Faculty/staff Issue for August 24, 2018

Today

VCUPD Computer and Bicycle Registrations

Add to calendar 24-08-2018 10:00:00 24-08-2018 12:00:00 America/New_York VCUPD Computer and Bicycle Registrations VCU Police will register computers and bicycles at the Compass. Free registrations are available for all students, faculty and staff and help police identify stolen property. The Compass Sgt. Patience Butters crimeprevreq@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

VCU Police will register computers and bicycles at the Compass. Free registrations are available for all students, faculty and staff and help police identify stolen property.

For more information, contact Sgt. Patience Butters at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu .

Two CCF Functions

Add to calendar 24-08-2018 18:00:00 24-08-2018 America/New_York Two CCF Functions VCU's Christ Centered Fellowship will hold a welcoming event in the Alumni Association Board Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with food, fellowship and an introduction to CCF's vision for the upcoming school year. CCF's first Sunday worship of the semester will be at 1 p.m. in the Commons Theater. VCU Commons Alumni Association Board Room Amanda Lee leeas@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m.

VCU's Christ Centered Fellowship will hold a welcoming event in the Alumni Association Board Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with food, fellowship and an introduction to CCF's vision for the upcoming school year. CCF's first Sunday worship of the semester will be at 1 p.m. in the Commons Theater.

For more information, contact Amanda Lee at leeas@vcu.edu or (804) 405-8808 or visit http://christcenteredrva.com.

Biostatistics Student Research Symposium

Add to calendar 24-08-2018 09:00:00 24-08-2018 America/New_York Biostatistics Student Research Symposium Students will present original methodological and substantive work at VCU's Department of Biostatistics' 2018 Biostatistics Student Research Symposium Aug. 24 and Aug. 31 at One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. 830 E Main Street - One Capitol Square - 12th Floor Robert Perera robert.perera@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

9 a.m.

Students will present original methodological and substantive work at VCU's Department of Biostatistics' 2018 Biostatistics Student Research Symposium Aug. 24 and Aug. 31 at One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.

For more information, contact Robert Perera at robert.perera@vcuhealth.org or visit http://www.biostatistics.vcu.edu/2018/08/10/student-research-symposium-4/.

This week

Ramifications A Cappella Auditions

Add to calendar 26-08-2018 14:00:00 26-08-2018 America/New_York Ramifications A Cappella Auditions The Ramifications of VCU, an award-winning a cappella group, will hold open auditions in Salon IV of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Prepare a verse and chorus of any song you like. Commons, Salon IV Matthew Malone Maloneml@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018 at 2 p.m.

The Ramifications of VCU, an award-winning a cappella group, will hold open auditions in Salon IV of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Prepare a verse and chorus of any song you like.

For more information, contact Matthew Malone at Maloneml@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcuramifications.com/.

Coming up

Writer T. Geronimo Johnson To Give Reading

Add to calendar 06-09-2018 19:00:00 06-09-2018 20:30:00 America/New_York Writer T. Geronimo Johnson To Give Reading The Department of English MFA Program in Creative Writing hosts a reading by T. Geronimo Johnson in the third-floor lecture hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. He is the author of "Welcome to Braggsville" and "Hold It ’Til It Hurts" and a finalist for the 2013 PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction. VCU Cabell Library, 3rd Floor Lecture Hall, 901 Park Ave, Richmond Thom Didato tndidato@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 6, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Department of English MFA Program in Creative Writing hosts a reading by T. Geronimo Johnson in the third-floor lecture hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. He is the author of "Welcome to Braggsville" and "Hold It ’Til It Hurts" and a finalist for the 2013 PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction.

For more information, contact Thom Didato at tndidato@vcu.edu.

Practical Frontiers in Primary Care Conference

Add to calendar 15-09-2018 07:00:00 15-09-2018 16:00:00 America/New_York Practical Frontiers in Primary Care Conference The VCU Department of Internal Medicine presents the Seventh Annual Practical Frontiers in Primary Care conference at Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center in Glen Allen. Register at the following URL. Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center Leslie Bobb leslie.bobb@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Sep. 15, 2018 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The VCU Department of Internal Medicine presents the Seventh Annual Practical Frontiers in Primary Care conference at Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center in Glen Allen. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leslie Bobb at leslie.bobb@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5453 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/pfpc.

Notices

Cabell Library Bus Stop to Close Aug. 26

The Cabell Library bus stop will be closed on Aug. 26 due to a nearby event and street closure. Riders should instead use the Main and Laurel stop. Students and employees can also ride for free GRTC's Route 5 and Pulse for cross-campus service by showing your VCU/VCU Health ID to the driver upon boarding.

For more information, contact Daniel Pesaturo at ramride@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramride.

Deadline Aug. 24 for Dorris Douglas Budd Award Nominations

Nominations are being accepted through Aug. 24 for the 2018 Dorris Douglas Budd Award, which recognizes outstanding administrative and office support staff who enhance the image and mission of VCU and the VCU Health System.

For more information, contact Debbie Fitzgerald at dmfitzge@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

Fixed Assets Policy Open for Public Comment

A draft of the revised Fixed Assets policy is available for university comment through Sept. 4.

For more information, contact Henry Winfiele at winfielehc@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.

Honor Council Training

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking undergraduate, graduate and professional students and faculty to volunteer to serve on the University Honor Council.

For more information, contact Karen Belanger at honorsystem@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1963 or visit http://www.scai.vcu.edu.

VCU Rec Sports Personal Training Discounts

VCU Recreational Sports Personal Training is offering 15 percent off list price of three-, six- or 12-session packages to those who have already bought one package of the same session size. Current clients receive 15 percent off list price of three-, six- or 12-session package as well. Both discounts run through Aug. 31.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at fitness@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3441 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/personal-training/.

VCU Rec Sports Fall Group Exercise Schedule

The fall group exercise schedule offered by VCU Recreational Sports has begun. Classes, free to students and members, include total body conditioning, zumba, cardio dance and more.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@mymail.vcu.edu or (804) 827-3441 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/group-exercise/.

Other resources

VCU Libraries workshops

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