Faculty/staff Issue for March 27, 2017

Today

Trademarks and Licensing Vendor Fair

Add to calendar 27-03-2017 16:00:00 27-03-2017 19:00:00 America/New_York Trademarks and Licensing Vendor Fair The Office of Trademarks and Licensing hosts a vendor fair in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom. Attendees will learn more about the licensing policy at VCU and meet the vendors that can be used to get VCU-branded products for departmental use, giveaways and student groups. There will be a raffle with a chance to win over 10 items. Free pizza and beverages will be provided, while supplies last. Christy Rabil crabil@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Office of Trademarks and Licensing hosts a vendor fair in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom. Attendees will learn more about the licensing policy at VCU and meet the vendors that can be used to get VCU-branded products for departmental use, giveaways and student groups. There will be a raffle with a chance to win over 10 items. Free pizza and beverages will be provided, while supplies last.

For more information, visit http://www.bsv.vcu.edu/trademarks-and-licensing/.

'Cultural Literacy Night'

Add to calendar 27-03-2017 19:30:00 27-03-2017 21:00:00 America/New_York 'Cultural Literacy Night' The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. presents "Cultural Literacy Night" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Attendees are encouraged to bring books to donate to the Children's Museum of Richmond. Food will be provided. Alessandra Pena penaamezquiav@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Alpha Zeta Chapter of Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority, Inc. presents "Cultural Literacy Night" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Attendees are encouraged to bring books to donate to the Children's Museum of Richmond. Food will be provided.

This week

Green Infrastructure Plan Meeting

Add to calendar 28-03-2017 19:00:00 28-03-2017 America/New_York Green Infrastructure Plan Meeting VCU's Center for Environmental Studies invites the VCU community to learn about and make suggestions for a downtown green infrastructure plan in development by the center and Armstrong High School at the VCU Division of Community Engagement. The plan area includes Carver, Jackson Ward, Monroe Ward and VCU's Monroe Park and MCV campuses. Jennifer Ciminelli s2jmcimi@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 28, 2017 at 7 p.m.

VCU's Center for Environmental Studies invites the VCU community to learn about and make suggestions for a downtown green infrastructure plan in development by the center and Armstrong High School at the VCU Division of Community Engagement. The plan area includes Carver, Jackson Ward, Monroe Ward and VCU's Monroe Park and MCV campuses.

Health Disparities Organization: CPR and Blood Pressure Screenings

Add to calendar 29-03-2017 18:30:00 29-03-2017 America/New_York Health Disparities Organization: CPR and Blood Pressure Screenings Health Disparities Organization invites the VCU community to attend free CPR practice and blood pressure screenings with trained professionals at Second Baptist Church, 3300 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, 23224. Dummies and blood pressure cuffs will be provided for practice. Ahmed Kotb kotba@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 29, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

Health Disparities Organization invites the VCU community to attend free CPR practice and blood pressure screenings with trained professionals at Second Baptist Church, 3300 Broad Rock Blvd., Richmond, 23224. Dummies and blood pressure cuffs will be provided for practice.

RamBikes Bike Checks

Add to calendar 30-03-2017 10:30:00 30-03-2017 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

Thursday, Mar. 30, 2017 from 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.

Sikh Student Association Vaisakhi Langar

Add to calendar 31-03-2017 12:00:00 31-03-2017 16:00:00 America/New_York Sikh Student Association Vaisakhi Langar The Sikh Student Association invites the VCU community to its Vaisakhi Langar event, where we will celebrate the Sikh holiday of Vaisakhi and practice the Sikh tradition of Langar, or community kitchen, on the Commons Plaza. Participants will enjoy free traditional Punjabi food and try on a turban while learning more about the Sikh faith and interacting with the Sikh community at VCU. Gurjas Bajaj bajajgs2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 from noon to 4 p.m.

The Sikh Student Association invites the VCU community to its Vaisakhi Langar event, where we will celebrate the Sikh holiday of Vaisakhi and practice the Sikh tradition of Langar, or community kitchen, on the Commons Plaza. Participants will enjoy free traditional Punjabi food and try on a turban while learning more about the Sikh faith and interacting with the Sikh community at VCU.

TDoR Tree Dedication

Add to calendar 31-03-2017 14:00:00 31-03-2017 America/New_York TDoR Tree Dedication VCU Police, in partnership with the Richmond Police Department and TDoR RVA, will dedicate a cherry tree in honor of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The tree, to be planted at VCUPD headquarters, 224 East Broad St., will serve as a public space for the community to remember transgender individuals who lost their lives due to violence. RSVP is required at the link below. The ceremony will be held in the rear parking area, near the intersection of 3rd and Marshall streets. Sgt. Nicole Dailey crimeprevreq@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 at 2 p.m.

