Student Issue for March 7, 2023
Today
Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A
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.
Workshop: Organizing Content in Kaltura
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This online workshop will cover the various ways to create, organize and edit Kaltura media entries. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/.
Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A
12 p.m.
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.
This week
Informational Sessions: VCU's Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research
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/.
Coming up
Charting the Course for Middle School Career Development Webcast
Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023 at 2 p.m.
In this webcast, the Center on Transition invites collaborative partners from Loudoun County Public School Division to share interventions, strategies and reflections from their participation in the Supported Employment Initiative. Through this three-year demonstration project, Loudoun County sought to build, expand and sustain supported employment services for high school students with disabilities.
For more information, contact Teri C. Blankenship at tcblanke@vcu.edu or visit https://centerontransition.org/resources/webcasts/details.cfm?webcastID=636.
Get to Know: The Handwork Studio (Informational Session on Summer Employment Opportunities)
Thursday, Mar. 16, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Creatives, educators, and/or camp lovers of all majors interested in summer employment are encouraged to meet staff from The Handwork Studio during their campus visit at which they will be recruiting for openings this summer. Staff will be tabling from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and then will host an informational session at 2 p.m. in the SGA Senate Chambers. Find them on Handshake and register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1250409.
SAEO and OMSA: Paint Mixer
Monday, Mar. 20, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
WVCU'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 contact preceding email addresses.
The Humphrey Fellowship Program's Annual Public Health Symposium
Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 9 a.m. to noon
The "Healthcare Leadership: Prioritizing the Wellbeing of Healthcare Professionals." symposium will be held at J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College, 1651 East Parham Road. The hybrid symposium will have options to join virtually or in person with limited seating. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bpBWeMUe5pUpB1k96.
Eric A. Stanley Scholar-in-Residence Visit
Thursday, Mar. 30, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Join the Q Collective on March 30-31 for a visit by scholar-in residence Eric A. Stanley, Ph.D., from UC Berkeley. Associated events will include a mentoring workshop and a screening of Stanley's film, "Criminal Queers." For more information and to register, visit 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/.
Notices
Call for Outstanding Staff and Faculty Nominations
Is there an outstanding staff or faculty member you think deserves recognition? Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society is working to recognize staff and faculty members who have made a difference in students' academic careers and campus life at VCU. This can include but is not limited to librarians, professors or advisers. Nominations can be submitted at the following URL.
For more information, contact Callum F. Doty at dotycf@vcu.edu or (901) 647-1617 or visit https://forms.gle/oUSoxVuUEZs1qwfG9.
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. Questions: Visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu.
For more information, contact VCU Austus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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