Student Issue for September 5, 2017

Special Announcement

VCU to Conduct Test of Emergency Communications

VCU will conduct a full test of its emergency communication system, including 10 sirens throughout the Monroe Park and MCV campuses, at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The full test will include the sirens along with text messages, Alertus boxes, mass email, digital signs, social media and VCU website information - all part of a multichannel system for communicating emergency information to VCU students, faculty, staff, visitors and the community.

Today

Honors College Information Session

Add to calendar 05-09-2017 12:30:00 05-09-2017 America/New_York Honors College Information Session The Honors College invites current students to attend an information session in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303, to learn about the benefits of joining the Honors College and how to apply. Attendance at an information session is required in order to apply. Information sessions occur the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. and the first Friday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303. Megan Dailey mhdailey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12:30 p.m.

The Honors College invites current students to attend an information session in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303, to learn about the benefits of joining the Honors College and how to apply. Attendance at an information session is required in order to apply. Information sessions occur the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. and the first Friday of the month at 4 p.m. in the Honors College, Multipurpose Room 1303.

Activities Programming Board: Bingo

Add to calendar 05-09-2017 19:00:00 05-09-2017 America/New_York Activities Programming Board: Bingo The Activities Programming Board presents "Bingo: College Edition" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Participants will enjoy a fun version of Bingo, big prizes, giveaways and free food. Activities Programming Board apb@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

The Activities Programming Board presents "Bingo: College Edition" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Participants will enjoy a fun version of Bingo, big prizes, giveaways and free food.

United2Heal: First General Body Meeting

Add to calendar 05-09-2017 20:30:00 05-09-2017 21:30:00 America/New_York United2Heal: First General Body Meeting United2Heal holds its first general body meeting in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Attendees will learn more about the organization and upcoming plans for the year. Elhaam Jawadi jawadien@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

United2Heal holds its first general body meeting in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Attendees will learn more about the organization and upcoming plans for the year.

This week

Bone Marrow Drive

Add to calendar 06-09-2017 12:00:00 06-09-2017 16:00:00 America/New_York Bone Marrow Drive Be the Match on Campus and Sisters and Stethoscopes hold a bone marrow drive in the Honors College Multipurpose Room. The registry process takes less than 15 minutes. Donors will swab each corner of their cheek and fill out a form that ensures suitability as a bone marrow registrant. Addie Johnson johnsonma42@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 from noon to 4 p.m.

Be the Match on Campus and Sisters and Stethoscopes hold a bone marrow drive in the Honors College Multipurpose Room. The registry process takes less than 15 minutes. Donors will swab each corner of their cheek and fill out a form that ensures suitability as a bone marrow registrant.

Critical Language Scholarship Information Session

Add to calendar 06-09-2017 14:00:00 06-09-2017 15:00:00 America/New_York Critical Language Scholarship Information Session The National Scholarship Office hosts an information session on two fully-funded opportunities to study abroad and learn a foreign language - the Boren Awards for International Study and the Critical Language Scholarship Program - in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030 G/H. National Scholarship Office natlscholar@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office hosts an information session on two fully-funded opportunities to study abroad and learn a foreign language - the Boren Awards for International Study and the Critical Language Scholarship Program - in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030 G/H.

QPR / Suicide Prevention Training

Add to calendar 06-09-2017 14:30:00 06-09-2017 16:30:00 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

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 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/.

'Healthy Living for Cancer Survivors: Fitness'

Add to calendar 06-09-2017 17:30:00 06-09-2017 18:30:00 America/New_York 'Healthy Living for Cancer Survivors: Fitness' 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. The first session is about the health benefits of physical activity. Susan Chandler susan.chandler@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 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. The first session is about the health benefits of physical activity.

VCU Southern Film Festival: 'Gender Revolution' with Special Guest, Gavin Grimm

Add to calendar 06-09-2017 18:00:00 06-09-2017 America/New_York VCU Southern Film Festival: 'Gender Revolution' with Special Guest, Gavin Grimm VCU's Southern Film Festival in partnership with the Humanities Research Center holds a screening of the documentary "Gender Revolution," followed by a conversation with special guests Gavin Grimm and Bill Farrar, in Cabell Library, Third Floor Lecture Hall. The screening will be moderated by Bethany Coston. A reception will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the film at 6:30 p.m. Free, but registration is requested. Emilie Raymond eeraymond@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 6, 2017 at 6 p.m.

