Student Issue for May 24, 2024
Special Announcement
Parking Deck Subscribers To Relocate During Graduations
Upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking. Through today, Friday, May 24, all West Broad Street Deck subscribers will relocate to the West Cary Street Deck, located at 1101 W. Cary St.; Jefferson Street Deck, located at 100 S. Jefferson St.; West Main Street Deck, located at 801 W. Main St.; or Henry Street Deck-East, located at 201 Henry St.
A dedicated shuttle service will be provided by Parking and Transportation through today, Friday, May 24 to transport subscribers to and from on-campus locations. RamSafe shuttles will run continuously to and from the West Cary Street Deck, Harrison and Franklin streets, Franklin and Laurel streets, and Shafer and Franklin streets during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. If a VCU parking subscriber needs transportation between the hours of 6:31 p.m. and 6:29 a.m., they can place a ride request through the RamSafe using the Ride Pingo app.
Reciprocal parking will not be permitted on the West Broad Street Deck through today, Friday, May 24. MCV Campus subscribers may park on the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck, Henry Street Deck or West Main Street Deck.
Additional information regarding high school graduation impacts can be found at go.vcu.edu/hsgraduations.
Coming up
Free Summer Trip to Kings Dominion
Thursday, Jun. 6, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Engagement Team is hosting a summer trip to Kings Dominion in Doswell on Thursday, June 6. Transportation and park admission will be provided for 90 students (first come, first served) who sign up via RAM Connect. RSVP via RamsConnect at the following URL.
For more information, contact Lisa Cooper at lcooper4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932925.
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
Cary Street Climbing Wall Closed for the Summer
The Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall is closed through through Friday, Aug. 16 for replacement. During this time, there may be disruptions to normal operations, specifically in the fitness center surrounding the existing climbing wall.
For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/climbing-and-bouldering/.
Join the Choir and Sing Mozart
Discover the majesty of Mozart's Requiem with VCU's Choral Arts Society (APPM359, CRN 29766). Register for choir and join forces with the VCU Symphony to delve deep into the melodies and intricate harmonies of Mozart's iconic music. Under the guidance of conductors Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., (Choral) and Professor Daniel Myssy (Orchestral), refine your vocal skills, collaborate with fellow musicians and experience the sheer joy of making music at its finest.
For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/vcuarts-faculty-and-staff/directory/christopher-hansen/.
Black Women Planning to Conceive Invited to Participate in Research Study
Are you a Black woman between the ages of 18-39? Do you plan to conceive within six to 36 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, Ph.D., MPH, at alhines@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://eqcho.lab.vcu.edu/.
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. 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. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.
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