Student Issue for February 20, 2018

Today

Epidemiology Seminar: M. Norman Oliver, M.D., M.A.

Add to calendar 20-02-2018 12:00:00 20-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Epidemiology Seminar: M. Norman Oliver, M.D., M.A. The Division of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology hosts M. Norman Oliver, M.D., M.A., as the speaker of its weekly seminar series in One Capitol Square, Sixth Floor, Room 644. Oliver, deputy commissioner for population health, Virginia Department of Health, will present "Unconscious Racial Bias: Its Impact on Clinical Decision Making." One Capitol Square: 6th floor, room 644 Shana Ryman shana.ryman@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Division of Family Medicine and Population Health's Division of Epidemiology hosts M. Norman Oliver, M.D., M.A., as the speaker of its weekly seminar series in One Capitol Square, Sixth Floor, Room 644. Oliver, deputy commissioner for population health, Virginia Department of Health, will present "Unconscious Racial Bias: Its Impact on Clinical Decision Making."

Black History Month Lunchtime Concert

Add to calendar 20-02-2018 12:30:00 20-02-2018 13:30:00 America/New_York Black History Month Lunchtime Concert VCU Health Arts in Healthcare presents a lunchtime concert in the VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building Lobby, featuring "Bak N Da Day." Attendees can take a trip down memory lane with Richmond's oldies vocal group, "Bak N Da Day," as they sing music spanning the 50's, 60's and 70's. Gatway Building Lobby P. Muzi Branch philip.branch@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Health Arts in Healthcare presents a lunchtime concert in the VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building Lobby, featuring "Bak N Da Day." Attendees can take a trip down memory lane with Richmond's oldies vocal group, "Bak N Da Day," as they sing music spanning the 50's, 60's and 70's.

Men of Color Student Symposium

Add to calendar 20-02-2018 16:00:00 20-02-2018 20:00:00 America/New_York Men of Color Student Symposium The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, College of Humanities and Sciences Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee, and the College of Humanities and Sciences African American Male Initiative sponsor a symposium exploring initiatives focused on retention of men of color in higher education in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall 303. Speakers will include Terrell Strayhorn, Ph.D., a scholar who speaks and publishes on college student success and issues of equity and diversity in higher education. Cabell Library, Lecture Hall 303 Ravi Perry rkperry@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, College of Humanities and Sciences Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee, and the College of Humanities and Sciences African American Male Initiative sponsor a symposium exploring initiatives focused on retention of men of color in higher education in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall 303. Speakers will include Terrell Strayhorn, Ph.D., a scholar who speaks and publishes on college student success and issues of equity and diversity in higher education.

'The Cultivation of Human Spirit'

Add to calendar 20-02-2018 16:00:00 20-02-2018 17:30:00 America/New_York 'The Cultivation of Human Spirit' The Bhakti Yoga Club presents a talk by Hanumatpresaka Swami on Bhakti and the application of Bhakti on ones mind in the University Student Commons Theater. Attendees will view the finest collections of traditional and oriental art as it illustrates the heart of the human spirit through evolution and captures human spirituality. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Commons Theater Chandana Muktipaty muktipatyc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Bhakti Yoga Club presents a talk by Hanumatpresaka Swami on Bhakti and the application of Bhakti on ones mind in the University Student Commons Theater. Attendees will view the finest collections of traditional and oriental art as it illustrates the heart of the human spirit through evolution and captures human spirituality. All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

RVArts - Room, For Now - Amber Esseiva + Cara Benedetto

Add to calendar 20-02-2018 18:00:00 20-02-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York RVArts - Room, For Now - Amber Esseiva + Cara Benedetto RVArts presents a conversation between artist/author Cara Benedetto, and curator, Amber Esseiva, at The Depot. They are essential contributors to the future of all things art in Richmond. RVArts is a cross-listed course between the VCUarts Art Foundations program and University College. VCUarts Depot Jill Ware jbware@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

RVArts presents a conversation between artist/author Cara Benedetto, and curator, Amber Esseiva, at The Depot. They are essential contributors to the future of all things art in Richmond. RVArts is a cross-listed course between the VCUarts Art Foundations program and University College.

For more information, visit http://www.rvarts.org.

