Student Issue for May 2, 2024
This week
Stepping In for Respect: Creating a Culture of Respect and Inclusion
Friday, May 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Through video scenarios, interactive debriefing discussions and improvisation experiences, participants will discuss and practice responses to the scenarios in a safe and supportive environment. Learn how to address discrimination and other mistreatment in the clinical and learning environments. The training has a clinical focus, but the skills presented are adaptable to non-clinical settings. The session will be held in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11836772.
Communication Arts Senior Expo 2024
Saturday, May 4, 2024 from noon to 6 p.m.
The Communication Arts Senior Expo is the annual year-end tabling event for the graduating class. Seniors build booths to promote their art, sell prints and merchandise, display gallery work and connect with the VCU community. The event will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact Communication Arts Student Advisory Board at VCU at casabvcu@gmail.com.
Coming up
Attend Virginia Executive Institute, a Professional Development Course
Monday, Sep. 30, 2024 at 9 a.m.
VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Virginia Executive Institute applications are open until June 28 at the following URL. VEI provides a dynamic forum for current and future leaders to join a network of state executives who have committed to developing their leadership strengths and becoming change agents for Virginia's future. Sessions will be held in Virginia Beach and Charlottesville.
For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/vei/.
Notices
Join Executive Board of Katie's Art Project
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives through art? Do you have leadership skills and a drive to create impactful opportunities? Katie's Art Project at VCU is looking for individuals to join its executive board. See the application at the following URL.
For more information, contact Safa Saad at saads@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/eUAbV5Kv9JGwrssJ8.
RSVP to Spring Commencement
VCU's spring universitywide commencement will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 11 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Questions: Visit commencement.vcu.edu. Graduates who plan to participate can register by completing the form at the following URL.
For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/commencementrsvp.
VCU Sustainability Literacy and Culture Survey
VCU Sustainability is seeking feedback on sustainability literacy and culture from the university community. This survey will assist in assessing and gathering information on the current climate of sustainability at VCU. The survey link is https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=KF9NP9CMMCYA49KD
For more information, contact Parker Long at sustain@vcu.edu or visit http://sustainability.vcu.edu.
Take a Survey, Enter to Win a Gift Card
VCU Political Science students are seeking to gauge the way VCU students participate in activities connected to politics. Those who complete the 6-8 minute survey will be entered to win one of three $50 Target gift cards. See the survey at the following URL.
For more information, contact Catherine Auwarter at shearmancm@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUVOTER.
LGBTQIA+/First-Generation Student Research Study - Paid Opportunity
Participants are sought who can attend three 90-minute sessions, are open to sharing their experience and willing to photograph their "voice." Participants will be paid $25 for each session. Participants must be a first-generation student and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
For more information, contact Traci Wike, Ph.D., at twike@vcu.edu.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.
RamsConnect events
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