Student Issue for June 13, 2017
Today
Survivor Solidarity Hour
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Wellness Resource Center presents "Survivor Solidarity Hour" at The Well's Recovery Clubhouse. Survivor Solidarity Hour is a weekly, year-round program, held every Tuesday, where survivors of violence and allies can come together, meet and hang out in a safe space. This is not a therapeutic group but rather a casual, supportive space. Students can engage in activities from coloring, to playing games, to engaging in conversation.
This week
VCU Community Health Education Center: Mindfulness Meditation Sessions
Friday, Jun. 16, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.
The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts 30-minute mindfulness meditation sessions every Wednesday and Friday at noon and 12:30 p.m. at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. The sessions will be led by Georgianne Ginder, VCU Department of Arts in Healthcare. Participants can relax and reduce stress with this healthy practice. Space is limited. To register, use the contact information below and specify which session you would like to attend.
For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/chec.
Coming up
Langston Center Lecture: 'Patient-Centered Care in Swiss Acute Care Hospitals: Results of a Cross-Sectional Multi-Center Study'
Tuesday, Jun. 20, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.
The VCU Langston Center hosts "Patient-Centered Care in Swiss Acute Care Hospitals: Results of a Cross-Sectional Multi-Center Study" presented by Stefanie Bachnick, M.S.N., R.N., research assistant and Ph.D. student, in the School of Nursing, Room 1011. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/bachnicklecture.
OAP Weekend Backpacking Trip
Saturday, Jun. 24, 2017 at 8 a.m.
The Outdoor Adventure Program offers a weekend hiking and camping through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western Virginia from June 24-25. The cost for students will be $44 and $50 for VCU Rec Sports members. This price includes food, transportation, equipment and guides. Register online or in-person at the Outing Rental Center by Tuesday, June 20.
For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=dc40ec16-2cf9-4e49-89fc-039db98ed11f&semesterId=57425995-9b75-47bd-a738-4c536f45ee27.
Notices
Call for Abstracts: 'Patients and Practitioners: Partnering for Health'
The VCU Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation hosts "Patients and Practitioners: Partnering for Health" on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building. The center is seeking presentations to describe innovations that support partnering with patients and families to improve health care quality. Submissions are due by Monday, July 10. To submit an abstract, visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/langston2017abstract.
OCPE Workshops, Information Sessions and Test Prep Courses
The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) holds a variety of online strategy workshops, on-campus information sessions, and test prep courses for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Live-online options are also available. Use promo code VCU50 to save $50.
For more information, visit http://www.ocpe.vcu.edu/vcutestprep/.
The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute: Accepting Applications for Leadership Development Programs
The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs accepts applications for the VCU Leadership Development Program, HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Development Program, and Minority Political Leadership Institute. To apply, visit the website below.
For more information, visit https://www.gehli.vcu.edu/.
Mike Rhoades Basketball Camps
VCU Men's Basketball coach, Mike Rhoades, hosts three skill development basketball camps at the Siegel Center. Sessions one and two will run from June 19-23 and June 26-30, and are for rising 2nd-12th graders. The cost is $300 per session. Session three runs from July 31 to Aug. 3 and is a four-day camp for rising 2nd-7th graders and the cost is $250. For registration and details, visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://coachrhoadescamps.com.
Now Recruiting for TEENS+ Weight Management Program
Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? We can help! TEENS+ is a 4-month family-based lifestyle intervention at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU for overweight teens ages 12 to 16. The program includes weekly group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens also have access to a gym with personal trainers. For more information and to see if you and your teen are eligible, go to chrichmond.org/teens-plus.htm
For more information, visit http://chrichmond.org/teens-plus.htm.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.
RamsConnect events
View all of the student events happening on campus and register for events that interest you.