Student Issue for September 19, 2018

Special Announcement

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2018-19 Rowdy Rams memberships are now on sale. For just $35, Rowdy Rams receive a T-shirt, membership card with discounts from local partners, priority access to men's basketball tickets and first access to Atlantic 10 Tournament student tickets. Additionally, an optional $10 replica basketball jersey is available exclusively for Rowdy Rams members. To register, visit vcuathletics.com/rowdyrams.

Today

Best Practices on Building Student Engagement and Attendance

Add to calendar 19-09-2018 11:00:00 19-09-2018 12:30:00 America/New_York Best Practices on Building Student Engagement and Attendance The Career Development Collaborative, one of the career communities supported by the Great Place: HR Redesign, will host a discussion in Rooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., on best practices for building student engagement and enhancing student program attendance. Light refreshments will be served. University Commons Virginia Rooms A&B Katybeth Lee kelee@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Career Development Collaborative, one of the career communities supported by the Great Place: HR Redesign, will host a discussion in Rooms A and B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., on best practices for building student engagement and enhancing student program attendance. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu.

RamTech Smartphone Photo Session

Add to calendar 19-09-2018 12:00:00 19-09-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York RamTech Smartphone Photo Session RamTech offers a free Smartphone Photography Appy Hour session featuring tips and techniques in the University Student Commons Alumni Board Room, 907 Floyd Ave. Brown bag your lunch and join the hands-on workshop. Free goodie bag and Pepsi products for those attending. Register at the following URL. University Student Commons Alumni Board Room Erinn Budd budde@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

RamTech offers a free Smartphone Photography Appy Hour session featuring tips and techniques in the University Student Commons Alumni Board Room, 907 Floyd Ave. Brown bag your lunch and join the hands-on workshop. Free goodie bag and Pepsi products for those attending. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at budde@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9984 or visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.

Latinx Kickoff Event

Add to calendar 19-09-2018 12:00:00 19-09-2018 13:30:00 America/New_York Latinx Kickoff Event The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs celebrates the start of Latinx Heritage Month in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with salsa dancing. Latinx student organizations will provide resources and networking. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Room 215 Kishla Conner omsa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs celebrates the start of Latinx Heritage Month in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with salsa dancing. Latinx student organizations will provide resources and networking.

For more information, contact Kishla Conner at omsa@vcu.edu.

Research in Rap in Spain Featuring Francisco Checa Fernández'

Add to calendar 19-09-2018 14:00:00 19-09-2018 15:00:00 America/New_York Research in Rap in Spain Featuring Francisco Checa Fernández' VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a presentation and dialogue around 'Research in Rap in Spain Featuring Francisco Checa Fernández' in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Fernández receive his Bachelor's degree in translation and interpretation at the University of Granada in 2017 and Master's degree in Languages and Cultures at the University of Grenada in 2018. OMSA, Student Commons 2nd Floor Room 215 Kishla Conner omsa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts a presentation and dialogue around 'Research in Rap in Spain Featuring Francisco Checa Fernández' in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Fernández receive his Bachelor's degree in translation and interpretation at the University of Granada in 2017 and Master's degree in Languages and Cultures at the University of Grenada in 2018.

For more information, contact Kishla Conner at omsa@vcu.edu.

Painting + Printmaking Visiting Artist Lecture: Kamrooz Aram

Add to calendar 19-09-2018 14:30:00 19-09-2018 America/New_York Painting + Printmaking Visiting Artist Lecture: Kamrooz Aram VCU's Department of Painting + Printmaking presents a lecture by artist Kamrooz Aram at the Institute for Contemporary Art Auditorium, 601 W. Broad St. Aram, born in Iran, lives and works in Brooklyn, N.Y. He received a BFA from Maryland Institute, College of Art, in 2001 and an MFA from Columbia University in 2003. ICA Auditorium Kat Wilson papr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

2:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of Painting + Printmaking presents a lecture by artist Kamrooz Aram at the Institute for Contemporary Art Auditorium, 601 W. Broad St. Aram, born in Iran, lives and works in Brooklyn, N.Y. He received a BFA from Maryland Institute, College of Art, in 2001 and an MFA from Columbia University in 2003.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at papr@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/paintingprintmaking/2018/08/29/kamrooz-aram-lecture/.

Collegiate DECA Interest Meeting

Add to calendar 19-09-2018 17:00:00 19-09-2018 18:00:00 America/New_York Collegiate DECA Interest Meeting Collegiate DECA at VCU will hold an interest meeting in Room B2165, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Monroe Park Campus D'andre Jackson jacksondd@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Collegiate DECA at VCU will hold an interest meeting in Room B2165, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact D'andre Jackson at jacksondd@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.collegiatelink.net/organization/collegiatedeca.

