Student Issue for February 5, 2018

Special Announcement

Sanger Series: ‘Going Viral’ with VCU Alumnus Jeffery Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D.

VCU Libraries and the Office of Research and Innovation present the first lecture of the “Sanger Series” on Monday, Feb. 19, from 5-7 p.m. in the Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building Auditorium. Pioneering virologist and VCU alumnus Jeffery Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D., chief of the Viral Pathogenesis and Evolution Section, Laboratory of Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, will introduce the broad scope of the series: “On the Centenary of the 1918 Flu: Remembering the Past and Planning for the Future.” Taubenberger was the first scientist to sequence the genome of the influenza virus that caused the 1918 influenza pandemic. A reception will follow the lecture. To register, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/sanger-series-viral.html. For more information, contact Brandon Burneson at burnesonbp@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2646.

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Minority Association of Pre-Health Students: First General Body Meeting

Add to calendar 05-02-2018 19:00:00 05-02-2018 America/New_York Minority Association of Pre-Health Students: First General Body Meeting The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAP) holds its first general body meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. University Student Commons- Forum Room Nujuma Moussa moussana@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

The Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (MAP) holds its first general body meeting of the semester in the University Student Commons, Forum Room.

Guitar Studio Recital: Music of the Classical Era

Add to calendar 05-02-2018 19:00:00 05-02-2018 America/New_York Guitar Studio Recital: Music of the Classical Era The VCU Music Guitar Studio presents a recital on "Music of the Classical Era" in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Admission is free. W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Anne Marie Dumain dumainamm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

The VCU Music Guitar Studio presents a recital on "Music of the Classical Era" 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

'The Opioid Epidemic: Impact on Communities'

Add to calendar 06-02-2018 11:00:00 06-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York 'The Opioid Epidemic: Impact on Communities' The Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs presents "The Opioid Epidemic: Impact on Communities," a discussion on the epidemic from a variety of perspectives focusing on how deterioration of communities has invited and encouraged drug use and crime, in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Access to health care and public opinion on treatment will also be discussed. The session follows the theme of VCU's Common Book, "Dreamland," by Sam Quinones. VCU Student Commons, Richmond Salons Amy Cook cookak@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs presents "The Opioid Epidemic: Impact on Communities," a discussion on the epidemic from a variety of perspectives focusing on how deterioration of communities has invited and encouraged drug use and crime, in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Access to health care and public opinion on treatment will also be discussed. The session follows the theme of VCU's Common Book, "Dreamland," by Sam Quinones.

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

VCUDine: All Things Bacon

Add to calendar 06-02-2018 11:00:00 06-02-2018 16:00:00 America/New_York VCUDine: All Things Bacon VCUDine presents an all-bacon menu for those who swipe in to Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center. Attendees can choose puerco comino (pulled pork and bacon) tacos, bacon cheeseburger pizza, bacon mac n’ cheese grilled cheese sandwiches, BLT Bahn Mi sandwiches and maple bacon cupcakes. For details, follow @VCU_Dining on social media or visit the website below. Shafer Court Dining Center Lauren Hay lhay@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCUDine presents an all-bacon menu for those who swipe in to Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center. Attendees can choose puerco comino (pulled pork and bacon) tacos, bacon cheeseburger pizza, bacon mac n’ cheese grilled cheese sandwiches, BLT Bahn Mi sandwiches and maple bacon cupcakes. For details, follow @VCU_Dining on social media or visit the website below.

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

Honors College: Continuing Student Information Session

Add to calendar 06-02-2018 12:30:00 06-02-2018 13:30:00 America/New_York Honors College: Continuing Student 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. Honors College Multipurpose Room 1303 (701 W. Grace St.) Megan Dailey mhdailey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 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.

VCU Recreational Sports: 'Love Your Health: How To Look and Feel Good'

Add to calendar 06-02-2018 18:00:00 06-02-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York VCU Recreational Sports: 'Love Your Health: How To Look and Feel Good' VCU Recreational Sports Wellness presents "Love Your Health: How to Look and Feel Good" in the Cary Street Gym Lobby to discuss current research about nutrition, exercise and overall wellness. Attendees will learn how important health is to their mind and what they can do for their overall health. Walk-ups are welcome. Cary Street Gym lobby Carrie Baines cabaines@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Wellness presents "Love Your Health: How to Look and Feel Good" in the Cary Street Gym Lobby to discuss current research about nutrition, exercise and overall wellness. Attendees will learn how important health is to their mind and what they can do for their overall health. Walk-ups are welcome.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=59c97665-caf1-40f9-a6d1-c36bf0f64939&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

'Mindful Mornings at VCU'

