Student Issue for August 24, 2018
Today
VCUPD Computer and Bicycle Registrations
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
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
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
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
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
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/.
Want to Improve Your Relationship With Food and Accept Your Body?
Are you a woman between the ages of 18 and 25? Would you like to participate in a research study aimed to improve your relationship with food and accept your body? Involvement for eligible participants includes an eight-week intuitive eating program of 90 minutes a week. Participants are asked to complete one-hour online surveys at three time points. Compensation is available.
For more information, contact Blair Burnette at burnettecb@vcu.edu or (804) 404-3593 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/eatingstudy.
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
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.