This week

Truman Scholarship Information Sessions

Add to calendar 18-09-2018 12:30:00 18-09-2018 13:30:00 America/New_York Truman Scholarship Information Sessions The National Scholarship Office will hold an information session in the National Scholarship Office, Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St., about the Truman Scholarship for undergraduate students graduating in May 2020 or after who wish to pursue a career in public service. A second session will be held 1-2 p.m. Sept. 19 at VCU LEAD Room 1111, 1000 W. Grace. National Scholarship Office, Room 1210, (1210) in the Honors College (701 W. Grace St.) Samantha McCartney mccartneysa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The National Scholarship Office will hold an information session in the National Scholarship Office, Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St., about the Truman Scholarship for undergraduate students graduating in May 2020 or after who wish to pursue a career in public service. A second session will be held 1-2 p.m. Sept. 19 at VCU LEAD Room 1111, 1000 W. Grace.

For more information, contact Samantha McCartney at mccartneysa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit http://www.truman.gov.

The Trade: A Look Inside America's Heroin Crisis

Add to calendar 20-09-2018 11:00:00 20-09-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York The Trade: A Look Inside America's Heroin Crisis The Wilder School Criminal Justice Program presents a free viewing of "The Trade," a character-driven verité-style docu-series exploring the heroin epidemic from the perspective of growers, addicts and law enforcement on both sides of the border. Discussion and Q&A will follow. Free and open to the public. Contact: cookak@vcu.edu VCU Student Commons Theater Shirley McDaniel srmcdani@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 20, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Wilder School Criminal Justice Program presents a free viewing of "The Trade," a character-driven verité-style docu-series exploring the heroin epidemic from the perspective of growers, addicts and law enforcement on both sides of the border. Discussion and Q&A will follow. Free and open to the public. Contact: cookak@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Shirley McDaniel at srmcdani@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0867 or visit http://www.wilder.vcu.edu.

Goldwater Scholarship Information Sessions

Add to calendar 20-09-2018 12:30:00 20-09-2018 13:30:00 America/New_York Goldwater Scholarship Information Sessions Jeff Wing of the National Scholarship Office will offer an information session in the National Scholarship Office, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St., about the Goldwater Scholarship for students who will graduate in May 2020 or later and are interested in STEM research careers. A second session will be held noon-1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the same location. National Scholarship Office (1210) in the Honors College (701 W. Grace St.) Jeff Wing jawing@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 20, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Jeff Wing of the National Scholarship Office will offer an information session in the National Scholarship Office, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St., about the Goldwater Scholarship for students who will graduate in May 2020 or later and are interested in STEM research careers. A second session will be held noon-1 p.m. Sept. 21 at the same location.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit http://goldwater.scholarsapply.org.

Critical Language Scholarship Information Sessions

Add to calendar 20-09-2018 14:00:00 20-09-2018 15:00:00 America/New_York Critical Language Scholarship Information Sessions Rorey Hughes of the National Scholarship Office will offer an information session in Room 1303, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St., about the Critical Language Scholarship for students interested in learning any of the CLS languages. A session will also be offered 1-2 p.m. Sept. 21 in Room 1030C, VCU Globe, 830 W. Grace St. Information is also on the NSO Blog at wp.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Multipurpose Room (1303) in the Honors College (701 W. Grace St.) Rorey Hughes rhughes2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 20, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Rorey Hughes of the National Scholarship Office will offer an information session in Room 1303, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St., about the Critical Language Scholarship for students interested in learning any of the CLS languages. A session will also be offered 1-2 p.m. Sept. 21 in Room 1030C, VCU Globe, 830 W. Grace St. Information is also on the NSO Blog at wp.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

For more information, contact Rorey Hughes at rhughes2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit http://clscholarship.org.

CHS Ice Cream and Social

Add to calendar 20-09-2018 19:00:00 20-09-2018 21:00:00 America/New_York CHS Ice Cream and Social The College of Humanities and Sciences Leadership Council will offer free ice cream and card games including Cards Against Humanity, Jenga, What do You Meme and UNO in Ballroom B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. VCU Ballroom B Bijal Rajput rajputbg@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 20, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences Leadership Council will offer free ice cream and card games including Cards Against Humanity, Jenga, What do You Meme and UNO in Ballroom B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Bijal Rajput at rajputbg@vcu.edu.

