Student Issue for December 11, 2017

Today

'Dreams of Troy' Book Signing

Add to calendar 11-12-2017 15:00:00 11-12-2017 17:00:00 America/New_York 'Dreams of Troy' Book Signing The MCV Foundation presents Richard P. Wenzel, M.D., professor emeritus and former chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine, VCU School of Medicine, hosting a book signing for his newly released novel, "Dreams of Troy" at the MCV Foundation, 1228 E. Broad St. "Dreams of Troy" is the second book in Wenzel's "Terror Trifecta" series, which follows the work of three renowned experts who meet at ground zero of the world's most complex terror plots. Wenzel is the former president of MCV Physicians. MCV Foundation, 1228 East Broad St. Anne Dreyfuss dreyfussaj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The MCV Foundation presents Richard P. Wenzel, M.D., professor emeritus and former chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine, VCU School of Medicine, hosting a book signing for his newly released novel, "Dreams of Troy" at the MCV Foundation, 1228 E. Broad St. "Dreams of Troy" is the second book in Wenzel's "Terror Trifecta" series, which follows the work of three renowned experts who meet at ground zero of the world's most complex terror plots. Wenzel is the former president of MCV Physicians.

For more information, visit http://www.richardpwenzel.com/books.html.

This week

National Book Award Finalist: 'Virginia Roots in the Radical Right'

Add to calendar 13-12-2017 19:00:00 13-12-2017 21:00:00 America/New_York National Book Award Finalist: 'Virginia Roots in the Radical Right' VCU Libraries hosts National Book Award finalist Nancy MacLean, author of "Democracy in Chains," delivering a lecture on the Virginia-specific roots of the radical political right in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. Behind today's headlines of billionaires taking over government is a secretive political establishment with long, deep and troubling roots. MacLean's talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session, book-signing and reception. MacLean is the William H. Chafe Professor of History and Public Policy at Duke University. James Branch Cabell Library Lecture Hall (Room 303) Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts National Book Award finalist Nancy MacLean, author of "Democracy in Chains," delivering a lecture on the Virginia-specific roots of the radical political right in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. Behind today's headlines of billionaires taking over government is a secretive political establishment with long, deep and troubling roots. MacLean's talk will be followed by a question-and-answer session, book-signing and reception. MacLean is the William H. Chafe Professor of History and Public Policy at Duke University.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2017-18/nancy-maclean-talk.html.

VCU Police and American Red Cross Blood Drive

Add to calendar 14-12-2017 12:00:00 14-12-2017 18:00:00 America/New_York VCU Police and American Red Cross Blood Drive In the spirit of holiday giving, VCU Police hosts a blood drive with the American Red Cross at VCU Police Headquarters, 224 E. Broad St. Participants must sign up for a donation time prior to arriving. To donate, visit the website below and enter zip code 23219, select "VCU Police Department" from the list of open drives and select a time to donate. Students, faculty and staff members from both campuses are welcome. VCU Police Headquarters, 224 E. Broad St. Sgt. Patience Butters crimeprevreq@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017 from noon to 6 p.m.

In the spirit of holiday giving, VCU Police hosts a blood drive with the American Red Cross at VCU Police Headquarters, 224 E. Broad St. Participants must sign up for a donation time prior to arriving. To donate, visit the website below and enter zip code 23219, select "VCU Police Department" from the list of open drives and select a time to donate. Students, faculty and staff members from both campuses are welcome.

For more information, visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/rcbmobile/drive/chooseDonationTime.jsp.

Men's Basketball vs. Bucknell

Add to calendar 16-12-2017 18:00:00 16-12-2017 America/New_York Men's Basketball vs. Bucknell VCU Men's Basketball plays Bucknell in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center VCU Athletics athletics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017 at 6 p.m.

VCU Men's Basketball plays Bucknell in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.

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

Coming up

Clarion Competition Interest Meeting: Root Cause Analysis

Add to calendar 11-01-2018 12:00:00 11-01-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Clarion Competition Interest Meeting: Root Cause Analysis The Center for Interprofessional Education and Inter Health Professionals Alliance holds a CLARION Case Competition interest meeting in Sanger Hall, Room 1-067, for those interested in health care and winning a $7,500 scholarship. Darci Bowles, assistant professor, School of Nursing, will review a past case with root cause analysis interpretation. The CLARION competition gives hands-on experience in a public health case while working with an interdisciplinary team of colleagues. Food will be provided to those who RSVP by visiting the website below. To view the competition website, visit https://www.chip.umn.edu/clarion/case-competition Sanger Hall, Room 1-067 Melissa Burton mhburton@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Center for Interprofessional Education and Inter Health Professionals Alliance holds a CLARION Case Competition interest meeting in Sanger Hall, Room 1-067, for those interested in health care and winning a $7,500 scholarship. Darci Bowles, assistant professor, School of Nursing, will review a past case with root cause analysis interpretation. The CLARION competition gives hands-on experience in a public health case while working with an interdisciplinary team of colleagues. Food will be provided to those who RSVP by visiting the website below. To view the competition website, visit https://www.chip.umn.edu/clarion/case-competition

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/Cwo6kmS3w1Mp2wOa2.

Notices

Upcoming RamRide Impacts: Dec. 13-18

A utilities project on 11th St. between Broad and E. Marshall streets will impact RamRide routes. The Sanger Hall stop will be closed beginning at midnight on Wednesday, Dec. 13, and is scheduled to reopen at 4 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 18. The Campus Connector will bypass the Sanger Hall stop and drop-off/pick-up passengers at the McGuire Hall bus stop. A Lot, M Lot and R Lot passengers will need to use a temporary stop on E. Clay Street, located directly across from the Valentine History Museum (towards 11th Street). Travel routes returning to these lots may be altered, but all other stops will be serviced.

VCU Recreational Sports Massage Services

VCU Recreational Sports offers massage therapy. Massage Services provides a variety of massages based off of the therapist's specialties. Registration for January's sessions is currently open.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/wellness/massage-services/.

Black History Month Program Proposals

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is accepting program proposals for Black History Month, February 2018. To submit proposals or program ideas/suggestions, email Kishla Conner at connerka2@vcu.edu and/or Reginald Stroble at rlstroble@vcu.edu. Notify Reginald Stroble with any programs already planned for Black History Month by Friday, Dec. 15.

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