Faculty/staff Issue for March 22, 2023

Today

What Is Gerontology and Why Should I Become a VCU Gerontologist?

Add to calendar 22-03-2023 12:00:00 22-03-2023 12:30:00 America/New_York What Is Gerontology and Why Should I Become a VCU Gerontologist? Specific areas of gerontological expertise are in high demand within a variety of professions, and this need will continue to grow - quickly. Learn about the field of gerontology and why VCU Gerontology is the top choice for anyone looking to join this field or enhance their career. VCU employees: Tuition waiver is a benefit of VCU employment that you should not squander. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuc-iqrjojGtDnX3sJ784K8s163ZkVy1pZ#/registration Catherine S. MacDonald macdonaldcs@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Specific areas of gerontological expertise are in high demand within a variety of professions, and this need will continue to grow - quickly. Learn about the field of gerontology and why VCU Gerontology is the top choice for anyone looking to join this field or enhance their career. VCU employees: Tuition waiver is a benefit of VCU employment that you should not squander. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine S. MacDonald at macdonaldcs@vcu.edu or (571) 484-4511 or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuc-iqrjojGtDnX3sJ784K8s163ZkVy1pZ#/registration.

Morning Communion Service

Add to calendar 22-03-2023 09:00:00 22-03-2023 09:30:00 America/New_York Morning Communion Service The sacrament of communion in the tradition of the United Methodist and Presbyterian (USA) religions will be celebrated at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. A brief service will be followed by a breakfast treat. The event is open to all students, faculty and staff. Pace Center (700 West Franklin St RVA) Russ Kerr kerrr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

The sacrament of communion in the tradition of the United Methodist and Presbyterian (USA) religions will be celebrated at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. A brief service will be followed by a breakfast treat. The event is open to all students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu.

This week

Margarita Quiroz Ruiz Screening 'Women Weaving Our Culture'

Add to calendar 23-03-2023 15:00:00 23-03-2023 17:00:00 America/New_York Margarita Quiroz Ruiz Screening 'Women Weaving Our Culture' 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. Student Commons Theater Diana Caramat caramatdl@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 Diana Caramat at caramatdl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4720 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/artsstudents/2023/03/16/margarita-quiroz-ruiz-screening-women-weaving-our-culture/.

Recreation and Well-Being Aquatics Log Rolling Clinic

Add to calendar 23-03-2023 19:45:00 23-03-2023 20:45:00 America/New_York Recreation and Well-Being Aquatics Log Rolling Clinic 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. Cary Street Gym Mat Scott aquatics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2023 from 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/.

Margarita Quiroz Ruiz: Collective Making Event

Add to calendar 24-03-2023 14:00:00 24-03-2023 16:00:00 America/New_York Margarita Quiroz Ruiz: Collective Making Event VCUarts, the Global Education Office and mOb Studio will present a collective making event. Join Margarita Quiroz Ruiz “Lita” for an afternoon of collective making and conversation. Learn ancestral textile craft techniques from Oaxaca. The event will be at mOb studio, 205 E. Broad St. mOb studio, located at 205 East Broad Street Diana Caramat caramatdl@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCUarts, the Global Education Office and mOb Studio will present a collective making event. Join Margarita Quiroz Ruiz “Lita” for an afternoon of collective making and conversation. Learn ancestral textile craft techniques from Oaxaca. The event will be at mOb studio, 205 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Diana Caramat at caramatdl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4720 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/artsstudents/2023/03/16/margarita-quiroz-ruiz-collective-making-event/.

Round 2 of the VCUarts Senior Capstone Exhibitions

Add to calendar 24-03-2023 17:00:00 24-03-2023 20:00:00 America/New_York Round 2 of the VCUarts Senior Capstone Exhibitions Join VCUarts and The Anderson to celebrate the opening of Round 2 of the 2023 VCUarts Senior Capstone Exhibitions with a reception. Round 2 consists of artworks by seniors in the Painting and Printmaking, Photo and Film and Kinetic Imaging departments on view today (Friday) through Wednesday, March 24–29 on all floors of The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Broad St. 907 1/2 W. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23284 Monica Kinsey kinseym@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join VCUarts and The Anderson to celebrate the opening of Round 2 of the 2023 VCUarts Senior Capstone Exhibitions with a reception. Round 2 consists of artworks by seniors in the Painting and Printmaking, Photo and Film and Kinetic Imaging departments on view today (Friday) through Wednesday, March 24–29 on all floors of The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/spring-2023-vcuarts-senior-capstone-exhibitions/.

Amendment Journal Release Event

Add to calendar 24-03-2023 18:00:00 24-03-2023 20:00:00 America/New_York Amendment Journal Release Event Amendment Art and Literary Journal is holding a release event to celebrate its 2022 journal. The event will be at Park Plaza (between Hibbs Hall and the Singleton Center). Come for free food, copies of the journal and to hear live literature readings and a short panel discussion from contributors. Park Plaza (between Hibbs Hall and Singleton Center) Syd Lewin lewinse@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Amendment Art and Literary Journal is holding a release event to celebrate its 2022 journal. The event will be at Park Plaza (between Hibbs Hall and the Singleton Center). Come for free food, copies of the journal and to hear live literature readings and a short panel discussion from contributors.

