Faculty/staff Issue for April 25, 2025

Today

Signs of Hope and Gratitude

Add to calendar 25-04-2025 10:00:00 25-04-2025 14:00:00 America/New_York Signs of Hope and Gratitude Are you feeling the weight of finals and deadlines? Take a break from the stress and join the School of Education for an uplifting event. Let your creativity flow as you paint away your worries, cuddle up with puppies to melt away stress and take a moment to express gratitude for the little things in life. Come to the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., and recharge to cultivate positivity and resilience. Questions: Email soeinfo@vcu.edu Mary and Frances Youth Center (across the street from Cary St Gym) Jill Raugh raughj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Are you feeling the weight of finals and deadlines? Take a break from the stress and join the School of Education for an uplifting event. Let your creativity flow as you paint away your worries, cuddle up with puppies to melt away stress and take a moment to express gratitude for the little things in life. Come to the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., and recharge to cultivate positivity and resilience. Questions: Email soeinfo@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Jill Raugh at raughj@vcu.edu or (804) 295-8013.

Visiting Scholar Lecture by David Getsy

Add to calendar 25-04-2025 11:00:00 25-04-2025 America/New_York Visiting Scholar Lecture by David Getsy VCU's Department of Sculpture and Extended Media will present a visiting scholar lecture by David J. Getsy at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Getsy is the Eleanor Shea Professor of Art History at the University of Virginia. His most recent book is "Queer Behavior: Scott Burton and Performance Art" (Chicago 2022), which received the 2023 Robert Motherwell Book Award for outstanding publication on the history and criticism of modernism in the arts. Grace Street Theater Emmy Garcia garciaem2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m.

VCU's Department of Sculpture and Extended Media will present a visiting scholar lecture by David J. Getsy at the Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St. Getsy is the Eleanor Shea Professor of Art History at the University of Virginia. His most recent book is "Queer Behavior: Scott Burton and Performance Art" (Chicago 2022), which received the 2023 Robert Motherwell Book Award for outstanding publication on the history and criticism of modernism in the arts.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/david-getsy-visiting-scholar-lecture/.

Simone de Beauvoir’s Ethics of Ambiguity and W. D. Ross’ Ethical Pluralism: An Attempt at Integration

Add to calendar 25-04-2025 12:00:00 25-04-2025 13:00:00 America/New_York Simone de Beauvoir’s Ethics of Ambiguity and W. D. Ross’ Ethical Pluralism: An Attempt at Integration Join the Humanities Research Center for a Work in Progress Seminar with Jo-Jo Koo, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Focused Inquiry, who will discuss his new research on Simone de Beauvoir's "Ethics of Ambiguity." The event will be in-person (Valentine House, Room 201, 920 W. Franklin St.) and online via Zoom. Register at the following URL. Hybrid - Valentine House rm 201 and Online via Zoom Ellie Musgrave musgraveec@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for a Work in Progress Seminar with Jo-Jo Koo, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Focused Inquiry, who will discuss his new research on Simone de Beauvoir's "Ethics of Ambiguity." The event will be in-person (Valentine House, Room 201, 920 W. Franklin St.) and online via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_REEHLOvhQn64li5zknQHdA#/registration.

Volunteer Opportunity: Butts Up With Research Lab

Add to calendar 25-04-2025 12:00:00 25-04-2025 14:00:00 America/New_York Volunteer Opportunity: Butts Up With Research Lab The Behavioral Health Research Lab will host Butts Up, a tobacco/nicotine-trash cleanup event in conjunction with Earth Day. Meet at the Checkers House in Monroe Park. Quit kits are available and those who attend will be entered into a gift card lottery. Checkers House, Monroe Park Caroline Cobb cobbco@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Behavioral Health Research Lab will host Butts Up, a tobacco/nicotine-trash cleanup event in conjunction with Earth Day. Meet at the Checkers House in Monroe Park. Quit kits are available and those who attend will be entered into a gift card lottery.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1867 or visit https://rampages.us/bhrlvcu/.

2025 VCUarts MFA Candidacy Exhibition

Add to calendar 25-04-2025 17:00:00 25-04-2025 20:00:00 America/New_York 2025 VCUarts MFA Candidacy Exhibition The 2025 VCUarts MFA Candidacy Exhibition, “Everything Must Go!” will feature innovative and transformative work by 27 first-year graduate students within the VCUarts departments of Craft/Material Studies, Graphic Design, Kinetic Imaging, Painting + Printmaking, Photography + Film and Sculpture + Extended Media. The opening reception will be at 1420 N. Parham Road. 1420 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23229 Emmy Garcia garciaem2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The 2025 VCUarts MFA Candidacy Exhibition, “Everything Must Go!” will feature innovative and transformative work by 27 first-year graduate students within the VCUarts departments of Craft/Material Studies, Graphic Design, Kinetic Imaging, Painting + Printmaking, Photography + Film and Sculpture + Extended Media. The opening reception will be at 1420 N. Parham Road.

