Student Issue for March 18, 2024

Today

When Identity Safety Meets Implicit Bias: Myths, Evidence and Solutions

Add to calendar 18-03-2024 13:00:00 18-03-2024 14:30:00 America/New_York When Identity Safety Meets Implicit Bias: Myths, Evidence and Solutions Have you ever wondered how implicit biases show up on campus and in classrooms, impacting both educators and students? Social psychologist and former congressional fellow Luis Rivera, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Rutgers University and director of the Rutgers Implicit Social Cognition Lab, will offer a presentation on implicit bias-in-action, highlighting current research, as well as offering solutions to this problem, with a focus on identity-safe classrooms. The event will be sponsored by the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee. The talk will be in Room 112, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL. 817 W. Franklin St (STEM) Room 112 Shawn Jones scjones4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how implicit biases show up on campus and in classrooms, impacting both educators and students? Social psychologist and former congressional fellow Luis Rivera, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Rutgers University and director of the Rutgers Implicit Social Cognition Lab, will offer a presentation on implicit bias-in-action, highlighting current research, as well as offering solutions to this problem, with a focus on identity-safe classrooms. The event will be sponsored by the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee. The talk will be in Room 112, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn Jones at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qXpv6VtqBhcJWvyp8.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Paraphrasing

Add to calendar 18-03-2024 14:00:00 18-03-2024 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Paraphrasing Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. 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 feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. 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/.

EmpowerED Spaces: A Youth Healing and Education Series

Add to calendar 18-03-2024 18:00:00 18-03-2024 20:00:00 America/New_York EmpowerED Spaces: A Youth Healing and Education Series Michael Hemphill, Ph.D., UNC Greensboro, will discuss integrating restorative justice in youth development programs as part of EmpowerED Spaces: A Youth Healing and Education Series. The event will be sponsored by the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., and the Minority Education Center. Register at the following email address. Mary and Frances Youth Center Vaughn Garland garlandvw@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Michael Hemphill, Ph.D., UNC Greensboro, will discuss integrating restorative justice in youth development programs as part of EmpowerED Spaces: A Youth Healing and Education Series. The event will be sponsored by the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., and the Minority Education Center. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/133/1710799200000.

This week

Financial Wellness Part 2 of 3: Building and Monitoring Your Credit

Add to calendar 19-03-2024 10:00:00 19-03-2024 11:30:00 America/New_York Financial Wellness Part 2 of 3: Building and Monitoring Your Credit It is not a secret that most people borrow money, however knowing how to do it responsibly is a craft. This workshop via Zoom hosted by the Virginia Credit Union and the Mary and Frances Youth Center will offer tips and tools to help put you on the right path for financial success. Register at the following email address. Mary and Frances Youth Center (ZOOM) Vaughn Garland garlandvw@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

It is not a secret that most people borrow money, however knowing how to do it responsibly is a craft. This workshop via Zoom hosted by the Virginia Credit Union and the Mary and Frances Youth Center will offer tips and tools to help put you on the right path for financial success. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/65/1710856800000.

Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank

Add to calendar 19-03-2024 12:00:00 19-03-2024 13:00:00 America/New_York Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank With seemingly limitless options of potential snacks and meals, it can be challenging to maintain healthy (and cheap) eating habits. Come to the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St., for a chat with Mary-Jo Sawyer, a registered dietician at VCU Health, to discuss strategies and tips for sustaining an inexpensive and healthy diet. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/12013646 Health and Wellness Library Jackson Wright wrightjc4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

With seemingly limitless options of potential snacks and meals, it can be challenging to maintain healthy (and cheap) eating habits. Come to the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St., for a chat with Mary-Jo Sawyer, a registered dietician at VCU Health, to discuss strategies and tips for sustaining an inexpensive and healthy diet. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/12013646

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024-ongoing/health-and-wellness-library-programs.html.

Wellness Tours: DIY Wellness Kits

Add to calendar 19-03-2024 12:00:00 19-03-2024 13:30:00 America/New_York Wellness Tours: DIY Wellness Kits You First at VCU's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Program will host a wellness drop-in workshop. Talk to RecWell's Peer Health Educators, connect with You First AAPI mentors and chat with University Counseling Services staff while creating your own DIY wellness kit. The event will be in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. Richmond Salons III-IV Julie Nguyen nguyenjq7@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

You First at VCU's Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Program will host a wellness drop-in workshop. Talk to RecWell's Peer Health Educators, connect with You First AAPI mentors and chat with University Counseling Services staff while creating your own DIY wellness kit. The event will be in Richmond Salons III-IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Julie Nguyen at nguyenjq7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932370.

