Student Issue for February 7, 2018

Special Announcement

VCU to Conduct Test of Emergency Communications

VCU will conduct a full test of its emergency communications and alerting systems, including 10 sirens throughout the Monroe Park and MCV campuses, at noon today, Feb. 7. The full test will include the sirens along with text messages, Alertus boxes, mass email, digital signs, desktop alert, LiveSafe, 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. Immediately following the conclusion of the full system test, students, faculty and staff on the Monroe Park Campus will hear a second siren activation. At the end of this second siren, VCU Police will send out a text message to let the community know that all testing has concluded.

Today

'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

12 p.m. 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.

Community Service Leaders Roundtable

Add to calendar 07-02-2018 19:00:00 07-02-2018 20:00:00 America/New_York Community Service Leaders Roundtable The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement hosts a roundtable in the University Student Commons, Shockoe Room. The discussion is open to student leaders who want to learn more about upcoming service opportunities, share successes and challenges in working with the community and learn more about upcoming leadership and civic engagement programs. Pizza will be provided. Shockoe Room, University Student Commons Xenia Cornick cornickxm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement hosts a roundtable in the University Student Commons, Shockoe Room. The discussion is open to student leaders who want to learn more about upcoming service opportunities, share successes and challenges in working with the community and learn more about upcoming leadership and civic engagement programs. Pizza will be provided.

'Cuffing Season Revamped'

Add to calendar 07-02-2018 19:00:00 07-02-2018 21:00:00 America/New_York 'Cuffing Season Revamped' New E.R.A. discusses love, sex and relationships in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J. West Grace North #1030J Priscilla Nartey narteyp@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

New E.R.A. discusses love, sex and relationships in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J.

'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

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/.

Chili’s at VCU Hosts Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Parties

Add to calendar 07-02-2018 21:00:00 07-02-2018 America/New_York Chili’s at VCU Hosts Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Parties This February, Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch parties. Fans can catch the HAVOC live on each of Chilis' nine TVs as the team takes on University of Richmond on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 9 p.m.; George Washington on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m.; and Massachusetts on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. There will be food specials including the $5 game-day burger and attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to customers across the street in JL Lot. Follow VCUDine for details. Chili's at VCU Lauren Hay lhay@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

9 p.m.

This February, Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch parties. Fans can catch the HAVOC live on each of Chilis' nine TVs as the team takes on University of Richmond on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 9 p.m.; George Washington on Saturday, Feb. 17, at 4 p.m.; and Massachusetts on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. There will be food specials including the $5 game-day burger and attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to customers across the street in JL Lot. Follow VCUDine for details.

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

This week

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.

National Girls and Women in Sports Day

Add to calendar 08-02-2018 10:00:00 08-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York National Girls and Women in Sports Day VCU Center for Sport Leadership presents National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the VCU Sports Medicine Building on 1300 W. Broad St. #113. The event will feature a panel discussion with prominent female sports leaders, including Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade and Alliance for Women Coaches director Megan Kahn. The keynote speaker will be Jane Rodgers, executive director of the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation. VCU Sports Medicine Building Greg Burton gwburton@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Center for Sport Leadership presents National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the VCU Sports Medicine Building on 1300 W. Broad St. #113. The event will feature a panel discussion with prominent female sports leaders, including Atlantic 10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade and Alliance for Women Coaches director Megan Kahn. The keynote speaker will be Jane Rodgers, executive director of the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation.

Integrative Life Sciences Student Research Showcase

Add to calendar 08-02-2018 10:30:00 08-02-2018 14:00:00 America/New_York Integrative Life Sciences Student Research Showcase The Integrative Life Sciences Student Organization invites faculty, staff and students to attend its annual student showcase in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Doctoral students in the ILS program will be presenting their research via poster and oral presentations. For a detailed schedule, presentation titles and abstracts, visit the website below. VCU Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D Heather Caslin, ILSSO President caslinh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Integrative Life Sciences Student Organization invites faculty, staff and students to attend its annual student showcase in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms A-D. Doctoral students in the ILS program will be presenting their research via poster and oral presentations. For a detailed schedule, presentation titles and abstracts, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.ilsso.org/events.

Rachel Meginnes Artist Talk

Add to calendar 08-02-2018 11:00:00 08-02-2018 America/New_York Rachel Meginnes Artist Talk The VCU Graduate Arts Association presents Rachel Meginnes for an artist lecture at The Depot. The Depot, 814 W Broad St Sasha Baskin baskins@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 at 11 a.m.

The VCU Graduate Arts Association presents Rachel Meginnes for an artist lecture at The Depot.

