Faculty/staff Issue for January 31, 2025

Today

VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session

Add to calendar 31-01-2025 12:30:00 31-01-2025 America/New_York VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host 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 and Leadership. Join a session here: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Apply at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Jonathan Brown brownj64@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12:30 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host 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 and Leadership. Join a session here: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Bioethics 4 Students: General Body Meeeting

Add to calendar 31-01-2025 16:00:00 31-01-2025 17:00:00 America/New_York Bioethics 4 Students: General Body Meeeting Bioethics 4 Students will host its first meeting of the semester in the Honors Lounge, 701 W. Grace St. Learn about upcoming service opportunities, how to become involved, meet new people and participate in a case study discussion on the ethics of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Honors Lounge Riya Bajpai bajpair2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Bioethics 4 Students will host its first meeting of the semester in the Honors Lounge, 701 W. Grace St. Learn about upcoming service opportunities, how to become involved, meet new people and participate in a case study discussion on the ethics of genetically modified organisms (GMOs).

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu.

This week

School of Dentistry Trailblazer Awards

Add to calendar 01-02-2025 10:00:00 01-02-2025 America/New_York School of Dentistry Trailblazer Awards Join the VCU School of Dentistry community for the Trailblazer Awards, honoring the accomplishments of distinguished Black alumni. The event celebrates their contributions and impact in their communities and the profession. The event will be at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Kelly Education Center, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Henrico. Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Kelly Education Center, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Henrico, VA 23228 Joy Gilchrist gilchristjm2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Join the VCU School of Dentistry community for the Trailblazer Awards, honoring the accomplishments of distinguished Black alumni. The event celebrates their contributions and impact in their communities and the profession. The event will be at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Kelly Education Center, 1800 Lakeside Ave., Henrico.

For more information, contact Joy Gilchrist at gilchristjm2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/Trailblazers2025.

Black History Found and Forged: Chronicling the East Marshall Street Well Project

Add to calendar 01-02-2025 14:00:00 01-02-2025 16:00:00 America/New_York Black History Found and Forged: Chronicling the East Marshall Street Well Project Join the Humanities Research Center’s Health Humanities Lab and the Office of Health Equity during Black History Month to reflect upon important Black history in the making — the East Marshall Street Well Project, which works to address some of the exploitative medical practices perpetrated by VCU on Richmond’s Black communities since the 1800s. The event will be at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center or Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. RSVP at the following URL. Black History Museum and Cultural Center (122 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA) Ellie Musgrave musgraveec@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center’s Health Humanities Lab and the Office of Health Equity during Black History Month to reflect upon important Black history in the making — the East Marshall Street Well Project, which works to address some of the exploitative medical practices perpetrated by VCU on Richmond’s Black communities since the 1800s. The event will be at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center or Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or (301) 213-8664 or visit https://bit.ly/hhl0201.

Alpha Phi Omega Inductions

Add to calendar 02-02-2025 18:00:00 02-02-2025 19:00:00 America/New_York Alpha Phi Omega Inductions Alpha Phi Omega is a gender-inclusive service organization focusing on developing leadership, promoting friendship and providing service to humanity. Interested in becoming a brother? You're invited to attend the group's induction ceremony in Hibbs Hall, Room 403, 900 Park Ave. Pledges have the opportunity to attend various service events, socials and retreats within the brotherhood. Upon successful completion of all requirements, pledges are initiated brothers of APO. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early, dressed in business causal attire. Hibbs 403 Jessie Tignor jessielouisetignor@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega is a gender-inclusive service organization focusing on developing leadership, promoting friendship and providing service to humanity. Interested in becoming a brother? You're invited to attend the group's induction ceremony in Hibbs Hall, Room 403, 900 Park Ave. Pledges have the opportunity to attend various service events, socials and retreats within the brotherhood. Upon successful completion of all requirements, pledges are initiated brothers of APO. Please plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early, dressed in business causal attire.

For more information, contact Jessie Tignor at jessielouisetignor@gmail.com or (757) 685-1350.

