Faculty/staff Issue for October 16, 2017

Today

'Think Like a Scientist: Teaching Your Students How to Organize Scientific Concepts'

Add to calendar 16-10-2017 12:00:00 16-10-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York 'Think Like a Scientist: Teaching Your Students How to Organize Scientific Concepts' Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association present "Think Like a Scientist: Teaching Your Students How to Organize Scientific Concepts" with Jason Tan, Ph.D., in the Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Attendees will learn a card sorting technique they can use to teach their students how to organize information into discrete conceptual domains and solve problems. To register for this free workshop, visit the website below. Karen Gau gaukh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, the Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association present "Think Like a Scientist: Teaching Your Students How to Organize Scientific Concepts" with Jason Tan, Ph.D., in the Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010. Attendees will learn a card sorting technique they can use to teach their students how to organize information into discrete conceptual domains and solve problems. To register for this free workshop, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://rampages.us/howtotalks.

Disability Awareness Month: Zach Anner, 'When Life Gives You a Wheelchair, Make Lemonade'

Add to calendar 16-10-2017 12:30:00 16-10-2017 America/New_York Disability Awareness Month: Zach Anner, 'When Life Gives You a Wheelchair, Make Lemonade' Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity welcomes comedian, writer and actor, Zach Anner, presenting and hosting a question-and-answer session and book signing of his book, "When Life Gives You a Wheelchair, Make Lemonade," for members of the VCU and Richmond community in the University Student Commons Theater. Anner gained worldwide attention when he won Oprah's "Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star" and through his own YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers and over 15 million total views. Ian Kunkes ibkunkes@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12:30 p.m.

Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity welcomes comedian, writer and actor, Zach Anner, presenting and hosting a question-and-answer session and book signing of his book, "When Life Gives You a Wheelchair, Make Lemonade," for members of the VCU and Richmond community in the University Student Commons Theater. Anner gained worldwide attention when he won Oprah's "Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star" and through his own YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers and over 15 million total views.

For more information, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhpUJRGrZgc.

Family and Friends Education Program: Family Systems

Add to calendar 16-10-2017 17:30:00 16-10-2017 18:30:00 America/New_York Family and Friends Education Program: Family Systems Rams in Recovery and VCU MOTIVATE Clinic present a free, open session for those who have loved ones struggling with addiction at the Jackson Center, 501 N. 2nd St. This week, Adrienne Loker, LCSW, will discuss the ways in which families can manage their reactions to a loved one's substance use. Emily Tompkins tompkinsee@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Rams in Recovery and VCU MOTIVATE Clinic present a free, open session for those who have loved ones struggling with addiction at the Jackson Center, 501 N. 2nd St. This week, Adrienne Loker, LCSW, will discuss the ways in which families can manage their reactions to a loved one's substance use.

VCU Music Faculty Showcase

Add to calendar 16-10-2017 19:00:00 16-10-2017 America/New_York VCU Music Faculty Showcase The Department of Music's faculty comes together to present "The Crumb Connection," featuring music by George Crumb and his influences, Debussy and Bartók, in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Admission is free. Anne Marie Dumain dumainamm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

The Department of Music's faculty comes together to present "The Crumb Connection," featuring music by George Crumb and his influences, Debussy and Bartók, in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Admission is free.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music/events/.

This week

'Hot Topics from the Annual 2017 SOCRA Conference'

Add to calendar 17-10-2017 17:30:00 17-10-2017 19:00:00 America/New_York 'Hot Topics from the Annual 2017 SOCRA Conference' The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research hosts the Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter Meeting, "Updates in Hot Topics from the Annual 2017 SoCRA Conference" in Critical Care Hospital, First Floor, Room 304. Participants will understand the impact of current ICH E6 (R2) changes and revisions; identify and discuss common FDA audit findings and how to avoid them; and understand current regulatory binder essentials and setup. Shirley Helm shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research hosts the Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter Meeting, "Updates in Hot Topics from the Annual 2017 SoCRA Conference" in Critical Care Hospital, First Floor, Room 304. Participants will understand the impact of current ICH E6 (R2) changes and revisions; identify and discuss common FDA audit findings and how to avoid them; and understand current regulatory binder essentials and setup.

