Student Issue for January 9, 2018
Today
VCU Men's Basketball vs. Duquesne
8 p.m.
VCU Men's Basketball plays Duqesne in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center.
For more information, visit http://www.vcuathletics.com.
This week
'Improve your Science with Preregistration'
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at 11 a.m.
The Office for Research and Innovation and VCU Data Science Lab invite the VCU community to attend the upcoming workshop, "Improve Your Science with Preregistration" in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom. David Mellor and Ian Sullivan from the Center for Open Science will introduce researchers to the benefits of preregistration. This one-hour workshop will guide participants through creating a first preregistration, followed by a lunch and question session at noon.
For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16418.
Psychiatry Department Grand Rounds
Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
The Department of Psychiatry presents Grand Rounds with Lyons Hardy and Christopher Kogut, M.D., speaking on the topic of "Enhancing Interprofessional Collaboration on the Psychiatric Treatment Team" in Sanger Hall, Room 1-044. The presentation will also feature a panel discussion with VCU Health professionals of various disciplines. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend this presentation.
Chili’s at VCU Hosts Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Parties
Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 at 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.
Notices
Campus Connector Service Interruptions: Jan. 11-13
Nearby events on Cathedral Place will prevent RamRide from servicing the Cabell Library stop on Thursday, Jan. 11, and Friday, Jan. 12. Passengers should proceed to the Main and Laurel stop for service on these dates. Service will resume on Saturday, Jan. 13. Additionally, inauguration ceremonies at the State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 13, will close portions of the Campus Connector route. As a result, the Campus Connector will operate from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Jan. 13. Normal service will resume on Sunday, Jan. 14.
For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/parkingtransportation/?p=1048.
VCU Recreational Sports: Spring Intramural Sports
VCU Recreational Sports offers two intramural sports leagues and four intramural sports tournaments that begin in February. 5v5 Basketball and Futsal league registration ends on Sunday, Jan. 28. Tournament registration for inner-tube water polo and badminton ends on Sunday, Feb. 4; table tennis on Sunday, Feb. 11; and racquetball on Sunday, Feb. 18.
For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/how-to-play/.
RAM CAMP Student Director: Applications Accepted
VCU Residential Life and Housing seeks enthusiastic and caring Rams to be RAM CAMP student directors. This position helps plan and facilitate RAM CAMP, a week-long leadership experience that introduces first-year students to VCU traditions, campus resources and fellow Rams. In order to qualify for the student director position, you must have previously served as both a RAM CAMPER and RAM CAMP leader. Applications are open and close on Thursday, Feb. 1. To apply, visit the website below.
For more information, visit https://vcu.erezlife.com.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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RamsConnect events
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