Student Issue for August 15, 2017
This week
Integrative Health Fair
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
VCU Massey Cancer Center hosts an Integrative Health Resource Fair at VCU Medical Center, North Hospital Lobby. This event is for attendees to learn more about Massey's Integrative Health program and the health, wellness and supportive care resources available to patients and caregivers. In addition to experts representing a variety of resources, there will also be door prizes and healthy food samples.
For more information, visit http://www.masseyintegrativehealth.org.
Division for Inclusive Excellence: 2017 Equity and Inclusion Leadership Symposium
Friday, Aug. 18, 2017 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites the VCU community to attend its 2017 Equity and Inclusion Leadership Symposium at the Academic Learning Commons. The symposium connects VCU's commitment to diversity with significant, material action. The breakout presentations will involve VCU's already active and compassionate community. The range of sessions will be cross-disciplinary and designed to drop in and out as attendee's schedules permit. EILS is free and open to the VCU and VCU Health communities. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu\inclusive\eils.
Bingo
Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017 at 8 p.m.
The Activities Programming Board presents Bingo in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Participants will enjoy giveaways such as back-to-school prizes and catering from Chicken Fiesta.
For more information, visit http://apb.vcu.edu.
Coming up
'Rec Sports Night'
Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
VCU Rec Sports holds "Rec Sports Night" at the Cary Street Gym. Attendees will learn about the various programs Rec Sports offers while trying activities and games, including fitness demonstrations, sport club showcases and rock climbing. There will be free food, as well as prizes and giveaways.
Institute for Healthcare Improvement: Richmond Chapter Meeting
Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation hosts the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's Richmond chapter meeting in the School of Nursing, Room 2001D. Ross Airington, M.P.A., will present "Trumpcare, Republicare or Obamacare Lite? The American Health Care Act and the Uncertain Future of ACA." Attendees will learn more about making a difference in patient safety and quality.
For more information, visit http://www.vculangstoncenter.org .
Ram Spirit Walk
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 at 5:15 p.m.
VCU Alumni invites students, student organizations, alumni and community members to the annual Ram Spirit Walk. In a Welcome Week tradition, the new incoming class and The Peppas spirit band will march from convocation to a block party on Floyd Ave. Line up along Harrison St., Park Ave. or Linden St. to cheer incoming students as they parade from the Siegel Center. Wear spirit gear and make banners to welcome the Class of 2021.
For more information, visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Events/Ram-Spirit-Walk/.
VCU Jazz Ensembles Auditions
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.
VCU Jazz holds ensembles auditions. Non-music major brass, saxes and upright bassists are especially encouraged to audition for the VCU big bands and/or combos for credit. Sign up sheets will be posted by Monday, Aug. 21, outside room 2014 of the James Black Music Center. Horns audition will be held on Thursday, Aug. 24, 12:30-5:30 p.m.; and bassists audition at selected hours between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28. For all audition dates, visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/jazz-ensembles/.
RamPantry Volunteer Training
Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
RamPantry holds its annual volunteer training events on the weekends of Aug. 26-27, and Sept. 9-10. To sign up for training, visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://vcustudentfoodpantry.com/.
Notices
Cary Street Gym Facility Closure: Aug. 17-18
All VCU Recreational Sports facilities, except the MCV Campus Recreation Center, will be closed on Thursday, Aug. 17, and Friday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for staff training.
American Indian Heritage Month: Call for Proposals
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs accepts proposals for American Indian Heritage Month. To submit proposals or program suggestions, use the contact information below.
Apple Watch® Coming Soon to RamTech
RamTech offers the Apple Watch®, which will be available for the first time at RamTech on Friday, Sept. 1. VCU's on-campus technology store will carry the Series 1 Apple Watch, the Series 2 Apple Watch and the Apple Watch Nike+. To reserve an Apple Watch, visit the website below.
For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccbI8f7PyEL_zWBYkaaOLFQOl2HUiCEoW4OgdbzG9YQJH6Sg/viewform?usp=sf_link.
Undergraduate Library Advisers: Applications Accepted until Aug. 31
The Cabell Library Undergraduate Advisory Committee (CLUAC) accepts applications from undergraduates for the 2017-18 term. The committee promotes the value of Cabell Library in the academic and social life of undergraduates and advises VCU Libraries in service design, programs and student priorities. Members receive an honorarium for their service. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31. For the application, visit the website below.
For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/apply-by-aug-31-for-undergraduate-advisory-committee.html.
The Commonwealth Society: Registration Open
The Commonwealth Society, VCUarts' educational organization for adult learners, opened registration for its fall semester on Thursday, Aug. 10. 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.
OCPE Personal and Professional Development Programs
The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) presents a variety of face-to-face and online opportunities for personal and professional development for VCU faculty, staff, students and alumni. Noncredit certificate programs include: Corporate Event Planning, Certified Wedding and Event Planning, Signature Wedding and Event Design, and Paralegal Studies. Weekend workshops in play therapy, and an evening workshop series taught by Certified Professional Organizers, are also offered.
For more information, visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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RamsConnect events
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