Student Issue for February 17, 2017

Today

VCU Brandcenter Friday Forum

Add to calendar 17-02-2017 11:00:00 17-02-2017 12:30:00 America/New_York VCU Brandcenter Friday Forum VCU Brandcenter presents "Grow From Your Uncomfortable Place," featuring Paul Keister, chief creative officer at Carvana, in the Commons Theater. Katherine Keogh kakeogh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

VCU Brandcenter presents "Grow From Your Uncomfortable Place," featuring Paul Keister, chief creative officer at Carvana, in the Commons Theater.

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

2017 VCU Biostatistics Seminar Series

Add to calendar 17-02-2017 12:00:00 17-02-2017 12:50:00 America/New_York 2017 VCU Biostatistics Seminar Series The Department of Biostatistics presents its spring 2017 seminar series featuring Samiran Sinha, Ph.D., Department of Statistics, Texas A&M University, discussing "Analysis of Proportional Odds Models with Censoring and Errors-in-Covariates" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305. Dipankar Bandyopadhyay dbandyop@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics presents its spring 2017 seminar series featuring Samiran Sinha, Ph.D., Department of Statistics, Texas A&M University, discussing "Analysis of Proportional Odds Models with Censoring and Errors-in-Covariates" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

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

Spring 2017 Anthropology Speaker Series: Joel Gittelsohn, Ph.D.

Add to calendar 17-02-2017 15:00:00 17-02-2017 America/New_York Spring 2017 Anthropology Speaker Series: Joel Gittelsohn, Ph.D. The School of World Studies Anthropology Program hosts its Spring 2017 Anthropology Speaker Series featuring Joel Gittelsohn, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, discussing "Building Community Food Environments to Reduce Chronic Disease: Integrating Anthropology and Public Health" in the Commons Theater. Christopher Brooks cabrooks@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

3 p.m.

The School of World Studies Anthropology Program hosts its Spring 2017 Anthropology Speaker Series featuring Joel Gittelsohn, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, discussing "Building Community Food Environments to Reduce Chronic Disease: Integrating Anthropology and Public Health" in the Commons Theater.

The Activities Programming Board: Weekly Movies

Add to calendar 17-02-2017 19:00:00 17-02-2017 America/New_York The Activities Programming Board: Weekly Movies The Activities Programming Board presents a screening of "A Beautiful Mind" at 7 p.m. and "The Soloist" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater. Movies will also be shown on Saturday, Feb. 18, with "The Soloist" starting at 7 p.m. and "A Beautiful Mind" 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 "A Beautiful Mind" at 7 p.m. and "The Soloist" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater. Movies will also be shown on Saturday, Feb. 18, with "The Soloist" starting at 7 p.m. and "A Beautiful Mind" at 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Theater.

Chili’s at VCU: Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Parties

Add to calendar 17-02-2017 21:00:00 17-02-2017 America/New_York Chili’s at VCU: Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Parties Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball game watch party versus cross-town rival University of Richmond. 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. Lauren Hay lhay@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

9 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball game watch party versus cross-town rival University of Richmond. 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.

For more information, visit http://bsv.vcu.edu/dining.

This week

VCU Women's Lacrosse

Add to calendar 18-02-2017 13:00:00 18-02-2017 America/New_York VCU Women's Lacrosse VCU Athletics presents its Women's Lacrosse team at the Cary Street Field as they take on University of Maryland, Baltimore County. VCU Athletics vcuathletics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at 1 p.m.

VCU Athletics presents its Women's Lacrosse team at the Cary Street Field as they take on University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Valentine's Day at CCM

Add to calendar 19-02-2017 14:00:00 19-02-2017 16:00:00 America/New_York Valentine's Day at CCM Catholic Campus Ministry hosts a Galentine's day themed party at the Campus Ministry House, 829 S. Cathedral Place. Ladies of VCU are invited to fun-filled afternoon. Ashleigh Ebreneyin ebreneyinak@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Catholic Campus Ministry hosts a Galentine's day themed party at the Campus Ministry House, 829 S. Cathedral Place. Ladies of VCU are invited to fun-filled afternoon.

Antonio Garcia Faculty Jazz Recital

Add to calendar 19-02-2017 16:00:00 19-02-2017 America/New_York Antonio Garcia Faculty Jazz Recital Trombonist, composer and jazz studies director Antonio Garcia presents his Faculty Jazz Recital in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The recital will feature trumpeter Rex Richardson, vocalist Mary Hermann Garcia, VCU Jazz Orchestra I, Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band, Nashville Avenue Stompers, as well as videoed choreography by dance professor Eric Rivera to a commissioned composition by Garcia. Admission is free. VCU Music Box Office musictix@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at 4 p.m.

