Student Issue for January 12, 2018

Today

VCU Alumni Survey Results Presentation

Add to calendar 12-01-2018 13:30:00 12-01-2018 America/New_York VCU Alumni Survey Results Presentation Development and Alumni Relations holds a town hall presentation in the Snead Hall Auditorium for an in-depth look at the survey done with alumni. Southeastern Institute of Research (SIR) has conducted extensive research to see how alumni want to engage with VCU. Attendees will hear the results and action items moving forward. All are welcome. Snead Hall, First Floor Auditorium Lauren Leavy leleavy@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1:30 p.m.

Development and Alumni Relations holds a town hall presentation in the Snead Hall Auditorium for an in-depth look at the survey done with alumni. Southeastern Institute of Research (SIR) has conducted extensive research to see how alumni want to engage with VCU. Attendees will hear the results and action items moving forward. All are welcome.

For more information, visit http://enews.vcualumni.org/2017/10/take-vcus-all-alumni-survey.html.

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

Add to calendar 12-01-2018 19:00:00 12-01-2018 America/New_York Chili’s at VCU Hosts Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Parties Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch party as they take on Dayton. Fans can catch the HAVOC live on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials including the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot. Follow VCUDine on Facebook for the complete watch party schedule. Chili's at VCU Lauren Hay lhay@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

Chili's at VCU hosts the official Men's Basketball watch party as they take on Dayton. Fans can catch the HAVOC live on each of Chilis' nine TVs and take advantage of specials including the $5 game-day burger. Attendees are encouraged to wear VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking will be available to Chili's customers across the street in the JL Lot. Follow VCUDine on Facebook for the complete watch party schedule.

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

This week

Women's Basketball vs. Fordham

Add to calendar 14-01-2018 13:00:00 14-01-2018 America/New_York Women's Basketball vs. Fordham VCU Women's Basketball hosts Fordham in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. VCU Athletics athletics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018 at 1 p.m.

VCU Women's Basketball hosts Fordham in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

For more information, visit http://www.vcuathletics.com.

Coming up

MLK Community Dinner

Add to calendar 21-01-2018 16:00:00 21-01-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York MLK Community Dinner VCU hosts the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Dinner in the University Students Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. The MLK Community Dinner serves as the culmination ceremony of VCU's MLK Week. Guests can enjoy keynote remarks from Virginia State University President, Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D., as well as entertainment and catering from Mama J's. Seating is limited; complete the form at the link below by Wednesday, Jan. 17, to reserve a seat. Commonwealth Ballroom Lisa Cooper lcooper4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU hosts the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Dinner in the University Students Commons, Commonwealth Ballroom. The MLK Community Dinner serves as the culmination ceremony of VCU's MLK Week. Guests can enjoy keynote remarks from Virginia State University President, Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D., as well as entertainment and catering from Mama J's. Seating is limited; complete the form at the link below by Wednesday, Jan. 17, to reserve a seat.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/VFG1N.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program: Slackline Clinic

Add to calendar 27-01-2018 17:00:00 27-01-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program: Slackline Clinic VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program offers a slacklining clinic for participants to learn the basic skills of slacklining, such as how to approach the line, strategies for walking on the line, and see demonstrations of more advanced skills to work towards in the Cary Street Gym, Climbing and Bouldering Wall. Cary Street Gym Climbing and Bouldering Wall Joey Parent outdoors@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program offers a slacklining clinic for participants to learn the basic skills of slacklining, such as how to approach the line, strategies for walking on the line, and see demonstrations of more advanced skills to work towards in the Cary Street Gym, Climbing and Bouldering Wall.

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

Notices

2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week

The Division for Inclusive Excellence sponsors the fifth annual MLK Celebration Week from Jan. 15-21. Events include a keynote by Martin Luther King III, the oldest son of King, as well as a silent candlelight vigil, a school supply drive, a community dinner, film screenings, service events, blood drives and more. Events are free, but some require registration. For more information and to register for events, visit mlkday.vcu.edu.

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

MLK WEEK: Supply Drive

Collection of school supplies to benefit the students of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School will occur throughout the MLK celebration week (Jan. 15-21) on both campuses. Collection drive locations include the University Student Commons, Room 215, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs; and Hunton Student Center, Room 205, on the MCV Campus.

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

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.

FixIT Can Fix Tech Troubles

FixIT, VCU’s on-campus computer repair resource, can repair accidental damage, viruses/malware, data loss and more. Conveniently located inside RamTech, FixIT is fully-certified to repair most computer brands from any retailer, including Apple®, Dell®, HP, and Lenovo. FixIT is authorized for in-warranty repairs. Visit FixIT — open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday — or call 804-827-9334 for more information.

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

OCPE Personal and Professional Development Programs

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) offers a variety of classroom and online learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community members. Continuing education is available in: addiction studies, craft beer, disability support services, event planning, noncredit art, organization, paralegal studies, play therapy training, and test prep for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Noncredit online courses and certificates in customer service, Google Tools, and workplace skills are also offered.

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

Other resources

VCU Libraries workshops

See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.

LinkedIn Learning @ VCU

Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.

RamsConnect events

View all of the student events happening on campus and register for events that interest you.