VCU's Southern Film Festival in partnership with the Humanities Research Center holds a screening of the documentary "Gender Revolution," followed by a conversation with special guests Gavin Grimm and Bill Farrar, in Cabell Library, Third Floor Lecture Hall. The screening will be moderated by Bethany Coston. A reception will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the film at 6:30 p.m. Free, but registration is requested.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/sff/.

Campus Scheduling Services Information Workshop: 'Virtual EMS and Reserving Space on Campus'

Add to calendar 07-09-2017 16:00:00 07-09-2017 17:00:00 America/New_York Campus Scheduling Services Information Workshop: 'Virtual EMS and Reserving Space on Campus' Campus Scheduling Services hosts a "How-To Virtual EMS and Space Reservation" workshop for departments and student organizations in Hibbs Hall, Room 403. Attendees will learn how and when to book space on campus and the rules for reserving academic, outdoor and other spaces. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, event planners, schedulers and fellow organization board members to learn how to host a successful event, conference or meeting on campus. No RSVP or reservation is required. Campus Scheduling Services css@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 7, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Campus Scheduling Services hosts a "How-To Virtual EMS and Space Reservation" workshop for departments and student organizations in Hibbs Hall, Room 403. Attendees will learn how and when to book space on campus and the rules for reserving academic, outdoor and other spaces. Participants are encouraged to bring questions, event planners, schedulers and fellow organization board members to learn how to host a successful event, conference or meeting on campus. No RSVP or reservation is required.

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

VCUDine: Low Country Coastal Southern Dinner

Add to calendar 07-09-2017 16:00:00 07-09-2017 21:00:00 America/New_York VCUDine: Low Country Coastal Southern Dinner VCUDine welcomes a new Market 810 chef, Andrew Cook of Charleston, S.C., with an authentic, Low Country-inspired dinner at the Shafer Court Dining Center. Guests can choose from a variety of coastal southern favorites, including jumbo shrimp and grits, pimento cheese fritters and crispy okra with red onion bacon jam, She-Crab soup and Tobasco collard greens. Follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below for a complete menu with uppercut information. Lauren Hay lhay@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 7, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUDine welcomes a new Market 810 chef, Andrew Cook of Charleston, S.C., with an authentic, Low Country-inspired dinner at the Shafer Court Dining Center. Guests can choose from a variety of coastal southern favorites, including jumbo shrimp and grits, pimento cheese fritters and crispy okra with red onion bacon jam, She-Crab soup and Tobasco collard greens. Follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below for a complete menu with uppercut information.

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

VCU Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA): Fall Interest Meeting

Add to calendar 07-09-2017 19:30:00 07-09-2017 20:30:00 America/New_York VCU Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA): Fall Interest Meeting The Public Relations Student Society of America holds its fall interest meeting in The Depot's Interdisciplinary Space for attendees to learn more about the organization and what it does. Those interested in pursuing a career in public relations and networking with PR professionals are encouraged to attend. Free snacks will be provided. For details, find VCUPRSSA on Facebook. Ivy Kenton kentonie@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 7, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Public Relations Student Society of America holds its fall interest meeting in The Depot's Interdisciplinary Space for attendees to learn more about the organization and what it does. Those interested in pursuing a career in public relations and networking with PR professionals are encouraged to attend. Free snacks will be provided. For details, find VCUPRSSA on Facebook.

'The Art and Science of Informed Consent in Clinical Research'

Add to calendar 08-09-2017 11:30:00 08-09-2017 12:30:00 America/New_York 'The Art and Science of Informed Consent in Clinical Research' The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research invites the VCU community to the Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter meeting in McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Room 11-101/102. Christine Grady, Ph.D., chief, Department of Bioethics, NIH, will present via webinar concepts of "capacity" to consent, consent understanding and strategies to improve consent understanding. Shirley Helm shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 8, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research invites the VCU community to the Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter meeting in McGlothlin Medical Education Center, Room 11-101/102. Christine Grady, Ph.D., chief, Department of Bioethics, NIH, will present via webinar concepts of "capacity" to consent, consent understanding and strategies to improve consent understanding.

