Student Issue for February 15, 2023

Today

Healthy Hearts: Blood Pressure Screening

Add to calendar 15-02-2023 13:00:00 15-02-2023 15:00:00 America/New_York Healthy Hearts: Blood Pressure Screening Join University Student Health Services and RecWell’s Peer Health Educators in the lobby of the University Student Commons 907 Floyd Ave., for free blood pressure screening and chance to win prizes. University Student Commons Lobby Mia Liadis peerhealth@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join University Student Health Services and RecWell’s Peer Health Educators in the lobby of the University Student Commons 907 Floyd Ave., for free blood pressure screening and chance to win prizes.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at peerhealth@vcu.edu.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Crafting a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative

Add to calendar 15-02-2023 11:00:00 15-02-2023 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Crafting a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m.

Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience. Register at the following URL.

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

Study (and Intern) Abroad at Sant'Anna - Fall 2023 Informational Session

Add to calendar 15-02-2023 12:00:00 15-02-2023 America/New_York Study (and Intern) Abroad at Sant'Anna - Fall 2023 Informational Session Join VCU's Global Education Office and the Sant'Anna Institute for a virtual informational session about study abroad at the Sant'Anna Institute fall 2023 in Sorrento, Italy. The discussion will include classes (internships), housing and cultural activities. Courses will be offered in Italian language and culture, arts, classical studies, business, sociology, biology, environmental studies, mass communications, international studies English, women's studies and political science. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86885483846 Amy Leap Miller millera16@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

Join VCU's Global Education Office and the Sant'Anna Institute for a virtual informational session about study abroad at the Sant'Anna Institute fall 2023 in Sorrento, Italy. The discussion will include classes (internships), housing and cultural activities. Courses will be offered in Italian language and culture, arts, classical studies, business, sociology, biology, environmental studies, mass communications, international studies English, women's studies and political science. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Leap Miller at millera16@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86885483846.

Fulbright Scholarship

Add to calendar 15-02-2023 12:00:00 15-02-2023 America/New_York Fulbright Scholarship VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a hybrid Fulbright informational session. The Fulbright Scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Questions: http://nso@vcu.edu Register for this session or future sessions or request the recording at the following URL. Hybrid Jeff Wing honorsnso@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

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

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

The Myth of Black Male Exceptionalism: An Experience for Men of Color

Add to calendar 15-02-2023 12:00:00 15-02-2023 America/New_York The Myth of Black Male Exceptionalism: An Experience for Men of Color During his Ted Talk, historian Tyree Boyd-Pates states that: The Myth of Black male exceptionalism has only gotten worse with the election of the first Black president, Barack Obama. At this event for Men of Color, this brief Ted Talk will be shown, followed by a facilitated discussion. Lunch will be provided. The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/mmc/home/ Register at the following URL. University Student Commons, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (Suite 215) Jair Lecky leckyjj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

During his Ted Talk, historian Tyree Boyd-Pates states that: The Myth of Black male exceptionalism has only gotten worse with the election of the first Black president, Barack Obama. At this event for Men of Color, this brief Ted Talk will be shown, followed by a facilitated discussion. Lunch will be provided. The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/mmc/home/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1926408.

Lunar New Year Global Café

Add to calendar 15-02-2023 12:30:00 15-02-2023 14:00:00 America/New_York Lunar New Year Global Café The Global Education Office will host a celebration of Lunar New Year traditions from Vietnam, South Korea and China. Snacks, traditional games, prizes and displays on the varying traditions of the countries will be available. GEO's Global Café is a student-centered event that highlights food and cultures from around the world, with a different theme every month. The event will be in the kitchen area, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL. West Grace North Residence Kitchen Area Colleen Choate choatecl@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Global Education Office will host a celebration of Lunar New Year traditions from Vietnam, South Korea and China. Snacks, traditional games, prizes and displays on the varying traditions of the countries will be available. GEO's Global Café is a student-centered event that highlights food and cultures from around the world, with a different theme every month. The event will be in the kitchen area, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Colleen Choate at choatecl@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1926058.