VCU Police, in partnership with the Richmond Police Department and TDoR RVA, will dedicate a cherry tree in honor of the Transgender Day of Remembrance. The tree, to be planted at VCUPD headquarters, 224 East Broad St., will serve as a public space for the community to remember transgender individuals who lost their lives due to violence. RSVP is required at the link below. The ceremony will be held in the rear parking area, near the intersection of 3rd and Marshall streets.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/a/vcu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1vfB8QJ-AaImFptkEE4NfQqtA04skjkGb6SljydY_oeAbzw/viewform?c=0&w=1.

Coming up

Work/Life Summer Camp Fair

Add to calendar 04-04-2017 11:00:00 04-04-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York Work/Life Summer Camp Fair Work/Life holds a Summer Camp Fair in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A, for attendees to explore options to keep vacationing children happy, active and creative this summer. Attendees will be able to talk with representatives from VCU's most popular camps. Debbie Fitzgerald dmfitzge@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Work/Life holds a Summer Camp Fair in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A, for attendees to explore options to keep vacationing children happy, active and creative this summer. Attendees will be able to talk with representatives from VCU's most popular camps.

For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

World Health Day

Add to calendar 07-04-2017 10:00:00 07-04-2017 14:00:00 America/New_York World Health Day The Health Science Club hosts an event in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom, featuring guest speakers, food and education in recognition of the 2017 World Health Organization's "World Health Day" campaign, "Depression: Let's Talk." The event will help spread awareness and support for those who live with depression. Ashley Bullock bullocka@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 7, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Health Science Club hosts an event in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom, featuring guest speakers, food and education in recognition of the 2017 World Health Organization's "World Health Day" campaign, "Depression: Let's Talk." The event will help spread awareness and support for those who live with depression.

United2Heal: Super Warehouse

Add to calendar 07-04-2017 15:00:00 07-04-2017 18:00:00 America/New_York United2Heal: Super Warehouse United2Heal holds a super warehouse at 2601 Maury St., Warehouse #31, to organize medical supplies to be sent to different countries in need. Free food will be provided to volunteers. Irma Nalic nalici@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 7, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

United2Heal holds a super warehouse at 2601 Maury St., Warehouse #31, to organize medical supplies to be sent to different countries in need. Free food will be provided to volunteers.

Black Excellence Scholarship Ball

Add to calendar 22-04-2017 19:00:00 22-04-2017 America/New_York Black Excellence Scholarship Ball The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts its inaugural Black Excellence Scholarship Ball at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St. The VCU community is invited to join in "Celebrating a Heritage Rooted in Excellence." To apply for scholarships, nominate peers for awards or purchase tickets, visit the website below. Formal attire is required. Sasha Spruill spruillst@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Apr. 22, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts its inaugural Black Excellence Scholarship Ball at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. 3rd St. The VCU community is invited to join in "Celebrating a Heritage Rooted in Excellence." To apply for scholarships, nominate peers for awards or purchase tickets, visit the website below. Formal attire is required.

For more information, visit https://blackexcellencescholarshipball.com/.

Notices

Submit Summer and Fall Textbook Adoptions to Barnes & Noble @ VCU

Textbook adoptions for summer and fall 2017 are due on Saturday, April 15. Faculty should submit their adoption to the appropriate Barnes & Noble @ VCU store. To submit using FacultyEnlight, visit VCUbooks.com or email adoption information to textbooks@vcubooks.com

For more information, visit http://VCUbooks.com.

Monument 10K Transit Impacts: March 30 to April 1

Due to upcoming road closures for the Monument 10K, there will be no Campus Connector service west of Belvidere from Thursday, March 30, to Saturday, April 1. On March 30-31, the Connector will only service stops at Main and Laurel Street and Snead Hall from 6:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Normal Connector service will resume the evening of Saturday, April 1, pending road closures. RamSafe will be unable to service some locations, including Cabell on March 30-31. RamSafe service will discontinue at 3 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, and resume at 5 p.m.

For more information, visit http://ow.ly/orpZ30a4tz5.

RamRide/RamSafe Guest Passes

RamRide and RamSafe guest passes are available for download online for all VCU faculty, staff and students. All guests of RamRide/RamSafe passengers must present a guest pass to the driver upon boarding. Guest passes can be downloaded for free at go.vcu.edu/ramsafe

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

Policy Open for Public Comment: Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities

The Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities policy is now open for university comment through Friday, April 7. The policy has been revised to include a grievance procedure for student complaints regarding accommodation or accessibility. 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.

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