Student Issue for April 6, 2023
Today
VCU Robertson School Graduate Program Informational Sessions
12 p.m.
The VCU Robertson School will host two virtual informational sessions on the school's graduate programs on Thursday, April 6 at noon-12:30 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. Questions: https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/ Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/6684061425.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Crafting a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative
2 p.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/.
Da Vinci Center Design Thinking Workshop
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join VCU da Vinci Center for a virtual Design Thinking workshop. There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current as well as future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that can be posted on LinkedIn. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tyrone Frye at fryetl@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/dt-apr6.
Gamin' and Jammin'
5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Come to the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., for card games. Games will be provided, but participants may bring their own.
For more information, contact Melissa Drago at dragom@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.
'Relief and Renewal' Paint Night With Storytelling and Healing
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join Storytelling and Healing for its monthly paint night series in Room 1303, Honors College multipurpose room, 701 W. Grace St. Participants will write a letter and paint over it as a symbolic act of relief and renewal through expressive art. Supplies and snacks will be provided.
For more information, contact Storytelling and Healing at storytellingandhealing@gmail.com.
Crushing Medical Debt at VCU Volunteering Informational Session
7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Crushing Medical Debt at VCU will hold an informational session on Google Meet about a volunteering opportunity. Those interested do not have to already be a member to participate.
For more information, contact Rebecca Gunnin at gunninrl@vcu.edu or visit https://meet.google.com/ppv-gmzn-vxo.
Medical Journal Club Meeting
7 p.m.
MCV otolaryngologist Evan R. Reiter, M.D., will talk about his pathway to medicine and answer questions at a Zoom meeting of the Medical Journal Club. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jefin Jose at josej@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81299756416.
Recreation and Well-Being Aquatics Log-Rolling Clinic
7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
Join RecWell Aquatics for a log-rolling clinic at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Trained instructors will teach participants how to stand and run on the log roller. Wear pool-appropriate swimwear/clothing. Registration closes at the time of the clinic.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/log-rolling/.
This week
Walk A Dog
Friday, Apr. 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Come to the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., to walk a dog around VCU's campus, connect with fellow students and hang with some furry friends. Two time options are available: 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m. VCU students or affiliates who have a dog that is friendly and comfortable around strangers may bring it.
For more information, contact Russ Kerr at community@thepacecenter.com or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.
Shelfie Exit Party and Pitch Competition at Shift
Friday, Apr. 7, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Come to Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to watch Shelfies pitch their ideas and compete to win a gift card. Join team members from Capital One and the VCU da Vinci Center for a networking event designed to help student entrepreneurs at VCU. Capital One supports student innovation and entrepreneurship by being the title sponsor for VCU Demo Day 2023 as well as sponsoring all Spring 2023 Shelfies at Shift Retail Lab. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tyrone Frye at fryetl@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/shelfie-pitchcomp-apr7.
Communication Arts Student Advisory Board and Shift Art Market and Gallery
Friday, Apr. 7, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Communication Arts Student Advisory Board and Shift will host a gallery and art market event displaying the artwork of communication arts students. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8 at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. The gallery will be open until April 21.
For more information, contact Siera Fountain at fountainsa@vcu.edu or (804) 503-4224.
Coming up
Da Vinci Center Undergraduate Informational Session
Monday, Apr. 10, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.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-Apr10.
Have You Eaten Yet?
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Calling all Asian American Pacific Islander students: Learn about mental wellness resources and have a plate of food, from biryani to lumpia. Learn how to administer narcan from Rams in Recovery, do a mental wellness activity with Active Minds and more. The event will be in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event will be sponsored by VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, Active Minds, Rams in Recovery, University Counseling Services and Recreation and Well-Bring Sports. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927843.
Transfer Tuesday Tacos and Trivia
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join the Transfer Peer Advocates, the STEM Transitions Peer Mentors, the Transfer Center and the Commons for Transfer Tuesday Tacos and Trivia. Have fun with your peers, eat tacos and exercise your brain. A RamBucks Raffle will be held. All who attend will be entered to win one of four $25 prizes and must be present to win. The event will be held in the Underground, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: https://transfer.vcu.edu/ Register on RamsConnect or click on the following link.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927722.
Podcast Clinic With VCU Alum Ronald Young Jr.
Tuesday, Apr. 11, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Audio producer, host and storyteller Ronald Young Jr. will discuss his career and what has worked for him as well as ways to put yourself in the best position as a freelancer. He will speak at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.
For more information, contact chioke ianson at caianson@vcu.edu or (172) 721-5977 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/ronald-young/.
Spring Career Fair
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Graduating? Looking for an internship or experiential opportunity? Come connect with organizations looking to hire VCU students for internships (summer and fall), as well as full-time and part-time jobs. The event will be in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact Monique Sample at msample@vcu.edu.
Zine Making Workshop
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m.
Join Special Collections and Archives staff in the Mapp room, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., for an introduction to some simple zine-making techniques. Materials will be provided for students to make single-sheet and pamphlet-stitched booklets and more. Snacks will be provided.