Finding Your Fit: Picking the Best STEM Graduate Program For You

Add to calendar 19-03-2024 12:30:00 19-03-2024 13:20:00 America/New_York Finding Your Fit: Picking the Best STEM Graduate Program For You As part of its STEM Success Series, VCU's Science Hub will host a program to walk participants through the process of choosing a graduate program, including defining your goals, visiting campus and helping you make an informed decision. Sessions will be offered Tuesday, March 19 (12:30-1:20 p.m.); Wednesday, March 20 (4-4:50 p.m.) and Thursday, March 21 (3:30-4:20 p.m.). The program will be in the Science Hub, Room 201, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL. Science Hub (room 201 in the STEM Building) Mariah Maxwell maxwellmc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.

As part of its STEM Success Series, VCU's Science Hub will host a program to walk participants through the process of choosing a graduate program, including defining your goals, visiting campus and helping you make an informed decision. Sessions will be offered Tuesday, March 19 (12:30-1:20 p.m.); Wednesday, March 20 (4-4:50 p.m.) and Thursday, March 21 (3:30-4:20 p.m.). The program will be in the Science Hub, Room 201, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mariah Maxwell at maxwellmc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/2H8FXhEvh7SMjZ1m8.

God and the Search for Happiness

Add to calendar 19-03-2024 17:00:00 19-03-2024 America/New_York God and the Search for Happiness Join the VCU History Department for the annual Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity "God and the Search for Happiness" featuring Zena Hitz at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd. Virginia Museum of History and Culture Andrea Wight wighta@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Join the VCU History Department for the annual Blake Lecture in the History of Christianity "God and the Search for Happiness" featuring Zena Hitz at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, 428 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/the-blake-lecture-in-the-history-of-christianity-series-presents-god-and-the-search-for-happiness.html.

Polish Your Professional Profile

Add to calendar 19-03-2024 18:00:00 19-03-2024 19:30:00 America/New_York Polish Your Professional Profile Interested in developing your professional image? VCU's Health Professions Organization will host an event in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to discuss résumé building, go over networking tips and how to develop your LinkedIn profile. A guest speaker will answer questions and share advice. Register at the following URL. VCU Commons Ballroom Tobi Ojo ojote@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Interested in developing your professional image? VCU's Health Professions Organization will host an event in the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to discuss résumé building, go over networking tips and how to develop your LinkedIn profile. A guest speaker will answer questions and share advice. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tobi Ojo at ojote@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932363.

RAMmalogues: Political/Ideology Diversity

Add to calendar 20-03-2024 13:00:00 20-03-2024 14:30:00 America/New_York RAMmalogues: Political/Ideology Diversity When politics and ideologies threaten to divide us every day, RAMmalogues can provide a path to connect, share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, offers a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. Spring sessions are in person in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL. Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Jan Altman inclusive@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

When politics and ideologies threaten to divide us every day, RAMmalogues can provide a path to connect, share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, offers a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. Spring sessions are in person in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kWdYe2CBkY7pUWEy7.

HOSA X SODA Free Doughnut Table

Add to calendar 20-03-2024 11:30:00 20-03-2024 13:30:00 America/New_York HOSA X SODA Free Doughnut Table Enjoy a free doughnut and learn about organ donor registration at a table in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., sponsored by Health Occupations Students of America and Student Organ Donation Advocates. Commons Lobby aashka patel patelas13@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy a free doughnut and learn about organ donor registration at a table in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., sponsored by Health Occupations Students of America and Student Organ Donation Advocates.

For more information, contact aashka patel at patelas13@vcu.edu.

Unboxing Success: What Does Success Look Like?