Rescheduled Health Disparities Roundtable: 'Stress Management'

Add to calendar 21-09-2018 12:00:00 21-09-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Rescheduled Health Disparities Roundtable: 'Stress Management' The VCU Center on Health Disparities hosts "Stress Management" presented by the team from the Wellness Resource Center at VCU at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Lunch will be provided. RSVP at the following URL. Jonah L. Larrick Student Center Alisa Brewer alisa.brewer@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 21, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Center on Health Disparities hosts "Stress Management" presented by the team from the Wellness Resource Center at VCU at Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Lunch will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alisa Brewer at alisa.brewer@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-2075 or visit https://goo.gl/forms/GgRbewR6hDGiOYHA3.

Rescheduled Teaching Excellence Academy Session

Add to calendar 21-09-2018 12:00:00 21-09-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Rescheduled Teaching Excellence Academy Session As a result of closing due to severe weather, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence has now rescheduled the Teaching Excellence Academy session to be held at the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. Academic Learning Commons room 4100 Tiffany Freitas freitast@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 21, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

As a result of closing due to severe weather, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence has now rescheduled the Teaching Excellence Academy session to be held at the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://goo.gl/forms/4uHZDCSHajlVEDS33.

Veterans to Leaders: The Road From Military Service to Political Service

Add to calendar 21-09-2018 15:00:00 21-09-2018 16:30:00 America/New_York Veterans to Leaders: The Road From Military Service to Political Service Join VCU's Military Student Services, the VCU Alumni Military Veterans Council and the Office of Government Relations in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to hear Virginia legislators talk about their military service, the lessons learned from it, their transition to civilian life and how these experiences prepared them for political and government service. A Q&A session and reception will follow. RSVP at the following URL. Cabell Library, Room 303 Stephen Ross stross@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 21, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Military Student Services, the VCU Alumni Military Veterans Council and the Office of Government Relations in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to hear Virginia legislators talk about their military service, the lessons learned from it, their transition to civilian life and how these experiences prepared them for political and government service. A Q&A session and reception will follow. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephen Ross at stross@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe603JmB20X3RG--LxJn5BaRzH0pS87udsPDeYIXPDJXQfDSw/viewform.

Rescheduled Photography Club Interest Meeting

Add to calendar 21-09-2018 16:30:00 21-09-2018 17:00:00 America/New_York Rescheduled Photography Club Interest Meeting Photography Club at VCU holds its interest meeting at the theater in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All experience levels are welcome. Learn about the club, photo shoots, editing workshops and networking with other photographers. Mac and cheese and other refreshments will be provided. For club reminders, text @photovcu to 81010. Commons Theater Allen Shieh shieha@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 21, 2018 from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Photography Club at VCU holds its interest meeting at the theater in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. All experience levels are welcome. Learn about the club, photo shoots, editing workshops and networking with other photographers. Mac and cheese and other refreshments will be provided. For club reminders, text @photovcu to 81010.

For more information, contact Allen Shieh at shieha@vcu.edu.

Coming up

National Voter Registration Day

Add to calendar 25-09-2018 10:00:00 25-09-2018 16:00:00 America/New_York National Voter Registration Day A voter registration drive will be held on Linden Street, on the walkway between the University Student Commons and Harris Street, sponsored by the Honors College, Alpha Phi Omega, Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and NextGen. Free food, trivia and prizes, games and voter information and registration will be available. Linden Street (walkway between Commons and Harris) Madeline Doane doanemh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A voter registration drive will be held on Linden Street, on the walkway between the University Student Commons and Harris Street, sponsored by the Honors College, Alpha Phi Omega, Center for Student Leadership and Civic Engagement and NextGen. Free food, trivia and prizes, games and voter information and registration will be available.

For more information, contact Madeline Doane at doanemh@vcu.edu.

Health Behavior and Policy Seminar: 'Upstream Intervention/Downstream Impact: Reducing Stressors to Enhance Psychological and Physiological Outcomes'

Add to calendar 25-09-2018 12:00:00 25-09-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Health Behavior and Policy Seminar: 'Upstream Intervention/Downstream Impact: Reducing Stressors to Enhance Psychological and Physiological Outcomes' Anika Hines, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Health Behavior and Policy, will conduct a seminar, “Upstream Intervention/Downstream Impact: Reducing Stressors to Enhance Psychological and Physiological Outcomes,” in the 12th floor conference room, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. A light lunch will be provided. One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 23219, 12th Floor Conference Room Mary Johnson johnsonme6@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

Anika Hines, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Health Behavior and Policy, will conduct a seminar, “Upstream Intervention/Downstream Impact: Reducing Stressors to Enhance Psychological and Physiological Outcomes,” in the 12th floor conference room, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. A light lunch will be provided.

