Student Issue for June 12, 2018

Today

Community resilience: Beating the odds or changing the odds?

Add to calendar 12-06-2018 12:00:00 12-06-2018 America/New_York Community resilience: Beating the odds or changing the odds? Join iCubed's Culture, Race and Health Core and the Department of Health Behavior and Policy for a seminar with Rashid Ahmed, Ph.D., from South Africa's University of the Western Cape. in W. Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004A (835 W. Grace St.). Participants can bring their own lunch. RSVP at the URL below. VCU Aspire, Room 1004A (835 W. Grace St.) Jena Gray jgray9@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

Join iCubed's Culture, Race and Health Core and the Department of Health Behavior and Policy for a seminar with Rashid Ahmed, Ph.D., from South Africa's University of the Western Cape. in W. Grace Street Student Housing-South, Room 1004A (835 W. Grace St.). Participants can bring their own lunch. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2H8TIYu.

This week

Bresenoff-Feierstein Presentation: 'From Clinician to Scientist, from Scientist to Innovator: Lessons from the Field'

Add to calendar 14-06-2018 11:00:00 14-06-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Bresenoff-Feierstein Presentation: 'From Clinician to Scientist, from Scientist to Innovator: Lessons from the Field' VCU Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation hosts "From Clinician to Scientist, from Scientist to Innovator: Lessons from the Field" presented by Tom Ahrens, Ph.D. research scientist at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in the VCU School of Nursing Younger Auditorium. RSVP at the URL below. VCU School of Nursing - Younger Auditorium Jamie Smalley jlsmalley@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 14, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation hosts "From Clinician to Scientist, from Scientist to Innovator: Lessons from the Field" presented by Tom Ahrens, Ph.D. research scientist at Barnes Jewish Hospital, in the VCU School of Nursing Younger Auditorium. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/feierstein.

Sickle Cell Disease Community Awareness Day

Add to calendar 16-06-2018 11:00:00 16-06-2018 16:00:00 America/New_York Sickle Cell Disease Community Awareness Day The VCU Health sickle cell disease programs, in collaboration with City of Richmond Fire Department, will host Sickle Cell Disease Community Awareness Day at Pollard Park, 900 W. Brookland Park Blvd. (adjacent to Richmond Fire Station No. 14) The community is invited for food and drinks, games, prizes, fire truck displays, a fire station open house and live music. Micah "Bam Bamm" White will emcee the event. 900 W. Brookland Park Blvd. Shirley Johnson Shirley.Johnson@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Jun. 16, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The VCU Health sickle cell disease programs, in collaboration with City of Richmond Fire Department, will host Sickle Cell Disease Community Awareness Day at Pollard Park, 900 W. Brookland Park Blvd. (adjacent to Richmond Fire Station No. 14) The community is invited for food and drinks, games, prizes, fire truck displays, a fire station open house and live music. Micah "Bam Bamm" White will emcee the event.

For more information, visit https://www.virginiasicklecell.org/latest-news.

"Capturing the Sound" at Pony Pasture

Add to calendar 16-06-2018 12:00:00 16-06-2018 17:00:00 America/New_York "Capturing the Sound" at Pony Pasture VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging offers the first of three workshops in audio field recording, "Capturing the Sound: James River Walks" at Pony Pasture. Learn about environmental soundscape and acoustic ecology and use Zoom recorders to collect sounds. Led by Kinetic Imaging adjunct faculty Vaughn Whitney Garland, this workshop is part of KI's summer series "Experiments in Sound". $45. Register at the URL below. Pony Pasture VCUarts Dept. of Kinetic Imaging kineticimage@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Jun. 16, 2018 from noon to 5 p.m.

VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging offers the first of three workshops in audio field recording, "Capturing the Sound: James River Walks" at Pony Pasture. Learn about environmental soundscape and acoustic ecology and use Zoom recorders to collect sounds. Led by Kinetic Imaging adjunct faculty Vaughn Whitney Garland, this workshop is part of KI's summer series "Experiments in Sound". $45. Register at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://arts.vcu.edu/kineticimaging/experiments-in-sound/.

Coming up

3rd Wednesdays: 'Jump Start Your Paralegal Career'

Add to calendar 20-06-2018 18:00:00 20-06-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York 3rd Wednesdays: 'Jump Start Your Paralegal Career' VCU OCPE presents "Jump Start Your Paralegal Career" as a part of the free monthly community series 3rd Wednesdays at Regency's Garden Room (near the food court) 1420 N. Parham Rd., Henrico. This session will discuss the rapidly-growing paralegal field, and delve into the variety of industries that make use of legal professionals. Regency, 1420, N Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23229 Office of Continuing and Professional Education ocpe@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 20, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU OCPE presents "Jump Start Your Paralegal Career" as a part of the free monthly community series 3rd Wednesdays at Regency's Garden Room (near the food court) 1420 N. Parham Rd., Henrico. This session will discuss the rapidly-growing paralegal field, and delve into the variety of industries that make use of legal professionals.