Add to calendar 20-03-2024 14:30:00 20-03-2024 America/New_York Unboxing Success: What Does Success Look Like? Ever wondered what success really means? Is it the number of likes on your last Insta post? And let's talk about "professional" dress – the age-old concept that seems to have missed the memo on individuality and identity. Join VCU Career Services for an afternoon of casual and mind-bending discussions to uncover the secrets of success with some engaging speakers, who have redefined the game while embracing their authentic selves – casual wear, piercings, tattoos and all. The session will be in the Alumni Boardroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. University Student Commons 907 Floyd Avenue, Alumni Board Room Monique Sample msample@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 at 2:30 p.m.

Ever wondered what success really means? Is it the number of likes on your last Insta post? And let's talk about "professional" dress – the age-old concept that seems to have missed the memo on individuality and identity. Join VCU Career Services for an afternoon of casual and mind-bending discussions to uncover the secrets of success with some engaging speakers, who have redefined the game while embracing their authentic selves – casual wear, piercings, tattoos and all. The session will be in the Alumni Boardroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Monique Sample at msample@vcu.edu.

Teachable Moments Series: Long-Term Approaches for Organizational Inclusion

Add to calendar 20-03-2024 15:00:00 20-03-2024 17:00:00 America/New_York Teachable Moments Series: Long-Term Approaches for Organizational Inclusion The Action Continuum framework helps participants distinguish between behaviors that work against equity and those that support equitable and inclusive environments. Through this workshop at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., participants will be able to explore this framework and consider barriers that keep people from working for inclusion. They will then brainstorm actions that they can take to individually and collectively move across the continuum toward equity and inclusion. The program will be hosted by he Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. Register at the following email address. Mary and Frances Youth Center Vaughn Garland garlandvw@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Action Continuum framework helps participants distinguish between behaviors that work against equity and those that support equitable and inclusive environments. Through this workshop at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., participants will be able to explore this framework and consider barriers that keep people from working for inclusion. They will then brainstorm actions that they can take to individually and collectively move across the continuum toward equity and inclusion. The program will be hosted by he Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/102/1710961200000.

VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session

Add to calendar 20-03-2024 18:00:00 20-03-2024 18:30:00 America/New_York VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session VCU's Robertson School is hosting a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in Media & Leadership. Questions: https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/. Join the session at the following Zoom link. https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Jonathan Brown brownj64@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School is hosting a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in Media & Leadership. Questions: https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/. Join the session at the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

Navigating the National Science Foundation Grant Process

Add to calendar 21-03-2024 12:00:00 21-03-2024 13:00:00 America/New_York Navigating the National Science Foundation Grant Process VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series with a session via Zoom. Chris Lemmon, Ph.D., professor and associate chair, Biomedical Engineering, will discuss the National Science Foundation’s application and review process. Register at the following URL. via ZOOM Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, pmdillon@vcu,edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will continue its grant-writing series with a session via Zoom. Chris Lemmon, Ph.D., professor and associate chair, Biomedical Engineering, will discuss the National Science Foundation’s application and review process. 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/tZMtcuGppj4uE9GVBC7EcgFJ1RhkOOBHvj42.

Objects + Methods Lecture Series: Kelli Anderson

Add to calendar 21-03-2024 12:30:00 21-03-2024 America/New_York Objects + Methods Lecture Series: Kelli Anderson Kelli Anderson is a designer, paper engineer, animator and tinkerer who pushes the limits of ordinary materials and formats by seeking out hidden possibilities in the physical and digital world. Her work operates in the space between conceptual art, graphic design and tech. Intentionally lo-fi, she believes that humble materials can provide entry into the endless, tunneling complexity of our world, making those wonders accessible on a multi-sensory, rich, human level. She will speak in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. VCU Commons Theater David Shields dwshields@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

Kelli Anderson is a designer, paper engineer, animator and tinkerer who pushes the limits of ordinary materials and formats by seeking out hidden possibilities in the physical and digital world. Her work operates in the space between conceptual art, graphic design and tech. Intentionally lo-fi, she believes that humble materials can provide entry into the endless, tunneling complexity of our world, making those wonders accessible on a multi-sensory, rich, human level. She will speak in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact David Shields at dwshields@vcu.edu.

