Student Issue for September 18, 2017

Today

VCU Outdoor Adventure Program: Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge Chili Cookoff

Add to calendar 18-09-2017 19:00:00 18-09-2017 21:00:00 America/New_York VCU Outdoor Adventure Program: Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge Chili Cookoff The VCU Outdoor Adventure Program holds a chili cookoff and film fest to kick off the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge at the Outing Rental Center. Outdoor films will be shown, chili will be served and prizes will be awarded for best meat and vegetarian chili. To submit films and/or chili plans, email the contact below. Outdoor Adventure Program outdoors@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The VCU Outdoor Adventure Program holds a chili cookoff and film fest to kick off the Outdoor Nation Campus Challenge at the Outing Rental Center. Outdoor films will be shown, chili will be served and prizes will be awarded for best meat and vegetarian chili. To submit films and/or chili plans, email the contact below.

For more information, visit http://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/oncc17/ .

This week

QPR / Suicide Prevention Training

Add to calendar 19-09-2017 10:30:00 19-09-2017 12:30:00 America/New_York QPR / Suicide Prevention Training University Counseling Services holds a QPR/Suicide Prevention Training in the University Student Commons Theater. Participants will learn how to question someone about potential suicidal thoughts; persuade them to seek help; and refer them for professional help. Tori Keel vakeel@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

University Counseling Services holds a QPR/Suicide Prevention Training in the University Student Commons Theater. Participants will learn how to question someone about potential suicidal thoughts; persuade them to seek help; and refer them for professional help.

For more information, visit https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/.

'Workflows That Work'

Add to calendar 19-09-2017 15:00:00 19-09-2017 America/New_York 'Workflows That Work' The ALT Lab/Online@VCU holds a workshop in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100, featuring Brianne Jackson and Tom Woodward who will guide an exploration of how technology can improve workflow. Participants will take a look at common time-sucks from email to grading and see how others are using tips, tricks and tools to get more done in less time. Michael Reis mreis@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2017 at 3 p.m.

The ALT Lab/Online@VCU holds a workshop in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100, featuring Brianne Jackson and Tom Woodward who will guide an exploration of how technology can improve workflow. Participants will take a look at common time-sucks from email to grading and see how others are using tips, tricks and tools to get more done in less time.

For more information, visit http://altlab.vcu.edu/event/workflows-that-work/.

English Faculty Forum: 'Drone Warfare and Drone Art: Labor and Dehumanization in the Robotic Imaginary'

Add to calendar 20-09-2017 12:00:00 20-09-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York English Faculty Forum: 'Drone Warfare and Drone Art: Labor and Dehumanization in the Robotic Imaginary' The Department of English sponsors a brown bag event featuring Jennifer S. Rhee, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of English, discussing "Drone Warfare and Drone Art: Labor and Dehumanization in the Robotic Imaginary" in Hibbs Hall, Room 308. Rhee will present germinal research from her forthcoming book, tracing connections between the U.S. robotics technologies and cultural forms at the site of dehumanization and devalued labor. Rhee argues that the figure of the robot in contemporary culture and technology is largely shaped by the conceptions of the human, and more importantly of the dehumanized. All are welcome to attend and bring lunch. Rivka Swenson rswenson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Department of English sponsors a brown bag event featuring Jennifer S. Rhee, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of English, discussing "Drone Warfare and Drone Art: Labor and Dehumanization in the Robotic Imaginary" in Hibbs Hall, Room 308. Rhee will present germinal research from her forthcoming book, tracing connections between the U.S. robotics technologies and cultural forms at the site of dehumanization and devalued labor. Rhee argues that the figure of the robot in contemporary culture and technology is largely shaped by the conceptions of the human, and more importantly of the dehumanized. All are welcome to attend and bring lunch.

For more information, visit http://english.vcu.edu/events/english-faculty-forum-dr-jennifer-s-rhee/.