For more information, visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

'Improvisation:' Sound and Movement Workshop

Add to calendar 22-06-2018 13:00:00 22-06-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York 'Improvisation:' Sound and Movement Workshop VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging offers the workshop "Improvisation" with Walter Wright, Asimina Chremos and Al Margolis at The Anderson Gallery from 1-4:30 p.m. A performance will follow from 5:30-7 p.m. Discover the art of improvisational performance and experiment with collaboration through sound and movement. This workshop is part of the summer series "Experiments in Sound". $60. Register at the URL below. The Anderson Gallery VCUarts Dept. of Kinetic Imaging kineticimage@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jun. 22, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging offers the workshop "Improvisation" with Walter Wright, Asimina Chremos and Al Margolis at The Anderson Gallery from 1-4:30 p.m. A performance will follow from 5:30-7 p.m. Discover the art of improvisational performance and experiment with collaboration through sound and movement. This workshop is part of the summer series "Experiments in Sound". $60. Register at the URL below.

For more information, visit https://arts.vcu.edu/kineticimaging/experiments-in-sound/.

Translational Research Initiative for Pain & Neuropathy @ VCU Hosts Inaugural Reception

Add to calendar 17-07-2018 16:30:00 17-07-2018 America/New_York Translational Research Initiative for Pain & Neuropathy @ VCU Hosts Inaugural Reception The Translational Research Initiative for Pain & Neuropathy @VCU is hosting an inaugural reception at the Molecular Medical Research Building Auditorium. The Initiative is dedicated to bridging the gap between basic science research, clinical research and management of pain and neuropathy. Dr. A. Gordon Smith, chair of the Department of Neurology, will give the keynote address. The initiative is led by Dr. Imad Damaj and Dr. Egidio Del Fabbro. Please RSVP to the email below by June 20. Molecular Medical Research Building (MMRB) Auditorium Teri Dulong-Rae teri.dulongrae@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jul. 17, 2018 at 4:30 p.m.

The Translational Research Initiative for Pain & Neuropathy @VCU is hosting an inaugural reception at the Molecular Medical Research Building Auditorium. The Initiative is dedicated to bridging the gap between basic science research, clinical research and management of pain and neuropathy. Dr. A. Gordon Smith, chair of the Department of Neurology, will give the keynote address. The initiative is led by Dr. Imad Damaj and Dr. Egidio Del Fabbro. Please RSVP to the email below by June 20.

Notices

Updates: Utility Work and Construction on MCV Campus

Utility work and construction at and around the former VTCC site will affect traffic patterns around the MCV Campus over the next several months. For the complete schedule, see below. The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities will continue work on Leigh Street at the intersection of 10th Street until the end of June. Be aware of possible short-term detours. Once the DPU work is complete, Dominion will begin utility work from 9th Street through the 10th Street intersection. Eastbound Leigh Street will be reduced to one lane. To accommodate this change, all traffic will be routed through the turning lane at the intersection of 10th Street. Drivers should be aware of potential delays as cars turning North/South and traveling East will be sharing the same lane. Street parking on 10th Street will remain closed and bus traffic will continue to be re-routed through the duration of the project. 11th Street, just north of Clay Street, will be reduced down to one lane intermittently through the end of June. Demolition of the former VTCC building continues. The sidewalks on 10th and 11th will be closed to pedestrians throughout the duration of the demolition and construction.

OCPE Personal and Professional Development Programs

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) offers a variety of on-campus and online learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Continuing education is available in: Addiction Studies, Craft Beer, Cultural Competency and Languages, Disability Support Services, Event Planning, Paralegal Studies, Play Therapy Training, and Test Prep for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Noncredit online courses and certificates in Customer Service, Self-Publishing, Computer Skills, Workplace topics, Google Tools, and Podcasting are also offered.

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

Tech Troubles? FixIT Can Help

RamTech recommends students use FixIT, VCU’s on-campus computer repair resource, to repair any computer issues before summer classes begin. FixIT can repair accidental damage and more. Conveniently located inside RamTech, FixIT is fully-certified to repair most computer brands from any retailer, including Apple®, Dell®, HP, Lenovo and more. FixIT is authorized for in-warranty repairs. Visit FixIT, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Friday.

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

Pediatric Research Study Volunteers Needed

Your child may be eligible to participate in a research study to evaluate Chonic Rhinitis. Must be: between ages 7 to 18 years old, Male or Female and diagnosed with Chronic Rhinitis. Compensation for your time and travel expenses is available.

VCU Recreational Sports Intramural Sports Summer Leagues

VCU Rec Sports Intramural Sports will offer many leagues this summer, including volleyball, basketball, outdoor soccer, futsal, unified basketball, flag football and slow pitch softball. Leagues are open to students, community members and alumni. This is an opportunity for participants to play with and meet others, while learning about the sports they love.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/-leagues--tournaments-schedule/.

VCU Recreational Sports Aquatics Children's Swim Lessons

VCU Rec Sports Aquatics offers various levels of lessons aimed at beginner and advanced swimmers, for ages 6 months and up. Safety topics will be discussed for participants to develop skills to stay safe in and around the water.

For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/swim-lessons/childrens-swim-lessons/.

Healthcare Workers with Occupational Low Back Injury within 14 Days Invited for Research Study

If you are a direct patient care healthcare worker over the age of 18 and have had an occupational low back injury within the last 14 days to your back, you may be eligible to participate in a research study evaluating the relationships among biopsychosocial and environmental factors in healthcare workers. Participants will be compensated for their time.

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