Faculty/staff Issue for March 30, 2017
Today
RamBikes Bike Checks
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.
RADical Listening: Community Conversations with the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA)
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) holds a "RADical Listening: Community Conversations with the ICA" session in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Rooms A-B, to hear participant's hopes and dreams for what the ICA can do to be a convener and catalyst for VCU, Richmond and beyond. Attendees will receive free ICA swag, cookies and coffee. R.S.V.P. by visiting the website below.
For more information, visit https://ica.vcu.edu/about/radical/.
'Fun, Free and Low Cost Stuff to Do at VCU'
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
The Division of Student Affairs and TRIO Student Support Services host "Fun, Free and Low Cost Stuff to Do at VCU," a fun and interactive session with prizes presented by Student Affairs professionals who are "in the know" about all of the activities at VCU, in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B. Attendees will leave with great ideas about what to do to get re-energized and broaden life outside of the classroom.
'The Trump Presidency and Snoop Dogg'
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Bipartisan Patriots presents "The Trump Presidency and Snoop Dogg," an open discussion forum on the politics surrounding the Trump presidency, in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Objective facts about the Trump presidency will be presented and attendees will be invited to join in and discuss. The Bipartisan Patriots student organization is nonpartisan and students of both liberal and conservative perspectives are welcome to attend.
History Department Course Fair
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Department of History holds its semi-annual course fair at 811 S. Cathedral Place. This "open house-style" event showcases sample syllabi for all history courses offered during summer and fall 2017. Students can receive on-the-spot advising and learn about student organizations, internships, study-abroad and scholarships. All are welcome, especially students interested in the major, minor or graduate program.
For more information, visit http://history.vcu.edu/undergraduate-program/advising/.
This week
'Tickling Giants' Screening
Saturday, Apr. 1, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Society of Professional Journalists and Muslim Students Association host a screening of "Tickling Giants" in the University Student Commons Theater.
Coming up
Work/Life Summer Camp Fair
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/.
Immigration and Race Symposium
Wednesday, Apr. 5, 2017 at 3:30 p.m.
The Division for Inclusive Excellence presents an immigration and race symposium in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1102, featuring scholars discussing the opportunities and challenges that immigrants to the U.S. face within the context of racial relationships. The event will provide a space for informed and respectful conversation on topics such as immigration policy, DACA, the ethics of immigration regulations and historical perspectives on immigration.
'Global Health and Social Media'
Monday, May 22, 2017 at 9 a.m.
The Robertson School of Media and Culture presents "Global Health and Social Media," an intensive special topics seminar conducted asynchronously online through Thursday, June 22. By enrolling through the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education, community participants will explore the theory and practice of social media campaigns for global health issues, alongside VCU undergraduate students. Work is done on the participants' schedules to meet assigned deadlines. The cost is $99. Additional fee for CEUs.
For more information, visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu/.
Notices
Transit Impacts for Monument 10K: March 30-April 1
This weekend's Monument 10K race will create disruptions to RamRide and RamSafe transit operations beginning Thursday morning, March 30, through Saturday evening, April 1.
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.
Intercultural Festival Seeks Volunteers for ICF Day
The Intercultural Festival seeks volunteers for ICF Day on Saturday, April 8, from 1-6 p.m. at Floyd Ave. and the Compass. Volunteers will receive free $15 food vouchers and free T-shirts. To volunteer, email icf.volunteer@gmail.com
National Public Health Week
The Department of Family Medicine and Population Health and the Public Health Student Association invite the VCU community to participate in National Public Health Week, April 3-9. A seminar series features presentations by the Virginia Commissioner of Health, researchers in health equity and childhood obesity, and Richmond City Health District professionals. A 10-day walk challenge and yoga class round out the events, all occur at One Capitol Square, 6th Floor, Room 644.
For more information, visit http://familymedicine.vcu.edu/epidemiology/national-public-health-week/.
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.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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