For more information, contact Syd Lewin at lewinse@vcu.edu.

Dance and Choreography's Spring Salon

Add to calendar 24-03-2023 19:30:00 24-03-2023 America/New_York Dance and Choreography's Spring Salon Dance majors will perform choreography and engage in a Q&A at the Dance and Choreography spring salon in Room 203 of the Dance Center, 10 N. Brunswick St. The senior class will host a bake sale at 7 p.m. The event is free for all. Those who attend are asked to bring a notepad, utensils and money for donations. VCU Dance Center Imani Abney abneyim@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:30 p.m.

Dance majors will perform choreography and engage in a Q&A at the Dance and Choreography spring salon in Room 203 of the Dance Center, 10 N. Brunswick St. The senior class will host a bake sale at 7 p.m. The event is free for all. Those who attend are asked to bring a notepad, utensils and money for donations.

For more information, contact Imani Abney at abneyim@vcu.edu.

'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 six TEDx Talks from the VCU community, as well as audience interaction, networking opportunities and light refreshments. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu Request your free ticket at the following URL or watch the livestream on YouTube. Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St 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 six TEDx Talks from the VCU community, as well as audience interaction, networking opportunities and light refreshments. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu Request your free ticket at the following URL or watch the livestream on YouTube.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU Team at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927372.

VCU Massey Cancer Center Women and Wellness Educational Conference

Add to calendar 25-03-2023 09:00:00 25-03-2023 America/New_York VCU Massey Cancer Center Women and Wellness Educational Conference VCU Massey Cancer Center will host the second Annual Women and Wellness Educational Conference, presented by Primis. The free educational conference is open to the public and will explore cancer and wellness topics such as survivorship, cancer and relationships, nutrition and more with discussions and interactive, hands-on activities led by cancer and wellness experts. The event will be at the Westin Richmond, 6631 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL. The Westin Richmond, 6631 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230 Marianne Johnson johnsonm41@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Mar. 25, 2023 at 9 a.m.

VCU Massey Cancer Center will host the second Annual Women and Wellness Educational Conference, presented by Primis. The free educational conference is open to the public and will explore cancer and wellness topics such as survivorship, cancer and relationships, nutrition and more with discussions and interactive, hands-on activities led by cancer and wellness experts. The event will be at the Westin Richmond, 6631 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at johnsonm41@vcu.edu or (719) 322-6896 or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/WWConference23.

Coming up

Mindful Meditation

Add to calendar 27-03-2023 12:00:00 27-03-2023 12:30:00 America/New_York Mindful Meditation Take a break from the news, social media or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with meditation. Brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3SmeSZl Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 27, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the news, social media or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with meditation. Brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3SmeSZl

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

CPPI Seminar With CDC Representative

Add to calendar 27-03-2023 12:00:00 27-03-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York CPPI Seminar With CDC Representative Join VCU's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation for the group's upcoming seminar with Robert Montierth, Pharm.D. He will discuss the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation's recent work with pharmacists. The meeting will be held in person (Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St.) and via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom/Viewing in Smith 545 Sydney Weber cppi@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 27, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation for the group's upcoming seminar with Robert Montierth, Pharm.D. He will discuss the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation's recent work with pharmacists. The meeting will be held in person (Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St.) and via Zoom. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Weber at cppi@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/CPPISeminar.

State of the University

Add to calendar 29-03-2023 11:00:00 29-03-2023 America/New_York State of the University Join President Michael Rao for the State of the University Address in the James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at the following URL. Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303 University Events UNIVevents@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Join President Michael Rao for the State of the University Address in the James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/sotu2023.

Transform Talk With Henry Espinoza

Add to calendar 29-03-2023 17:00:00 29-03-2023 America/New_York Transform Talk With Henry Espinoza Learn from one of VCU's current Humphrey Fellows, Henry Espinoza, Ph.D. His research and work center around monitoring and evaluating health projects and public health-related research for various national and international clients. Through a lecture and discussion-style format, Espinoza will share more about his work and how it relates to increased public health equity internationally. The talk will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North. 830 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL. 830 West Grace Street (Room #1030J) Kaylynn Hill hillk8@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Learn from one of VCU's current Humphrey Fellows, Henry Espinoza, Ph.D. His research and work center around monitoring and evaluating health projects and public health-related research for various national and international clients. Through a lecture and discussion-style format, Espinoza will share more about his work and how it relates to increased public health equity internationally. The talk will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North. 830 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927644.

BlackGrounds #1, Lectures in Art History: Cherise Smith

Add to calendar 29-03-2023 18:00:00 29-03-2023 20:00:00 America/New_York BlackGrounds #1, Lectures in Art History: Cherise Smith BlackGrounds is a new lecture series co-presented by VCUarts Department of Art History and the ICA at VCU. The series will explore how artists from Africa explore the global and local themes. The talk, to be at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be given by Cherise Smith, Joseph D. Jamail Chair in African American Studies in the Department African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. RSVP at the following URL. VCU Institute of Contemporary Art Natalie Hale halene@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

BlackGrounds is a new lecture series co-presented by VCUarts Department of Art History and the ICA at VCU. The series will explore how artists from Africa explore the global and local themes. The talk, to be at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be given by Cherise Smith, Joseph D. Jamail Chair in African American Studies in the Department African and African Diaspora Studies at the University of Texas at Austin. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu.