Trombonist, composer and jazz studies director Antonio Garcia presents his Faculty Jazz Recital in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. The recital will feature trumpeter Rex Richardson, vocalist Mary Hermann Garcia, VCU Jazz Orchestra I, Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band, Nashville Avenue Stompers, as well as videoed choreography by dance professor Eric Rivera to a commissioned composition by Garcia. Admission is free.

Coming up

Relationship Skills Class for LGBTQIA+ Students

Add to calendar 20-02-2017 10:30:00 20-02-2017 12:00:00 America/New_York Relationship Skills Class for LGBTQIA+ Students The Wellness Resource Center offers a Relationship Skills Class for LGBTQIA+ students on Mondays, from Feb. 20 to April 3, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants will have opportunities to reflect upon and build skills for healthy relationships in this six-week psychoeducational class. Food will be provided. Interested students can register by Friday, Feb. 17, by visiting the website below using the contact information provided. Kaylin Tingle tinglekm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Feb. 20, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

The Wellness Resource Center offers a Relationship Skills Class for LGBTQIA+ students on Mondays, from Feb. 20 to April 3, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants will have opportunities to reflect upon and build skills for healthy relationships in this six-week psychoeducational class. Food will be provided. Interested students can register by Friday, Feb. 17, by visiting the website below using the contact information provided.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/FebRSC.

Collegiate DECA Interest Meetings

Add to calendar 21-02-2017 19:00:00 21-02-2017 20:15:00 America/New_York Collegiate DECA Interest Meetings Collegiate DECA at VCU holds meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 7-8:15 p.m. and on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6:45-8 p.m. in Snead Hall, Room B2165. Attendees will learn more about the student organization and will have the opportunity to join. If interested in joining, but unable to attend, use the contact information below. Kelsey Underwood underwoodkl@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

Collegiate DECA at VCU holds meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 21, from 7-8:15 p.m. and on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6:45-8 p.m. in Snead Hall, Room B2165. Attendees will learn more about the student organization and will have the opportunity to join. If interested in joining, but unable to attend, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.collegiatelink.net/organization/collegiatedeca.

Master of Science in Health Administration Information Seminar

Add to calendar 22-02-2017 17:30:00 22-02-2017 19:30:00 America/New_York Master of Science in Health Administration Information Seminar 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. Chuky Spivey ckspivey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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 Community in Need'

Add to calendar 22-02-2017 19:00:00 22-02-2017 21:00:00 America/New_York 'A Community in Need' Collegiate 100 hosts "A Community in Need" in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004. Attendees will hear from leaders and students engaging with the community. Free food and beverages will be provided. Sirak Tewolde tewoldesy@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Collegiate 100 hosts "A Community in Need" in West Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004. Attendees will hear from leaders and students engaging with the community. Free food and beverages will be provided.

Discussion and Book Signing: 'Stand Your Ground: American's Love Affair with Lethal Self-Defense'

Add to calendar 13-03-2017 15:00:00 13-03-2017 17:00:00 America/New_York Discussion and Book Signing: 'Stand Your Ground: American's Love Affair with Lethal Self-Defense' The Department of African American Studies hosts a talk and book signing with Caroline Light, Ph.D., author of "Stand Your Ground: American's Love Affair with Lethal Self-Defense" in the Commons Theater. The discussion and question-and-answer session will be followed by a book signing and reception upstairs in the James River Terrace. No advance registration is required, but R.S.V.P.s are requested through Tuesday, Feb. 21, for planning purposes. Dae Newman newmanad@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 13, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Department of African American Studies hosts a talk and book signing with Caroline Light, Ph.D., author of "Stand Your Ground: American's Love Affair with Lethal Self-Defense" in the Commons Theater. The discussion and question-and-answer session will be followed by a book signing and reception upstairs in the James River Terrace. No advance registration is required, but R.S.V.P.s are requested through Tuesday, Feb. 21, for planning purposes.

Notices

2017 Leadership and Service Awards: Accepting Applications

The Division of Student Affairs accepts applications for the 2017 Leadership and Service Awards Program from now until Monday, March 13. For a list of awards, scholarships or to fill out an application, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.usca.vcu.edu/slic/the-leadership-experience/leadership-and-service-awards/.

Medlife Summer Trip Application

MEDLIFE at VCU accepts applications for its summer trip to Lima, Peru. Applications are due by Friday, Feb. 17. Participants will help provide medical care and build infrastructure. To apply, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/a/mymail.vcu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqb7K0ETDeZZvE_ZNYIxeQif5gJyTGTUiHCv3xr7A6LsTURg/viewform.

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