Community Engagement and Richmond Cemetery Collaboratory Webinar

Add to calendar 21-03-2024 15:00:00 21-03-2024 America/New_York Community Engagement and Richmond Cemetery Collaboratory Webinar Join the VCU Division of Community Engagement for a webinar to explore the work of the Richmond Cemetery Collaboratory. As part of the Community Engagement badge series, this one-hour session delves into the collaboratory's mission to preserve and celebrate African American history and cultural heritage. Featured speakers will be Terry Dolson and Derek Miller, University of Richmond's Bonner Center for Civic Engagement; Ryan Smith, VCU's Department of History; Loretta Tillman, the Descendants Council and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and Will Teeples, a former student. The collaboratory is an interdisciplinary, cross-institution partnership to bring together faculty, staff, students, organizations and community partners to document and support African American history and culture via the region’s cemeteries. Register at the following URL. https://forms.gle/e74KqqqbMxaSbUTw9 Lorielle Bouldin bouldinln@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 3 p.m.

Join the VCU Division of Community Engagement for a webinar to explore the work of the Richmond Cemetery Collaboratory. As part of the Community Engagement badge series, this one-hour session delves into the collaboratory's mission to preserve and celebrate African American history and cultural heritage. Featured speakers will be Terry Dolson and Derek Miller, University of Richmond's Bonner Center for Civic Engagement; Ryan Smith, VCU's Department of History; Loretta Tillman, the Descendants Council and the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and Will Teeples, a former student. The collaboratory is an interdisciplinary, cross-institution partnership to bring together faculty, staff, students, organizations and community partners to document and support African American history and culture via the region’s cemeteries. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu.

Women's Herstory Month Paint 'n' Sip Mixer

Add to calendar 21-03-2024 17:30:00 21-03-2024 America/New_York Women's Herstory Month Paint 'n' Sip Mixer VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host its Women's Herstory Month Paint 'n' Sip Mixer in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Women in the VCU community (faculty, staff, students) can come together, mingle and make connections. Sample food, drink mocktails and use your creative side as the group paints together. Bring a friend. Register at the following URL. Commonwealth Ballrooms | University Student Commons Jair Lecky leckyjj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host its Women's Herstory Month Paint 'n' Sip Mixer in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Women in the VCU community (faculty, staff, students) can come together, mingle and make connections. Sample food, drink mocktails and use your creative side as the group paints together. Bring a friend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932171.

Destination Transplant: Living Kidney Donation as the Optimal Choice

Add to calendar 21-03-2024 18:00:00 21-03-2024 America/New_York Destination Transplant: Living Kidney Donation as the Optimal Choice VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center will hold a virtual and in-person education event about living kidney donation. Learn about the living donor evaluation process, hear stories from living kidney donors and transplant recipients, receive resources and facts and have an opportunity to ask questions. The session will be held in-person (VCU Health Parham Road Campus, medium training room, 7818 E. Parham Road) and virtually (https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/95727992245) RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/iQA3cayY1d VCU Health Parham Road Campus – Medium Training Room 7818 East Parham Road Henrico, VA 23294 Caroline Ward caroline.ward@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 at 6 p.m.

VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center will hold a virtual and in-person education event about living kidney donation. Learn about the living donor evaluation process, hear stories from living kidney donors and transplant recipients, receive resources and facts and have an opportunity to ask questions. The session will be held in-person (VCU Health Parham Road Campus, medium training room, 7818 E. Parham Road) and virtually (https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/95727992245) RSVP at https://forms.office.com/r/iQA3cayY1d

For more information, contact Caroline Ward at caroline.ward@vcuhealth.org or visit http://vcuhealth.org/transplant.

Just Write

Add to calendar 22-03-2024 10:00:00 22-03-2024 16:00:00 America/New_York Just Write Join the Graduate School and VCU Libraries for a session which will provide graduate students with time, space and resources to support writing. This session, at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will be particularly useful for students writing their thesis or dissertation. The day will begin with a short presentation followed by quiet space to write and research. Students are welcome to stay the entire time or drop in for a few hours. Lunch will be provided. Register on RamsConect or at the following URL. Cabell Library Erin Brown embbrown@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Graduate School and VCU Libraries for a session which will provide graduate students with time, space and resources to support writing. This session, at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will be particularly useful for students writing their thesis or dissertation. The day will begin with a short presentation followed by quiet space to write and research. Students are welcome to stay the entire time or drop in for a few hours. Lunch will be provided. Register on RamsConect or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932230.

