Student Issue for February 12, 2025

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VCU Writing Center Workshop: Structuring Your Writing for Your Audience

Add to calendar 12-02-2025 11:00:00 12-02-2025 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Structuring Your Writing for Your Audience Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m.

Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. Register at the following URL.

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

Walking the Talk: Centering Values in Institutional and Team Leadership

Add to calendar 12-02-2025 12:00:00 12-02-2025 America/New_York Walking the Talk: Centering Values in Institutional and Team Leadership When it comes to leadership, we sometimes fall back on what we know, regardless of our values. In this workshop, participants will come away with concrete strategies for translating inclusive and team-centered values into practice. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOipqjgoHd0JBq-AOzx63g_OCiG48Q4d#/registration Virtual Tre Straughter inclusive@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

When it comes to leadership, we sometimes fall back on what we know, regardless of our values. In this workshop, participants will come away with concrete strategies for translating inclusive and team-centered values into practice. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOipqjgoHd0JBq-AOzx63g_OCiG48Q4d#/registration

For more information, contact Tre Straughter at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/education/.

Rare Disease Month: Developing Treatments for Rare Diseases

Add to calendar 12-02-2025 12:00:00 12-02-2025 13:00:00 America/New_York Rare Disease Month: Developing Treatments for Rare Diseases Winston X. Yan, M.D., Ph.D., is a scientist motivated by using genetic medicines to treat patients, particularly those with a rare genetic diseases. Join the Health and Wellness Library on Zoom at the following URL to learn more about Yan’s work developing therapies for patients with rare diseases, some of the challenges in researching and how rare diseases can offer unique learning opportunities that scientists can leverage to advance other fields. Register at the following URL. Virtual Jackson Wright wrightjc4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Winston X. Yan, M.D., Ph.D., is a scientist motivated by using genetic medicines to treat patients, particularly those with a rare genetic diseases. Join the Health and Wellness Library on Zoom at the following URL to learn more about Yan’s work developing therapies for patients with rare diseases, some of the challenges in researching and how rare diseases can offer unique learning opportunities that scientists can leverage to advance other fields. 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/14069977.

Service-Learning Teaching Assistant Informational Session

Add to calendar 12-02-2025 14:00:00 12-02-2025 14:45:00 America/New_York Service-Learning Teaching Assistant Informational Session Do you teach a service-learning course and do you want to learn more about having a service-learning teaching assistant? Or are you a student who has taken a service-learning course and are interested in becoming a teaching assistant? Join Service-Learning at VCU and discuss all things TA related. Learn about the process, benefits and opportunities that come with being or having a service-learning teaching assistant. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave. Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100 Shanza Isom isomsa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Do you teach a service-learning course and do you want to learn more about having a service-learning teaching assistant? Or are you a student who has taken a service-learning course and are interested in becoming a teaching assistant? Join Service-Learning at VCU and discuss all things TA related. Learn about the process, benefits and opportunities that come with being or having a service-learning teaching assistant. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Shanza Isom at isomsa@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/service-learning/.

Food and Faith

Add to calendar 12-02-2025 16:00:00 12-02-2025 17:30:00 America/New_York Food and Faith The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host Food and Faith. Students will meet on Wednesdays, check in with one another, discuss scripture and share a simple meal. Pace Center (700 West Franklin Street) Russ Kerr kerrr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host Food and Faith. Students will meet on Wednesdays, check in with one another, discuss scripture and share a simple meal.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.thepacecenter.com/.

Black 'n' Black: A Black History Month Mixer

Add to calendar 12-02-2025 17:00:00 12-02-2025 America/New_York Black 'n' Black: A Black History Month Mixer VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will partner with the Black Education Association to host a Black 'n' Black Mixer. This is an opportunity during Black History Month for students, faculty and staff to come together, mingle and make connections. Enjoy catered food. Games will be played and prizes will be raffled off. Attendance at OMSA events is open to all students, faculty and staff. The event will be in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. University Student Commons | Commonwealth Ballrooms Jair Lecky leckyjj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will partner with the Black Education Association to host a Black 'n' Black Mixer. This is an opportunity during Black History Month for students, faculty and staff to come together, mingle and make connections. Enjoy catered food. Games will be played and prizes will be raffled off. Attendance at OMSA events is open to all students, faculty and staff. The event will be in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1936805.

VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session

Add to calendar 12-02-2025 17:30:00 12-02-2025 18:00:00 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 offersr a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Jonathan Brown brownj64@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5:30 p.m. to 6 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 offersr a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

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

SCAN's Third GBM

Add to calendar 12-02-2025 19:00:00 12-02-2025 America/New_York SCAN's Third GBM Come write letters to local lawmakers as part of the Save the Children Action Network's Have a Heart for Kids Campaign while enjoying cupcakes and cookies. The session will be in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2105, 1015 Floyd Ave. Harris Hall Room 2105 SCAN scanatvcu@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

Come write letters to local lawmakers as part of the Save the Children Action Network's Have a Heart for Kids Campaign while enjoying cupcakes and cookies. The session will be in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2105, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact SCAN at scanatvcu@gmail.com.

