Faculty/staff Issue for February 9, 2017
Today
Integrative Life Sciences Student Research Showcase
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Integrative Life Sciences Student Organization (ILSSO) invites the VCU community to attend its annual student showcase in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons III-IV. Doctoral students in the ISL program will present research via poster and oral presentations. For a detailed schedule, presentation titles and abstract, visit the website below.
For more information, visit https://www.ilsso.org/events.
2017 RVA Environmental Film Fest
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Rice Rivers Center helps to sponsor this year's RVA Environmental Film Festival. On Thursday, Feb. 9, at 6:30 p.m. the Grace Street Theater will be showing "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change" as well as "The True Cost of Fashion." Free and open to all. For the complete schedule, visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://RVAEFF.org.
This week
Muslim Students Association: Aqeedah and The Quran
Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 at 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.
Coming up
Work/Life and Anthem Explore Benefits Available with the Anthem Employee Assistance Program
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at noon
Work/Life Resources holds a session for employees to learn more about the Anthem Employee Assistance Program for employees with COVA Care and COVA HDHP benefits in the Lindsey House Conference Room. The session will help attendees learn when and how to use the EAP, such as why people call, how the process works and confidentiality. To register, visit the website below.
For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15634.
VCU Women's Basketball vs. St. Joseph's
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 at 6 p.m.
VCU Athletics presents its Women's Basketball team playing against St. Joseph's in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. To purchase tickets, visit vcuathletics.com
For more information, visit http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AVCU%3AWB16%3AWB13%3A&linkID=vcu&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=WBSG&cgc=.
'Black Love Matters'
Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Association of Black Social Workers presents "Black Love Matters" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom B. The event will feature guest speakers Jessica Gaddy, M.S.W., founder of Nia Noire Wellness for Women of Color, alongside Frank Brown, Jr., relationship and life coach, and poetry performed by Kia Jordan. Dinner will be served and tickets are $5.
For more information, visit http://www.BlackLoveMattersVCU.eventbrite.com.
Black History Mobile Museum and Lecture
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a Black History Mobile Museum and lecture featuring Professor Griff from the legendary rap group Public Enemy in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D.
For more information, visit http://omsa.vcu.edu.
Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research invites the VCU community to attend a presentation by Meghan Wright, research subjects protection educator, Office of Research and Innovation, titled, "The New Final Common Rule: How Will This Affect Research?" in the Critical Care Hospital, First Floor, Room 304. Participants will identify the new changes to the Final Common Rule, apply the changes to research and understand the differences of the New Rule compared to the previous Common Rule.
'Financial Fitness for Faculty and Staff: Gaining Insight - Navigating Debt Consolidation and Understanding the Mortgage Process'
Friday, Feb. 24, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.
TIAA and VCU Human Resources present a free workshop discussing good and bad debt, debt consolidation and an overview of the mortgage process in the HR Training Building, Room 115. To register, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15726
For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/financial-fitness/.
'Introduction to Writing Memoir'
Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "Introduction to Writing Memoir" at its office, 9 W. Cary St., through Wednesday, May 10. The course will focus on transcribing the author's uniquely personal reflections on his/her early life's experiences. $125
For more information, visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu/memoir.
2017 Lip Sync Battle
Friday, Mar. 24, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Leadership Council for the College of Humanities and Colleges (CHS Leadership Council) hosts the 2017 Lip Sync Battle at Grace Street Theater. The council is currently seeking either students or professors who would like to perform individually or as a group. Those interested should submit an audition video to chsleadershipcouncil@gmail.com
Notices
Teaching with Technology Workshops and Consultations
The Learning Systems team in Academic Technologies offers a variety of faculty-only workshops and consultations. These sessions are available online or face-to-face, on both campuses and at various times. Topics include Blackboard Grade Center, VoiceThread and Collaborative Ultra. Individual consultations are also available by appointment.
For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/LearnWithLS.
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