Student Issue for December 8, 2016
Today
Activities Programming Board: 'Rest and De-Stress'
12 p.m.
The Activities Programming Board provides nail and massage services in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom, for attendees to relax before finals.
Spit for Science Undergraduate Research Symposium
4 p.m.
The Spit for Science Undergraduate Research Team presents preliminary results from the study in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Attendees will learn about the project and meet the undergraduate research team.
For more information, visit http://spit4science.vcu.edu.
'Midnight Breakfast at Shafer'
8 p.m. to 1 p.m.
VCUDine and the Student Government Association host "Midnight Breakfast," a 90s-themed event offering students their favorite breakfast foods, photo booth photos, prizes, a live DJ and two pancake eating contests at 9 p.m. and 11 p.m., in the Shafer Court Dining Center. Limited free-admission vouchers will be available for guests without a dining plan. Vouchers will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the door starting at 6:30 p.m.
This week
OMSA's 'Self Care Fridays'
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs holds this semester's last "Self Care Friday" in the University Student Commons, OMSA Office, Suite 215. There will be a guest teaching chair yoga for participants to learn how to bring the benefits of yoga and meditation anywhere with a chair. This will be an accessible program open to all abilities. No yoga knowledge needed. A yogurt parfait bar will also be available. R.S.V.P. to the email address below.
VCU Music: Annual Holiday Gala
Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 at 7 p.m.
VCU Music holds its annual Holiday Gala in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall benefiting the Doorways. Now in its 30th year, this program ushers in the holiday with well-known tunes, wintery cheer and even presents a special visitor from the North Pole. Tickets are $10 and are available for preorder at vcumusic.showclix.com
For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music.
Chili’s at VCU: Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Party
Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at 8 p.m.
Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball away game watch party on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m. versus Old Dominion University. Fans can catch the HAVOC on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials like the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot. Follow VCUDine on Facebook for details and the complete watch party schedule.
Coming up
'Recipe for Success: Effectively Using Web of Science'
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 from noon to 1 p.m.
The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library present the next lunch research seminar, "Recipe for Success: Effectively Using Web of Science," in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 109. Karen Gau, research and education librarian, Tompkins-McCaw Library, will discuss how to effectively and efficiently use Web of Science to support research. Participants can bring a lunch; drinks will be provided. To register, use the contact information below.
For more information, visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.
Notices
RamSafe Discontinues Service to The James Dec. 22
RamSafe will discontinue service to The James apartment building, 601 West Bacon St., on Thursday, Dec. 22. This location will continue to be serviced as normal through Wednesday, Dec. 21.
For more information, visit http://www.parking.vcu.edu/transportation/ramsafe.
Students: Submit Art Projects to Cabell Big Screen Student Showcase
VCU Libraries encourages students to submit end-of-the-semester art projects for the Student Showcase on the Cabell Library Big Screen before winter break. The show will run during December and January. To submit, visit go.vcu.edu/cabellscreenshowcase
For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2016/students-submit-your-end-of-semester-art-projects-to-cabell-big-screen.html.
Put in Interlibrary Loan and Document Services Requests Now Before Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 Closing
VCU Libraries' Interlibrary Loan and Delivery Services will not run during the VCU winter closing from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2017. Requests should be submitted now. The time required to obtain materials from other institutions increases greatly during December and January due to breaks, holiday delays and increased end-of-semester workloads.
For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2016/interlibrary-loan-and-delivery-services-closed-dec-23-through-jan-2-2017-.html.
Rao R. Ivatury Trauma Symposium: Poster Abstracts Accepted
VCU Health accepts poster abstracts for the Rao R. Ivatury Trauma Symposium. The deadline to submit is Saturday, Dec. 31. For details and to submit, visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://www.ctcce.vcu.edu/ivaturysymposium/abstracts2017.html.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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RamsConnect events
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