Student Issue for March 5, 2018
Today
NLM Traveling Exhibit: 'Pick Your Poison'
8 a.m.
Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences invites the VCU community to the library's Special Collections and Archives Reading Room to view a traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine, "Pick Your Poison: Intoxicating Pleasures & Medical Prescriptions," during library open hours, March 5 until April 14. The exhibit explores changing definitions of some of our most potent drugs, from medical miracle to social menace.
For more information, visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=67166.
This week
ISB3D 2018 Spring Seminar Series
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.
The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents "How GPCR Structural Insights Accelerate Drug Discovery" featuring Bryan Roth, Ph.D., director, Psychoactive Drug Screening Program, and Michael Hooker Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina’s Eschelman School of Pharmacy, Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry, in BioTech One, Founders Conference Room.
For more information, visit http://www.isb3d.pharmacy.vcu.edu.
Education Career Fair
Wednesday, Mar. 7, 2018 from noon to 3 p.m.
VCU Career Services presents the Education Career Fair in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Students of all majors who are interested in careers in education may attend the Education Career Fair to network with county and private schools from across Virginia, and meet with schools/organizations recruiting for positions. Please note this date is during VCU's Spring Break for those student teaching.
For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/yadcd9rj.
Film Screening: 'In Defense of Food'
Thursday, Mar. 8, 2018 from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.
VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring their lunch to a film screening and discussion of “In Defense of Food” in the TML Learning Center at Hunton Student Center, Room 209. In this documentary, Michael Pollan addresses one of the most urgent questions of our time: What should I eat to be healthy? Discussion following the screening will be lead by Emily Maines, R.D., L.D., VCU Health Clinical Services.
For more information, visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=66115.
'Role of the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) in the Management of Investigational Drugs'
Friday, Mar. 9, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The VCU Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, along with Massey Cancer Center, present at the Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter Meeting, "The Role of the Investigational (IDS) in the Management of Investigational Drugs." Participants will learn the basic components of managing the accountability, understanding the regulatory framework, and role of IDS in the management of investigational drugs.
VCUDine: Surprise Swipe Exchange at Chili’s at VCU
Sunday, Mar. 11, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
VCUDine is hosting a swipe exchange at Chili’s at VCU on Sunday, March 11 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dining plan holders may exchange one swipe for one of the following menu items: boneless wings; the Oldtimer Burger with fries; a black bean burger with fries; Chicken Pasta Alfredo; or a custom combo. Offer valid on takeout orders only. Substitutions or additional items ordered will be charged separately. Follow @VCU_Dining on social media or visit vcu.campusdish.com for more information.
For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com .
Coming up
'Apartment Hunters: Rental Workshop'
Monday, Mar. 12, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.
Off Campus Student Services holds an "Apartment Hunters" rental workshop in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. Attendees will learn more about the rental process, dealing with landlords and how to hunt for housing off-campus.
Artist Talk: Tania Bruguera
Wednesday, Mar. 14, 2018 at 12:30 p.m.
The Institute for Contemporary Art and VCU Painting and Printmaking present a public lecture by Cuban installation and performance artist Tania Bruguera at The Depot, 814 W. Broad St. Bruguera has participated in numerous international exhibitions. Bruguera received her BFA from the instituto Superior de Arte in Havana, Cuba and her MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
For more information, visit http://ica.vcu.edu/2018/02/14/artist-talk-tania-bruguera/.
Off-Campus Housing Fair
Friday, Mar. 16, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Off Campus Student Services welcomes students to the annual Off-Campus Housing Fair in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. More than 40 Richmond properties will showcase their apartment communities. Food and giveaways will be provided.
Notices
VCU Recreational Sports 'Functional Fitness Training'
VCU Rec Sports offers multiple sessions of "Functional Fitness Training" this spring. Certified Personal Trainers utilize the Synrgy360 to design unique and challenging circuits while emphasizing proper form in functional movements. Learn how to control your workout intensity to gain cardiovascular fitness and improve your body composition. Registration for sessions five through eight ends March 23.
For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness/small-group-training/.
VCUDine: Raising Cane’s All Day Swipe Exchange
VCUDine is offering all-day swipe exchange at Raising Cane’s, Laurel & Grace Place 805 W. Grace St., during spring break (March 5 to March 9). Follow @VCU_Dining on social media or visit vcu.campusdish.com for details and more information.
For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.
Title IX Training
Important Reminder: All VCU students are required to complete Title IX Training. The training is required to be completed one time. To access the training, visit the URL below and log in with your VCU eID and password.
For more information, visit https://studentsuccess.org/SSO/vcuna.
VCU Recreational Sports Intramural Sports Tournaments
Registration is still open for certain March VCU Recreational Sports Intramural Sports. Register for the 11v11 Soccer Tournament by March 10 and the Tennis Tournament by March 24. You can form a team with your friends or join a team as a free agent.
For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/intramural-sports/.
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.