VCU Music: Flute Studio Recital

Add to calendar 17-10-2017 18:00:00 17-10-2017 America/New_York VCU Music: Flute Studio Recital The Department of Music presents a recital of music by women composers featuring members of the VCU Music Flute Studio under the guidance of Tabatha Easley, assistant professor of flute, in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Admission is free. Anne Marie Dumain dumainamm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 at 6 p.m.

The Department of Music presents a recital of music by women composers featuring members of the VCU Music Flute Studio under the guidance of Tabatha Easley, assistant professor of flute, in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Admission is free.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music/events/.

Faculty Development: 'Teaching Less to Do More'

Add to calendar 18-10-2017 13:00:00 18-10-2017 14:00:00 America/New_York Faculty Development: 'Teaching Less to Do More' The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence offers a faculty development opportunity, "Teaching Less to Do More," in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100. This session is intended to highlight practical ways to manage teaching responsibilities. Questions such as, are there ways to manage teaching more effectively?; is it possible to teach less yet have students learn more?; and how can we restructure the time we spend with teaching-related activities so that we can dedicate more time to our scholarship without compromising rigor and student success? will be addressed. Tiffany Freitas freitast@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence offers a faculty development opportunity, "Teaching Less to Do More," in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100. This session is intended to highlight practical ways to manage teaching responsibilities. Questions such as, are there ways to manage teaching more effectively?; is it possible to teach less yet have students learn more?; and how can we restructure the time we spend with teaching-related activities so that we can dedicate more time to our scholarship without compromising rigor and student success? will be addressed.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/GsWJaXNPDO6Gs3hW2.

IRB Training: 'Data Security and Records Management in Research'

Add to calendar 18-10-2017 11:00:00 18-10-2017 America/New_York IRB Training: 'Data Security and Records Management in Research' The Office of Research Subject Protections holds a training in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010, to discuss the management of records and data, such as the requirements for maintaining and discarding records, as well as methods and systems to best protect the confidentiality of research data. Those that have an ongoing study or are thinking about submitting to the IRB are encouraged to attend. To register, visit the website below. Meghan Wright wrightmk2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at 11 a.m.

The Office of Research Subject Protections holds a training in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010, to discuss the management of records and data, such as the requirements for maintaining and discarding records, as well as methods and systems to best protect the confidentiality of research data. Those that have an ongoing study or are thinking about submitting to the IRB are encouraged to attend. To register, visit the website below.

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

'Who’s on Your Research Team?'

Add to calendar 18-10-2017 12:00:00 18-10-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York 'Who’s on Your Research Team?' The Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library present a lunch research seminar, "Who's on Your Research Team?," in the Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 109. Rebecca Heise, Ph.D., associate professor, Biomedical Engineering, will discuss how to establish and maintain research collaborations. Participants may bring lunch; drinks will be provided. To register, use the contact information below. Pam Dillon pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library present a lunch research seminar, "Who's on Your Research Team?," in the Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 109. Rebecca Heise, Ph.D., associate professor, Biomedical Engineering, will discuss how to establish and maintain research collaborations. Participants may bring lunch; drinks will be provided. To register, use the contact information below.

'How to get Involved in Undergraduate Research'

Add to calendar 18-10-2017 15:00:00 18-10-2017 America/New_York 'How to get Involved in Undergraduate Research' The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program hosts an information session in Harris Hall, Room 5182, for undergraduate students of all majors who are interested in getting involved in research experiences at VCU and beyond. The session will provide information about upcoming opportunities for research and will help interested undergraduates prepare themselves for a research experience. To hear students talk about their research projects, visit the website below. Herb Hill hhill@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 at 3 p.m.

