Faculty/staff Issue for February 20, 2017
This week
VCU Women's Basketball vs. Davidson
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 at 6 p.m.
VCU Athletics presents its Women's Basketball team as they take on Davidson in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.
For more information, visit http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AVCU%3AWB16%3AWB14%3A&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=WBSG&cgc=.
'Pariah' Screening and Panel Discussion
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Wellness Resource Center and Office of Multicultural Student Affairs host a screening of "Pariah" followed by a panel discussion in the University Student Commons, Forum Room, in honor of Black History Month. The intersectionality of race, sexuality and gender expression will be highlighted through the screening. The movie shares the perspective of a lesbian woman of color. A panel discussion with LGBTQIA+ people of color will follow the screening. Snacks will be provided.
Safe Zone Workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a Safe Zone workshop in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. Advance registration is required. To register, visit http://training.vcu.edu
For more information, visit https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/safe-zone/.
'Chemical Approaches for Characterizing Protein Glutathionylation'
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.
The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents a seminar as part of its spring seminar series featuring Young-Hoon Ahn, Ph.D., assistant professor, Division of Chemistry, Wayne State University, in Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Refreshments will be served prior to the seminar.
For more information, visit http://isb3d.pharmacy.vcu.edu/.
Master of Science in Health Administration Information Seminar
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The Department of Health Administration holds a Master of Science in Health Administration information seminar (professional hybrid online program) at the Grant House. Attendees will learn about the Master of Science in Health Administration program and have a chance to meet with the program director, current students and alumni.
For more information, visit http://had.vcu.edu.
'A Night in South Asia'
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Intercultural Festival invites the VCU community to celebrate the different countries and cultures of South Asia in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Participants will enjoy henna and free food.
For more information, visit http://icfvcu.com.
'PLUMAS Discussion Series: Cultural Appropriation in the Latinx Community'
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 at 8 p.m.
Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society presents a "PLUMAS Discussion Series: Cultural Appropriation in the Latinx Community" in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A.
VCU Visiting Writers: Sonja Livingston and Scott Russell Sanders
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The Department of English MFA Program in Creative Writing hosts a joint-reading by Sonja Livingston and Scott Russell Sanders in Cabell Library, Room 303. All VCU Visiting Writers Series events are free and open to the public.
For more information, visit https://english.vcu.edu/about/visiting-writers/.
Building Inclusive Communities Two-Day Workshop: Feb. 23-24
Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites faculty, administrators and staff to attend a two-day workshop from February 23-24, in the Larrick Student Center, James River Conference Room, for Building Inclusive Communities (BIC). This initiative supports the university community in creating an engaged, diverse and inclusive campus environment. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. To register, visit the website below.
For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15598.
Volunteering Opportunity: Feeding the Homeless
Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
The Muslim Student Association seeks volunteers to help make meals for the homeless at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St.
Minority Health Conference Lecture Webcast
Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences hosts a webcast of the UNC Minority Health Conference William T. Small, Jr. keynote in Room 2010. The theme for the conference is "Systems of Power: Recalling Our Past, Restructuring Our Future." The webcast will stream the recorded keynote address by Chandra Ford, Ph.D., followed by a live question-and-answer session with the keynote speaker.
For more information, visit http://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=65529.
Advance Your Research Spring 2017
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 from 10:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VCU Libraries presents a day of drop-in workshops in Cabell Library, Room 205, for graduate students and advanced researchers, designed to help make the research process better, faster and smarter. Topics include informational interviews, effective web searching, personal archiving and free research resources. If special accommodations are needed, or to register offline, use the contact information below prior to Saturday, Feb. 18.
For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/advance-your-research-spring-2017.html.
'What's Next?: The Trump Effect'
Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice and Eta Lambda Sigma Fraternity presents an open discussion, "What's Next?: The Trump Effect," in Harris Hall, Room 2126. This event is intended to create a safe and open environment to discuss opinions and concerns about the events taking place during Trump's administration. Immigration, the economy, education, law enforcement, health insurance (Affordable Care Act) and other related topics will be discussed.
Coming up
'Wellness for Women with Breast Cancer'
Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Massey Cancer Center invites the VCU community to attend "Wellness for Women with Breast Cancer" at the Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St. In the first of a series of four monthly breast health workshops, Mary Helen Hackney, M.D., will provide an overview of the various types of breast cancer and why they matter for treatment planning. R.S.V.P. to the contact below.
'Syrian Refugee Camp #019 Bekaa Valley, Lebanon: Trapped Between Immanuel Kant’s 'Perpetual In-Hospitality' and Michel Foucault’s 'Bio-Politics of Live and Let Die'
Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The School of World Studies International Studies Program presents a teach-in in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2201, examining the plight of Syrian refugees from two philosophical paradigms - one of Immanuel Kant’s "Perpetual Peace" and the concept of "Hospitality"; and second through the intersectionality of Michel Foucault’s biopolitics of "Live and Let Die." The discussion is part of research on the persecution of homosexuals, the enslavement of Yazidi women, the plight of Syrian refugees and the trafficking of vulnerable persons. This was made possible by research grants from VCU’s Humanities Research Center and Global Education Office.
10th Annual Equity and Social Justice Conference
Saturday, Mar. 4, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The School of Education presents the 10th annual Equity and Social Justice Conference at the Academic Learning Commons. Keynotes will include Leigh Patel, Boston College; SJ Miller, New York University; and Eugene Puryear, Movement for Black Lives. This conference will focus on the role of teaching and leadership in struggles for equity, justice and liberation.
2017 Professional Development Conference
Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
VCU Staff Senate announces the fourth annual Professional Development Conference from March 8-9 in the University Student Commons. The conference is free and open to all staff and team members of VCU, VCU Health and affiliates. This year's theme is "Discover the Greatness in You." Register by visiting the website below.
For more information, visit http://www.staffsenate.vcu.edu/conference/event-registration/.
Notices
2017 University Academic Advising Awards: Call for Nominations Open
The VCU Undergraduate Academic Advising Board calls for nominations for the UAAB Awards Program. The goal of the UAAB Awards Program is to encourage wider support and recognition of outstanding advising at VCU. Awards are presented across five different categories to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in advising, innovation and administration. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 17. To view the specific awards and submission guidelines, visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://provost.vcu.edu/faculty-affairs/current-faculty/faculty-awards/internal-awards/.
Policy Open for Public Comment
Treasury Services invites faculty and staff to review the proposed revised Investment policy. Comments can be submitted during the 10-business-day public comment period before continuing through the governance process. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment
For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.
Policy Open for Public Comment
Technology Services invites faculty and staff to review the proposed revised Computer and Network Resources Use policy. Comments can be submitted during the 10-business-day public comment period before continuing through the governance process. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment
For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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