This week

VCU L. Douglas Wilder School Annual Legislative Reception

Add to calendar 13-02-2025 17:30:00 13-02-2025 19:30:00 America/New_York VCU L. Douglas Wilder School Annual Legislative Reception Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs leadership, faculty and staff for a gathering of Wilder School alumni, policymaking experts, local and state officials and key policy influencers. The session will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel James River Ballroom, second floor, 100 S. 12th St. Omni Richmond Hotel James River Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 100 S 12th St Richmond Virginia David Slipher slipherd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs leadership, faculty and staff for a gathering of Wilder School alumni, policymaking experts, local and state officials and key policy influencers. The session will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel James River Ballroom, second floor, 100 S. 12th St.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/event-posts/2025-legislative-reception.html.

VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session

Add to calendar 14-02-2025 11:30:00 14-02-2025 12:00:00 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 offersr a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Jonathan Brown brownj64@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to noon

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 offersr a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

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

Poetic Fusion at the Pace Center

Add to calendar 14-02-2025 18:00:00 14-02-2025 19:30:00 America/New_York Poetic Fusion at the Pace Center The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a blend of storytelling, exchange and connection on Valentine's Day. Think open mic vibes meets swap-meet energy - a space to share, listen, create and connect. Bring something to swap, write a love note or just soak in the moment. 700 West Franklin St Noelle Shelton sheltonwhinc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a blend of storytelling, exchange and connection on Valentine's Day. Think open mic vibes meets swap-meet energy - a space to share, listen, create and connect. Bring something to swap, write a love note or just soak in the moment.

For more information, contact Noelle Shelton at sheltonwhinc@vcu.edu .

Coming up

Lecture by Visiting Artist Francheska Alcántara

Add to calendar 17-02-2025 12:00:00 17-02-2025 13:00:00 America/New_York Lecture by Visiting Artist Francheska Alcántara VCU's Department of Painting and Printmaking will present a lecture by visiting artist Francheska Alcántara (MFA ’19) in Oliver Hall, Physical Science Wing, Room 1024, 1015 W. Main St. Alcántara's work lays at the intersection of gesture, ritual and myth within the Black diasporic imagination. Alcántara reworks, repurposes and transforms artifacts such as brown paper bags, Hispano cuaba soap, dominoes and organic residues through sewing, folding, cutting, burning and layering. VCU Oliver Hall, room 1024 Emmy Garcia garciaem2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Feb. 17, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Department of Painting and Printmaking will present a lecture by visiting artist Francheska Alcántara (MFA ’19) in Oliver Hall, Physical Science Wing, Room 1024, 1015 W. Main St. Alcántara's work lays at the intersection of gesture, ritual and myth within the Black diasporic imagination. Alcántara reworks, repurposes and transforms artifacts such as brown paper bags, Hispano cuaba soap, dominoes and organic residues through sewing, folding, cutting, burning and layering.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/francheska-alcantara-visiting-artist-lecture/.

Prevention Resources and Education for Parents and Caregivers (PREP)

Add to calendar 25-02-2025 18:00:00 25-02-2025 20:00:00 America/New_York Prevention Resources and Education for Parents and Caregivers (PREP) The PREP program provides addiction treatment and behavioral health care. The program, administered by Caron, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in elementary, middle and high school. PREP covers youth trends, empowers parents and caregivers with effective communication skills, discusses how to set up clear rules and consequences regarding substance abuse, evaluates factors to help protect children from substance use and provides local resources. The session will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., across from the Cary Street Gym. Register at the following email address. Mary and Frances Youth Center Vaughn Garland garlandvw@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The PREP program provides addiction treatment and behavioral health care. The program, administered by Caron, is designed for parents and caregivers of children in elementary, middle and high school. PREP covers youth trends, empowers parents and caregivers with effective communication skills, discusses how to set up clear rules and consequences regarding substance abuse, evaluates factors to help protect children from substance use and provides local resources. The session will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., across from the Cary Street Gym. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/182/1740524400000.

Paralegal Studies Certificate - Registration Ending Soon

Add to calendar 25-02-2025 18:00:00 25-02-2025 America/New_York Paralegal Studies Certificate - Registration Ending Soon Want to get your start in the legal field? Or elevate your career with paralegal expertise? Learn more about the VCU Continuing and Professional Education Paralegal Studies Certificate program at the following URL. The next cohort begins Tuesday, Feb. 25 and registration is ending soon. Discounts are available for VCU faculty and staff. The program adviser is available each Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Sign up at bit.ly/vcuparalegal to speak with the adviser, Live Online Laura Wilson wilsonl14@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Want to get your start in the legal field? Or elevate your career with paralegal expertise? Learn more about the VCU Continuing and Professional Education Paralegal Studies Certificate program at the following URL. The next cohort begins Tuesday, Feb. 25 and registration is ending soon. Discounts are available for VCU faculty and staff. The program adviser is available each Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Sign up at bit.ly/vcuparalegal to speak with the adviser,

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/paralegal/.