Recreation and Well-Being Club Sports Seventh Annual Capital Cup

Add to calendar 22-03-2024 12:00:00 22-03-2024 America/New_York Recreation and Well-Being Club Sports Seventh Annual Capital Cup The Seventh Annual Capital Cup will take place Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 at VCU and the University of Richmond. Club sport teams in more than a dozen games and matches will compete. The ultimate winning school earns citywide bragging rights and is keeper of the Capital Cup for 2024. The competition is co hosted by VCU Recreation and Well-Being and University of Richmond Recreation. Cary Street Field Delaydia Frink sportclubs@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 22, 2024 at noon

The Seventh Annual Capital Cup will take place Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 at VCU and the University of Richmond. Club sport teams in more than a dozen games and matches will compete. The ultimate winning school earns citywide bragging rights and is keeper of the Capital Cup for 2024. The competition is co hosted by VCU Recreation and Well-Being and University of Richmond Recreation.

For more information, contact Delaydia Frink at sportclubs@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/sport-clubs/capital-cup/.

VCU School of Pharmacy Open House

Add to calendar 22-03-2024 15:00:00 22-03-2024 16:00:00 America/New_York VCU School of Pharmacy Open House Open houses are available to those interested in the Pharm.D. program at VCU School of Pharmacy. Attending an open house gives you the opportunity to learn more about the Pharm.D. program, ask questions about the admissions process, tour the MCV campus and gain a sense of student life from current Pharm.D. students. The open house will be a the Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Register at the following URL. Smith Building Madeleine Wagner pharmacy@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 22, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Open houses are available to those interested in the Pharm.D. program at VCU School of Pharmacy. Attending an open house gives you the opportunity to learn more about the Pharm.D. program, ask questions about the admissions process, tour the MCV campus and gain a sense of student life from current Pharm.D. students. The open house will be a the Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at pharmacy@vcu.edu or visit https://apply.pharmacy.vcu.edu/register/?id=3c14b896-853c-4962-bcb5-021f610c3cbf.

Coming up

'African Musicians in the Atlantic World: Legacies of Sound and Slavery'

Add to calendar 25-03-2024 12:00:00 25-03-2024 America/New_York 'African Musicians in the Atlantic World: Legacies of Sound and Slavery' Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors event with Mary Caton Lingold, whose new book bridges African diaspora studies, music studies and transatlantic and colonial American literature to trace the lineage of African and African diasporic musical life in the early modern period. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Online via Zoom Rani Sisavath sisavathr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 25, 2024 at noon

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Meet VCU Authors event with Mary Caton Lingold, whose new book bridges African diaspora studies, music studies and transatlantic and colonial American literature to trace the lineage of African and African diasporic musical life in the early modern period. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/lin0325.

CPPI Seminar: Generalized Prevalence-Adjusted Willingness-to-Pay to Control for Health Equity in Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Add to calendar 25-03-2024 12:00:00 25-03-2024 13:00:00 America/New_York CPPI Seminar: Generalized Prevalence-Adjusted Willingness-to-Pay to Control for Health Equity in Cost-Effectiveness Analysis Join the Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation for its next seminar, featuring Vasco Pontinha, Ph.D., VCU School of Pharmacy. The talk will be in person (Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL. Zoom | Faculty, Staff and Students can view in Robert Blackwell Smith Bldg, Room 545 Sydney Weber cppi@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 25, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation for its next seminar, featuring Vasco Pontinha, Ph.D., VCU School of Pharmacy. The talk will be in person (Room 545, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

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

VCU da Vinci Center Undergraduate Q&A Session

Add to calendar 25-03-2024 16:00:00 25-03-2024 16:45:00 America/New_York VCU da Vinci Center Undergraduate Q&A Session Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates and programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation. Classes about human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans will also be discussed. Register for the virtual session at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Undergrad-Q&A-March-25 Virtual Mary Chris Escobar escobarmc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 25, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates and programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation. Classes about human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans will also be discussed. Register for the virtual session at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Undergrad-Q&A-March-25

For more information, contact Mary Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

Social Work, Policy and Politics: Exploring Social Determinants of Health

Add to calendar 28-03-2024 17:00:00 28-03-2024 19:00:00 America/New_York Social Work, Policy and Politics: Exploring Social Determinants of Health This panel discussion will highlight the intersection of social work policy, health care and mental health. Social determinants of health represent a panoply of barriers, such as food insecurity, that can prevent those in need from securing lifesaving and preventive medical care. The session will be offered live (VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A) and virtually. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. VCU Health Hub and virtually via Zoom Rachel Zeeve, alumni engagement officer, zeeverb@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

This panel discussion will highlight the intersection of social work policy, health care and mental health. Social determinants of health represent a panoply of barriers, such as food insecurity, that can prevent those in need from securing lifesaving and preventive medical care. The session will be offered live (VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A) and virtually. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Zeeve, alumni engagement officer, at zeeverb@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/SSWPanel2024.

