine Brown crbrown@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 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 at 2 p.m. Register for March 29 at 2 p.m.: at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEpcO6urD8vG9VZWugTc-eVXs347SMV94ZV April 30 is the deadline for Summer 2023 enrollment. VCU tuition benefit is available for eligible university employees. Hospital personnel should direct tuition benefit inquiries to hospital Human Resources or access HR4U. Contact Catherine Brown, Program Coordinator at the following email address for 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/.

Burnside Watstein Awards Ceremony

Add to calendar 31-03-2023 16:00:00 31-03-2023 19:00:00 America/New_York Burnside Watstein Awards Ceremony The Burnside Watstein LGBTQIA Awards are given annually to recognize individuals who enrich the sense of community at VCU and make a significant difference in the lives of LGBTQIA faculty, staff and students. The event will be followed by a reception and will serve as the closing event of Eric A. Stanley's scholar-in-residence visit, hosted by the Q Collective. Register at https://bit.ly/QCollective2023 Academic Learning Commons Room 1107 Q Collective qcollective@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Burnside Watstein LGBTQIA Awards are given annually to recognize individuals who enrich the sense of community at VCU and make a significant difference in the lives of LGBTQIA faculty, staff and students. The event will be followed by a reception and will serve as the closing event of Eric A. Stanley's scholar-in-residence visit, hosted by the Q Collective. Register at https://bit.ly/QCollective2023

For more information, contact Q Collective at qcollective@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/institutes-and-centers/q-collective/q-events/.

Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) 31st Annual Leadership Conference

Add to calendar 28-04-2023 12:00:00 28-04-2023 17:00:00 America/New_York Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) 31st Annual Leadership Conference The WISDM faculty organization will host an afternoon of networking and professional development through enhancement of leadership skills. The theme is "Flourishing or Functioning? How to Help Yourself and Others." Learn how to bring together your strengths and values, find meaning and purpose in your work, set boundaries, manage stress and create meaningful work relationships. The event will be held at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL. Jonah L. Larrick Student Center Jody Hedstrom hedstromj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 28, 2023 from noon to 5 p.m.

The WISDM faculty organization will host an afternoon of networking and professional development through enhancement of leadership skills. The theme is "Flourishing or Functioning? How to Help Yourself and Others." Learn how to bring together your strengths and values, find meaning and purpose in your work, set boundaries, manage stress and create meaningful work relationships. The event will be held at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=27925.

Notices

Recreation and Well-Being Adult Swim Lessons for Beginners

This class is open to individuals new to the aquatic environment and those who want to become more independent in the water. Classes will be taught by trained instructors in a small group format. Classes will be held March 20-April 12 . Register by noon March 17 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at scottm14@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/adult-swim-programs/.

Publication Opportunity: Auctus

VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, AUCTUS, is currently accepting student submissions to its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities and News and Noteworthy sections. Students can also join AUCTUS as reviewers to gain experience reviewing work in their field. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu.

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 identity 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. Amazon gift card compensation is available. Participation in this research study is voluntary.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://progress.vcu.edu/participate/.

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