Student Issue for January 30, 2018

Today

BOSS Day: Business Organizations and Student Services Fair

Add to calendar 30-01-2018 13:00:00 30-01-2018 16:00:00 America/New_York BOSS Day: Business Organizations and Student Services Fair The School of Business Office of Student Engagement presents BOSS Day, Business Organizations and Student Services Fair in the Snead Hall Atrium. This event is the School of Business's version of the SOVO Fair. Attendees will meet the numerous Business Student Organizations to learn more about who they are, what they do and how to get involved. Snead Hall Atrium Aaron Varella busorgs@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The School of Business Office of Student Engagement presents BOSS Day, Business Organizations and Student Services Fair in the Snead Hall Atrium. This event is the School of Business's version of the SOVO Fair. Attendees will meet the numerous Business Student Organizations to learn more about who they are, what they do and how to get involved.

Department of Health Administration's Executive Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) Program: Information Session Webinar

Add to calendar 30-01-2018 12:00:00 30-01-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Department of Health Administration's Executive Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) Program: Information Session Webinar The Department of Health Administration hosts a free lunchtime informational webinar for its professional hybrid online program, the Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA). Attendees will learn about the MSHA program, admissions criteria and will have the opportunity to meet the new program director, Rachel F. Haga, as well as recent alumnus of the program, Ross Airington, director of health policy, Washington Strategic Consulting in Richmond. Online Carrie Thornbrugh clthornbrugh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Department of Health Administration hosts a free lunchtime informational webinar for its professional hybrid online program, the Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA). Attendees will learn about the MSHA program, admissions criteria and will have the opportunity to meet the new program director, Rachel F. Haga, as well as recent alumnus of the program, Ross Airington, director of health policy, Washington Strategic Consulting in Richmond.

For more information, visit https://sahp.vcu.edu/departments/ha/.

RHA Blood Drive

Add to calendar 30-01-2018 15:00:00 30-01-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York RHA Blood Drive January is Blood Donor Month. The Residence Hall Association presents its annual in-hall blood drive in the Brandt Community Room. To sign up, visit the website below. Brandt Community Room Maab Hassan hassanm3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

January is Blood Donor Month. The Residence Hall Association presents its annual in-hall blood drive in the Brandt Community Room. To sign up, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://donateblood.vablood.org.

VCU LEAD Open House

Add to calendar 30-01-2018 16:00:00 30-01-2018 18:00:00 America/New_York VCU LEAD Open House VCU LEAD holds an open house in Grace and Broad Residence Hall, Room 1112. Attendees can drop by to learn more about the unique opportunity of being a part of the living-learning program and how they can become the best version of themselves through leadership opportunities, courses, networking and programs that are only offered to LEAD students. Light refreshments will be offered. Applications for the 2018-19 community will be open until Wednesday, Feb. 7. To apply, visit the website below. Grace and Broad Residence Hall, Room 1112 Rebecca Halligan rshalligan@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU LEAD holds an open house in Grace and Broad Residence Hall, Room 1112. Attendees can drop by to learn more about the unique opportunity of being a part of the living-learning program and how they can become the best version of themselves through leadership opportunities, courses, networking and programs that are only offered to LEAD students. Light refreshments will be offered. Applications for the 2018-19 community will be open until Wednesday, Feb. 7. To apply, visit the website below.

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

Screening of 'Bending the Arc'

Add to calendar 30-01-2018 19:00:00 30-01-2018 America/New_York Screening of 'Bending the Arc' Political Science, along with the Honors College and UNICEF, screens the documentary film "Bending the Arc" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1201. This is a new, award-winning film abut the origins of the non-governmental organization "Partners in Health," its founders Paul Farmer, Jim Yong Kim and Ophelia Dahl, and their quest to bring high-quality health care to the poorest and most remote parts of the world. Admission is free and all are welcome. MCALC 1201 Judyth Twigg jtwigg@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

Political Science, along with the Honors College and UNICEF, screens the documentary film "Bending the Arc" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1201. This is a new, award-winning film abut the origins of the non-governmental organization "Partners in Health," its founders Paul Farmer, Jim Yong Kim and Ophelia Dahl, and their quest to bring high-quality health care to the poorest and most remote parts of the world. Admission is free and all are welcome.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/humanities-and-sciences/wp-content/uploads/sites/4656/2018/01/2018.01.09_PoliSci.pdf.

Wildlife Journal Club: First General Body Meeting

Add to calendar 30-01-2018 19:00:00 30-01-2018 20:00:00 America/New_York Wildlife Journal Club: First General Body Meeting The Wildlife Journal Club holds its first meeting of the semester in Cabell Library, Room 201e. Activities and events being planned for the upcoming semester, as well as an article will be discussed. Cabell Library, Room 201e Christina McGrath mcgrathca3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Wildlife Journal Club holds its first meeting of the semester in Cabell Library, Room 201e. Activities and events being planned for the upcoming semester, as well as an article will be discussed.

Free Documentary Screening: 'Green Fire'

Add to calendar 30-01-2018 19:30:00 30-01-2018 America/New_York Free Documentary Screening: 'Green Fire' The Society for Ecological Restoration at VCU presents a one-time screening of "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time" in the University Student Commons Theater. This award-winning documentary about environmental pioneer, scientist and author, Aldo Leopold, is free and open to the public. Commons Theater Lisa Haber turnerl2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7:30 p.m.