Brandcenter Preview Day

Add to calendar 29-03-2024 09:00:00 29-03-2024 13:00:00 America/New_York Brandcenter Preview Day Ever wonder who is behind your favorite Super Bowl ad? It's alumni of the Brandcenter. If you're interested in joining the creative ranks of the ad industry, attend our Preview Day and get a deep dive into the nation’s top graduate program in advertising and branding. You’ll meet current students and faculty, learn about our programs and attend our Friday Forum featuring guests from ad powerhouse Wieden+Kennedy. The session will be at the Brandcenter, 103 S. Jefferson St. Register at the following URL. Brandcenter, 103 South Jefferson Street, Richmond, Virginia 23284 Brandcenter brandcenter@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 29, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Ever wonder who is behind your favorite Super Bowl ad? It's alumni of the Brandcenter. If you're interested in joining the creative ranks of the ad industry, attend our Preview Day and get a deep dive into the nation’s top graduate program in advertising and branding. You’ll meet current students and faculty, learn about our programs and attend our Friday Forum featuring guests from ad powerhouse Wieden+Kennedy. The session will be at the Brandcenter, 103 S. Jefferson St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandcenter at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/BC-Preview-Day?utm_source=TelegRam.

RAMmalogues: Disability Equity and Ableism

Add to calendar 03-04-2024 12:00:00 03-04-2024 13:30:00 America/New_York RAMmalogues: Disability Equity and Ableism Whether living with or without disability, ableism affects daily life for all of us, and we need connections with diverse groups of staff, students and faculty where we can share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. The session will be held in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL. Room 2121, 912 W Grace St. Jan Altman inclusive@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Whether living with or without disability, ableism affects daily life for all of us, and we need connections with diverse groups of staff, students and faculty where we can share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. The session will be held in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KE4X13H2kLrPtzN56.

Vocational Rehabilitation in Indigenous Communities

Add to calendar 03-04-2024 12:00:00 03-04-2024 14:00:00 America/New_York Vocational Rehabilitation in Indigenous Communities VCU's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center will host a four-part webinar "Voicing Resiliency: State Vocational Rehabilitation Best Practices With Indigenous Communities." The first installment will be an overview of vocational rehabilitation. See the flyer at https://tinyurl.com/475ay8bf Register for the Zoom link at https://tinyurl.com/mr2j7hpn Virtual Teri Blankenship tcblanke@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center will host a four-part webinar "Voicing Resiliency: State Vocational Rehabilitation Best Practices With Indigenous Communities." The first installment will be an overview of vocational rehabilitation. See the flyer at https://tinyurl.com/475ay8bf Register for the Zoom link at https://tinyurl.com/mr2j7hpn

For more information, contact Teri Blankenship at tcblanke@vcu.edu or visit https://vcurrtc.org/.

VCU Choirs To Present 'Soul Searching'

Add to calendar 10-04-2024 19:00:00 10-04-2024 America/New_York VCU Choirs To Present 'Soul Searching' Discover the depth of the human spirit through VCU Choirs' presentation of "Anchors of the Soul: A Celebration of Black Composers” and “Soul Searching." Experience a soulful exploration of music that touches the heart and resonates with the soul, featuring stirring performances by the Vox Concordia, Black Awakening Gospel Choir and Commonwealth Singers. The event will be held in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. All students with VCU ID will be admitted for $5. General admission is $10. Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., hansenc3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Discover the depth of the human spirit through VCU Choirs' presentation of "Anchors of the Soul: A Celebration of Black Composers” and “Soul Searching." Experience a soulful exploration of music that touches the heart and resonates with the soul, featuring stirring performances by the Vox Concordia, Black Awakening Gospel Choir and Commonwealth Singers. The event will be held in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. All students with VCU ID will be admitted for $5. General admission is $10.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94056788/spring-choral-concert-richmond-sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts.