For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3443.

Film Screening: 'Clínica de Migrantes'

Add to calendar 27-09-2018 17:00:00 27-09-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York Film Screening: 'Clínica de Migrantes' VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities will sponsor a film screening and discussion of "Clínica de Migrantes" at the Court End Ballroom, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. VCU Health family physician Mark Ryan, M.D., will lead a discussion following the film. A buffet-style dinner will be provided. Register at the following URL. Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom Thelma Mack mackta@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 27, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities will sponsor a film screening and discussion of "Clínica de Migrantes" at the Court End Ballroom, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. VCU Health family physician Mark Ryan, M.D., will lead a discussion following the film. A buffet-style dinner will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thelma Mack at mackta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0017 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/film.

'Applying to Science Graduate School: Personal Statement,' VCU BEST

Add to calendar 28-09-2018 15:30:00 28-09-2018 17:00:00 America/New_York 'Applying to Science Graduate School: Personal Statement,' VCU BEST VCU BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) presents "Applying to Science Graduate School: Personal Statement" in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Richmond Salons I & II, University Student Commons, 2nd Floor Lian Currie lcurrie@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 28, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) presents "Applying to Science Graduate School: Personal Statement" in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/y87aw4a4.

Wilder Symposium: 'By the People: The Role of Urban Communities in Improving Housing, Education and Public Policy'

Add to calendar 03-10-2018 18:00:00 03-10-2018 20:00:00 America/New_York Wilder Symposium: 'By the People: The Role of Urban Communities in Improving Housing, Education and Public Policy' The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs presents "By the People: The Role of Urban Communities in Improving Housing, Education and Public Policy" at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave., a discussion of the current challenges and opportunities for urban communities as they seek to improve. Participants include former Va. Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, U.S. Rep. Robert “Bobby” Scott, D.-Va. 3rd, and others. Information: Angelica Bega, (804) 828-8520, aebega@vcu.edu. To submit questions for panelists, email wilderforum@vcu.edu Singleton Center, 922 Park Ave. Shirley McDaniel srmcdani@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs presents "By the People: The Role of Urban Communities in Improving Housing, Education and Public Policy" at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave., a discussion of the current challenges and opportunities for urban communities as they seek to improve. Participants include former Va. Gov. L. Douglas Wilder, U.S. Rep. Robert “Bobby” Scott, D.-Va. 3rd, and others. Information: Angelica Bega, (804) 828-8520, aebega@vcu.edu. To submit questions for panelists, email wilderforum@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Shirley McDaniel at srmcdani@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0867 or visit http://www.wilder.vcu.edu.

3rd Wednesdays: Virginia 529 Plan: Saving For Continuing Education

Add to calendar 17-10-2018 18:00:00 17-10-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York 3rd Wednesdays: Virginia 529 Plan: Saving For Continuing Education VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "Virginia 529 Plan: Saving For Continuing Education" as a part of the free monthly community series 3rd Wednesdays at Regency's Garden Room (near the food court) at 1420 N. Parham Road. The session will discuss the tax advantages to families of a Virginia 529 account, including options at VCU. RSVP at the URL below. Regency, 1420 N. Parham Road Office of Continuing and Professional Education ocpe@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "Virginia 529 Plan: Saving For Continuing Education" as a part of the free monthly community series 3rd Wednesdays at Regency's Garden Room (near the food court) at 1420 N. Parham Road. The session will discuss the tax advantages to families of a Virginia 529 account, including options at VCU. RSVP at the URL below.

For more information, contact Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

Notices

VCU Health Town Hall Meetings: Oct. 2018

An update on Vision by Design will be offered by Marsha Rappley, M.D., CEO of VCU Health System, and Deborah Davis, CEO of VCU Hospitals and Clinics, when VCU Health holds its town hall meetings at noon-1 p.m. Oct. 16,, 4-5 p.m. Oct. 17 and 8-9 a.m. Oct. 18. All meetings will be held in the auditorium of the Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Carrie Carroll at carrie.carroll@vcuhealth.org.

Heart Walk at Monroe Park

VCU and the Division of Student Affairs will sponsor a heart walk at 11 a.m. Oct. 27 at Monroe Park. Students are invited to participate in this event as individuals or as part of a team.

For more information, contact Reuban Rodriguez at vcudean@vcu.edu.

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