Faculty/staff Issue for October 18, 2023
Today
Free Blood Pressure Screenings
1:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Come to the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to have your blood pressure measured by the Cardio-Renal Physiology Lab. Also, learn how a healthy lifestyle can benefit blood pressure.
For more information, contact Natalie Bohmke at bohmkenj@vcu.edu.
Much Ado About Nothing? Local Immigration Policy and the MS-13 'Threat'
10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Join the Humanities Research Center's Migration Lab for a talk by Michael Paarlberg, Ph.D., in the Valentine House second floor conference room, Room 201, 920 W. Franklin St. (and hybrid via Zoom). Paarlberg will discuss immigration policy and the imagined connection between immigration and crime. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/much-ado-about-nothing-local-immigration-policy-and-the-ms-13-threat.html.
Richmond Public Library Card Sign-Up at James Branch Cabell Library
11 a.m.
Stop by the Richmond Public Library table in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to sign up for a library card and learn more about public library services. When signing up for a card, bring a state or federal issued ID and a document with your current address. With your card you can access our physical and digital public library collections including books, audiobooks, movies, music, newspapers and magazines.
For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/study-well-fall-2023.html.
RISE/SMART/NDSEG Information Session
2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
This session is intended for undergraduates and current graduate students in STEM fields. Learn about RISE, a three-month research internship in Germany (working language is English) and SMART, a Department of Defense scholarship that provides funding for tuition as well as summer research internships. The Department of Defense National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship is awarded annually to U.S. citizens pursuing doctoral degrees in STEM fields. The session will be held in Room 1210, NSO conference room, 701 W. Grace St., or online. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link or recording.
For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHYBsGxDTyCU02ko-mJ1wZikax5YR2XY8Pfn-aUCV5Z2OgNg/viewform.
National Transfer Student Week Guided Meditation
3 p.m.
Join the Transfer Center and VCU RecWell for a 30-minute virtual guided meditation to celebrate National Transfer Student Week. Find somewhere comfortable where you can center yourself and refresh for the rest of the semester with fellow transfer students. RSVP at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930206
For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.
National Transfer Student Week T-Shirt Swap
3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join the Transfer Center and Student Affairs for a T-shirt swap to celebrate National Transfer Student Week. Bring a clean, gently worn t-shirt from another college or university and receive a VCU t-shirt in exchange. Collected shirts will be donated. The quantity is limited. RSVP at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930207
For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.
Eta Lambda Sigma Fundraiser at Qdoba
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Eta Lambda Sigma at VCU is partnering with Qdoba, 935 W. Broad St., for a fundraiser. Twenty-five percent of sales will be donated back to Eta Lambda Sigma to help fund events for the student organization. The group's flyer can be found on Instagram at @elsvcu or order online with the code “qdobagives.” For more information email aratafx@vcu.edu.
For more information, contact Faith Arata at aratafx@vcu.edu.
VCU Levis Reading Prize
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Corey Van Landingham, winner of the 2023 Levis Reading Prize for "Love Letter to Who Owns the Heavens" will read from her book in the third-floor lecture hall. Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. This event is organized by the VCU Department of English and VCU Libraries and will also be made available via Zoom. The reading is free and open to the public but registration is required. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Thom Didato at tndidato@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/levisnight.
This week
10th Annual Conflict Resolution Day
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
National Conflict Resolution Day is the signature event of VCU's Office of the Provost led by the University Ombudsperson. The goal of the day is to "promote awareness of mediation, arbitration, conciliation and other creative, peaceful means of resolving conflict." This event, open to faculty, staff and students, will be held in Court End Ballroom A, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. RSVP at the following URL.
For more information, contact William King at weking@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qVuBqnHrQdMPCxCv5.
National Transfer Student Week Virtual Résumé Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join the Transfer Center and VCU Career Services for a résumé workshop to celebrate National Transfer Student Week. Whether you're starting out in your career or returning to school to make a change, we'll focus on resume tips so you're ready to apply for jobs. RSVP at https://cglink.me/2dV/r1930208
For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.
