Student Issue for May 10, 2023
Today
Graduation Photo Shoot With VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Join the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences for a photo shoot at the Compass for the upcoming class of 2023. Come in your robe and cap and take a photo with the ampersand statue.
For more information, contact Arda Athman at athmana3@vcu.edu.
This week
Interior Design MFA BFA Thesis Show
Friday, May 12, 2023 at 5 p.m.
VCU's Interior Design Department will host an off-campus Thesis Show Exhibition at 3north, 4015 Fitzhugh Ave. Remarks and honors will be delivered at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be available.
For more information, contact Diana Caramat at caramatdl@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/mfa-bfa-interior-design-thesis-show/.
Coming up
Executive MBA Experience Day
Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.
VCU's School of Business will host an Executive MBA Experience Day in Room B3106,Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Learn more about the new hybrid weekend schedule and program details. Tour the school and sit in on a class. Lunch will be provided. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-expday-emba-051923?program=EMBA.
Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Experience Day
Friday, May 19, 2023 at 11:30 a.m.
VCU's School of Business will host a Master of Decision Analytics Experience Day in Room B3106, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Come gain a comprehensive understanding of the weekend format master’s program, sit in on a class and share lunch with current students. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-expday-dapt-051923?program=DAPT.
Notices
VCU School of Nursing Celebrates Nurses Week 2023
In celebration of Nurses Week, the VCU School of Nursing honors the contributions of alumni, faculty and students. The dedication of nurses to patient care and healthier communities is extraordinary. Join the School of Nursing for coverage acknowledging and showing appreciation for their work.
For more information, contact Caitlin Hanbury at cshanbury@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/nursesweek2023.
May Graduates: Complete the VCU First Destination Survey
If you're an undergraduate senior or graduate/professional student receiving your diploma this May, let us know your post-grad plans by completing the VCU First Destination Survey on Handshake. Participating students will be eligible to win prizes including a robot vacuum, AirPods, air fryer or a hard-side luggage set. All who complete the survey before July 1 will receive a 25 percent off coupon good toward a VCU-branded item from either on-campus Barnes & Noble location.
For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUFDS23.
Summer Parking Permit Sales
Summer 2023 permit sales will begin online at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17. Summer permits are sold for June and July and accommodate parking for 24 hours daily, seven days a week.
For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/options-and-rates/.
Recreation and Well-Being Aquatics TEDU 322 Adult Learn to Swim
This class is open to individuals who are new to the aquatic environment and to those who want to become more independent in the water. Classes are taught by trained instructors in a small-group format at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. May 23-July 13, 8-8:55 p.m. Register by Friday, May 19 at noon.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f2d296e6-5268-4880-9140-63d31652767d&semesterId=48bee383-7e23-4792-b777-07a11f8f8b57.
Recreation and Well-Being Beginner Adult Swim Lessons Summer Session 1
This class is open to individuals who are new to the aquatic environment and to those who want to become more independent in the water. Classes are taught by trained instructors in a small group format. Session 1 classes will be held at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St., Tuesday and Thursday, June 6-June 29, 6-7 p.m. Register by June 2 at noon.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/adult-swim-programs/.
Recreation and Well-Being Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Course
RecWell offers the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, which prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. Successful completion of this course provides participants with an certificate valid for two years.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.
Unique VCU Branded Gifts for Grads, Alumni, Staff and Faculty
Give the special Ram in your life a gift to treasure. Explore the VCU collection from M.LaHart, an official VCU Alumni partner, at the following URL.
For more information, contact Courtney Hammack at hammackcc@vcu.edu or visit https://www.mlahart.com/collections/vcu.
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://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VmlFqlb19CZYWi.
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