Faculty/staff Issue for February 8, 2018
Today
Integrative Life Sciences Student Research Showcase
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
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'
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.
'Frankenstein Dissected: Twenty-First-Century Legacies of a Nineteenth-Century Classic'
4 p.m.
The Humanities Research Center, Department of English and the STS Program present "Frankenstein Dissected: Twenty-First-Century Legacies of a Nineteenth-Century Classic" in Cabell Library, Second Floor Multipurpose Room, as part of its spring 2018 speaker series. A roundtable with preliminary comments by three guests, followed by conversation with the audience featuring Susan Lederer, Ed Finn, and Catherine Ingrassia. Admission is free and all are welcome.
For more information, visit http://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/spring-2018-speaker-series-frankenstein-dissected/.
This week
'Jazz 4 Justice'
Friday, Feb. 9, 2018 at 8 p.m.
VCU Music and the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation present the fourth annual "Jazz 4 Justice" in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Proceeds from this benefit concert directly support pro bono legal representation for low income individuals and families, veterans and nonprofits in central Virginia, as well as scholarships for students in the VCU Jazz Studies program. Tickets are $35 general admission or $20 for students/seniors. To purchase tickets, visit the website below.
For more information, visit http://grbf.org/j4jtickets2018/.
VCU Men's Basketball vs. Dayton
Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at 6 p.m.
VCU Men's Basketball plays Dayton in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.
For more information, visit http://www.vcuathletics.com.
Women's Basketball vs. St. Bonaventure
Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 at 1 p.m.
VCU Women's Basketball hosts St. Bonaventure in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The first 100 fans in attendance will receive a VCU pride T-shirt.
For more information, visit http://www.vcuathletics.com.
Coming up
Valentines Day Auction
Monday, Feb. 12, 2018 at 7 p.m.
The Health Science Club at VCU hosts a Valentines Day Auction in the University Student Commons, Virginia Rooms C-D, to raise money for the American Heart Association. The event will have prizes and food.
'The Impact of Recent Legislation Changes on Immigrant Communities'
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
In recent months, there have been several changes in legislation regarding the status of immigrants in the U.S., including those related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Temporary Protection Status (TPS). The Division of Inclusive Excellence sponsors a panel in West Grace Street Student Housing-North, Room 1030J, holding an informed discussion about the motivations behind legislation changes, as well as the dramatic impact the changes are having on immigrant communities. Tanya Gonzalez, executive director, Sacred Heart Center, and Phil Storey, attorney, Legal Aid Justice Center. Free and open to the public.
'Copyright for Creators: How to Protect Your Rights as a Creator'
Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
VCU Libraries "Copyright for Creators" series continues with a session that explores creators' rights and how to understand and protect them in Cabell Library, Room 205. Free and open to all. To register, visit the website below.
For more information, visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/3751067.
Faculty: Affordable Course Information Sessions Set for February
Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.
VCU Libraries invites faculty interested in learning more about creating affordable course content and receiving financial support to do so to attend a brief informational session on Friday, Feb. 16, at noon in Cabell Library, Room 250; Monday, Feb. 19, at noon in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Lecture Room 2-010; or Tuesday, Feb. 27, at noon in Cabell Library, Room 250.
For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2018/-faculty-apply-for-new-affordable-course-grants-by-april-16.html.
Notices
Quest Commercialization Fund Awards Announced
President Michael Rao has approved the 2018 Quest Commercialization Fund awards. This internal research fund is dedicated to advancing VCU inventions to improve the path to commercialization for public benefit. Congratulations to all the recipients of the award. For more information on the awardees, visit https://quest.vcu.edu/quest-innovation-fund/past-recipients/. The next round of applications will opening this month.
For more information, visit https://quest.vcu.edu/quest-innovation-fund/commercialization-fund/.
Her Campus at VCU Presents 'Her Purse'
Her Campus at VCU is collecting gently used purses and toiletries for women in need in order to support Dress for Success of Central Richmond. Things specifically needed are unscented lotions, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail polish, pocket tissues, wipes, sanitary napkins, tampons and deodorants. Donations will be collected on Monday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Metro Room, and on Friday, March. 16, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the University Student Commons Lobby.
For more information, visit http://hercampus.com/vcu.
VCU Recreational Sports Spring Intramural Sports
VCU Recreational Sports is offering four intramural sports tournaments that begin in February. Tournament registration for table tennis ends on Sunday, Feb. 11; racquetball on Sunday, Feb. 18; and three-point contest on Sunday, March 4.
For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/how-to-play/.
Lose weight, get fit, feel better!
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.
Policy Open for Public Comment: Student Code of Conduct
A revised Student Code of Conduct policy is now open for university comment through Thursday, Feb. 8. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.
For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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