Student Issue for May 25, 2018
Coming up
Never Forget Memorial Run
Monday, May 28, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VCU Police Ofc. Stephen Adt and VCU Police partner with VFW Post 6364 to present the sixth annual Never Forget Memorial Run beginning at the Siegel Center. This is a free, 1.4-mile silent run through Richmond with a closing ceremony at the Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St. Participants are asked to wear white shirts to honor U.S. service members who lost their lives in combat.
'Rock Star Women of Massey'
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
VCU Massey Cancer Center presents "Rock Star Women of Massey," an event of the Women & Wellness Forum Series, at Hunton, Andrews, Kurth (formerly Hunton Williams), 951 East Byrd St. Richmond. Join three of VCU Massey Cancer Center’s leaders for an inspiring and insightful evening of discussion and networking. This program will focus on the latest information about risk reduction and early detection with emphasis on the roles of familial history, advances in breast imaging and ever-growing understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Panelists will be Heather Creswick, genetic counselor; Priti Shah, MD, radiologist, VCU Breast Imaging; and Maria Thomson, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Health Behavior and Policy.
For more information, visit https://massey.vcu.edu/giving/fundraising/women-and-wellness/.
'Sonic Bodies'
Saturday, Jun. 2, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging hosts "Sonic Bodies" at The Depot's Annex, Room 1013, June 2-3. This two-part, six-hour workshop will be centered on live performance (sampling & looping) and digital mixing of sounds generated solely by the body. With Marta Finkelstein, this is part of "Experiments in Sound," a series of summer workshops. $60. Register at the URL below.
For more information, visit https://arts.vcu.edu/kineticimaging/experiments-in-sound/.
3rd Wednesdays: 'Jump Start Your Paralegal Career'
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.
Notices
Rights of Students Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
FERPA affords students the rights to inspect and review educational records; request that records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading be corrected; provide written consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent; and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. For complete rights under FERPA, visit the URL below.
For more information, visit http://rar.vcu.edu/registration/familyed.html.
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: FTC Safeguards Rule
The Office of Records and Registration is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner. It is not disclosed, except as permitted by law, unless authorized by the student.
For more information, visit http://rar.vcu.edu.
VCU Recreational Sports Memorial Day Hours
VCU Recreational Sports will have reduced hours and various facility closures on Memorial Day. A complete list of facility hours and closures are available at the URL below.
For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/facility-hours/.
VCU Recreational Sports Summer Belaying and Climbing Clinics
The VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program will be holding weekly belay clinics as well as tri-weekly climbing clinics. All clinics are designed to caters to climbers of all ability levels. Registration is online through the MyRecSports portal.
For more information, visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/climbing-and-bouldering/#clinics.
Participants Are Invited for Study Examining Estrogen and Blood Vessel Function
We are seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years, females and males, to participate in a study examining the effect of estrogen on blood vessel function at rest and during exercise. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
RamRide: Not in Service on Memorial Day
On Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day), RamRide will not be in operation. Please note, this includes the A Lot, I Lot, R Lot, M Lot shuttles and Campus Connector. All One Cap Square Deck, W Deck, K Deck, Coliseum Deck, RTD Deck, A Lot, I Lot, M Lot and R Lot employee subscribers should park in the D Deck or Eighth Street Deck during this time.
Policy Open for Public Comment: Export Compliance and Research Security
A draft of the revised Export Compliance and Research Security policy (formerly known as Compliance with United States Export Control Laws) is now open for university comment through Thursday, June 7. The draft policy can be found at the URL below.
For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.
Alternative Summer Break: Costa Rica
Alternative Spring Break at VCU and the Center for Student Leadership & Civic Engagement offer an Alternative Summer Break trip to Costa Rica. Students will head to the Osa Peninsula to engage in community service and experiential learning with an ecological focus. Reserve a spot on the team by June 1 by registering in the Student Leadership & Civic Engagement Office, University Student Commons, Room 229. Cost is $500 plus airfare.
For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/2089759.
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