VCU Health Sciences Pipeline Discover Health Careers Fair

Add to calendar 20-02-2018 18:30:00 20-02-2018 20:00:00 America/New_York VCU Health Sciences Pipeline Discover Health Careers Fair The Division for Health Sciences Diversity presents VCU Health Sciences Pipeline Discover Health Careers Fair in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the numerous health profession programs and student organizations offered at VCU. All pre-health students are encouraged to attend. Free and open to the public. To create a profile and register for the event, visit the website below. Larrick Student Center Court End Ballroom VCU Health Sciences Pipeline dhsd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Division for Health Sciences Diversity presents VCU Health Sciences Pipeline Discover Health Careers Fair in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore the numerous health profession programs and student organizations offered at VCU. All pre-health students are encouraged to attend. Free and open to the public. To create a profile and register for the event, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/dhsd/Default.aspx.

Photo Editing Workshop

Add to calendar 20-02-2018 19:00:00 20-02-2018 20:00:00 America/New_York Photo Editing Workshop Photography Club at VCU holds a photo editing workshop at the Workshop in Cabell Library Basement. Participants can improve editing skills to make photos look even more amazing, receive a free Adobe baseball-style T-shirt while supplies last and free Adobe trials. Non-members are welcome and no experience is necessary. The Workshop, in Library Basement Allen Shieh Shieha@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Photography Club at VCU holds a photo editing workshop at the Workshop in Cabell Library Basement. Participants can improve editing skills to make photos look even more amazing, receive a free Adobe baseball-style T-shirt while supplies last and free Adobe trials. Non-members are welcome and no experience is necessary.

Theme Park Engineering Group at VCU: Recruitment Meeting

Add to calendar 20-02-2018 20:00:00 20-02-2018 America/New_York Theme Park Engineering Group at VCU: Recruitment Meeting Theme Park Engineering Group at VCU, sponsored by the School of Engineering, holds a recruitment meeting in the School of Engineering East Hall, Room 2221. Theme Park Engineering Group at VCU is dedicated to the furthering of all majors in the field of theme park design and management. From competitions to theme park trips, participants will learn what makes the magic of theme parks come alive. East Engineering Hall Room 2221 Michael Kreconick krevonickms@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

8 p.m.

Theme Park Engineering Group at VCU, sponsored by the School of Engineering, holds a recruitment meeting in the School of Engineering East Hall, Room 2221. Theme Park Engineering Group at VCU is dedicated to the furthering of all majors in the field of theme park design and management. From competitions to theme park trips, participants will learn what makes the magic of theme parks come alive.

This week

'Apartment Hunters: Rental Workshop'

Add to calendar 21-02-2018 12:00:00 21-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York 'Apartment Hunters: Rental Workshop' Off Campus Student Services holds an "Apartment Hunters: Rental Workshop" in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room, for attendees to learn more about the rental process, dealing with landlords and how to hunt for housing off of campus. A free meal will be provided. Alumni Board Room Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth offcampus@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services holds an "Apartment Hunters: Rental Workshop" in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room, for attendees to learn more about the rental process, dealing with landlords and how to hunt for housing off of campus. A free meal will be provided.

'Wednesday in the Workshop: DIY Bookbinding Techniques for Zines'

Add to calendar 21-02-2018 15:00:00 21-02-2018 16:00:00 America/New_York 'Wednesday in the Workshop: DIY Bookbinding Techniques for Zines' VCU Libraries' Workshop and Innovative Media team offer "DIY Bookbinding Techniques for Zines" on the lower level of Cabell Library. Attendees can master several non-adhesive bookbinding techniques that are perfect for crafting simple zines. Cabell Library, lower level Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Libraries' Workshop and Innovative Media team offer "DIY Bookbinding Techniques for Zines" on the lower level of Cabell Library. Attendees can master several non-adhesive bookbinding techniques that are perfect for crafting simple zines.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/wednesday-workshops-2017-18.html.

The Underground: Student Organization Resources Center Open House

Add to calendar 21-02-2018 15:00:00 21-02-2018 17:00:00 America/New_York The Underground: Student Organization Resources Center Open House The Underground: Student Organization Resources Center holds an open house to showcase its new space in the University Student Commons, Room 015. University Student Commons & Activities, Room 015 Donte Sharpe studentorgs@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Underground: Student Organization Resources Center holds an open house to showcase its new space in the University Student Commons, Room 015.

Community Art Therapy Workshop

Add to calendar 21-02-2018 17:30:00 21-02-2018 20:00:00 America/New_York Community Art Therapy Workshop The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Sciences Club at VCU hosts a Community Art Therapy workshop at The Depot. The workshop will be guided by Leila Saadeh, certified art therapist, and is conducted in partnership with Daily Planet Health Services. Attendees can relax while working on a guided art project, learning first-hand about the power of art therapy in mental health care. The Depot, 814 W Broad St Rachel Stevenson easterre@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Sciences Club at VCU hosts a Community Art Therapy workshop at The Depot. The workshop will be guided by Leila Saadeh, certified art therapist, and is conducted in partnership with Daily Planet Health Services. Attendees can relax while working on a guided art project, learning first-hand about the power of art therapy in mental health care.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1836891.