'The Central Lunatic Asylum for the Colored Insane' Film Screening

Add to calendar 15-02-2023 16:00:00 15-02-2023 17:30:00 America/New_York 'The Central Lunatic Asylum for the Colored Insane' Film Screening VCU Humanities Research Center will host a screening and discussion of the documentary “The Central Lunatic Asylum for the Colored Insane” with filmmaker and VCU Professor of Psychology Shawn Utsey, Ph.D. The event will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. Commons Theater Rani Sisavath sisavathr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU Humanities Research Center will host a screening and discussion of the documentary “The Central Lunatic Asylum for the Colored Insane” with filmmaker and VCU Professor of Psychology Shawn Utsey, Ph.D. The event will be in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelraSdlOUCfMszMhRXO-WZ13JHXs9HEeGqjUo133-FoFWJCg/viewform.

Webinar: Improving Your Heart Health

Add to calendar 15-02-2023 17:00:00 15-02-2023 18:15:00 America/New_York Webinar: Improving Your Heart Health With February designated as both American Heart Month and Black History Month, now is an opportune time to call attention to rising cardiovascular disease mortality and the need to reduce health care disparities in the Black community. Join the VCU African American Alumni Council and Jovonni Spinner, Ph.D. (B.S.’02/H&S), founder and CEO of Beacon Public Health, for a conversation via Zoom about heart health and steps you can take now to prevent future heart disease. Register at the following URL. Zoom Larry Powell wlpowell@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

With February designated as both American Heart Month and Black History Month, now is an opportune time to call attention to rising cardiovascular disease mortality and the need to reduce health care disparities in the Black community. Join the VCU African American Alumni Council and Jovonni Spinner, Ph.D. (B.S.’02/H&S), founder and CEO of Beacon Public Health, for a conversation via Zoom about heart health and steps you can take now to prevent future heart disease. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Larry Powell at wlpowell@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8194 or visit https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fvcu.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F1216750973707%2FWN_lAPtAVUGTyGYnRTyLksK4Q%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3HwFGfqW6yjpqtm8DZwJJ0vjz9zIoXZFq3W00cUMUTFidCAzk6fcBGX8g%23%2Fregistration&h=AT0mPXxAPO1UWQ6qoKLsMtSDXmAU5ozMvv-4EOOWkDTha5CAQ2pgJYrK_Iz8XV57Sel6DMYFqvXM8NSZ1kBWITNaMjuvgl-RNyRFuS_4wemx9ydUUWa79g7R9aWgAvgY&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT1ST0udODj6xq9iD9Q9ghf2QD8GYKL-20lOGBiV8zd0Yro3_Jl2eb9I1KY7OeqVLO4HSnkAxmqqw2fKTLR-e8od_6jfm2ClofcwN_KP1b6oD6C2PM8Pt6XP1rlM8NTlbIpbBvaK8EsrooHmH1rGQuoBONUtDScL1Bld-4Be9UrlV-sXdr9rNfXCS6fr4PZZNE3gWeuWfZNc.

Doughnuts With Black Journalists at VCU

Add to calendar 15-02-2023 18:00:00 15-02-2023 America/New_York Doughnuts With Black Journalists at VCU Black Journalists at VCU will have an interest meeting in the SGA Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come for doughnuts, drinks and learn more about the organization, board members and upcoming events. SGA Chambers Aloni Hill, Ph.D., achill@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m.

Black Journalists at VCU will have an interest meeting in the SGA Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Come for doughnuts, drinks and learn more about the organization, board members and upcoming events.

For more information, contact Aloni Hill, Ph.D., at achill@vcu.edu.

This week

Former VCU Journalism Professor To Discuss Her Book on Pioneering Black Journalists

Add to calendar 16-02-2023 10:30:00 16-02-2023 America/New_York Former VCU Journalism Professor To Discuss Her Book on Pioneering Black Journalists Local author, journalist and journalism educator Bonnie Newman Davis will discuss virtually her new book, "Truth Tellers: The Power and Presence of Black Women Journalists Since 1960," in which she chronicles the careers and lives of 24 Black women journalists nationwide who entered newsrooms during and after the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Davis is managing editor of the Richmond Free Press. She was associate professor of journalism at VCU from 2004-2011. Register at the following URL. On Zoom Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

Local author, journalist and journalism educator Bonnie Newman Davis will discuss virtually her new book, "Truth Tellers: The Power and Presence of Black Women Journalists Since 1960," in which she chronicles the careers and lives of 24 Black women journalists nationwide who entered newsrooms during and after the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Davis is managing editor of the Richmond Free Press. She was associate professor of journalism at VCU from 2004-2011. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfzJelWsbsKyBLtxmZ8VbGwQhc9jD6pPw3ECBPJ7AFwBikObg/viewform.