African American Alumni Council Reunion Weekend

Add to calendar 19-04-2024 10:00:00 19-04-2024 America/New_York African American Alumni Council Reunion Weekend The VCU African American Alumni Council will host its Reunion Weekend April 19-21. Reunite with Ram fam and check out the changing VCU campus. The 50th anniversaries of the Theta Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the Eta Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will be celebrated. Register at the following URL. Various Jared Kline klinejc2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 19, 2024 at 10 a.m.

The VCU African American Alumni Council will host its Reunion Weekend April 19-21. Reunite with Ram fam and check out the changing VCU campus. The 50th anniversaries of the Theta Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the Eta Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. will be celebrated. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jared Kline at klinejc2@vcu.edu or (540) 614-2117 or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/dfa72e27-40ad-418e-9952-358a67dc31dd/summary.

2024 Spring Pickleball Tournament

Add to calendar 21-04-2024 12:00:00 21-04-2024 16:00:00 America/New_York 2024 Spring Pickleball Tournament If pickleball is your jam, join VCU Police and GO FORWARD GIVE BACK for a tournament at Pouncey Tract Park, 4747 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen. Pickleball paddle donations are requested for GO FORWARD GIVE BACK Summer youth pickleball tournament. Medals and lunch are included and registration is free; 40 players are needed with a special incentive for the first eight to register. Register at the following email address. Pouncey Track Park, 4747 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059 Sgt. Jasmine Merricks jnmerricks@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Apr. 21, 2024 from noon to 4 p.m.

If pickleball is your jam, join VCU Police and GO FORWARD GIVE BACK for a tournament at Pouncey Tract Park, 4747 Pouncey Tract Road, Glen Allen. Pickleball paddle donations are requested for GO FORWARD GIVE BACK Summer youth pickleball tournament. Medals and lunch are included and registration is free; 40 players are needed with a special incentive for the first eight to register. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Sgt. Jasmine Merricks at jnmerricks@vcu.edu.

Notices

VCU’s DUO Authentication Change on March 18

Today, March 18, VCU customers will see a change in how they sign into the Central Authentication Service (CAS) and Microsoft platforms using the DUO application. Today VCU will implement the new DUO Security Universal Prompt with Verified Push. The Universal Prompt looks different from the traditional prompt and offers a more secure authentication method. For more details, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Information Security Office at infosec@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/duouni.

Support for Ramadan Observers

Ramadan is a sacred month in the Islamic calendar during which Muslims observe fasting from dawn to sunset, engage in prayer and contemplation and perform acts of charity. Ramadan will be observed through Tuesday, April 9. All are encouraged to learn more about Ramadan to foster a culture of inclusivity and respect within our diverse university community. VCU Dining will have bagged meals at Market 810 and in Za'atar in the Student Commons. See meal options at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/newsroom/2023/ramadan/.

Recreation and Well-Being Children’s Swim Lessons Session 2

Children’s swim lessons at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center are now open to VCU students and RecWell members. Four different types of lessons will be offered: parent/child, and preschool 1, 2 and 3. Full information is available on the RecWell website. Session dates run from March 23 to April 13. Registration at the following URl closes t noon March 22.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=7ed7ea86-88d1-4cc7-8094-d6560f38fd1d.

Career Opportunities for Students in Criminal Justice and Public Service Fields

Students interested in law enforcement are invited to speak with VCU Police staff. Take courses or classes in all levels of degree programs for free, work toward student loan forgiveness and receive a full salary and benefits as a VCU Police officer. VCU students receive a $5,000 bonus after completing the academy and field training. The next academy starts in May after VCU’s commencement. Contact the following email address or visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Lt. Joel Abernathy at policedept@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

Service Recognition Celebration

Each year, VCU and VCU Health recognize employees who meet a five-year milestone. This year's celebration is for those who met those milestones in 2023. Those employees should have received an email on Feb.23 from C.A. Short (VCU - Virginia Commonwealth University custser@cashort.com via sendgrid.net), the university's gift vendor. Please search your email inbox and follow the instructions to select your gift. Information on the in-person celebration will be sent the week of March 18.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/annual-service-recognition-celebration/.