The Society for Ecological Restoration at VCU presents a one-time screening of "Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time" in the University Student Commons Theater. This award-winning documentary about environmental pioneer, scientist and author, Aldo Leopold, is free and open to the public.

This week

Violence Awareness Workshop

Add to calendar 31-01-2018 11:00:00 31-01-2018 14:00:00 America/New_York Violence Awareness Workshop alpha Kappa Delta Phi at VCU holds a violence awareness workshop in the University Student Commons, near the Commons Theater, in honor of a fallen sister who has passed away due to an act of violence after a New Years Party. Participants can fill out a heart that says "Hands are for ___, not violence." Information about raising violence awareness and where to get help will be provided. Tabling by the Commons Theater AiVan Nguyen nguyenavt@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

alpha Kappa Delta Phi at VCU holds a violence awareness workshop in the University Student Commons, near the Commons Theater, in honor of a fallen sister who has passed away due to an act of violence after a New Years Party. Participants can fill out a heart that says "Hands are for ___, not violence." Information about raising violence awareness and where to get help will be provided.

Women's Basketball vs. St. Joe's

Add to calendar 31-01-2018 18:00:00 31-01-2018 America/New_York Women's Basketball vs. St. Joe's VCU Women's Basketball hosts St. Joseph's in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Hot dogs will be $1. VCU Athletics athletics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 at 6 p.m.

VCU Women's Basketball hosts St. Joseph's in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Hot dogs will be $1.

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

VCU Black History Month Kickoff

Add to calendar 01-02-2018 18:00:00 01-02-2018 20:00:00 America/New_York VCU Black History Month Kickoff The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Black Student Union, hosts the annual Black History Month kickoff event in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B. This event will feature student performances from VCU's Black Awakening Choir, the African Student Union and organizations in the NPHC. The featured keynote speaker for Black History Month will be Shawn Utsey, Ph.D. University Student Commons, Virginia Room B Kishla Conner connerka2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Black Student Union, hosts the annual Black History Month kickoff event in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B. This event will feature student performances from VCU's Black Awakening Choir, the African Student Union and organizations in the NPHC. The featured keynote speaker for Black History Month will be Shawn Utsey, Ph.D.

Notices

Feedback for the Proposed GenEd30

The GenEd task force is in the process of collecting questions and feedback on the new GenEd 30 proposal. Information, including dates of presentations and a feedback form, is available at the website below. Feedback is encouraged. The formal feedback period closes on Friday, Feb. 9.

For more information, visit https://provost.vcu.edu/academic-affairs/gened30/.

VCU Recreational Sports: Log Rolling Clinics

VCU Recreational Sports offers new key log rolling clinics during the spring semester. Trained aquatic instructors will teach the basics of running on key logs to members of various skill levels. Based on experience level, there will be opportunities to increase the intensity, decrease the stability and increase the fun with competitions.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=273c61cc-6561-4f46-b99d-c5c80a0a4062&semesterId=2747cef5-50b3-4321-bf68-a95f2d1b3ea5.

VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program: Exploring Utah and Beyond

The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program is hosting a spring break trip to Utah and beyond. Participants will explore canyons, hike in the desert, camp under the stars, and look for ancient rock art at national parks like Arches and Zion. This trip starts and ends in Las Vegas, Nevada. Price includes food, transportation, permits, entry fees, and equipment, but does not cover airfare to or from the start/end point. Registration ends on Tuesday, Feb. 27.

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

Mary and Frances Youth Center Discovery Program: Accepts Class Proposals for Summer 2018

The Mary and Frances Youth Center's Discovery program is accepting class proposals for summer 2018 now through Monday, Feb. 19. Discovery offers week-long career exploration classes focused on STEM, arts and health sciences for middle school youth from July 30 to Aug. 17. Faculty, staff and students are invited to apply and become instructors. Discovery also has internship opportunities available.

For more information, visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/summer-programs/discovery/teach-a-class/.

Become a Friendship Family for an International Student

The Friendship Family and Cultural Exchange Program for international students, sponsored by the Global Education Office, seeks volunteers interested in becoming a friendship family for a VCU international student or scholar. The program matches VCU students and scholars with local Richmond families for cultural exchange and friendship.

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

Summer Study Abroad Program: Midwifery and Health in Guatemala

The VCU Institute for Women's Health and Highland Support Project spend a week, May 19-26, in partnership with indigenous midwives and community leaders learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. The group will learn about traditional medicine and midwifery practices. The cost is $985 plus airfare. The application deadline is Friday, March 23.

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

Currents of Change Award for Outstanding University-Community Partnerships: Nominations Accepted

The Council for Community Engagement seeks nominations for the Currents of Change Award for Outstanding University-Community Partnerships. Nominations for outstanding university-community partnerships are accepted in four focus areas: (1) community-engaged teaching; (2) community-engaged outreach; (3) community-engaged research and (4) student initiated. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, March 30.

For more information, visit https://community.vcu.edu/council/currents-of-change-award/timeline-and-nominations/.

Winter weight gain got you down? Get fit for summer!

Lose weight, get fit and feel better with the REACH Trial. Researchers at VCU are offering a new behavioral weight loss program funded by the National Institutes for Health! The REACH Trial is designed specifically for young adults; qualified participants will receive personalized feedback and coaching to meet their goals. If you are between the ages of 18-25, and overweight, visit reachtrialrva.com or call 827-2250 to see if you are eligible.

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

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VCU Libraries workshops

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