Add to calendar 07-02-2018 10:30:00 07-02-2018 12:00:00 America/New_York 'Mindful Mornings at VCU' The School of Business Office of Student Engagement presents "Mindful Mornings at VCU" at The Depot. Attendees can take advantage of 90-minutes spent picking the minds of Richmond's leaders in business, such as Robert Bolling, chief executive officer at Childsavers; Vanessa Diamond, executive director of HandsOn Greater Richmond; and Sarah Milston, founder and CEO of The Spark Mill. The Depot 814 West Broad St Richmond, VA 23284 Allison Wallace osegrad@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

The School of Business Office of Student Engagement presents "Mindful Mornings at VCU" at The Depot. Attendees can take advantage of 90-minutes spent picking the minds of Richmond's leaders in business, such as Robert Bolling, chief executive officer at Childsavers; Vanessa Diamond, executive director of HandsOn Greater Richmond; and Sarah Milston, founder and CEO of The Spark Mill.

For more information, visit https://mindfulmorningsatvcu.eventbrite.com.

'Hump Day Dialogue: African American Male Retention through Ph.D. Programs'

Add to calendar 07-02-2018 12:00:00 07-02-2018 America/New_York 'Hump Day Dialogue: African American Male Retention through Ph.D. Programs' The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a Black History Month feature for its "Hump Day Dialogue" featuring Kimberly Matthews, Ph.D., VCU LEAD professor, as the keynote speaker discussing "African American Male Retention through Ph.D. Programs" in the University Student Commons, OMSA Office, Room 215. "Hump Day Dialogues" are interactive presentations that educate students and staff members on the importance of diversity and inclusion. The content of these presentations are educational and informative and help develop students into better global citizens. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Room 215 Kishla Conner connerka2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at noon

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a Black History Month feature for its "Hump Day Dialogue" featuring Kimberly Matthews, Ph.D., VCU LEAD professor, as the keynote speaker discussing "African American Male Retention through Ph.D. Programs" in the University Student Commons, OMSA Office, Room 215. "Hump Day Dialogues" are interactive presentations that educate students and staff members on the importance of diversity and inclusion. The content of these presentations are educational and informative and help develop students into better global citizens.

'New Technologies and Methods for Controlling Crystal Nucleation and Growth'

Add to calendar 07-02-2018 12:00:00 07-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York 'New Technologies and Methods for Controlling Crystal Nucleation and Growth' The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents as a part of its 2018 spring seminar series, "New Technologies and Methods for Controlling Crystal Nucleation and Growth" in the School of Nursing, Room 1013. Mo Jiang, Ph.D., assistant professor, Chemical and Life Science Engineering, will facilitate. Aaron May aemay@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents as a part of its 2018 spring seminar series, "New Technologies and Methods for Controlling Crystal Nucleation and Growth" in the School of Nursing, Room 1013. Mo Jiang, Ph.D., assistant professor, Chemical and Life Science Engineering, will facilitate.

'A Cluster-Centric Approach to Social Network Analysis of Social Media Conversations'

Add to calendar 07-02-2018 14:00:00 07-02-2018 America/New_York 'A Cluster-Centric Approach to Social Network Analysis of Social Media Conversations' The VCU Media, Art and Text (MATX) Ph.D. Program and the Robertson School of Media and Culture host Itai Himelboim, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Georgia, and director of the SEE Suite: Social Media Engagement and Evaluation, delivering a lecture on "A Cluster-Centric Approach to Social Network Analysis of Social Media Conversations" in Hibbs Hall, Room 308. Examining the emergence of online communities, identifying users in key positions, and content that crosses community-lines, Himelboim proposes a new approach to understanding social media activity and dynamics. Hibbs Hall 308 Marcus Messner mmessner@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Media, Art and Text (MATX) Ph.D. Program and the Robertson School of Media and Culture host Itai Himelboim, Ph.D., associate professor, University of Georgia, and director of the SEE Suite: Social Media Engagement and Evaluation, delivering a lecture on "A Cluster-Centric Approach to Social Network Analysis of Social Media Conversations" in Hibbs Hall, Room 308. Examining the emergence of online communities, identifying users in key positions, and content that crosses community-lines, Himelboim proposes a new approach to understanding social media activity and dynamics.

'The Community Forum on Critical Issues in Black Richmond: Black Boys in Public Education'

Add to calendar 07-02-2018 19:30:00 07-02-2018 America/New_York 'The Community Forum on Critical Issues in Black Richmond: Black Boys in Public Education' The Department of African American Studies and the National Jericho Movement present a forum on black boys in public education in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1105. The forum will be facilitated by Evandra Catherine, a Ph.D. student in the Special Education and Disability Program at VCU. Her research focuses on teacher responsiveness to black boy behavior in grades K-2, the identification of black boys in special education and the shortage of black male educators in the teacher workforce. Free and open to the public. Academic Learning Commons, Room 1105 Adam Ewing aewing2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m.