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program hosts an information session in Harris Hall, Room 5182, for undergraduate students of all majors who are interested in getting involved in research experiences at VCU and beyond. The session will provide information about upcoming opportunities for research and will help interested undergraduates prepare themselves for a research experience. To hear students talk about their research projects, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/vcuurop/2016/04/14/fellows/.

'Civil Rights and Anti-War Activism: Then and Now'

Add to calendar 18-10-2017 16:00:00 18-10-2017 17:30:00 America/New_York 'Civil Rights and Anti-War Activism: Then and Now' The Department of History presents a lecture by noted Richmond activist, Ben Ragsdale, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2100. Ragsdale was an active participant in the anti-war and civil rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s at the national and regional levels. He will share his experiences and impressions of the time and compare those movements to today's activism. John Lemza lemzajw@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Department of History presents a lecture by noted Richmond activist, Ben Ragsdale, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2100. Ragsdale was an active participant in the anti-war and civil rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s at the national and regional levels. He will share his experiences and impressions of the time and compare those movements to today's activism.

For more information, visit https://history.vcu.edu/people/lemza.html.

Human Resources Work/Life session on the Aetna Employee Assistance Program

Add to calendar 19-10-2017 12:00:00 19-10-2017 America/New_York Human Resources Work/Life session on the Aetna Employee Assistance Program Human Resources holds a session in Snead Hall, Room B2165, for attendees to learn more about the Aetna Employee Assistance Program available to employees with COVA HealthAware. The session will help employees learn when and how to use the EAP, such as why people call, how the process works and confidentiality. To register, visit the website below. Debbie Fitzgerald dmfitzge@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at noon

Human Resources holds a session in Snead Hall, Room B2165, for attendees to learn more about the Aetna Employee Assistance Program available to employees with COVA HealthAware. The session will help employees learn when and how to use the EAP, such as why people call, how the process works and confidentiality. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16127.

Strategic Plan 2025 Town Hall

Add to calendar 19-10-2017 14:00:00 19-10-2017 15:30:00 America/New_York Strategic Plan 2025 Town Hall VCU holds a town hall for feedback on its new strategic plan in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1201. At this town hall, the five work groups will present their draft themes and goals that will make up the backbone of the new plan, and introduce their preliminary work on implementation. Tom Myrick myrickte@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU holds a town hall for feedback on its new strategic plan in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1201. At this town hall, the five work groups will present their draft themes and goals that will make up the backbone of the new plan, and introduce their preliminary work on implementation.

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

Muslim Students Association: 'Roots 2'

Add to calendar 19-10-2017 20:00:00 19-10-2017 America/New_York Muslim Students Association: 'Roots 2' The Muslim Students Association presents "Roots 2" in the Trani Center for Life Sciences, Room 253. This is an educational event featuring a student leading a discussion and talk on any topic that is relevant to daily life on campus and usually ties back to Islamic roots. For details, email vcumsa@gmail.com Moazan Rehman rehmanm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at 8 p.m.

The Muslim Students Association presents "Roots 2" in the Trani Center for Life Sciences, Room 253. This is an educational event featuring a student leading a discussion and talk on any topic that is relevant to daily life on campus and usually ties back to Islamic roots. For details, email vcumsa@gmail.com

Coming up

Human Resources: 'Holiday Budgeting'

Add to calendar 24-10-2017 12:00:00 24-10-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York Human Resources: 'Holiday Budgeting' Human Resources holds a session for participants to learn more about holiday budgeting and learn a skill set to keep the holidays in balance in Snead Hall, Room B2165. To register, visit the website below. This class will count toward the RamStrong Wellness Challenge. Debbie Fitzgerald dmfitzge@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Human Resources holds a session for participants to learn more about holiday budgeting and learn a skill set to keep the holidays in balance in Snead Hall, Room B2165. To register, visit the website below. This class will count toward the RamStrong Wellness Challenge.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16129.