Film Screening: 'The Way of All Flesh'

Add to calendar 08-02-2018 12:10:00 08-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Film Screening: 'The Way of All Flesh' VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring lunch to a film screening and discussion of "The Way of All Flesh" in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. This BBC documentary looks at how Henrietta Lacks' "immortal cell line" impacted cancer research and how her family finally found out. A brief discussion on medical ethics will follow the film. The TML Learning Center @ Hunton Student Center, room 209 Brandon Burneson burnesonbp@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring lunch to a film screening and discussion of "The Way of All Flesh" in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. This BBC documentary looks at how Henrietta Lacks' "immortal cell line" impacted cancer research and how her family finally found out. A brief discussion on medical ethics will follow the film.

VCUDine: Italian Night

Add to calendar 08-02-2018 17:00:00 08-02-2018 22:00:00 America/New_York VCUDine: Italian Night VCUDine presents Italian Night at Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center for those that swipe in. The menu will include a bruschetta trio (one swipe), mozzarella sticks (one swipe), stuffed meatballs (two swipes), shrimp carbonara (two swipes) and jumbo piped cannoli (one swipe). 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

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

VCUDine presents Italian Night at Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center for those that swipe in. The menu will include a bruschetta trio (one swipe), mozzarella sticks (one swipe), stuffed meatballs (two swipes), shrimp carbonara (two swipes) and jumbo piped cannoli (one swipe). For details, follow @VCU_Dining on social media or visit the website below.

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

Salvation and Praise Campus Church @ VCU: First Bible Study

Add to calendar 08-02-2018 18:00:00 08-02-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York Salvation and Praise Campus Church @ VCU: First Bible Study Salvation and Praise Campus Church @ VCU holds its first Bible study of the semester in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. Free food and drinks will be provided. Student Commons Virginia Room A Nicole Ilechie ilechiena@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Salvation and Praise Campus Church @ VCU holds its first Bible study of the semester in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room A. Free food and drinks will be provided.

For more information, visit http://salvationandpraiseofgra.org.

Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia Tour

Add to calendar 09-02-2018 11:00:00 09-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia Tour The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement invites the VCU community to take a guided tour of the newly updated Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. The BHMVA will guide attendees through decades of visual, oral and written records and artifacts commemorating the lives and accomplishments of blacks in Virginia. After the tour, attendees are welcome to free admission to the exhibits, including a new black and white photography exhibit from the 1950s. Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia Tour Kishla Conner connerka2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement invites the VCU community to take a guided tour of the newly updated Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh St. The BHMVA will guide attendees through decades of visual, oral and written records and artifacts commemorating the lives and accomplishments of blacks in Virginia. After the tour, attendees are welcome to free admission to the exhibits, including a new black and white photography exhibit from the 1950s.

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/.

Spring 2018 VCU Biostatistics Seminar Series

Add to calendar 09-02-2018 12:00:00 09-02-2018 12:50:00 America/New_York Spring 2018 VCU Biostatistics Seminar Series VCU Biostatistics sponsors a seminar by Chong Wu, Ph.D. candidate, University of Minnesota, titled "Adaptive Significance Testing for High-Dimensional Generalized Linear Models with Application to Alzheimer’s Disease" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305. One Capitol Square, 3rd Floor, Room 305, 830 East Main Street Richmond, VA Dipankar Bandyopadhyay dbandyop@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from noon to 12:50 p.m.

VCU Biostatistics sponsors a seminar by Chong Wu, Ph.D. candidate, University of Minnesota, titled "Adaptive Significance Testing for High-Dimensional Generalized Linear Models with Application to Alzheimer’s Disease" in One Capitol Square, Third Floor, Room 305.

For more information, visit http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/seminars-invited-talks/.

SAVES Training Part Two

Add to calendar 09-02-2018 17:00:00 09-02-2018 21:00:00 America/New_York SAVES Training Part Two Students Advocating Violence Education and Support (SAVES) holds part two of its training for those interested in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. Participants who attend both part one and two of the trainings will become fully-trained members of SAVES. Trained members will be able to engage in all aspects of SAVES volunteer work including community education through public presentations. SAVES is a peer education group on campus speaking and raising awareness on the topics of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking. Alumni Board Room (VCU Student Commons) SAVES at VCU saves@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Students Advocating Violence Education and Support (SAVES) holds part two of its training for those interested in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. Participants who attend both part one and two of the trainings will become fully-trained members of SAVES. Trained members will be able to engage in all aspects of SAVES volunteer work including community education through public presentations. SAVES is a peer education group on campus speaking and raising awareness on the topics of sexual assault, intimate partner violence and stalking.