'Murrmur: [Name] Inevitable Objects' Workshop

Add to calendar 29-03-2023 18:00:00 29-03-2023 America/New_York 'Murrmur: [Name] Inevitable Objects' Workshop This workshop will use Rafael Domenech’s exhibition "The Medium is the Massage" as an invitation to local artists and students to explore the ways in which writing can be generative to production of artworks. On Day 1 (Wednesday, March 29, 6-8 p.m.) participants will produce a collective narrative staged in an alternative world. On Day 2 (March 30, 5-9 p.m.) participants will create a series of book artifacts and objects using materials on site. The event will be held at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL. VCU Institute of Contemporary Art Natalie Hale halene@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2023 at 6 p.m.

This workshop will use Rafael Domenech’s exhibition "The Medium is the Massage" as an invitation to local artists and students to explore the ways in which writing can be generative to production of artworks. On Day 1 (Wednesday, March 29, 6-8 p.m.) participants will produce a collective narrative staged in an alternative world. On Day 2 (March 30, 5-9 p.m.) participants will create a series of book artifacts and objects using materials on site. The event will be held at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/name-workshop-murrmur/.

Eric A. Stanley Scholar-in-Residence Visit

Add to calendar 30-03-2023 11:00:00 30-03-2023 America/New_York Eric A. Stanley Scholar-in-Residence Visit 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 Various locations Q Collective qcollective@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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/.

Health Care Equity for Transgender Community

Add to calendar 31-03-2023 12:00:00 31-03-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York Health Care Equity for Transgender Community The School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a panel discussion on the importance of providing equitable care for members of the transgender community in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. This event will feature a discussion of advocacy methods from a clinician’s and patient’s perspective. Register at the following URL. Zoom; Registration Required Ashli Phillips ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a panel discussion on the importance of providing equitable care for members of the transgender community in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility. This event will feature a discussion of advocacy methods from a clinician’s and patient’s perspective. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.office.com/r/JkXeTs5n5N.

Burnside Watstein Awards Ceremony and Reception

Add to calendar 31-03-2023 16:00:00 31-03-2023 18:00:00 America/New_York Burnside Watstein Awards Ceremony and Reception Equality VCU invites the university community to join in celebrating the recipients of the 2023 Burnside Watstein LGBTQ Awards. The recipients, chosen for their positive impact on the LGBTQIA+ community at VCU, will be honored in an award ceremony in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., immediately followed by a reception in the adjoining lobby. The ceremony will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Register for the livestream at the following URL. Academic Learning Commons, room 1107 Dae Newman equality@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 31, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Equality VCU invites the university community to join in celebrating the recipients of the 2023 Burnside Watstein LGBTQ Awards. The recipients, chosen for their positive impact on the LGBTQIA+ community at VCU, will be honored in an award ceremony in Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., immediately followed by a reception in the adjoining lobby. The ceremony will also be livestreamed via Zoom. Register for the livestream at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dae Newman at equality@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/institutes-and-centers/q-collective/equality-vcu/.

First-Year Rising Ceremony

Add to calendar 05-04-2023 18:00:00 05-04-2023 19:00:00 America/New_York First-Year Rising Ceremony The First-Year Rising Ceremony, presented via Zoom by First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions, is a culminating event that takes place at the end of VCU students’ first year to honor them for their dedication, fortitude and tenacity as they rise to their sophomore year. This event is open to the entire VCU community and all first-year students and their families/friends. Register at the following URL. Zoom First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions fyesye@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The First-Year Rising Ceremony, presented via Zoom by First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions, is a culminating event that takes place at the end of VCU students’ first year to honor them for their dedication, fortitude and tenacity as they rise to their sophomore year. This event is open to the entire VCU community and all first-year students and their families/friends. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact First and Second Year Experiences and Transitions at fyesye@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfumsqzIpGNzaDvwF0_z-eEzi_Qq5_qRQ#/registration.

Notices

VCU Summer Youth Programs Guide

Equity and Access Services is preparing to publish the Summer Youth Programs Guide. This guide will serve as a one-stop shop for the VCU and Richmond communities as they search for summer opportunities for youth on VCU's campus. If you would like your summer program to be featured, please complete the submission form at the following URL by Sunday, March 26.

For more information, contact Charles Johnson at youth@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2841 or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/23youthprogramsguide.

Sharing VCU Disney Discount

VCU Nurse Anesthesia-Nurse Anesthesiology Faculty Associates has a reserved room block at Disney's Contemporary Resort for travel May 26-June 4, 2023. Faculty, staff and friends are welcome to use the group's discounted rate to save around $400 per night. Visit the following URL for information about rooms and discounted park tickets.

For more information, contact Jennifer Sisane at nafa@vcu.edu or visit https://www.mydisneygroup.com/nafa2023.

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