Women's Basketball Hosts St. Louis

Add to calendar 21-02-2018 18:00:00 21-02-2018 America/New_York Women's Basketball Hosts St. Louis VCU Women's Basketball hosts St. Louis in their final home game of the 2017-18 regular season in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive a VCU pink T-shirt. E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center VCU Athletics athletics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at 6 p.m.

VCU Women's Basketball hosts St. Louis in their final home game of the 2017-18 regular season in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The first 200 fans in attendance will receive a VCU pink T-shirt.

For more information, visit http://www.vcuathletics.com.

Chili’s at VCU Hosts Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Party

Add to calendar 21-02-2018 19:00:00 21-02-2018 America/New_York Chili’s at VCU Hosts Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Party Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch party as they take on the University of Massachusetts (UMass). Fans can catch the HAVOC live on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials including the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot. Follow VCUDine on Facebook for details. Chili's at VCU Lauren Hay lhay@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at 7 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch party as they take on the University of Massachusetts (UMass). Fans can catch the HAVOC live on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials including the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot. Follow VCUDine on Facebook for details.

For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

Dinner and a Movie: 'Hidden Figures'

Add to calendar 22-02-2018 17:30:00 22-02-2018 19:30:00 America/New_York Dinner and a Movie: 'Hidden Figures' The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board hosts a movie night featuring the film "Hidden Figures" in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Dinner will be provided and is first-come, first-served. Larrick Student Center- Jackson Ward GSPB gspb@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board hosts a movie night featuring the film "Hidden Figures" in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Dinner will be provided and is first-come, first-served.

'Alzheimer's Disease as an 'mTORopathy''

Add to calendar 23-02-2018 15:15:00 23-02-2018 16:30:00 America/New_York 'Alzheimer's Disease as an 'mTORopathy'' The Department of Medicinal Chemistry presents "Alzheimer's Disease as an 'mTORopathy'" as part of its 2018 spring seminar series in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. The seminar will feature George S. Bloom, professor of biology, Cell Biology and Neuroscience, and chair of the Department of Biology, University of Virginia. BioTech One, 800 E. Leigh Street, 1st Floor Malgorzata Dukat mdukat@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry presents "Alzheimer's Disease as an 'mTORopathy'" as part of its 2018 spring seminar series in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. The seminar will feature George S. Bloom, professor of biology, Cell Biology and Neuroscience, and chair of the Department of Biology, University of Virginia.

Literature and Flash Art Event

Add to calendar 24-02-2018 19:00:00 24-02-2018 America/New_York Literature and Flash Art Event The VCU undergraduate journals of literature and art Amendment and Pwatem have teamed up to host an evening of literature readings and art-making at The Anderson Gallery. This event will feature writers reading their original short stories and poems while fine and performing artists make work inspired by the pieces. The event is free and open to the public, and will have free food, drinks and copies of the journals. The Anderson Gallery (907 1/2 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23284) Hallie Chametzky chametzkyhs@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The VCU undergraduate journals of literature and art Amendment and Pwatem have teamed up to host an evening of literature readings and art-making at The Anderson Gallery. This event will feature writers reading their original short stories and poems while fine and performing artists make work inspired by the pieces. The event is free and open to the public, and will have free food, drinks and copies of the journals.

For more information, visit http://amendmentvcu.com and poictesme.com.

Coming up

Keynote Speakers Jay Ellis and Yvonne Orji from 'Insecure'

Add to calendar 27-02-2018 19:00:00 27-02-2018 21:00:00 America/New_York Keynote Speakers Jay Ellis and Yvonne Orji from 'Insecure' The Activities Programming Board hosts Jay Ellis, an American actor best known for roles in BET's series "The Game" and HBO's series "Insecure," and Yvonne Orji, a Nigerian-American actress best known for her role as Molly in the HBO series "Insecure," in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. Commonwealth Ballroom Kishla Conner connerka2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board hosts Jay Ellis, an American actor best known for roles in BET's series "The Game" and HBO's series "Insecure," and Yvonne Orji, a Nigerian-American actress best known for her role as Molly in the HBO series "Insecure," in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom.