Boren Awards Informational Session
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines, the Boren Awards fund up to $25,000 for students to study a critical language abroad. The session will be held in Room 1210, NSO conference room, 701 W. Grace St., or online. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link or recording.
For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0QtENXuHZU6va3f4AjEu9n0HkeG3qEZbOcW66VrBraK92Jg/viewform.
The Path to Clinical Excellence (Premed Virtual Panel Event)
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Free and open to all, but geared toward pre-health students. CLOSLER, also affiliated with Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is hosting a live virtual podcast premed panel with Johns Hopkins physicians, nurses and a medical student about their personal stories through medicine and practicing clinical excellence. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Adam Vo at voat3@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/closlerpodcast.
Coming up
Pumpkins for a Purpose
Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Relay For Life at VCU will be holding a pumpkins for purpose painting event to raise funds for the American Cancer Society in Room 2129, Grace E. Harris Hall – South, 1015 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.
For more information, contact Neha Periyapatna at relayatvcu@gmail.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1EynEL2lRJ1LS9ISocoZ46yq0Av8IRMOsCH_Nsb0qZec/viewform?edit_requested=true.
VCU Tech Fair
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join Technology Services for the annual VCU Tech Fair on Oct. 24 (University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) and Oct. 25 (Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.). The fair will feature lots of cool stuff and lots of cool tech. The free event is for all students, faculty and staff. Staff will be present to answer questions, showcase technologies and share how each department supports the VCU community. Enjoy hands-on demonstrations from vendors, free bag lunches and free giveaways.
For more information, contact Technology Services at tsengage@vcu.edu or visit https://techfair.vcu.edu.
How to Increase Your Health and Wellness
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.
Join VCU HR and Jeff Holland of the Society for Financial Awareness for a discussion of health care trends, common health scares, the definition of wellness, causes of preventable death in the United States and financial tips to help you stay well. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3ZwU1Gp
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Department of Epidemiology Seminar Series
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023 at noon
Chiranjeev Dash, MBBS, MPH, Ph.D., Georgetown University, will discuss "Lifestyle Behaviors and Metabolic Dysfunction in Cancer Prevention and Control" as a special guest speaker sponsored by the VCU Massey Cancer Center and the Department of Epidemiology. The session will be held at One Capitol Square, Room 644, 830 E. Main St.
For more information, contact Katherine Peterman at petermankb@vcu.edu.
Ethics of Data Management and Sharing
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.
Sanjur (Sandy) Brooks, DPS, MA, director of VCU Human Research Protection Program, will speak via Zoom at a session of Whetting Your Appetite for Research sponsored by VCU Libraries and the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-uqpj8rGdYxEz_zbc_2tXz4OggkavUg.
Ed.D. in Leadership Informational Session
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.
Join VCU's School of Education for a virtual session about a doctoral program that offers engaging and collaborative learning designed for working professionals leading in a variety of organizations, including K12, higher education, nonprofit and public sectors. Questions will be answered about VCU's Ed.D. in Leadership, a three-year, action-oriented program that helps apply theory, skills and research to real-world challenges. Questions: Contact the following email address.
For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu.
Ph.D. in Education - Educational Leadership, Policy and Justice Informational Session
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Learn more about the School of Education program that works toward creating more equitable, inclusive schools and societies through leadership and policy. The dissertation is a rigorous culminating tool for research, advocacy and change within educational organizations and endeavors.
For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu.
Out and About
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join VCU Education Abroad in the OMSA Office (Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.) for a conversation with Study Abroad participants about their experiences living, studying and traveling abroad as an LGBTQIA+ student. The meeting will begin with a facilitated discussion with returning panelists, and the remainder of the event will be social. ALL students are welcome. The event is in celebration of LGBTQIA+ History month. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Alex Levy at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/eduabroad/rsvp_boot?id=1929673.