Third Annual Black Love Matters

Add to calendar 09-02-2018 19:00:00 09-02-2018 21:00:00 America/New_York Third Annual Black Love Matters The VCU Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers, in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, presents the third annual Black Love Matters event in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom B. There will be a relationship panel to discuss love and healthy relationships through various life stages, entertainment, dinner and music. The dress is cocktail attire. Free for VCU ABSW students (included in dues) or $5 general admission. To purchase tickets, visit the website below. Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom B Kishla Conner connerka2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The VCU Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers, in partnership with the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, presents the third annual Black Love Matters event in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom B. There will be a relationship panel to discuss love and healthy relationships through various life stages, entertainment, dinner and music. The dress is cocktail attire. Free for VCU ABSW students (included in dues) or $5 general admission. To purchase tickets, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/absw-at-vcu-presents-the-3rd-annual-black-love-matters-tickets-37276224190.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program: Cary Street Crux

Add to calendar 10-02-2018 09:00:00 10-02-2018 America/New_York VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program: Cary Street Crux VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program presents the "Cary Street Crux" at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall. Beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers are invited to compete and test their skills against some of the best climbers on the East Coast. This year, the Crux is giving back through a service project on Friday, Feb. 9, at 8:15 a.m. at the North side of the Tyler Potterfield Bridge. The first 15 volunteers will receive a refund of the $20 admission fee. Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall Christina Spohn outdoors@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at 9 a.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program presents the "Cary Street Crux" at the Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall. Beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers are invited to compete and test their skills against some of the best climbers on the East Coast. This year, the Crux is giving back through a service project on Friday, Feb. 9, at 8:15 a.m. at the North side of the Tyler Potterfield Bridge. The first 15 volunteers will receive a refund of the $20 admission fee.

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

Coming up

'Discovery of New Rehabilitation to Treat Movement Disorders'

Add to calendar 12-02-2018 12:00:00 12-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York 'Discovery of New Rehabilitation to Treat Movement Disorders' The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research holds its "Discovery Dialogues" seminar, "Discovery of New Rehabilitation to Treat Movement Disorders," presented by Carrie Peterson, Ph.D., assistant professor, Biomedical Engineering, in Main Hospital, Second Floor, Meeting Center. Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. Meeting Center - Main Hospital, 2nd Floor Pam Dillon pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research holds its "Discovery Dialogues" seminar, "Discovery of New Rehabilitation to Treat Movement Disorders," presented by Carrie Peterson, Ph.D., assistant professor, Biomedical Engineering, in Main Hospital, Second Floor, Meeting Center. Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

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

'Advance Your Research Webinar: A Date with Data from ICPSR'

Add to calendar 14-02-2018 12:00:00 14-02-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York 'Advance Your Research Webinar: A Date with Data from ICPSR' VCU Libraries popular ongoing "Advance Your Research" series offers "A Date with Data from ICPSR" featuring Nina Exner, research data librarian, who will teach participants how to conduct secondary analysis using real research data for course papers, theses or articles. To register, visit the website below. online Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries popular ongoing "Advance Your Research" series offers "A Date with Data from ICPSR" featuring Nina Exner, research data librarian, who will teach participants how to conduct secondary analysis using real research data for course papers, theses or articles. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcu.libcal.com/event/3592609.

Case Study Evaluation on Opioid Addiction: Free CEUs

Add to calendar 21-02-2018 18:00:00 21-02-2018 20:00:00 America/New_York Case Study Evaluation on Opioid Addiction: Free CEUs The Translational Partnership for Mental Health jointly hosts a case study event with the Wellness Resource Center to examine a case study about an individual struggling with opioid addiction in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. Open to faculty, staff, students, advocates, and community members (free CEUs offered). To register, visit the website below. Participants will be emailed the case study after registering. To learn more about the TPMH, visit tpmh.weebly.com. Founders Conference Room, Biotech One, 800 E. Leigh Street Jessica Bourdon jlbourdon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Translational Partnership for Mental Health jointly hosts a case study event with the Wellness Resource Center to examine a case study about an individual struggling with opioid addiction in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room. Open to faculty, staff, students, advocates, and community members (free CEUs offered). To register, visit the website below. Participants will be emailed the case study after registering. To learn more about the TPMH, visit tpmh.weebly.com.

For more information, visit http://goo.gl/15pBe7.

Notices

VCU Toastmasters is Moving

After almost 20 years in the same room, VCU Toastmasters is moving to a larger, more technologically advanced room - School of Engineering, West Hall, Room 106. Toastmasters holds year-round weekly meetings every Wednesday from 12:05-12:50 p.m. in the School of Engineering, West Hall, Room 106. Toastmasters offers public speaking and leadership skill building to anyone in the VCU community. All are welcome.

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

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