Student Issue for February 10, 2017

Today

'7 Cups of Tea: Pizza and Tea Information Session'

Add to calendar 10-02-2017 13:00:00 10-02-2017 America/New_York '7 Cups of Tea: Pizza and Tea Information Session' COBE supports a new student group, 7 Cups @ VCU, an online and in-person platform which works to make VCU a safer and more caring, inclusive place for all Rams. Two tea and pizza information sessions will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m., both at The Wellness Resource Center, Second Floor. Hannah Easop easophm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m.

COBE supports a new student group, 7 Cups @ VCU, an online and in-person platform which works to make VCU a safer and more caring, inclusive place for all Rams. Two tea and pizza information sessions will be held on Friday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. and Monday, Feb. 13, at 7 p.m., both at The Wellness Resource Center, Second Floor.

VCU Brandcenter Friday Forum

Add to calendar 10-02-2017 11:00:00 10-02-2017 12:30:00 America/New_York VCU Brandcenter Friday Forum VCU Brandcenter Friday Forum presents "Balancing Technology and Creativity in Experiential Design" featuring Frank McCann, president and chief executive officer of McCann Systems, and Chad Hutson, president of Leviathan, in the Commons Theater. Katherine Keogh kakeogh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Brandcenter Friday Forum presents "Balancing Technology and Creativity in Experiential Design" featuring Frank McCann, president and chief executive officer of McCann Systems, and Chad Hutson, president of Leviathan, in the Commons Theater.

For more information, visit http://brandcenter.vcu.edu/resources/friday-forum/.

Spring 2017 Biostatistics Seminar Series

Add to calendar 10-02-2017 12:00:00 10-02-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York Spring 2017 Biostatistics Seminar Series The Department of Biostatistics presents its spring 2017 seminar series featuring Xin (Cynthia) Tong, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, discussing "How to Handle Outlying Observations in Structural Equation Modeling: Deletion or Robust Methods?" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305. Robert Perera robert.perera@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics presents its spring 2017 seminar series featuring Xin (Cynthia) Tong, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Psychology, University of Virginia, discussing "How to Handle Outlying Observations in Structural Equation Modeling: Deletion or Robust Methods?" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

For more information, visit http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/seminars-invited-talks/.

'First-Gen Fridays'

Add to calendar 10-02-2017 15:00:00 10-02-2017 16:00:00 America/New_York 'First-Gen Fridays' Strategic Enrollment Management presents "First-Gen Fridays" in Cabell Library, Room 303, for students, faculty and staff who will be or were the first in their family to graduate from college. This month's topic is "Summer Studies and Education Abroad." "First-Gen Fridays" is for first-generation college students to meet one another and to meet faculty and staff who are also first-gen. Participants can meet each month to network and learn about resources designed for student success. Elizabeth Bambacus bambacuses@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Strategic Enrollment Management presents "First-Gen Fridays" in Cabell Library, Room 303, for students, faculty and staff who will be or were the first in their family to graduate from college. This month's topic is "Summer Studies and Education Abroad." "First-Gen Fridays" is for first-generation college students to meet one another and to meet faculty and staff who are also first-gen. Participants can meet each month to network and learn about resources designed for student success.

For more information, visit http://nsfp.vcu.edu/events/first-gen-fridays/.

Muslim Students Association: Aqeedah and The Quran

Add to calendar 10-02-2017 18:00:00 10-02-2017 America/New_York Muslim Students Association: Aqeedah and The Quran The Muslim Students Association at VCU holds its first Friday Halaqah of the year in Harris Hall, Room 2129. This Islamic lecture will be led by Hamdi Abdeen, VCU alumni, and will be an introduction to understanding the Quran and Aqeedah. This class has been rescheduled due to last week's cancellation. Tasneem Daud daudt@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m.

The Muslim Students Association at VCU holds its first Friday Halaqah of the year in Harris Hall, Room 2129. This Islamic lecture will be led by Hamdi Abdeen, VCU alumni, and will be an introduction to understanding the Quran and Aqeedah. This class has been rescheduled due to last week's cancellation.

Activities Programming Board: Weekly Movies

Add to calendar 10-02-2017 19:00:00 10-02-2017 America/New_York Activities Programming Board: Weekly Movies The Activities Programming Board presents a screening of "Mulan" at 7 p.m. and "The Princess and the Frog" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater. Movies will also be shown on Saturday, Feb. 11, with "The Princess and the Frog" starting at 7 p.m. and "Mulan" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater. Activities Programming Board apb@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents a screening of "Mulan" at 7 p.m. and "The Princess and the Frog" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater. Movies will also be shown on Saturday, Feb. 11, with "The Princess and the Frog" starting at 7 p.m. and "Mulan" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater.

