Faculty/staff Issue for May 31, 2023

Today

Da Vinci Undergraduate Informational Session

Add to calendar 31-05-2023 11:00:00 31-05-2023 11:45:00 America/New_York Da Vinci Undergraduate Informational Session 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 an informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's graduate certificates. Programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation will be explained, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they can fit into future academic plans. Questions: https://davincicenter.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83048835818?pwd=RFBEa09IbUsvQlFuRksyU01PbGtzQT09 Caslin Applewhite applewhiteec@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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 an informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's graduate certificates. Programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation will be explained, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they can fit into future academic plans. Questions: https://davincicenter.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83048835818?pwd=RFBEa09IbUsvQlFuRksyU01PbGtzQT09.

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Informational Session

Add to calendar 31-05-2023 12:00:00 31-05-2023 America/New_York NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Informational Session Join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn more about the Graduate Research Fellowship, which funds up to three years of graduate study in the nonmedical STEM fields. Rising seniors and recent graduates who intend to apply to graduate school in the next year as well as incoming and rising second-year graduate students in the STEM fields are encouraged to attend. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link or request the recording at the following URL. Zoom Meredith Sisson mrsisson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

Join VCU's National Scholarship Office to learn more about the Graduate Research Fellowship, which funds up to three years of graduate study in the nonmedical STEM fields. Rising seniors and recent graduates who intend to apply to graduate school in the next year as well as incoming and rising second-year graduate students in the STEM fields are encouraged to attend. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link or request the recording at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/SC43kQrn45mpXRCv9.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence

Add to calendar 31-05-2023 14:00:00 31-05-2023 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

2 p.m.

Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

This week

Be the Beat: Hands-Only CPR Awareness Training

Add to calendar 01-06-2023 12:00:00 01-06-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York Be the Beat: Hands-Only CPR Awareness Training VCU HR will help kick off National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1-7) with an online awareness event featuring Michelle Gossip, MSN, RN, cardiology program manager, VCU Health, who will discuss how and when to use hands-only CPR, what to do when calling 911, specific ways to take action and how to prepare for an emergency. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL. virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 1, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU HR will help kick off National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1-7) with an online awareness event featuring Michelle Gossip, MSN, RN, cardiology program manager, VCU Health, who will discuss how and when to use hands-only CPR, what to do when calling 911, specific ways to take action and how to prepare for an emergency. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://heart.zoom.us/j/82089989586?pwd=M3pmNkk4WkU1dU9RYjN1NmlqWGM3QT09&from=addon.

HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community

Add to calendar 02-06-2023 12:00:00 02-06-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community The VCU Human Research Protection Program invites all members of the research community to join us via Zoom for the fourth session of the HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community series. Questions: Email irbeducation@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. Virtual via Zoom Elizabeth Marlowe marloweep@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jun. 2, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Human Research Protection Program invites all members of the research community to join us via Zoom for the fourth session of the HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community series. Questions: Email irbeducation@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Marlowe at marloweep@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/?p=2646.

Test Pattern 08: Raúl De Nieves + Jessie Stead + Sergei Tcherepnin

Add to calendar 02-06-2023 19:00:00 02-06-2023 22:00:00 America/New_York Test Pattern 08: Raúl De Nieves + Jessie Stead + Sergei Tcherepnin The ICA's Test Pattern 08 will bring together multimedia artists Raúl de Nieves, Jessie Stead and Sergei Tcherepnin for a performance combining music, theater and an irreverent approach to art history. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU Seychelle Stableford stablefords@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jun. 2, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The ICA's Test Pattern 08 will bring together multimedia artists Raúl de Nieves, Jessie Stead and Sergei Tcherepnin for a performance combining music, theater and an irreverent approach to art history. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Seychelle Stableford at stablefords@vcu.edu or (757) 284-7590 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/591512288177.

Coming up

Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Add to calendar 06-06-2023 13:00:00 06-06-2023 America/New_York Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A The next application deadline for the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Program is June 15. Learn more about earning your degree on the weekends at a webinar hosted by VCU's School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program covering the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program personnel will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. Virtual Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2023 at 1 p.m.

The next application deadline for the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Program is June 15. Learn more about earning your degree on the weekends at a webinar hosted by VCU's School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program covering the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program personnel 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://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-dapt-060623?program=DAPT.

Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Add to calendar 06-06-2023 12:00:00 06-06-2023 America/New_York Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A The next application deadline for the VCU Executive MBA program is June 15. Learn more about earning your EMBA on the weekends 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. Program personnel will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. Virtual Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2023 at noon

The next application deadline for the VCU Executive MBA program is June 15. Learn more about earning your EMBA on the weekends 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. Program personnel 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://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-emba-060623?program=EMBA.

A Talk With Robert A. Winn, Director of VCU Massey Cancer Center

Add to calendar 07-06-2023 11:00:00 07-06-2023 12:00:00 America/New_York A Talk With Robert A. Winn, Director of VCU Massey Cancer Center The HR Career Community along with the Health Sciences and Research Career Communities will present via Zoom a talk with Robert Winn, M.D., director of VCU Massey Cancer Center. Winn will discuss wellness and ONE VCU. Registration in Talent@VCU is required. Zoom HR Career Community hrccet@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 7, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

The HR Career Community along with the Health Sciences and Research Career Communities will present via Zoom a talk with Robert Winn, M.D., director of VCU Massey Cancer Center. Winn will discuss wellness and ONE VCU. Registration in Talent@VCU is required.

For more information, contact HR Career Community at hrccet@vcu.edu.

Mental Health Focused Zine Workshop

Add to calendar 07-06-2023 11:30:00 07-06-2023 13:30:00 America/New_York Mental Health Focused Zine Workshop VCU Libraries will present a simple zine-making workshop in conjunction with the “Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health” traveling exhibit focused on mental health topics. Materials will be provided for participants to create single-sheet and pamphlet-stitched booklets and more. The event, in the lobby of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., will be free and open to the public. Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., Lobby Sue Moss, research and education coordinator, mosssr2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 7, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries will present a simple zine-making workshop in conjunction with the “Care and Custody: Past Responses to Mental Health” traveling exhibit focused on mental health topics. Materials will be provided for participants to create single-sheet and pamphlet-stitched booklets and more. The event, in the lobby of the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., will be free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Sue Moss, research and education coordinator, at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 838-3737.

VCU Massey Cancer Center Walter Lawrence Research Retreat

Add to calendar 30-06-2023 09:00:00 30-06-2023 15:00:00 America/New_York VCU Massey Cancer Center Walter Lawrence Research Retreat VCU Massey Cancer Center will host its annual Walter Lawrence Research Retreat June 30 in honor of Walter Lawrence Jr., M.D., director emeritus. A reception will be held June 29 at the VCUHealth Adult Outpatient Pavilion, 1001 E. Leigh St. The retreat will be held June 30 at the Richmond Marriott Hotel, 500 E. Broad St., with abstract presentations and keynote speaker Marcia Cruz-Correa, M.D., Ph.D., University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center. Richmond Marriott Hotel Marianne Johnson johnsonm41@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jun. 30, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Massey Cancer Center will host its annual Walter Lawrence Research Retreat June 30 in honor of Walter Lawrence Jr., M.D., director emeritus. A reception will be held June 29 at the VCUHealth Adult Outpatient Pavilion, 1001 E. Leigh St. The retreat will be held June 30 at the Richmond Marriott Hotel, 500 E. Broad St., with abstract presentations and keynote speaker Marcia Cruz-Correa, M.D., Ph.D., University of Puerto Rico Comprehensive Cancer Center.

For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at johnsonm41@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/KL3gq5.

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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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