Apply Now: M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Are you a current senior or VCU employee? Enhance your leadership skills with the School of Education's M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program in Culturally Responsive Leadership or Higher Education Administration. Earn a certificate in culturally responsive leadership in as few as five courses. See the prerecorded informational sessions at the following URL. Thanks to a RAM Opportunity, seniors don't pay an application fee. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 1.

For more information, contact Brandon Norris at norrisbs@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/EDLeadership24.

Brain Health After Breast Cancer Chemotherapy and in Healthy Volunteers

Chemotherapy may impact memory, attention, processing speed, multitasking and problem-solving. We hope to improve our understanding of these difficulties and identify women who are at the most risk for having them. We are seeking healthy female volunteers (35-68 years) free of MRI contraindications. Participation involves two study visits 12-18 months apart. Visits include brain MRI and online assessments.

For more information, contact Cancer Survivorship Research Team at cancerwellness@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-8869.

Nominations Open for 2024 Student Leadership Awards

VCU's Division of Student Affairs is accepting nominations for the university's annual Student Leadership Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in student leadership and community engagement. Students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate individuals or organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to their communities. Submit a nomination at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

Tickets Live for TEDxVCU's Yearly Live Speaker Event

Tickets are available for the April 7 TEDxVCU Ripple Event. This event will provide an interdisciplinary look at the changing world through a diverse lineup of speakers and artists from the VCU community. The event will be in the Student Commons Theater from 2-4 p.m. Reserve your free ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/rsvp_boot?id=1932005.

Win a Study Room Pizza Party for Six in the VCU Libraries Instagram Contest

VCU Libraries will run an Instagram contest through Friday, March 29. The prize will be a guaranteed reservation for a study room during the high-use spring exam season. Along with a room for six - the winner and five friends – comes free pizzas to fuel the study session. Participants must be current students who follow https://www.instagram.com/vculibraries/ and post a selfie or photo in library spaces with #LoveVCULibraries

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 591-5865 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2024-news/students-win-a-study-room-pizza-party-on-vcu-libraries-instagram.html.

Call for Applications: Health Humanities Curriculum Development Fellows

VCU's Health Humanities Lab is calling for 2024-25 undergraduate student fellows for the East Marshall Street Well Oral History and Memorialization Project. Students successfully completing the fellowship will each receive a $1,000 stipend. Questions: visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/labs/health-humanities-lab/emswp-oral-history-and-memorialization/ Apply by 5 p.m. Monday, April 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chris Cynn, lab director, at cjcynn@vcu.edu or (347) 645-9622 or visit https://forms.gle/BP1SrcMzHCYUP7Hv5.

Volunteer at the Sports Club Banquet

Sign up at the following URL to volunteer for VCU's Sports Club Banquet to be held Saturday, April 13. Dinner will be provided for volunteers.

For more information, contact Alyssa Cadua at caduaan@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B48ADA72EABFBC70-48573732-2024.

Call for Research Assistant and Research Fellow Applications

Spit for Science is seeking research assistants for the fall 2024 semester and research fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year. VCU undergraduate students will have the opportunity to gain research-focused experiential learning in alcohol and addictions research, the genetics of substance use and related behavioral health outcomes. Apply by Tuesday, April 2 at https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CKH7XF97W3W9CHPJ

For more information, contact Rebecca Smith, M.S.W., M.S., at smithr22@vcu.edu or visit https://spit4science.vcu.edu/undergraduate-research/.

Individuals Age 21-55 Who Both Vape and Occasionally Drink Are Invited to Participate in a Research Study

Individuals between the ages of 21 and 55 who vape electronic cigarettes daily and also occasionally drink alcohol are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. The purpose of this research study is to find out how ethanol (alcohol)-containing e-cigarettes impact ethanol breath tests, field sobriety tests, and other tests of sobriety. (Ethanol is a common part of e-cigarette liquids.) Compensation may be provided. For further information, go to cstp.vcu.edu/studies or call (804) 827-3562. You may also contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu. This study will be conducted at VCU’s Center for the Study of Tobacco Products at 100 W. Franklin St. The principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu.

Participants Are Invited For Study Examining Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Exercise

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of PTSD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and following exercise training. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

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