Health Disparities Roundtable

Add to calendar 08-09-2017 12:00:00 08-09-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York Health Disparities Roundtable The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to lunch to learn about VCU participation and outcomes in CenteringPregnancy, an innovative group approach to prenatal care, integrating health assessment, education and emotional support, in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated by emailing the contact below. Alisa Brewer alisa.brewer@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 8, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to lunch to learn about VCU participation and outcomes in CenteringPregnancy, an innovative group approach to prenatal care, integrating health assessment, education and emotional support, in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated by emailing the contact below.

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

RamPantry Volunteer Training

Add to calendar 09-09-2017 13:00:00 09-09-2017 16:00:00 America/New_York RamPantry Volunteer Training RamPantry holds its annual volunteer training events on the weekend of Sept. 9-10. To sign up for training, visit the website below. Hayne Noh nohh@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Sep. 9, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

RamPantry holds its annual volunteer training events on the weekend of Sept. 9-10. To sign up for training, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcustudentfoodpantry.com/.

Coming up

VCU Community Health Education Center Program: 'Express Fitness at Work'

Add to calendar 12-09-2017 12:00:00 12-09-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York VCU Community Health Education Center Program: 'Express Fitness at Work' The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts "Express Fitness at Work" at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. Carrie Baines, wellness coordinator, VCU Recreational Sports, will present on how to fit physical activity into a work day. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, use the contact information below. Sarah Amick seamick@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts "Express Fitness at Work" at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. Carrie Baines, wellness coordinator, VCU Recreational Sports, will present on how to fit physical activity into a work day. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/chec/.

Habitat for Humanity at VCU: First Meeting of the Semester

Add to calendar 12-09-2017 18:00:00 12-09-2017 19:00:00 America/New_York Habitat for Humanity at VCU: First Meeting of the Semester Habitat for Humanity at VCU holds its first general body meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B. Attendees will learn more about the organization and its events planned for this semester. Habitat for Humanity is a great way to get involved with both VCU and the Richmond community. Victoria Strahan strahanvg@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Habitat for Humanity at VCU holds its first general body meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B. Attendees will learn more about the organization and its events planned for this semester. Habitat for Humanity is a great way to get involved with both VCU and the Richmond community.

2017 RamHacks

Add to calendar 16-09-2017 10:00:00 16-09-2017 America/New_York 2017 RamHacks The School of Engineering hosts the 2017 RamHacks hackathon on Sept. 16-17, at the School of Engineering, East Hall. RamHacks is a 24-hour hackathon extravaganza where all are welcome, which means those with serious coding skills as well as programming newbies. Participants will have the opportunity to collaboratively design and implement a software and/or hardware application of their choosing. To register, visit the website below. Chase Greco Ramhacks@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Sep. 16, 2017 at 10 a.m.

The School of Engineering hosts the 2017 RamHacks hackathon on Sept. 16-17, at the School of Engineering, East Hall. RamHacks is a 24-hour hackathon extravaganza where all are welcome, which means those with serious coding skills as well as programming newbies. Participants will have the opportunity to collaboratively design and implement a software and/or hardware application of their choosing. To register, visit the website below.

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

'Patients and Practitioners: Partnering for Health Symposium'

Add to calendar 03-10-2017 11:30:00 03-10-2017 15:00:00 America/New_York 'Patients and Practitioners: Partnering for Health Symposium' The Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation hosts a "Patients and Practitioners: Partnering for Health" symposium in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Auditorium. There will be poster presentations, key-note address, podium presentations and lunch. To register, visit the website below. Jamie Smalley jlsmalley@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation hosts a "Patients and Practitioners: Partnering for Health" symposium in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building, Auditorium. There will be poster presentations, key-note address, podium presentations and lunch. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/2017langstonsymposium.

Notices

Student Conduct Board: Volunteers Needed

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity seeks faculty, staff and student volunteers for the 2017-18 Student Conduct Board. To learn more about the Student Code of Conduct and find the training schedule, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.scai.vcu.edu.

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