For more information, contact Emmy Garcia at garciaem2@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/2025-vcuarts-mfa-candidacy-exhibition/.

This week

From Crisis to Care: Reclaiming Medicine Through Primary Care

Add to calendar 26-04-2025 09:00:00 26-04-2025 17:00:00 America/New_York From Crisis to Care: Reclaiming Medicine Through Primary Care Join the Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics 4 Students clubs for our first-ever conference on the intersections of ethics, philosophy, public health and medicine. All are invited to join; hear from speakers like Michael Fine, M.D., founder of Primary Care for All Americans, network with community organizations and professionals and learn more about the applications of philosophy and bioethics in health care and beyond. Lunch will be provided and attendance is free. Students are encouraged to submit an abstract to present during the poster session. The session will be held at the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St Riya Bajpai bajpair2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Join the Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics 4 Students clubs for our first-ever conference on the intersections of ethics, philosophy, public health and medicine. All are invited to join; hear from speakers like Michael Fine, M.D., founder of Primary Care for All Americans, network with community organizations and professionals and learn more about the applications of philosophy and bioethics in health care and beyond. Lunch will be provided and attendance is free. Students are encouraged to submit an abstract to present during the poster session. The session will be held at the STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Riya Bajpai at bajpair2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUQn69LwwoMkWpdGJG80osulkx3oVrznDxUob1PqMMlBSDPQ/viewform?usp=header.

B.S.P.S. Drug Take-Back Day

Add to calendar 26-04-2025 09:00:00 26-04-2025 13:00:00 America/New_York B.S.P.S. Drug Take-Back Day Do you have any expired or close-to-expiring drugs? Do you not know where to safely dispose of them? Join Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences students at the plaza outside the University Student Commons for National Drug Take-Back Day. Drop off expired drugs, grab a free cup of coffee and learn about Narcan and safe alcohol practices through fun games in collaboration with VCU School of Arts, Humanity First Student Organization and RecWell. Commons Plaza Nicholas Garcia garcianr2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Apr. 26, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Do you have any expired or close-to-expiring drugs? Do you not know where to safely dispose of them? Join Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences students at the plaza outside the University Student Commons for National Drug Take-Back Day. Drop off expired drugs, grab a free cup of coffee and learn about Narcan and safe alcohol practices through fun games in collaboration with VCU School of Arts, Humanity First Student Organization and RecWell.

For more information, contact Nicholas Garcia at garcianr2@vcu.edu.

Coming up

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Professional Communication

Add to calendar 28-04-2025 11:00:00 28-04-2025 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Professional Communication Learn the necessary tools to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful, confident manner. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Apr. 28, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Learn the necessary tools to professionally communicate in a positive, skillful, confident manner. 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/.

Uzbekistan Cultural Day

Add to calendar 28-04-2025 11:45:00 28-04-2025 13:00:00 America/New_York Uzbekistan Cultural Day Join the School of Education and the Global Education Office to welcome guests from Andijan State University in Uzbekistan and celebrate Uzbekistan's cultural heritage, learn about their traditions and global influence through music, dance and food. The session will be held at the University Student Commons, SGA Senate Chambers, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. University Student Commons, SGA Senate Chambers Nichole Dorton nldorton@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Apr. 28, 2025 from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the School of Education and the Global Education Office to welcome guests from Andijan State University in Uzbekistan and celebrate Uzbekistan's cultural heritage, learn about their traditions and global influence through music, dance and food. The session will be held at the University Student Commons, SGA Senate Chambers, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 387-3319 or visit https://forms.gle/ZGnh9h4jMjDmRaJy6.

CCI CVN Spring Speaker Series To Feature Afsaneh Doryab, Ph.D.

Add to calendar 29-04-2025 10:00:00 29-04-2025 America/New_York CCI CVN Spring Speaker Series To Feature Afsaneh Doryab, Ph.D. The Commonwealth Cybersecurity Initiative Central Virginia Node at VCU will continue its Spring Speaker Series via Zoom with Afsaneh Doryab, Ph.D. She will present on prediction of mental health state from mobile and wearable data. Registration is required. Register at the following URL. Zoom Sharmic Bartelle bartelles@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 at 10 a.m.