For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023-ongoing/study-well-spring-2023.html.
How to Get a Job Without Sending Out a Gajillion Résumés
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join April Palmer and Allison Schumacher at Shift Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., to learn how to build and leverage a LinkedIn social network that will put you in front of the people hiring for your dream jobs. This workshop is free and open to all students and faculty. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Allison Schumacher at schumacheran@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/LInetworking-apr2023.
RamBikes Adult Learn-to-Ride Workshop
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
It's never too late to learn how to ride a bike. RamBikes can help with all the fundamentals: kicking off, getting your balance, pedaling, stopping and everything in-between. Some bikes will be available or bring your own. Workshops are held at RamBikes, 1106 W. Broad St.
For more information, contact Sera Erickson at rambikes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2453 or visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/events/.
VCU P.R.I.M.E Making Connections Event
Wednesday, Apr. 12, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) to connect with health professional schools outside RVA. Join breakout rooms for your program of choice, hear their admissions pitch, ask questions and much more. Programs in attendance: Dentistry (Howard University, University of North Carolina); Pharmacy (University of North Carolina); PA (South University); and Medicine (Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine). Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Hanna Deller at dellerha@vcu.edu or visit http://bitly.ws/Cm7S.
'Body Parts' - Free Screening at ICA
Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
"Body Parts," a documentary which explores the evolution of desire and sex from a woman's perspective, will have a free screening at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Kristy Guevara-Flanagan, who directed the film, is scheduled to attend. The film is being presented by VCU's Department of Photography and Film.
For more information, contact Sasha Waters Freyer at swfreyer@vcu.edu or visit https://www.bodypartsfilm.com/#festivals.
Virtual Psychology Career Panel
Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
VCU Department of Psychology and VCU Careers Services will present a panel to psychology students about job options to consider with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Panelists representing various industries will provide insight about career field and job search. Register via Handshake for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Krystle Dorsey at kdorsey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1280243/share_preview.
'Sanctified People Got More Fire: The Pentecostal Roots of Early Rock 'n' Roll'
Thursday, Apr. 13, 2023 at 5 p.m.
The annual Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity will be presented at Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Randall James Stephens, Ph.D., University of Oslo, will give the lecture.
For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/sanctified-people-got-more-fire-the-pentecostal-roots-of-early-rock-n-roll.html.
Social Work Careers In Focus: Job Talk With Insight Into Action Therapy
Friday, Apr. 14, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.
Join the School of Social Work and VCU Career Services in this virtual networking and job talk series exploring career options for social work graduates. The speaker will be VCU Social Work '98 alum Cyndi Turner, LCSW, LSATP, MAC, from Insight Into Action Therapy. She will share specific details about her agency and talk about possible open positions. A Q&A will follow. Register via Handshake for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Silvana D'Ettorre at dettorres@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1274438/share_preview.
SOS Show of Support Victim Witness Event and 5K
Saturday, Apr. 15, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to noon
VCU Police will be supporting the SOS Show of Support Victim Witness Event and 5K in Monroe Park. Join more than 50 public safety and support agencies to educate community members on resources for victims and survivors. The event will also include a virtual 5K, music, food and entertainment.
For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or visit https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Richmond/SOS5KVictimResourceFair.
Bishop Walter F. Sullivan Catholic Studies Spring Lecture
Monday, Apr. 17, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Virginia Garrard, professor emeritus, University of Texas, will give a guest lecture via Zoom titled "God's Man in Ixcán, Guatemala: The Revolutionary Ministry of Padre Patricio." The talk will be hosted by the VCU's School of World Studies.
For more information, contact Andrew Chesnut, Ph.D., at rachesnut@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3408 or visit https://worldstudies.vcu.edu/events/bishop-walter-f-sullivan-lecture-series-in-catholic-studies/.
Notices
Graduates, Submit Your Graduation Portraits
Share your graduation photos so they can be displayed for family and friends during the universitywide ceremony. Submit your photos at the following URL.
For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/EU4rXN8gxu926rtM8.
Publication Opportunity: Auctus
VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, Auctus, is accepting student submissions to its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities and News and Noteworthy sections. Questions: Visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu.
For more information, contact VCU Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.
Student Survey About Dialogues on Campus
What do you think about facilitated dialogues on campus? This three-minute survey will help inform and improve facilitated dialogues at VCU. Fill out the survey, sponsored by VCU's Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success, at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tolani Olaosebikan at olaosebikantl@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyHME-e3c8g9R7NrRFUTDQAPR1F1CmKpWFpODruNSAXYChvw/viewform.
Graduates and Continued Email Access
Attention Spring graduates - your student Google account will be automatically disabled after three semesters if you do not re-enroll in classes. Be on the lookout following graduation for important information arriving to your student email about claiming your alumni email account.
For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://collaborate.vcu.edu/how-to/use-an-alumni-account/.
Crushing Medical Debt Calls for Junior E-Board Members
Crushing Medical Debt is looking for students interested in becoming a part of the club's junior E-Board committee.
For more information, contact Marlena at ramlatchanma@vcu.edu.
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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