Coming up

Writing Center Workshop: Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources Into Your Writing

Add to calendar 03-02-2025 11:00:00 03-02-2025 America/New_York Writing Center Workshop: Reading and Incorporating Academic Sources Into Your Writing This interactive Zoom workshop is a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at 11 a.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop is a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

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

Foundations of Instructional Design Noncredit Certificate Program

Add to calendar 03-02-2025 12:00:00 03-02-2025 America/New_York Foundations of Instructional Design Noncredit Certificate Program VCU Continuing and Professional Education and LEDstudio are launching an asynchronous noncredit Foundations of Instructional Design Certificate Program. The February cohort is exclusively for VCU faculty and staff with a special price of $360. This program is geared for anyone interested in exploring instructional design. Participant feedback is required. Questions: https://ocpe.vcu.edu/onlineed.html Register at the following URL. Online Laura Wilson ocpe@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 at noon

VCU Continuing and Professional Education and LEDstudio are launching an asynchronous noncredit Foundations of Instructional Design Certificate Program. The February cohort is exclusively for VCU faculty and staff with a special price of $360. This program is geared for anyone interested in exploring instructional design. Participant feedback is required. Questions: https://ocpe.vcu.edu/onlineed.html Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/739ee55c563149058a206a40953a697a.

SHIFT Retail Lab Open House

Add to calendar 03-02-2025 14:00:00 03-02-2025 16:00:00 America/New_York SHIFT Retail Lab Open House Drop by SHIFT Retail Lab (1235 W. Broad St.) and stay as long as you’d like at this laid-back event designed to spark curiosity and connection. Interested in learning more about the SHIFT Retail Lab, the Shelfie Program or da Vinci Center courses? Join the session at the top of the hour for a brief presentation. SHIFT Retail Lab 1235 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 United States Cael Parker parkerc10@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Drop by SHIFT Retail Lab (1235 W. Broad St.) and stay as long as you’d like at this laid-back event designed to spark curiosity and connection. Interested in learning more about the SHIFT Retail Lab, the Shelfie Program or da Vinci Center courses? Join the session at the top of the hour for a brief presentation.

For more information, contact Cael Parker at parkerc10@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events/.

Pharmacist Guide to Over-the-Counter Products to Treat Cold, Cough and Flu

Add to calendar 04-02-2025 12:00:00 04-02-2025 America/New_York Pharmacist Guide to Over-the-Counter Products to Treat Cold, Cough and Flu Join Employee Health and a VCU pharmacist as they virtually walk you through how to choose over-the-counter products to treat cold, cough and flu. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4gcntrW Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at noon

Join Employee Health and a VCU pharmacist as they virtually walk you through how to choose over-the-counter products to treat cold, cough and flu. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4gcntrW

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Improving Relationships: Mitigating Bias, Fostering Healthy Interactions Across Difference

Add to calendar 04-02-2025 15:30:00 04-02-2025 America/New_York Improving Relationships: Mitigating Bias, Fostering Healthy Interactions Across Difference Consider foundational strategies for communicating across difference, preventing harm and fostering cultures of respect and inclusion. The Social Identity workshop is strongly suggested as a pre-requisite. You can choose to attend one or more of the following virtual sessions: Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 5 at noon or Thursday, Feb. 6 at 12:30 p.m. Register at the following URL. Virtual Jackson Barlett inclusive@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.

Consider foundational strategies for communicating across difference, preventing harm and fostering cultures of respect and inclusion. The Social Identity workshop is strongly suggested as a pre-requisite. You can choose to attend one or more of the following virtual sessions: Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, Feb. 5 at noon or Thursday, Feb. 6 at 12:30 p.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Barlett at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/education/workshops/#d.en.723962.