The Commonwealth Cybersecurity Initiative Central Virginia Node at VCU will continue its Spring Speaker Series via Zoom with Afsaneh Doryab, Ph.D. She will present on prediction of mental health state from mobile and wearable data. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sharmic Bartelle at bartelles@vcu.edu or visit https://cci-cvn.org/spring-speaker-series-prediction-of-mental-health-state-from-mobile-and-wearable/.

Wrapping Up Your Spring 2025 Course in Canvas

Add to calendar 29-04-2025 11:00:00 29-04-2025 12:00:00 America/New_York Wrapping Up Your Spring 2025 Course in Canvas This workshop will cover final gradebook configuration, submitting final grades and configuring Incomplete sections. Please use VCU eID and password to enter Zoom meeting. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=83636800541 Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18497 https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=83636800541 Jon Reed reedjj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Apr. 29, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover final gradebook configuration, submitting final grades and configuring Incomplete sections. Please use VCU eID and password to enter Zoom meeting. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=83636800541 Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18497

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/.

Management Fundamentals: Coaching

Add to calendar 06-05-2025 11:00:00 06-05-2025 12:00:00 America/New_York Management Fundamentals: Coaching The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team offers a one-hour course via Zoom on coaching for managers. This course introduces managers to an easy-to-use mindset and model to help employees progress toward goals. Registration is required by Friday, May 2 in Talent@VCU at the following URL. by zoom Penny McFarline mcfarlinep@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team offers a one-hour course via Zoom on coaching for managers. This course introduces managers to an easy-to-use mindset and model to help employees progress toward goals. Registration is required by Friday, May 2 in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/f3gevm.

AI as the Bridge: Strengthening Community Engagement Through Responsible Innovation

Add to calendar 07-05-2025 13:00:00 07-05-2025 14:00:00 America/New_York AI as the Bridge: Strengthening Community Engagement Through Responsible Innovation Join the VCU Division of Community Engagement and AI Ready RVA for an interactive webinar on how to responsibly harness AI to support community work, meet local needs and navigate tech challenges. Register at https://forms.gle/WpSE7N2jvTTtpX4c7 Zoom Shari Garmise garmiseso@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the VCU Division of Community Engagement and AI Ready RVA for an interactive webinar on how to responsibly harness AI to support community work, meet local needs and navigate tech challenges. Register at https://forms.gle/WpSE7N2jvTTtpX4c7

For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/dce-news-events/events/.

Notices

2025 Health Hub Seed Grants

The application is open for 2025 seed grants. This opportunity is for anyone who has a vested interest in economic, health and food disparities within the Richmond City community. Apply at the following URL by 4 p.m. today, April 25.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at 25th at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://healthhub.vcu.edu/working/grants/.

Props for Profs

As the semester winds down, students (and fellow colleagues) are invited to share words of gratitude with VCU professors. Faculty members work hard to make a positive impact - let them know you’ve noticed. Expressing kindness not only brightens someone’s day, it’s good for you too. Spread a little joy and send your VCU profs some well-deserved props through this link: https://forms.gle/Y5mnwDQQc95fe7CQA

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at ctle@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tPTR59PSesF7Xmca6.

Foundations of Instructional Design Noncredit Program

VCU Continuing and Professional Education and LEDstudio are offering asynchronous noncredit Foundations of Instructional Design Program. This program is geared for those interested in exploring instructional design - full program and individual courses are available. Register at the following URL. Discounts are available for VCU faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Tinsley Jones at jonesmt6@vcu.edu or visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu/onlineed.

Summer Institute for First-Generation and AAPI Student Success

The You First at VCU First-Generation Student Success and Research Center will host the 2025 Summer Faculty and Staff Institute for First-Generation and Asian American Pacific Islander Student Success. The institute will be held Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at West Grace North, Room 1030J, 830 W. Grace St., and will feature group activities, guest speakers, discussion topics and time for reflection. Participants will receive a $500 professional development award and an official Credly badge. Register at https://forms.gle/mKNmMwvF4aLfcfjq5

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/faculty-and-staff/faculty-and-staff-development/faculty-programming-for-inclusive-teaching-for-faculty-and-staff/summer-faculty-institute-for-first-gen-and-aapi-student-success/.

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. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

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

Participants Are Invited for a Study Examining Psychosocial Stress and Cardiovascular Health in Sexual and Gender Minority Adults

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

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

Research Study on Stress Experiences in Young Black Women Ages 18-39

The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes (EqCHO) Lab at VCU is conducting a study on the stress experiences of young Black women. We would like to use the information gained from this study to develop a stress reduction program to improve cardiovascular health among young African American women. Resources will be provided on stress and health management. The study will take place over two consecutive weeks. Compensation is available. Questions? Go to https://eqcho.lab.vcu.edu/ To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Anika Hines at eqcholab@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=KYP34XPP8J7A8JJX.

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