VCU Alumni Stars

Add to calendar 03-11-2017 17:00:00 03-11-2017 America/New_York VCU Alumni Stars VCU Alumni presents the Alumni Stars ceremony at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., where 15 remarkable alumni will be celebrated and honored for their humanitarian and professional achievements. The VCU community is invited to join for an inspirational program, cocktails and a seated three-course dinner as the 2017 Alumni Stars are honored. Tickets are available for purchase. RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 25. Diane Stout-Brown dstout@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Nov. 3, 2017 at 5 p.m.

VCU Alumni presents the Alumni Stars ceremony at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., where 15 remarkable alumni will be celebrated and honored for their humanitarian and professional achievements. The VCU community is invited to join for an inspirational program, cocktails and a seated three-course dinner as the 2017 Alumni Stars are honored. Tickets are available for purchase. RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 25.

For more information, visit https://www.vcualumni.org/News/Awards/alumnistars/.

Recovery Ally Training

Add to calendar 15-11-2017 09:00:00 15-11-2017 12:00:00 America/New_York Recovery Ally Training The Wellness Resource Center invites faculty and staff to its Recovery Ally Program, a training designed to help participants better support students and loved ones in recovery, at the Wellness Resource Center. Registration is required by visiting https://goo.gl/2hY6KC Thomas Bannard bannardtn@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 from 9 a.m. to noon

The Wellness Resource Center invites faculty and staff to its Recovery Ally Program, a training designed to help participants better support students and loved ones in recovery, at the Wellness Resource Center. Registration is required by visiting https://goo.gl/2hY6KC

For more information, visit http://www.thewell.vcu.edu/recovery-support/recovery-ally/.

Hepatobiliary Cancers: Pathobiology and Translational Advances

Add to calendar 07-12-2017 08:00:00 07-12-2017 America/New_York Hepatobiliary Cancers: Pathobiology and Translational Advances Basic and translational liver cancer researchers, hepatologists, hepatic oncologists, residents, students and members of patient advocacy organizations promoting hepatobiliary cancer research are invited to attend the first multi-day international conference to be held in the U.S. that is dedicated to liver cancer research. The conference will be held Dec. 7-10 at the Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Parkway Glen Allen, Va. Early registration at $275 runs through Oct. 16. Late registration at $375 runs through Nov. 6. Pre-/postdoctoral registration at $175 runs through Nov. 6. Dr. Alphonse Sirica alphonse.sirica@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at 8 a.m.

Basic and translational liver cancer researchers, hepatologists, hepatic oncologists, residents, students and members of patient advocacy organizations promoting hepatobiliary cancer research are invited to attend the first multi-day international conference to be held in the U.S. that is dedicated to liver cancer research. The conference will be held Dec. 7-10 at the Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Parkway Glen Allen, Va. Early registration at $275 runs through Oct. 16. Late registration at $375 runs through Nov. 6. Pre-/postdoctoral registration at $175 runs through Nov. 6.

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

Notices

Additional Spots Open: National Conflict Resolution Day 2017

Due to overwhelming support for this year's National Conflict Resolution Day event, additional seating has been granted and a limited number of spots are now available. The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom A. Breakfast will be provided. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 16. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://ombudsperson.vcu.edu/events/national-conflict-resolution-day-2017/.

Alternative Spring Break seeks faculty/staff learning partners for 2018 service trips

ASB at VCU seeks faculty/staff learning partners for 2018 trips. This student lead program promotes national and international service and critical reflection on a variety of community needs. Each trip has a faculty/staff learning partner who acts as a resource for the leaders and represents the university in case of an emergency. To apply, visit the URL below.

For more information, visit https://rampages.us/asbatvcu/apply/.

Policies Open for Public Comment : Timely Warning and Emergency Notification, Response, and Evacuation

Drafts of the revised Timely Warning and Emergency Notification, Response, and Evacuation policies are now open for university comment through Thursday, October 19. The draft policies can be found at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

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