Student Issue for December 13, 2017

Today

VCU Community Health Education Center: Mindfulness Meditation Sessions

Add to calendar 13-12-2017 12:00:00 13-12-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York VCU Community Health Education Center: Mindfulness Meditation Sessions The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts 30-minute mindfulness meditation sessions every Wednesday and Friday at noon and 12:30 p.m. at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. The sessions are led by Georgianne Ginder, VCU Department of Arts in Healthcare. The last sessions before the new year will be Wednesday, Dec. 13, and Friday, Dec. 15. Space is limited. To register, use the contact information below and specify which session you would like to attend. CHEC, VCU Gateway Building,1200 E. Marshall St. Sarah Amick seamick@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts 30-minute mindfulness meditation sessions every Wednesday and Friday at noon and 12:30 p.m. at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. The sessions are led by Georgianne Ginder, VCU Department of Arts in Healthcare. The last sessions before the new year will be Wednesday, Dec. 13, and Friday, Dec. 15. Space is limited. To register, use the contact information below and specify which session you would like to attend.

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/chec/.

This week

OCSS 'Roommate Mixer'

Add to calendar 15-12-2017 17:00:00 15-12-2017 18:00:00 America/New_York OCSS 'Roommate Mixer' Off-Campus Student Services presents its next "Roommate Mixer" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Attendees can meet others also looking for potential roommates. More sessions will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 5-6 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons; Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 5-6 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Forum Room; and Wednesday, April 4, from 5-6 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. If unable to attend, visit the roommate feature at the website below. Richmond Salons Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth offcampus@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Off-Campus Student Services presents its next "Roommate Mixer" in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. Attendees can meet others also looking for potential roommates. More sessions will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 5-6 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons; Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 5-6 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Forum Room; and Wednesday, April 4, from 5-6 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salons. If unable to attend, visit the roommate feature at the website below.

For more information, visit http://offcampus.usca.vcu.edu.

Coming up

STEM Education Scholarship Open House

Add to calendar 24-01-2018 11:00:00 24-01-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York STEM Education Scholarship Open House The School of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning sponsors a STEM Education Scholarship Open House in Oliver Hall, Room 3108, for those interested in a rewarding career as a secondary science or math teacher. STEM college students, those who love science, engineering, and math or enjoy working with young people, especially in urban schools are encouraged to attend. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. To RSVP, visit https://tinyurl.com/ybgoadm7. Oliver Hall (Education), room 3108 Elizabeth Edmondson ewedmondson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The School of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning sponsors a STEM Education Scholarship Open House in Oliver Hall, Room 3108, for those interested in a rewarding career as a secondary science or math teacher. STEM college students, those who love science, engineering, and math or enjoy working with young people, especially in urban schools are encouraged to attend. Pizza, snacks and drinks will be provided. To RSVP, visit https://tinyurl.com/ybgoadm7.

For more information, visit https://www.soe.vcu.edu/academics_programs/noyce/.

Men's Basketball vs. Winthrop

Add to calendar 19-12-2017 19:00:00 19-12-2017 America/New_York Men's Basketball vs. Winthrop Men's Basketball plays Winthrop in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. VCU Athletics athletics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017 at 7 p.m.

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

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

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.

VCUDine Location Hours: Final Exams and Winter Break

VCUDine locations will operate under adjusted hours during the week of Monday, Dec. 11, through Sunday, Dec. 17. VCUDine will also hold adjusted hours during winter break from Monday, Dec. 18, through Sunday, Jan. 7. The final day to use a fall 2017 dining plan is Wednesday, Dec. 20, at 10:30 a.m. To purchase a new dining plan for spring 2018, visit the website below. For a complete list of hours, visit the website below or follow @VCU_Dining on social media.

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

VCU Police: Winter Break Safety Reminder

The VCU Police Department encourages all students, faculty and staff members to lock doors and windows in residence hall rooms, houses, apartments and offices before leaving campus. Please lock valuable items in a secure space, or take them with you, prior to leaving for winter break. If you have questions about securing on or off-campus rooms prior to break, email VCU Police at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu or call (804) 828-1196 and ask for the Crime Prevention team.

For more information, visit https://police.vcu.edu/stay-safe/holiday-safety/.

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.

VCU Recreational Sports Adult Swim Lessons

VCU Recreational Sports Aquatics offers adult swim lessons that allow beginner, intermediate and advanced swimmers to build on their skills. To participate at either the MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatics Center or the Cary Street Gym, register by Friday, Jan. 26.

For more information, visit http://www.recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/adult-swim-lessons/.

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.