This week

VCU Men's Basketball vs. Davidson

Add to calendar 11-02-2017 20:00:00 11-02-2017 America/New_York VCU Men's Basketball vs. Davidson VCU Athletics presents the Men's Basketball team playing against Davidson in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Siegel Center. There will be a "white out" stadium T-shirt distribution, as well as an in-game Hall of Fame presentation during halftime. To purchase tickets, visit vcuathletics.com. VCU Athletics vcuathletics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017 at 8 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents the Men's Basketball team playing against Davidson in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Siegel Center. There will be a "white out" stadium T-shirt distribution, as well as an in-game Hall of Fame presentation during halftime. To purchase tickets, visit vcuathletics.com.

For more information, visit http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AVCU%3AB16%3A14%3A&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=MBKS&cgc=.

NABCJ at VCU: First General Body Meeting

Add to calendar 12-02-2017 17:00:00 12-02-2017 America/New_York NABCJ at VCU: First General Body Meeting The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice hosts its first general body meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Lauren Waller wallerlp@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 at 5 p.m.

The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice hosts its first general body meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, Forum Room.

Coming up

'Social Media: A Predator's Recruitment Tools'

Add to calendar 13-02-2017 09:00:00 13-02-2017 10:30:00 America/New_York 'Social Media: A Predator's Recruitment Tools' The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice at VCU and ImPACT present "Social Media: A Predator's Recruitment Tools" in the Commons Theater. During this lecture conducted by Deanna Wallace, Homeland Security, participants will learn how social media and technology play a role in facilitating human trafficking. Lauren Waller wallerlp@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Feb. 13, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice at VCU and ImPACT present "Social Media: A Predator's Recruitment Tools" in the Commons Theater. During this lecture conducted by Deanna Wallace, Homeland Security, participants will learn how social media and technology play a role in facilitating human trafficking.

'The Science, Art and Philosophy of Floating'

Add to calendar 16-02-2017 12:00:00 16-02-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York 'The Science, Art and Philosophy of Floating' VCU Health System Human Resources presents "The Science, Art and Philosophy of Floating" in The Learning Center, VCU Medical Center, Main Hospital, First Floor. David Berv, D.C., veteran Richmond health care provider and floatation expert, will discuss why the emerging mind/body therapy of "floating," or Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique (R.E.S.T.), is on the rise and how it applies to attendees. Open to all. Emmy Rusyniak esmith3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 from 12 p.m. to 01 p.m.

VCU Health System Human Resources presents "The Science, Art and Philosophy of Floating" in The Learning Center, VCU Medical Center, Main Hospital, First Floor. David Berv, D.C., veteran Richmond health care provider and floatation expert, will discuss why the emerging mind/body therapy of "floating," or Restricted Environmental Stimulation Technique (R.E.S.T.), is on the rise and how it applies to attendees. Open to all.

VCU Jazz Orchestra I in Concert

Add to calendar 16-02-2017 20:00:00 16-02-2017 America/New_York VCU Jazz Orchestra I in Concert VCU Music presents its Jazz Orchestra I performing in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The event will feature baritone saxophonist/flutist Claire Daly, student vocalist Paige Melton and the music of Gillespie, Ellington, Parker, Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Basie and Arlen. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door or free with a VCU student ID. VCU Music Box Office musictix@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 at 8 p.m.

VCU Music presents its Jazz Orchestra I performing in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The event will feature baritone saxophonist/flutist Claire Daly, student vocalist Paige Melton and the music of Gillespie, Ellington, Parker, Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Basie and Arlen. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door or free with a VCU student ID.

For more information, visit https://www.showclix.com/event/jazz-orchestra-i2406926.

Third Annual Unity Dance Competition

Add to calendar 18-02-2017 18:00:00 18-02-2017 22:00:00 America/New_York Third Annual Unity Dance Competition The African Student Union holds its third annual African Unity dance competition at the Acca Shriners Center, 1712 Bellevue Ave. All are welcome. henrietta osardu osarduha@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The African Student Union holds its third annual African Unity dance competition at the Acca Shriners Center, 1712 Bellevue Ave. All are welcome.

'Shaping Bodies Symposium'

Add to calendar 24-02-2017 09:00:00 24-02-2017 17:00:00 America/New_York 'Shaping Bodies Symposium' The Department of Craft/Material Studies presents "Shaping Bodies Symposium" from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grace Street Theater, and from 1-5 p.m. at The Depot. The one-day symposium will host Cassils, Chelsey Johnson, Jenni Sorkin and Kara Thompson - artists and scholars engaged in conversations around the body, gender identity, race, social justice and material culture/histories. The panelists will present their individual research, followed by an open-table guided discussion with attendees (3:30 p.m. at The Depot). Erika Diamond crafts@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Department of Craft/Material Studies presents "Shaping Bodies Symposium" from 9 a.m. to noon at the Grace Street Theater, and from 1-5 p.m. at The Depot. The one-day symposium will host Cassils, Chelsey Johnson, Jenni Sorkin and Kara Thompson - artists and scholars engaged in conversations around the body, gender identity, race, social justice and material culture/histories. The panelists will present their individual research, followed by an open-table guided discussion with attendees (3:30 p.m. at The Depot).

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/craft/2017/01/27/shaping-bodies-symposium/.

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