VCUarts Lecture Series: Amber Esseiva (B.A. ’12) 'A Love Letter to Amaza Lee Meredith'

Add to calendar 04-02-2025 17:30:00 04-02-2025 19:30:00 America/New_York VCUarts Lecture Series: Amber Esseiva (B.A. ’12) 'A Love Letter to Amaza Lee Meredith' Join Amber Esseiva, Senior Curator, Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., for an evening dedicated to the making of Dear Mazie, an exhibition exploring the life and work of Amaza Lee Meredith, the first known Black queer woman to practice as an architect in the United States. Esseiva will also discuss the collaborative process behind the exhibition, which brought together archivists, architects, designers and artists to honor Meredith’s legacy. Register at the following URL. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU, 601 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23220 Carmenita D. Higginbotham, Ph.D higginbothac@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join Amber Esseiva, Senior Curator, Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., for an evening dedicated to the making of Dear Mazie, an exhibition exploring the life and work of Amaza Lee Meredith, the first known Black queer woman to practice as an architect in the United States. Esseiva will also discuss the collaborative process behind the exhibition, which brought together archivists, architects, designers and artists to honor Meredith’s legacy. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carmenita D. Higginbotham, Ph.D at higginbothac@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep0dL9zXVvkDZqCB6KzWd9iFTCN5x2tZDqK5gLSd30N0mEdA/viewform.

VCU Libraries' Black History Month Lecture: 'Building a Home for Change: The Obama Presidential Center'

Add to calendar 04-02-2025 19:00:00 04-02-2025 21:00:00 America/New_York VCU Libraries' Black History Month Lecture: 'Building a Home for Change: The Obama Presidential Center' The Obama Presidential Center’s Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Crystal M. Moten, Ph.D., will provide an overview of the center, focusing on its exhibits. She will highlight the historical predecessors who made President and Mrs. Obama's stories possible and share the museum’s storytelling goals as they relate to the events of the Obama presidency. The event will be in the lecture hall of the James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL. James Branch Cabell Library Lecture Hall, 901 Park Ave. Richmond, VA 23284 Ryan Pander rbpander@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Obama Presidential Center’s Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Crystal M. Moten, Ph.D., will provide an overview of the center, focusing on its exhibits. She will highlight the historical predecessors who made President and Mrs. Obama's stories possible and share the museum’s storytelling goals as they relate to the events of the Obama presidency. The event will be in the lecture hall of the James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/BHM2025.

Rare Disease Month: Patient Stories

Add to calendar 05-02-2025 12:00:00 05-02-2025 13:00:00 America/New_York Rare Disease Month: Patient Stories Join the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library on Zoom to hear the stories of rare disease patients Kristi Harmon and Virginia Maxwell. They will share how they navigated obstacles faced by the rare disease community and talk about ongoing efforts that offer hope for solutions. Register at the following URL. Virtual Jackson Wright wrightjc4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library on Zoom to hear the stories of rare disease patients Kristi Harmon and Virginia Maxwell. They will share how they navigated obstacles faced by the rare disease community and talk about ongoing efforts that offer hope for solutions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/14068374.

Self-Care Restorative Yoga

Add to calendar 06-02-2025 12:00:00 06-02-2025 America/New_York Self-Care Restorative Yoga Restorative Yoga is an excellent pathway to quiet the mind and calm the body. Restorative postures will release tension and encourage surrender to a deeper sense of relaxation and stillness. This 30-minute virtual session is hoted by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/2krew36c Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025 at noon

Restorative Yoga is an excellent pathway to quiet the mind and calm the body. Restorative postures will release tension and encourage surrender to a deeper sense of relaxation and stillness. This 30-minute virtual session is hoted by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/2krew36c

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

VCU Executive MBA Experience Day

Add to calendar 07-02-2025 11:30:00 07-02-2025 14:00:00 America/New_York VCU Executive MBA Experience Day Attend Experience Day and see why the VCU Executive MBA program is the right choice for you. Tour Snead Hall, interact with students, faculty and staff over lunch, sample the classroom experience with a faculty presentation and learn key program and admissions steps. The session will be in Snead Hall, Room 3106, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL. Snead Hall, Room B3106 Butch Sarma mksarma@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Attend Experience Day and see why the VCU Executive MBA program is the right choice for you. Tour Snead Hall, interact with students, faculty and staff over lunch, sample the classroom experience with a faculty presentation and learn key program and admissions steps. The session will be in Snead Hall, Room 3106, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Butch Sarma at mksarma@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-expday-emba-020725.

VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Experience Day

Add to calendar 07-02-2025 11:30:00 07-02-2025 14:00:00 America/New_York VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Experience Day Attend Experience Day and see why the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program is the right choice for you. Tour Snead Hall, interact with students, faculty and staff during lunch, sample the classroom experience with a faculty presentation and learn key program and admissions steps. The session will be in Snead Hall, Room 3106, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL. Snead Hall, Room B3106 Rachel Kaeser rekaeser@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Attend Experience Day and see why the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program is the right choice for you. Tour Snead Hall, interact with students, faculty and staff during lunch, sample the classroom experience with a faculty presentation and learn key program and admissions steps. The session will be in Snead Hall, Room 3106, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-expday-dapt-020725.

LSA Hearts For Little Hearts

Add to calendar 10-02-2025 16:30:00 10-02-2025 18:30:00 America/New_York LSA Hearts For Little Hearts Members of the Latin Student Association will meet in the Underground, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to make valentines for ESL students from elementary to high school. The underground Mariana Ramirez-Linares ramirezlinmm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Members of the Latin Student Association will meet in the Underground, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to make valentines for ESL students from elementary to high school.

For more information, contact Mariana Ramirez-Linares at ramirezlinmm@vcu.edu.

Notices

RecWell OAP February Belay Clinics

Learn belaying, or climbing with a partner, a fundamental skill for all rock climbers. VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program staff will teach current best practices for belaying and answer questions about climbing. The session will be held in the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Registration opens the day before the clinic. February belay clinics will be held Feb. 17 and Feb. 26. See times and registration at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cd4e0a05-814b-415e-9ef8-43e49fe1f7fb.

First-Year Students: Elevate Your Academic Performance

First-year students, elevate your academic performance with Peer Academic Coaching. Work with an upperclass student who can personalize a plan to help you level up your academic performance this semester. Peer Academic Coaching provides personalized guidance in time management techniques, study strategies and effective goal setting. Sign up at https://forms.gle/2jAmQaRUo2twpp7u9

For more information, contact Ian Anderson at andersoni2@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/academic-coaching/.

Feedback Opportunity: Campus Expression Policy

The public comment period, which is required to be open for 10 business days, is now open for the Campus Expression and Space Utilization Policy, Concealment of Identity and Student Code of Conduct. To ensure maximum participation in this process, VCU will have the comment period open 25 business days, closing on Friday, Feb. 28. Offer feedback by visiting the following URL and clicking on “Policies Open for Public Comment.”

For more information, contact Josh Skillman at skillmanj2@vcu.edu or (317) 908-9617 or visit http://policy.vcu.edu.

Adobe File Sync Discontinuation

Adobe has delayed the discontinuation of cloud-based file syncing services to now take place today, Monday, Feb. 3 for all Enterprise/Federated customers (including VCU). VCU end-users need to back up/migrate any data and files stored within Adobe’s Cloud storage platform to their local computer, USB storage and/or Google Drive storage. A complete backup/migration guide can be found at https://go.vcu.edu/adobe/backup.

For more information, contact Instructional Computing Services at adobe@vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.vcu.edu/security/file-sync.

Join the New KHS Health Science Club

This club, affiliated with the Kinesiology and Health Sciences Department at VCU, focuses on students in the Health Science concentration of the Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science major. (However, anyone passionate about health science is welcome to join.) Connect with fellow health, physical education and exercise science (HPEX) students and health enthusiasts through résumé workshops, networking events, shadowing opportunities, CPR/First Aid certifications and collaborations with organizations like the HPEX Exercise Science and Women in Medicine/Health clubs. Follow the organization on Instagram: vcukhshealthscience and see KHS on LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/khshealthscienceclub. A membership form is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact KHS Health Science Club at khsclub@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LVub9jzDJwjV8HCU9.

Participants Are Invited for Study Examining the Impact of Acute and Chronic Stress on Cardiovascular Health

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. The principal investigator is Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Questions: Email the KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

Teen Health Brain Imaging Study

The Research on Excessive, Persistent and Emotion-based Actions and Traits (REPEAT) Lab is recruiting parents with and without a history of eating disorder symptoms and their teenage child (12-18 years) for a brain imaging study. The goal of the study is to understand how parent eating habits are related to eating habits and brain responding in their children. Parents and teens will be compensated for participating. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact REPEAT Lab at repeat@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2658 or visit https://tinyurl.com/25wnkh7z.

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