Needs and Assets Assessment with James W. Altschuld

Add to calendar 27-02-2018 09:00:00 27-02-2018 11:00:00 America/New_York Needs and Assets Assessment with James W. Altschuld The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to a presentation on "Needs and Assets Assessment" via live streaming with James W. Altschuld, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University, renown author and researcher working on and presenting needs assessment for over three decades. The presentation will be held at 730 E. Broad St. in the Fourth Floor Conference Room. Space is limited. RSVP by visiting the website below. 730 E Broad St (4th floor conference room) Ettora Burrell ettora.burrell@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to a presentation on "Needs and Assets Assessment" via live streaming with James W. Altschuld, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University, renown author and researcher working on and presenting needs assessment for over three decades. The presentation will be held at 730 E. Broad St. in the Fourth Floor Conference Room. Space is limited. RSVP by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/O1w7h8bGLlcCBWJs2.

Third Annual Cultural Awareness Day

Add to calendar 14-03-2018 09:00:00 14-03-2018 15:00:00 America/New_York Third Annual Cultural Awareness Day The Association of Black Social Workers at VCU hosts the third annual Cultural Awareness Day at Cabell Library. Current students, faculty and alumni are invited to attend workshops that will educate about cultural competence. A keynote address will be provided by King Davis, Ph.D., nationally-renowned social work scholar and former VCU School of Social Work faculty member. To register, visit the website below. James Branch Cabell Library Alicia Thompson thompsonac5@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Association of Black Social Workers at VCU hosts the third annual Cultural Awareness Day at Cabell Library. Current students, faculty and alumni are invited to attend workshops that will educate about cultural competence. A keynote address will be provided by King Davis, Ph.D., nationally-renowned social work scholar and former VCU School of Social Work faculty member. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://rampages.us/culturalawarenessday/.

VCU COBE Annual Research to Recovery Town Hall on Alcohol and Substance Use

Add to calendar 18-04-2018 08:00:00 18-04-2018 America/New_York VCU COBE Annual Research to Recovery Town Hall on Alcohol and Substance Use VCU COBE holds its annual town hall focused on the etiology, prevention, treatment and recovery of alcohol and substance use disorders from April 18-19, at Cabell Library. Attendees will learn from renowned speakers from across the country and interact with other attendees from all backgrounds. Open to students, faculty, staff, advocates and community members. To register, visit the website below. For details, visit http://cobe.vcu.edu/programs/cobe-town-hall/ Cabell Library Jessica Bourdon jlbourdon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2018 at 8 a.m.

VCU COBE holds its annual town hall focused on the etiology, prevention, treatment and recovery of alcohol and substance use disorders from April 18-19, at Cabell Library. Attendees will learn from renowned speakers from across the country and interact with other attendees from all backgrounds. Open to students, faculty, staff, advocates and community members. To register, visit the website below. For details, visit http://cobe.vcu.edu/programs/cobe-town-hall/

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-research-to-recovery-a-town-hall-meeting-2018-tickets-41306015404.

Notices

Leadership and Service Awards: Applications Accepted

University Student Commons and Activities is accepting applications for the Leadership and Service Awards. These awards recognize students for their contributions to student organizations, community service and co-curricular excellence.

For more information, visit https://usca.vcu.edu/slic/the-leadership-experience/leadership-and-service-awards/.

National College Health Assessment

The Wellness Resource Center sent out the National College Health Assessment online survey that began Thursday, Feb. 15, and ends Thursday, March 1. Selected students received an email to their VCU accounts with a personal access code. Everyone who completes the confidential survey has the chance to win one of over 50 prizes, including one of 30 Amazon gift cards worth $100 each or one of 50 VCU T-shirts.

Spring Registration Open for The Commonwealth Society

The Commonwealth Society, VCUarts' educational organization for adult learners, spring registration is open. Classes will begin on Monday, March 12. The Commonwealth Society connects community learners to the resources of VCU and the robust Richmond arts scene through classes and other programming.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/csociety/membership.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program Sportable Climbing Clinics

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program presents Sportable Climbing Clinics at the Cary Street Gym Rock Climbing Wall. These provide indoor rock climbing experiences to members of the community with physical and visual disabilities. The next Sportable Climbing Clinics will be held on Thursday, February 22 and Thursday, March 1.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=4afbf0b4-fe76-4d5d-8656-03c5cd69db80&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

A healthier lifestyle is within your REACH

Do you ever feel like things keep getting in the way of your goals for a healthier lifestyle? You’re not alone! Many young adults find it challenging to be as active as they’d like or to make weight loss a priority. Sign up for the REACH Trial – a free program, funded by the National Institutes of Health and offered by leading experts at the VCU School of Medicine. If you are between the ages of 18-25 check us out at www.reachtrialrva.com or call 804-827-2250 for more information!

For more information, visit http://www.reachtrialrva.com.

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