Reception for Student Exhibition, 'Summit New Jersey 2001'

Add to calendar 16-02-2023 18:00:00 16-02-2023 20:00:00 America/New_York Reception for Student Exhibition, 'Summit New Jersey 2001' VCUarts and The Anderson will present Summit New Jersey 2001, a solo exhibition from Painting and Printmaking student Hyunji da Silva, on view through March 3 on the top floor of the Anderson building, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., Thursday, Feb. 16-March 3. Summit New Jersey 2001 tells the story of one kid growing up in America, consuming comics and cartoons, losing a parent and reclaiming their identity as an Asian American. 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23284 Monica Kinsey kinseym@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUarts and The Anderson will present Summit New Jersey 2001, a solo exhibition from Painting and Printmaking student Hyunji da Silva, on view through March 3 on the top floor of the Anderson building, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., Thursday, Feb. 16-March 3. Summit New Jersey 2001 tells the story of one kid growing up in America, consuming comics and cartoons, losing a parent and reclaiming their identity as an Asian American.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/hyunji-da-silva-summit-new-jersey-2001/.

The Black Law School Experience: Panel Night Event

Add to calendar 16-02-2023 18:00:00 16-02-2023 America/New_York The Black Law School Experience: Panel Night Event Join VCU's Pre-Law Society for a panel night event giving black law students a platform to share their experiences with how they're navigating law school and the legal community thus far. Come with questions for an open Q&A section at the end. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Nafisa Hafidh hafidhni@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Join VCU's Pre-Law Society for a panel night event giving black law students a platform to share their experiences with how they're navigating law school and the legal community thus far. Come with questions for an open Q&A section at the end. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nafisa Hafidh at hafidhni@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84127667530.

PSA's Khul Ke Gao Karaoke Night

Add to calendar 16-02-2023 19:00:00 16-02-2023 America/New_York PSA's Khul Ke Gao Karaoke Night Pakistani Student Association at VCU will host a karaoke night at Rams Lounge (University Student Commons basement, 907 Floyd Ave.) The event is open to all. Rams Lounge Hunniah Iqbal iqbalhj2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Pakistani Student Association at VCU will host a karaoke night at Rams Lounge (University Student Commons basement, 907 Floyd Ave.) The event is open to all.

For more information, contact Hunniah Iqbal at iqbalhj2@vcu.edu or (804) 931-0656.

Medical Journal Club Pre-Health

Add to calendar 16-02-2023 19:00:00 16-02-2023 America/New_York Medical Journal Club Pre-Health Join the Medical Journal Club on Zoom for a pre-health professional advice panel. Click on the link at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416 Jefin Jose josej@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Join the Medical Journal Club on Zoom for a pre-health professional advice panel. Click on the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416.

Sp '23 VCU Biostatistics Seminar Series

Add to calendar 17-02-2023 12:00:00 17-02-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York Sp '23 VCU Biostatistics Seminar Series Joshua M. Tebbs, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, will present a talk titled "Bayesian Regression for Group Testing Data." The event will be sponsored by VCU's Department of Biostatistics. The hybrid event will be in person (Room 305, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.) and available via Zoom. The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92317355766?pwd=My9Ud2dXdU44OU9WTk92SnZobEFqUT09 The meeting ID is 923 1735 5766 The passcode is 364454 One Capitol Square, 3rd Floor, Room 305 Dipankar Bandyopadhyay dbandyop@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Joshua M. Tebbs, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, will present a talk titled "Bayesian Regression for Group Testing Data." The event will be sponsored by VCU's Department of Biostatistics. The hybrid event will be in person (Room 305, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.) and available via Zoom. The Zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/92317355766?pwd=My9Ud2dXdU44OU9WTk92SnZobEFqUT09 The meeting ID is 923 1735 5766 The passcode is 364454

For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/calendar/details.asp?myVal=77432.