The Department of African American Studies and the National Jericho Movement present a forum on black boys in public education in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1105. The forum will be facilitated by Evandra Catherine, a Ph.D. student in the Special Education and Disability Program at VCU. Her research focuses on teacher responsiveness to black boy behavior in grades K-2, the identification of black boys in special education and the shortage of black male educators in the teacher workforce. Free and open to the public.

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

Student Accessibility Conference

Add to calendar 08-02-2018 10:00:00 08-02-2018 14:00:00 America/New_York Student Accessibility Conference *Note date correction* Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO) presents the Student Accessibility Conference in the University Student Commons Theater. Over a series of four, one-hour sessions, experts from across the VCU community will present a general overview of disabilities, mental health and wellness at the university; pertinent information on emotional support animals and service dogs on campus; strategies and tips for making classrooms and materials accessible to all students; and making online content accessible. Student Commons Theater SAEO SAEO@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

*Note date correction* Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity (SAEO) presents the Student Accessibility Conference in the University Student Commons Theater. Over a series of four, one-hour sessions, experts from across the VCU community will present a general overview of disabilities, mental health and wellness at the university; pertinent information on emotional support animals and service dogs on campus; strategies and tips for making classrooms and materials accessible to all students; and making online content accessible.

The Life and Work of Richard Carlyon

Add to calendar 08-02-2018 17:30:00 08-02-2018 19:30:00 America/New_York The Life and Work of Richard Carlyon VCU Libraries and the ICA look back at the celebrated and influential artist and VCU faculty member, Richard Carlyon (1930-2006), in a one-night program and art showing featuring some of his multimedia creations in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall. The event, held in conjunction with a retrospective exhibit at the Reynolds Gallery, marks the recent acquisition of Carylon's papers and digital works by VCU Libraries. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to all. Register by visiting the website below. Cabell Library Lecture Hall Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries and the ICA look back at the celebrated and influential artist and VCU faculty member, Richard Carlyon (1930-2006), in a one-night program and art showing featuring some of his multimedia creations in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall. The event, held in conjunction with a retrospective exhibit at the Reynolds Gallery, marks the recent acquisition of Carylon's papers and digital works by VCU Libraries. Refreshments will be served. Free and open to all. Register by visiting the website below.

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

Two-Day Building Inclusive Communities Workshop, Feb. 8-9: Registration Open

Add to calendar 08-02-2018 08:30:00 08-02-2018 16:30:00 America/New_York Two-Day Building Inclusive Communities Workshop, Feb. 8-9: Registration Open The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites faculty, administrators and staff to its two-day VCU Building Inclusive Communities (BIC) workshop from Feb. 8-9, in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. To register, visit training.vcu.edu using the keyword: diversity. BIC supports the university community in creating an engaged, diverse and inclusive campus environment. Workshop goals include understanding historically marginalized and privileged group dynamics; learning to identify and avoid behavioral traps that contribute to cycles of inequity; and creating a personal plan for changing inequitable behaviors and practices. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. Registration can also be found at the website below. Richmond Salons, University Student Commons Jan Altman inclusive@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Division for Inclusive Excellence invites faculty, administrators and staff to its two-day VCU Building Inclusive Communities (BIC) workshop from Feb. 8-9, in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. To register, visit training.vcu.edu using the keyword: diversity. BIC supports the university community in creating an engaged, diverse and inclusive campus environment. Workshop goals include understanding historically marginalized and privileged group dynamics; learning to identify and avoid behavioral traps that contribute to cycles of inequity; and creating a personal plan for changing inequitable behaviors and practices. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. Registration can also be found at the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.inclusive.vcu.edu/initiatives/building-inclusive-communities/.

Health Disparities Roundtable

Add to calendar 09-02-2018 12:00:00 09-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Health Disparities Roundtable The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to a free hands-only CPR training in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This annual training is sponsored by the Richmond Ambulance Authority. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated by emailing the contact below. Alisa Brewer alisa.brewer@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center on Health Disparities invites the VCU community to a free hands-only CPR training in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This annual training is sponsored by the Richmond Ambulance Authority. Lunch will be provided. RSVPs are appreciated by emailing the contact below.