Off Campus Student Services: Budget Workshop

Add to calendar 20-09-2017 14:00:00 20-09-2017 15:00:00 America/New_York Off Campus Student Services: Budget Workshop Off Campus Student Services presents a budget workshop in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. This workshop provides students with information on how to create a basic budget, including how to plan for living expenses, savings, paying back debt and incorporating personal values into the budgeting process. More budget workshops are planned for Wednesday, Oct. 18; Thursday, Nov. 2; Wednesday, Nov. 15; and Thursday, Dec. 7. Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth offcampus@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services presents a budget workshop in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. This workshop provides students with information on how to create a basic budget, including how to plan for living expenses, savings, paying back debt and incorporating personal values into the budgeting process. More budget workshops are planned for Wednesday, Oct. 18; Thursday, Nov. 2; Wednesday, Nov. 15; and Thursday, Dec. 7.

For more information, visit http://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu.

'Healthy Living for Cancer Survivors: Sleep'

Add to calendar 20-09-2017 17:30:00 20-09-2017 18:30:00 America/New_York 'Healthy Living for Cancer Survivors: Sleep' VCU Massey Cancer Center invites the cancer community to "Healthy Living for Cancer Survivors," a series of free weekly workshops held each Wednesday in Sept. at 5:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room at Stony Point 9000, 9000 Stony Point Parkway. This third session is about the relationship between sleep and health. Susan Chandler susan.chandler@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU Massey Cancer Center invites the cancer community to "Healthy Living for Cancer Survivors," a series of free weekly workshops held each Wednesday in Sept. at 5:30 p.m. in the first floor conference room at Stony Point 9000, 9000 Stony Point Parkway. This third session is about the relationship between sleep and health.

Latinx Alumni Career Panel

Add to calendar 20-09-2017 18:00:00 20-09-2017 20:00:00 America/New_York Latinx Alumni Career Panel The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a Latinx Alumni Career Panel featuring Jorge Piocuda, Sara Chicas, Aila Castane and Daniella Pizzaro in the University Student Commons, Room 215. Food and drinks will be provided. Kishla Conner connerka2@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 20, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a Latinx Alumni Career Panel featuring Jorge Piocuda, Sara Chicas, Aila Castane and Daniella Pizzaro in the University Student Commons, Room 215. Food and drinks will be provided.

Third Thursday Theology: 'Back-to-School Bash'

Add to calendar 21-09-2017 12:00:00 21-09-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York Third Thursday Theology: 'Back-to-School Bash' Third Thursday Theology welcomes faculty, staff and students back to campus with a "Back-to-School Bash" in Sanger Hall, Room 1-067. Attendees will enjoy food, fun and fellowship as they lift each other in study, service and support of one another. Attendees will learn what all the talk is about, win prizes, grab a snack, and learn about God in an inspirational, interactive, inter-denominational atmosphere. Melissa Burton mhburton@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Third Thursday Theology welcomes faculty, staff and students back to campus with a "Back-to-School Bash" in Sanger Hall, Room 1-067. Attendees will enjoy food, fun and fellowship as they lift each other in study, service and support of one another. Attendees will learn what all the talk is about, win prizes, grab a snack, and learn about God in an inspirational, interactive, inter-denominational atmosphere.

Afro Latinx Presentation

Add to calendar 21-09-2017 12:00:00 21-09-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York Afro Latinx Presentation The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts Anita Nadul, assistant professor, School of World Studies, for a discussion on the understanding of Latinx cultures in the University Student Commons, Suite 215. Kishla Conner connerka2@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts Anita Nadul, assistant professor, School of World Studies, for a discussion on the understanding of Latinx cultures in the University Student Commons, Suite 215.