Reception for Student Exhibition, 'Secret Ingredients'

Add to calendar 17-02-2023 17:00:00 17-02-2023 20:00:00 America/New_York Reception for Student Exhibition, 'Secret Ingredients' VCUarts and The Anderson will present a solo exhibition from Painting and Printmaking student Sally Wells, on view on the Mezzanine level of the Anderson building, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., Friday, Feb. 17 through March 3. "Secret Ingredients" is an exhibition of works created by Wells in response to the artist’s hybrid research on queer theory and food culture. The exhibition invites viewers to ask, how does what we eat determine who we are? 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23284 Monica Kinsey kinseym@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUarts and The Anderson will present a solo exhibition from Painting and Printmaking student Sally Wells, on view on the Mezzanine level of the Anderson building, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., Friday, Feb. 17 through March 3. "Secret Ingredients" is an exhibition of works created by Wells in response to the artist’s hybrid research on queer theory and food culture. The exhibition invites viewers to ask, how does what we eat determine who we are?

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (703) 282-0530 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/sally-wells-secret-ingredients/.

Attend Chocolaterie

Add to calendar 17-02-2023 18:00:00 17-02-2023 20:00:00 America/New_York Attend Chocolaterie VCU's Japanese Student Association and VCU Transform will host Chocolaterie at West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Participants will learn about chocolate making, cookie decorating and learning about Valentine's day traditions in Japan. 830 W Grace St, Richmond, Virginia 23220 Hanna Irace iracehs@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Japanese Student Association and VCU Transform will host Chocolaterie at West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Participants will learn about chocolate making, cookie decorating and learning about Valentine's day traditions in Japan.

For more information, contact Hanna Irace at iracehs@vcu.edu.

BGSA: Richmond Black History Museum and Ice Cream Social

Add to calendar 18-02-2023 13:00:00 18-02-2023 16:00:00 America/New_York BGSA: Richmond Black History Museum and Ice Cream Social Celebrate Black History Month with VCU's Black Graduate Student Association. The group will spend time learning about Black history in Virginia and end the day on a sweet note with ice cream. The event will be held at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W Leigh St., Richmond, VA 23220 Ariel Johnson bgsa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Celebrate Black History Month with VCU's Black Graduate Student Association. The group will spend time learning about Black history in Virginia and end the day on a sweet note with ice cream. The event will be held at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St.

For more information, contact Ariel Johnson at bgsa@vcu.edu.

Communication Arts Student Advisory Board Pop-Up Market

Add to calendar 19-02-2023 12:00:00 19-02-2023 17:00:00 America/New_York Communication Arts Student Advisory Board Pop-Up Market VCU's Communication Arts Student Advisory Board will present a pop-up market featuring work and merchandise from Comm Arts students. The event will include the sale of pins, buttons, prints and charms. The market will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The VCU Commons - The Richmond Salons Viv Rathfon rathfonvc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023 from noon to 5 p.m.

VCU's Communication Arts Student Advisory Board will present a pop-up market featuring work and merchandise from Comm Arts students. The event will include the sale of pins, buttons, prints and charms. The market will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Viv Rathfon at rathfonvc@vcu.edu.

Coming up

Asclepius, Jesus and Elijah: Ritual Cures in Roman and Late Antique Palestine

Add to calendar 22-02-2023 11:00:00 22-02-2023 America/New_York Asclepius, Jesus and Elijah: Ritual Cures in Roman and Late Antique Palestine Join VCU History for a guest lecture by Megan Nutzman, Ph.D., Old Dominion University. Nutzman's expertise is in ancient religion. The talk will look at the sites, people, objects and performances that facilitated divine cures for disease and injury. The talk will be in Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. MCALC 2104 Andrew Crislip, Ph.D., acrislip@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Join VCU History for a guest lecture by Megan Nutzman, Ph.D., Old Dominion University. Nutzman's expertise is in ancient religion. The talk will look at the sites, people, objects and performances that facilitated divine cures for disease and injury. The talk will be in Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Andrew Crislip, Ph.D., at acrislip@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/asclepius-jesus-and-elijah-ritual-cures-in-roman-and-late-antique-palestine.html.

Grant Writing for Community-Engaged Research

Add to calendar 22-02-2023 12:00:00 22-02-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York Grant Writing for Community-Engaged Research Andrew Plunk, Ph.D., associate professor, community health and research, Eastern Virginia Medical School, will discuss planning community-engaged research, engaging community partners in the grant-writing process and describing a community-engaged project in a research proposal. He will speak at the next online grant-writing session hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Andrew Plunk, Ph.D., associate professor, community health and research, Eastern Virginia Medical School, will discuss planning community-engaged research, engaging community partners in the grant-writing process and describing a community-engaged project in a research proposal. He will speak at the next online grant-writing session hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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/tZIkc-6gqzsoGNIVAYsmvXJYXdJSqZXOLhyL.