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

'First-Gen Fridays'

Add to calendar 09-02-2018 12:00:00 09-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York 'First-Gen Fridays' Strategic Enrollment Management presents "First-Gen Fridays" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom A, for students, faculty and staff who will be or were the first in their family to graduate from college. "First-Gen Fridays" is for first-generation college students to meet each other and faculty from around the university. The brief topic this month is VCU Summer Studies. Pizza will be provided. Commonwealth Ballroom A, Student Commons Elizabeth Bambacus bambacuses@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Strategic Enrollment Management presents "First-Gen Fridays" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom A, for students, faculty and staff who will be or were the first in their family to graduate from college. "First-Gen Fridays" is for first-generation college students to meet each other and faculty from around the university. The brief topic this month is VCU Summer Studies. Pizza will be provided.

For more information, visit https://nsfp.vcu.edu/studentevents/first-gen-fridays/.

19th Annual Darwin Day

Add to calendar 09-02-2018 14:00:00 09-02-2018 16:00:00 America/New_York 19th Annual Darwin Day The Graduate Organization of Biology Students and the Department of Biology presents the 19th annual Darwin Day featuring Anna Di Rienzo, Ph.D., Department of Human Genetics, University of Chicago, discussing "Human Diversity: Endless Forms Most Beautiful" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Darwin Day will be a celebration of Charles Darwin's courage, integrity and devotion to the extension of human thought and vision of the world we inhabit. In spirit of Charles Darwin and his contributions to science and society, this event will serve to inspire the local community, promote intellectual curiosity and reflect on the veracity of scientific inquiry. University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms Farahnoz Khojayori khojayorifn@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Graduate Organization of Biology Students and the Department of Biology presents the 19th annual Darwin Day featuring Anna Di Rienzo, Ph.D., Department of Human Genetics, University of Chicago, discussing "Human Diversity: Endless Forms Most Beautiful" in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Darwin Day will be a celebration of Charles Darwin's courage, integrity and devotion to the extension of human thought and vision of the world we inhabit. In spirit of Charles Darwin and his contributions to science and society, this event will serve to inspire the local community, promote intellectual curiosity and reflect on the veracity of scientific inquiry.

Coming up

Open Mic Night

Add to calendar 15-02-2018 18:00:00 15-02-2018 America/New_York Open Mic Night Good Clear Sound holds its first open mic night of the semester at The Depot. Participants can bring poetry, comedy acts, songs and performances for VCU to see. VCUarts Depot 814 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23284 Brandon Duong duongbn@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 at 6 p.m.

Good Clear Sound holds its first open mic night of the semester at The Depot. Participants can bring poetry, comedy acts, songs and performances for VCU to see.

VCU's Black Excellence Scholarship Ball

Add to calendar 02-03-2018 19:00:00 02-03-2018 22:00:00 America/New_York VCU's Black Excellence Scholarship Ball The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents the Black Excellence Scholarship Ball: Climbing Beyond Expectations in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D and Richmond Salons I-II. Academic achievements of undergraduate students will be recognized, as well as art and performance awards. There will be cocktail-style mixing and dinner, a live DJ and dancing. VCU Student Commons (VA Rooms A-D and Richmond Salons 1 & 2) Ranya Gubara gubarari@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 2, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents the Black Excellence Scholarship Ball: Climbing Beyond Expectations in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D and Richmond Salons I-II. Academic achievements of undergraduate students will be recognized, as well as art and performance awards. There will be cocktail-style mixing and dinner, a live DJ and dancing.

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

Notices

New Location for VCU RamBikes Rentals

VCU RamBikes free rental bikes have a new home on campus. Students, faculty and staff with valid VCU ID can now borrow bikes from the RamBikes shop, 201 N. Belvidere St. Rental hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The rental period is 72 hours.

For more information, visit https://bikes.vcu.edu/.

2018 English Department Writing Awards

The Department of English welcomes undergraduate and graduate submissions in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and literary criticism for its annual writing awards. Students in all majors and fields of study are invited to submit. The deadline to submit is Friday, Feb. 9, by 4:30 p.m. For guidelines, use the contact information below.

Call for Abstracts: Upcoming Virginia Conference on Youth Tobacco Use (Due Feb. 26)

The Department of Psychology and the Virginia Youth Tobacco Projects Research Coalition present the sixth triennial "Virginia Conference on Youth Tobacco Use: Translating Research into Practice and Policy" on March 21-22, at Delta Hotels by Marriott, 555 E. Canal St. For comprehensive information on accommodations, poster abstract due dates, prices and full agenda, visit the website below. Special rates for early bird registration are available through Thursday, March 1. Abstracts are accepted and due by Monday, Feb. 26.

For more information, visit http://www.cvent.com/d/ptq3xx.

$265k in Scholarships Available: Applications Due Feb. 15

VCU Business Services is accepting applications for 13 academic scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. Scholarships vary from $5,000 to $7,500 and are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarship applications are available at the website below and must be submitted by Thursday, Feb. 15, at 4:30 p.m.

For more information, visit https://bsv.vcu.edu/scholarships/.

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