Closing the Gap: Colorectal Cancer Summit

Add to calendar 01-03-2025 09:30:00 01-03-2025 15:30:00 America/New_York Closing the Gap: Colorectal Cancer Summit Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host Closing the Gap: Colorectal Cancer Summit at the Virginia State University Multipurpose Center, 20809 Second Ave., Petersburg. Whether you're a researcher seeking new insights, a clinician looking to improve patient care or a community member wanting to engage in meaningful dialogue, this summit will feature leading experts on prevention and screening, clinical trials and survivorship. Register at https://cvent.me/Y53Xyd VSU Multipurpose Center, Petersburg, VA Courtney Rose rosec2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Mar. 1, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host Closing the Gap: Colorectal Cancer Summit at the Virginia State University Multipurpose Center, 20809 Second Ave., Petersburg. Whether you're a researcher seeking new insights, a clinician looking to improve patient care or a community member wanting to engage in meaningful dialogue, this summit will feature leading experts on prevention and screening, clinical trials and survivorship. Register at https://cvent.me/Y53Xyd

For more information, contact Courtney Rose at rosec2@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/9209d198-c466-4105-bacc-40ba0d047620/register.

Women's Health Research Day

Add to calendar 09-04-2025 13:00:00 09-04-2025 16:30:00 America/New_York Women's Health Research Day Come to the 19th Annual Women's Health Research Day titled "Nutrition and Women's Health." The symposium will be held at the Johan L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and will be followed by a poster session and reception from 3-4:30 p.m. Abstracts from all fields with elements of women's health and/or sex/gender differences are encouraged. Awards will be given for best posters in Basic, Clinical/Translational and Community Sciences. Monetary awards will be given for a Young Investigator and best interdisciplinary abstract. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St, Richmond, VA 23219 Lillia Thumma thummadl@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 9, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Come to the 19th Annual Women's Health Research Day titled "Nutrition and Women's Health." The symposium will be held at the Johan L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., and will be followed by a poster session and reception from 3-4:30 p.m. Abstracts from all fields with elements of women's health and/or sex/gender differences are encouraged. Awards will be given for best posters in Basic, Clinical/Translational and Community Sciences. Monetary awards will be given for a Young Investigator and best interdisciplinary abstract.

For more information, contact Lillia Thumma at thummadl@vcu.edu or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/research/womens-health-research-day-2025/.

Notices

Call for Nominations: 2025 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME). The VCU and VCU Health System communities are invited to nominate a faculty member, staff member, academic or administrative leader or organization, or a student or student organization. Submit nominations by Monday, March 3 using this link: https://forms.gle/z1pGNGMH9UWJqxts5

For more information, contact VCU Inclusive at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://president.vcu.edu/nominations/pacme/.

The President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction Nomination Sites Are Now Open

Nominations are being accepted for the 2024-2025 President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction. The awards recognize and honor members of the VCU and VCU Health System community for their outstanding achievements, leadership, service excellence and significant contributions to the institution. Nominations may be submitted at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/employee-recognition/awards/presidents-awards-for-professional-and-administrative-distinction/.

Official Class Ring Ceremony Speaker

May 2025 graduates, are you interested in sharing your student experience with other VCU graduates, family and alumni? VCU Alumni is looking for a student speaker for the Official Class Ring Ceremony. The selected graduate will receive a complimentary class ring. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. Monday, March 3.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBrNffX-9SMuI0i72U9EC2w39MmSZhZ2hoVyXkodOTmBf4eg/viewform.

VCU Transportation Survey

Please take five minutes to fill out the survey at the following URL to help us better assess student transportation needs at VCU. Emails are not collected. Access is limited to VCU only and requires a sign-in.

For more information, contact VCU Graduate and Professional Student Senate Executive Board at gpss@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gTVt6DxSXjiz4soA6.

Nonprofit Organization Looking for New Interns: Personalized Exploration for College Success

PECS is a 501(c)3, student-run nonprofit serving Richmond Public Schools students. PECS guides and supports RPS students in their college applications, scholarships and post-graduation planning. Apply to be a mentor by Sunday, Feb. 16 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Adam Vo at voat3@vcu.edu or (714) 878-9906 or visit https://pecsatvcu.com/.

Participants Are Invited For Study Examining the Impact of Cold Water Immersion on Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. 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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