Faculty/staff Issue for September 21, 2018
Today
Impact of the Latino Community in Richmond
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Wanda Hernandez, former curator of Nuestras Historias at Richmond's Valentine Museum, will discuss the impact of the Latino community in the Richmond area in Commonwealth Ballroom A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., at an event co-sponsored by VCU's School of World Studies and the Division for Inclusive Excellence.
For more information, contact Florence M. Johnson at inclusive@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8947 or visit http://www.inclusive.vcu.edu.
Rescheduled Photography Club Interest Meeting
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
Health Behavior and Policy Seminar: 'Upstream Intervention/Downstream Impact: Reducing Stressors to Enhance Psychological and Physiological Outcomes'
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.
Meet The Rams: Make A Change
Wednesday, Sep. 26, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VCU's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is hosting an opportunity at the Compass to meet the 2018-19 Ram student-athletes and donate to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Cash, gift cards, new children’s books and new Hot Wheels toy cars will be accepted.
For more information, contact Artis Gordon at ajgordon@vcu.edu.
Advancing Your Career Through Highly Effective Networking
Wednesday, Sep. 26, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
John Worth will discuss "Advancing Your Career Through Highly Effective Networking" in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., at an event sponsored by VCU's HR Career Community. There will be an opportunity to have a professional photo taken. For more information about the HR Career Community, email hrccet@vcu.edu. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Kasey Odom at krodom@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8418 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16841.
Annual Symposium for 'State of the Science - QSEN's Influence on Education and Practice'
Thursday, Sep. 27, 2018 at noon
The Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation will hold its annual symposium in the Younger Auditorium, VCU School of Nursing, 1100 E. Leigh St. Dr. Gerry Altmiller will present “QSEN - The Movement: Embracing the Quality and Safety Cultures in Academic and Service Environments”. RSVP at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jamie Smalley at jlsmalley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5181 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/langstonsymposium.
Open Forum on Course Redesign
Thursday, Sep. 27, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
VCU's Office of Faculty Affairs will present an open forum with Carolyn Jarmon, Ph.D., vice president of The National Center for Academic Transformation, in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. This presentation will kick off VCU's dialogue about course transformation. RSVP at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Office of Faculty Affairs at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit http://provost.vcu.edu/engage/calendar/jarmon-presentation.html.
Real Life Film Series Premieres With Dinner Screening Linked to VCU Common Book
Thursday, Sep. 27, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tompkins McCaw Library for the Health Sciences announces six films in the Real Life Film Series, to be screened in the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St., showing documentaries on health science topics, along with discussions about how the subject matter relates to current work at VCU and impacts global health. First up: "Clínica de Migrantes" with speaker Mark Ryan, M.D., a VCUH family physician who has a large Latinx practice.
For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/real-film-2018-19.html.
How to Retire with the Virginia Retirement System
Friday, Sep. 28, 2018 from noon to 1:15 p.m.
Human Resources presents "How to Retire with the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees in Room 115 of the HR training facility, 922 W. Grace St. This session is open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees.
For more information, contact Jennie Kim at jhkim5@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16745.
VCU Alumni Volunteer Service Awards
Friday, Oct. 19, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
VCU Alumni presents the 2018 Volunteer Service Awards at the Delta Hotel Richmond Downtown, 555 E. Canal St. The awards honor alumni for outstanding volunteer service to the VCU community.
For more information, contact Ashley Burton at aldburton@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/News/Awards/Alumni-Volunteer-Service-Awards/.
Notices
Submissions for Amendment Literary and Art Journal
VCU's Amendment Literary and Art Journal is accepting submissions from VCU students for its Fall 2018 journal. Literature and art of all genres and mediums are sought, relating to Amendment's message of "social progression through artistic expression." Deadline for submissions is Sept. 28. Email chametzkyhs@vcu.edu.
For more information, contact Amendment Literary and Art Journal at amendmentvcu@gmail.com or visit http://amendmentvcu.com.
South Asian Women Sought for Research Study
Researchers in VCU’s Department of Psychology are interested in learning more about body image and wellness in South Asian women over the age of 18. Participation includes a 90-minute focus group and the completion of a demographic survey. Compensation is available. Participants eligible for SONA may qualify for research credits.
For more information, contact Neha Goel at goelnj@mymail.vcu.edu or (602) 578-8777.
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