VCUDine: Hawaiian Luau

Add to calendar 21-09-2017 16:00:00 21-09-2017 20:00:00 America/New_York VCUDine: Hawaiian Luau VCUDine hosts a Hawaiian Luau Dinner Bash at Shafer Court Dining Center. Attendees can swipe in to enjoy Kalua Pork with tropical salsa, fried plantains, sweet and sour shrimp, Hawaiian-stuffed sweet potato, pineapple upside-down cake, and pina colada cookies. Hula dancers will be performing and a special themed gift will be given to the first 50 guests. For a complete menu with uppercut information, follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below. Lauren Hay lhay@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCUDine hosts a Hawaiian Luau Dinner Bash at Shafer Court Dining Center. Attendees can swipe in to enjoy Kalua Pork with tropical salsa, fried plantains, sweet and sour shrimp, Hawaiian-stuffed sweet potato, pineapple upside-down cake, and pina colada cookies. Hula dancers will be performing and a special themed gift will be given to the first 50 guests. For a complete menu with uppercut information, follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below.

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

'Boy Gets Girl'

Add to calendar 21-09-2017 19:00:00 21-09-2017 America/New_York 'Boy Gets Girl' TheatreVCU presents "Boy Gets Girl" at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts on select dates from Thursday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 1. Written by award-winning playwright Rebecca Gilman, "Boy Gets Girl," is a dramatic thriller that explores the consequences of obsession. A woman on the brink of losing her life as she knows it navigates the unforgiving world of sexism, stalking and violence. For ticket information, visit the website below. Mat Nicholson mbnicholson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017 at 7 p.m.

TheatreVCU presents "Boy Gets Girl" at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts on select dates from Thursday, Sept. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 1. Written by award-winning playwright Rebecca Gilman, "Boy Gets Girl," is a dramatic thriller that explores the consequences of obsession. A woman on the brink of losing her life as she knows it navigates the unforgiving world of sexism, stalking and violence. For ticket information, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcutheatre.showclix.com.

United Healthcare Network: Community Service Workshop

Add to calendar 21-09-2017 20:00:00 21-09-2017 America/New_York United Healthcare Network: Community Service Workshop United Healthcare Network hosts its community service workshop in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Lecture Room. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from representatives of medical and non-medical community service organizations and programs. For questions, email uhcnatvcu@gmail.com Malik Graves gravesmr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 21, 2017 at 8 p.m.

United Healthcare Network hosts its community service workshop in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Lecture Room. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from representatives of medical and non-medical community service organizations and programs. For questions, email uhcnatvcu@gmail.com

One in Christ Fellowship: Yard Sale

Add to calendar 23-09-2017 13:00:00 23-09-2017 17:00:00 America/New_York One in Christ Fellowship: Yard Sale One in Christ Fellowship presents its first official yard sale on the Commons Plaza. Various used-to-new items will be available for sale to the VCU community. YoungShin Chun chuny@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Sep. 23, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

One in Christ Fellowship presents its first official yard sale on the Commons Plaza. Various used-to-new items will be available for sale to the VCU community.

Recycling Event: Clean City Commission

Add to calendar 23-09-2017 10:00:00 23-09-2017 14:00:00 America/New_York Recycling Event: Clean City Commission Off Campus Student Services is promoting RVA Clean City Commission's Recycling Day for shredding, pesticides, herbicides and oil-based paints and stains at 6807 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, 23225. Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth offcampus@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Sep. 23, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services is promoting RVA Clean City Commission's Recycling Day for shredding, pesticides, herbicides and oil-based paints and stains at 6807 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, 23225.

For more information, visit https://gallery.mailchimp.com/27a20a3707afaa9b89253192a/files/8a497e43-448a-414e-b91e-247fc896cfdb/Advertising_Postcard_ECycle_Day_September_2017_REVISED.pdf.

2017 Student Leadership Conference

Add to calendar 23-09-2017 09:00:00 23-09-2017 14:00:00 America/New_York 2017 Student Leadership Conference The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement presents the 2017 Student Leadership Conference at the University Student Commons. The conference is an opportunity for students to explore their personal, professional and organizational leadership skills and knowledge through workshops, speakers and reflection. To register, visit the website below. Justin Raibolt jraibolt@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Sep. 23, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement presents the 2017 Student Leadership Conference at the University Student Commons. The conference is an opportunity for students to explore their personal, professional and organizational leadership skills and knowledge through workshops, speakers and reflection. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1415722.

