Student Issue for March 2, 2017

Today

RamBikes Bike Checks

Add to calendar 02-03-2017 10:30:00 02-03-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York RamBikes Bike Checks RamBikes technicians perform free bike maintenance checks on the Compass near Shafer Street. Jonsette Calloway rambikes@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RamBikes technicians perform free bike maintenance checks on the Compass near Shafer Street.

For more information, visit http://bikes.vcu.edu.

This week

Student Forum: 'Thinking Outside the Box in a Divided America'

Add to calendar 03-03-2017 12:00:00 03-03-2017 America/New_York Student Forum: 'Thinking Outside the Box in a Divided America' The VCU Graduate Student Association presents a student forum, "Thinking Outside the Box in a Divided America," which is part of the "Lunch and Learn" series, in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Lunch will be provided by Panera Bread. VCU GSA gsa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 3, 2017 at noon

The VCU Graduate Student Association presents a student forum, "Thinking Outside the Box in a Divided America," which is part of the "Lunch and Learn" series, in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Lunch will be provided by Panera Bread.

10th Annual Equity and Social Justice Conference

Add to calendar 04-03-2017 08:00:00 04-03-2017 17:45:00 America/New_York 10th Annual Equity and Social Justice Conference 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. Julie Gorlewski jagorlewski@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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.

Coming up

'Celebrating Women in Islam: Portraits of Extraordinary Women and Personal Narratives'

Add to calendar 13-03-2017 18:00:00 13-03-2017 America/New_York 'Celebrating Women in Islam: Portraits of Extraordinary Women and Personal Narratives' In honor of Women's History Month, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Counseling Services and the Muslim Student Association present "Celebrating Women in Islam: Portraits of Extraordinary Women and Personal Narratives" in the University Student Commons, Room 215. VCU students who identify as Muslim will highlight exceptional Muslim women in history, as well as share their personal stories as women within Islam. Engin Ege eege@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 13, 2017 at 6 p.m.

In honor of Women's History Month, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Counseling Services and the Muslim Student Association present "Celebrating Women in Islam: Portraits of Extraordinary Women and Personal Narratives" in the University Student Commons, Room 215. VCU students who identify as Muslim will highlight exceptional Muslim women in history, as well as share their personal stories as women within Islam.

TriNetX Demonstration and Training Session for Researchers

Add to calendar 14-03-2017 13:00:00 14-03-2017 14:00:00 America/New_York TriNetX Demonstration and Training Session for Researchers The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research announces that VCU has joined the TriNetX network. The Wright CCTR, along with TriNetX, provide a researcher-oriented training session at the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Conference Room 3-101 to demonstrate how TriNetX can help VCU researchers attract more industry-sponsored trials, collaborate with peer institutions and research patient populations. Tim Aro timaro@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research announces that VCU has joined the TriNetX network. The Wright CCTR, along with TriNetX, provide a researcher-oriented training session at the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Conference Room 3-101 to demonstrate how TriNetX can help VCU researchers attract more industry-sponsored trials, collaborate with peer institutions and research patient populations.

For more information, visit https://rampages.us/vcucctr/2017/02/28/vcu-joins-trinetx-network-demonstration-and-training-session-314/.

Planned Parenthood Generation Action @ VCU: An Abortion Speak-Out

Add to calendar 23-03-2017 19:00:00 23-03-2017 America/New_York Planned Parenthood Generation Action @ VCU: An Abortion Speak-Out Planned Parenthood Generation Action @ VCU presents its first "Abortion Speak-Out" at the Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St., to fight the stigma around abortion. Attendees that are interested and comfortable are invited to share their story in-person or can have their story told by one of the Gen Action members. The submission form can be found at the website below. For details, find "Gen Action at VCU" event page on Facebook. Sara Thornton thorntonse@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 23, 2017 at 7 p.m.

Planned Parenthood Generation Action @ VCU presents its first "Abortion Speak-Out" at the Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St., to fight the stigma around abortion. Attendees that are interested and comfortable are invited to share their story in-person or can have their story told by one of the Gen Action members. The submission form can be found at the website below. For details, find "Gen Action at VCU" event page on Facebook.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2lhxgmP.

Notices

RamAway: Accepting Reservations Through March 2

For those needing a ride back home for Spring Break, RamAway provides free transportation for faculty, staff and students during designated holidays and semester breaks to and/or from the Richmond International Airport, Greyhound Bus Station and Amtrak at Main Street Station and Staples Mill Road. RamAway is currently accepting reservations for rides through Sunday, March 12. Reserve a ride by visiting go.vcu.edu/ramaway

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramaway.

Registration for Spring Intramurals at VCU Rec Sports

VCU Rec Sports opens registration for spring intramurals until Thursday, March 16. There will be a 4V4 flag football tournament, 4V4 soccer tournament and a 4V4 volleyball tournament on the MCV Campus. For a full schedule and details on registration, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramurals/-leagues--tournaments-schedule/.

VCU Rec Sports: 'Stay Calm and Stress Less Month'

VCU Rec Sports encourages the VCU community to take some much-needed "you time" this March during VCU Rec Sports' "Stay Calm and Stress Less Month." There will be lessons and tips on mindfulness and staying centered, Moonlight Yoga and other relaxing events at the Cary Street Gym.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/wellness/calendar/.

Transit Guest Passes Now Available Online

RamRide and RamSafe guest passes are now available for download online for all VCU faculty, staff and students. All RamRide/RamSafe passengers with guests who will need to utilize either service must present a copy of the guest pass to the driver upon boarding. For download instructions, visit go.vcu.edu/ramride

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramride.

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