Informational Session About Ph.D. in Education - Research, Assessment and Evaluation
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Research, Assessment and Evaluation concentration of the Ph.D. in Education offers training in advanced educational research methodologies and applied experiences across a variety of educational systems and contexts. Faculty and students engage across a range of research areas including social network analysis, machine learning, mentoring in higher education, STEM education, program evaluation, educational assessment, critical quantitative methodologies, QuantCrit, and queer studies in education. Questions: Email the following address.
For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu.
Mary and Frances Youth Center Open House for Faculty and Staff
Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will host an open house for all VCU faculty and staff. Stop by to learn more about the center, collaboration opportunities, music, food and fun.
For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or (804) 305-1134 or visit https://community.vcu.edu/mfyc/.
Notices
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
VCU Medical Center School of Pharmacy along with VCU Police will hold a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kroger, 901 N. Lombardy St. The goal of the event is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs while educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
For more information, contact Ashley M. Graves at gravesam2@vcu.edu or (804) 397-8013.
Certificate in Clinical Research
Apply VCU's tuition benefit toward a Certificate in Clinical Research. The two-year, part-time 12-credit hour program is geared for individuals seeking to enter clinical research, transition career paths or obtain professional development. Virtual drop-in Q&A sessions will be available Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. through Nov. 30 via the following zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83135762622?pwd=SXVqMDdRWHVmWG1yRFh2Wldjc0tHdz09
For more information, contact Catherine Brown, program coordinator, at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/office-research/center-clinical-translational-research/clinical-research-cert/#degreerequirementstext.
Time to Order Regalia for December Commencement
VCU's December Commencement exercises will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered at your respective campus by Monday, Nov. 20. For ordering information, visit the following link.
For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=smDbY9Z-rUGsCcRdJUchBTfzBlTY8bZLoO0XDMPP9dtUOFNKTU9TUjU5RDY1N1U0WEdXVlM2S01JQy4u.
Registration Open for Fall Cultural Achievement Ceremony
VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announces that registration is live for the fall Cultural Achievement Ceremony. Graduates interested in participating in the combined ceremonies for Lavender Graduation; Donning of the Kente; Latine Achievement; Native, Tribal and Indigenous Graduation; Accessibility Achievement and Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Graduation must register online by Monday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m.
For more information, contact Dave Brown at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5zSPG5mxMrGw5Bzr9.
How to Retire With VCU ORP
Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Register for an upcoming session at https://bit.ly/3xuwHLZ. For more information, create a service request at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or call (804) 827-1723.
For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/planning-resources/.
2023 Winter Wishes Campaign for the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health
Celebrate the mothers of the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health by donating to the Winter Wishes fund, which was created to provide patients with something special for themselves and their babies during the holidays as they continue their recovery journey. Visit the following URL to donate.
For more information, contact OB MOTIVATE Clinic at culbertml@vcu.edu or (804) 314-5651 or visit https://give.chfrichmond.org/campaign/2023-motivate-clinic/c516228.
'Paul Chan: Breathers'
"Paul Chan: Breathers" is the first major U.S.-based museum exhibition in 15 years of works by artist, writer and publisher Paul Chan, born in Hong Kong in 1973. Chan, who was recently awarded the 2022 MacArthur Fellowship, came to prominence in the early 2000s with moving image works that touched on aspects of war, religion, pleasure and politics. The exhibit will be at VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., through Jan. 7.
For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibitions/paul-chan-breathers/.
Black Women Planning to Conceive Invited to Participate in a Research Study
Are you a Black woman between the ages of 18-39? Do you plan to conceive within six-12 months? The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes (EqCHO) Lab invites you to participate in a study aimed at creating a tailored program to reduce stress and improve blood pressure disorders during pregnancy. To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=M3CCHYWRR9PNJXDL
For more information, contact Anika Hines at eqcholabrva@gmail.com or (804) 828-5030 or visit http://facebook.com/eqcholabvcu.
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