Coming up

Off Campus Student Services: 'Meet, Eat and Greet'

Add to calendar 25-09-2017 10:00:00 25-09-2017 11:00:00 America/New_York Off Campus Student Services: 'Meet, Eat and Greet' Off Campus Student Services presents "Meet, Eat and Greet" in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. This is an opportunity to meet other students living off-campus while grabbing a bite to eat before setting off to greet the day. Other dates will include Monday, Oct. 9; Monday, Oct. 23; Monday, Nov. 13; Monday, Nov. 27; and Monday, Dec. 11. Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth offcampus@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Sep. 25, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Off Campus Student Services presents "Meet, Eat and Greet" in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. This is an opportunity to meet other students living off-campus while grabbing a bite to eat before setting off to greet the day. Other dates will include Monday, Oct. 9; Monday, Oct. 23; Monday, Nov. 13; Monday, Nov. 27; and Monday, Dec. 11.

For more information, visit http://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu.

Emerging Healthcare Leaders: 'A Healthcare Journey'

Add to calendar 28-09-2017 18:30:00 28-09-2017 21:00:00 America/New_York Emerging Healthcare Leaders: 'A Healthcare Journey' Emerging Healthcare Leaders presents "A Healthcare Journey" in the University Student Commons Theater. Students will have the opportunity to meet all of the admission representatives from the professional schools such as School of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Allied Health Professions, as well as from South University's physician assistant program and learn about expectations in addition to the application process. Nitika Gupta guptan24@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 28, 2017 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Emerging Healthcare Leaders presents "A Healthcare Journey" in the University Student Commons Theater. Students will have the opportunity to meet all of the admission representatives from the professional schools such as School of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Allied Health Professions, as well as from South University's physician assistant program and learn about expectations in addition to the application process.

'Monument Avenue, History and Social Justice in Richmond'

Add to calendar 28-09-2017 19:00:00 28-09-2017 America/New_York 'Monument Avenue, History and Social Justice in Richmond' The International Studies Program presents "Monument Avenue, History and Social Justice in Richmond" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2104. This will be a panel discussion on the politics of memory, commemoration and a more inclusive Richmond and will feature Daryl Fraser, School of Social Work; Herb Hirsch, Department of Political Science; John Kneebone, Department of History; and will be moderated by Faedah M. Totah. Mayda Topoushian mtopoushian@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 28, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The International Studies Program presents "Monument Avenue, History and Social Justice in Richmond" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 2104. This will be a panel discussion on the politics of memory, commemoration and a more inclusive Richmond and will feature Daryl Fraser, School of Social Work; Herb Hirsch, Department of Political Science; John Kneebone, Department of History; and will be moderated by Faedah M. Totah.

Notices

The Medical Literary Messenger: Seeking Submissions

The Medical Literary Messenger, a web-based journal published twice yearly that aims to promote humanism and the healing arts through arts, prose, poetry and visual art, seeks thought-provoking poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and visual art related to medicine, illness and the body for its fall/winter issue. To send submissions, use the email address below. To view past issues, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.med-lit.vcu.edu.

Try Transit Week: Sept. 18-22

Parking and Transportation encourages students, faculty and staff to participate in Try Transit Week from Sept. 18-22. Try Transit Week is a week-long, educational event designed to encourage Virginians to try a form of public transportation such as bus, rail, vanpool or ferry. Parking and Transportation, in partnership with Ridefinders, will host a table in the University Student Commons on Monday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to provide additional information. Visitors can register to win a 30-day transit pass.

Call for Participants: Microaggressions, Identity, and Sexual Health

Do you self-identify as a woman of color? In this study, you will be asked questions related to your racial/ethnic identity, self-concept, experiences of insults, and sexual health. The survey will take approx. 30 to 60 minutes. You will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of four VISA Gift Card (if you qualify). Take the pre-screen survey to see if you qualify - https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_etX8Rw3VbprbEXz For more info, contact Chelsie at dunnce@vcu.edu

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