Building Bridges: A Model for Success

Add to calendar 22-02-2023 19:00:00 22-02-2023 America/New_York Building Bridges: A Model for Success VCU’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Choral Collaboration, under the direction of Duane Coston and Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., will perform in a free concert at the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall Christopher Hansen hansenc3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023 at 7 p.m.

VCU’s Symphonic Wind Ensemble and Choral Collaboration, under the direction of Duane Coston and Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., will perform in a free concert at the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen at hansenc3@vcu.edu.

Black and Queer at VCU: A Conversation and Mixer

Add to calendar 23-02-2023 17:30:00 23-02-2023 19:30:00 America/New_York Black and Queer at VCU: A Conversation and Mixer VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a two-part event for the Black and queer community at VCU. The first part will feature a discussion about identity, navigating family dynamics and dating. The second part will be a mixer for Black faculty, staff and students. Dinner will be served. The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215 [2nd Floor] Beck Oh ohrn@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a two-part event for the Black and queer community at VCU. The first part will feature a discussion about identity, navigating family dynamics and dating. The second part will be a mixer for Black faculty, staff and students. Dinner will be served. The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1926942.

VCU's Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute Research Seminar

Add to calendar 28-02-2023 17:00:00 28-02-2023 18:00:00 America/New_York VCU's Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute Research Seminar The Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute will present a research seminar by Saul Karpen, M.D., Emory University School of Medicine, titled "A New Genetic Mouse Model of Biliary Atresia." The talk will be in person (Critical Care Hospital, FedEx Conference Room, eighth floor, 1213 Clay St.). Refreshments will be provided. Additional information on Saul Karpen is available at https://www.aasld.org/governing-board/saul-j-karpen-md-phd-faasld Critical Care Hospital, 8th Floor, FedEx Conference room Brooke Hayes Brooke.Hayes@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Stravitz-Sanyal Liver Institute will present a research seminar by Saul Karpen, M.D., Emory University School of Medicine, titled "A New Genetic Mouse Model of Biliary Atresia." The talk will be in person (Critical Care Hospital, FedEx Conference Room, eighth floor, 1213 Clay St.). Refreshments will be provided. Additional information on Saul Karpen is available at https://www.aasld.org/governing-board/saul-j-karpen-md-phd-faasld

For more information, contact Brooke Hayes at Brooke.Hayes@vcuhealth.org or (804) 240-9123.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 1, 2023 from 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.

Notices

Last Day to Apply for VCU Transform

VCU Transform is the two-year living-learning program designed to develop and support leaders and changemakers at VCU. Through specialized coursework, guaranteed placement in West Grace North and dedicated faculty, the goal of the program is to help participants transform their VCU experience. Apply today, Feb. 15, at the following URL by noon for the Fall 2023 cohort.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://lead.vcu.edu/transform-llp/.

Hospitality Open Houses

VCU Continuing and Professional Education will hold in-person Hospitality Open Houses this spring in Room 4100 in the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Explore Certified Wedding and Event Planning and Corporate Event Planning programs, on Wednesday, March 8, April 19, April 26 or May 17. Lunchtime and evening times are available. Register 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/hospitality.

VCU National College Health Assessment

VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) is conducting the National College Health Assessment online survey. Selected students will receive an email to their VCU accounts with a survey link. Surveys can take up to 30 minutes to complete. All who complete this confidential survey will have a chance to win one of five RecWell massage therapy or personal training packages or one of 30 60-minute massages or Fitness consultations.

For more information, contact Trisha Saunders at trsaunders@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

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.

Collective Corazon and Latino Medical Student Association Mentorship Interest Form

Interested in meeting a mentor who is currently in medical school and is passionate in promoting health equity within the Latinx community? The Collective Corazon and Latino Medical Student Association mentorship will provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to connect with students training toward a medical career. Complete the interest form at the following URL by 11:59 p.m., Friday, Feb. 24.

For more information, contact Daniela Negrete at negreteda@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/CvCZQCBy2hc5JAkJA.

Are You Stressed? Participate in a Stress-Reduction survey

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress-reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress-reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. Sign up before Saturday, Feb. 18.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or (804) 215-6196 or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.

Other resources

VCU Libraries workshops

See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.

LinkedIn Learning @ VCU

Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.

RamsConnect events

View all of the student events happening on campus and register for events that interest you.