Student Issue for October 3, 2018
Special Announcement
Monthly Siren Test at Noon
VCU will conduct the monthly siren test at noon today, Oct.3. Monthly siren tests are conducted on the first Wednesday of each month. The monthly siren test involves a one-minute siren activation using a steady or even tone for the sirens located on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses. In an actual life-threatening emergency, the sirens will be activated to warn people external to VCU facilities that there is an immediate risk to the area. There is no "all clear" siren as that information is distributed via the other VCU Alert technologies.
Today
FREE HIV Testing
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Center for Cultural Experiences in Prevention in the Dept. of Psychology and the VCU Wellness Resource Center are sponsoring free confidential HIV testing for students by the Health Brigade in Virginia Rooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact Deborah Butler at dsbutler@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6261.
Sonja Livingston To Address English Faculty Forum
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Sonja Livingston, associate professor of English at VCU, will discuss "Heart Relics, Lost Virgins, and Diving Boys: Expeditions into Devotion" in Room 308, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Livingston explores the shifting landscape of the Catholic church and visits sites in the United States, Ireland and Canada to consider the loss of neighborhood churches and fading traditions.
For more information, contact Rivka Swenson at rswenson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1331 or visit https://english.vcu.edu/news--events/faculty-forum/.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
VCU BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) presents "How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome," in Rooms 104 and 105, Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St., by Michael Southam-Gerow, Ph.D., VCU psychology professor and an expert on Imposter Syndrome. The phenomenon involves high-achieving individuals who suffer from an inability to internalize their accomplishments and have a perceived fear of being exposed as fraud.
For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/yc9j9jat.
Health and Wellness Expo
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Wellness Resource Center and VCU Residential Life and Housing will host a Health and Wellness Expo at the Cary Street Gym featuring health and fitness screenings, chair massage, educational and interactive activities, door prizes, food and more.
For more information, contact Carrie Baines at cabaines@vcu.edu.
Making Sense of the Burr Conspiracy
5:30 p.m.
VCU's College of Humanities and Sciences will present James E. Lewis Jr., Ph.D., professor at Kalamazoo College, who will discuss in the lecture hall at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., one of the most celebrated, controversial trials of the 19th century that took place in Richmond in 1807. The defendant was Aaron Burr — Revolutionary War hero, slayer of Alexander Hamilton and former vice president of the United States. The most important of the charges against him was treason. How had Burr come to that point?
For more information, contact Carolyn Eastman at ceastman@vcu.edu .
In Your Ear Presents: The ICA Sessions
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
The Institute for Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St., in partnership with Carlos Chafin of In Your Ear Studios, launches The ICA Sessions featuring Yeni Nostalji, a one-hour set featuring a variety of musicians.
For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2823 or visit http://icavcu.org.
This week
'Spirituality and Religion’s Impact on Health'
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at noon
Stephen Sowulewski, professor in the School of Nursing and Allied Health at J. Sargent Reynolds Community College, will explore the implications of spirituality and religion’s impact on health for the clinical practice at a Catholic Graduate Student Organization luncheon in Room 3-016, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Please RSVP.
For more information, contact Mario E. Dance at medance@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9838.
(New Date) ONE VCU Master Plan: Draft Plan Public Preview Open House
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The VCU Division of Administration hosts a public open house to preview a draft of the ONE VCU Master Plan in the Floyd Avenue Lobby, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact Jeff Eastman at masterplan@vcu.edu or visit http://masterplan.vcu.edu.
Pink Night - aKDPhi Volleyball Tournament
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
alpha Kappa Delta Phi at VCU will stage a volleyball tournament at the Cary Street Gym as a fundraiser for the sorority's Breast Cancer initiative. Winners will receive prizes.
For more information, contact Amy Ni at nia@mymail.vcu.edu or (434) 327-3640.
Criminal Justice Reform Panel
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The College Republicans at VCU and Americans for Prosperity will present a criminal justice reform panel at Grace Street Theater, 934 W. Grace St., to help spur the discussion on criminal justice issues such as mandatory minimums and the legalization of marijuana.
For more information, contact Andrew Gionfriddo at gionfriddoas@vcu.edu.
Heart to Soul in Action at VCU General Body Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 from 6:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Heart to Soul in Action at VCU hosts a general body meeting in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Pizza will be available.
For more information, contact Bijal Rajput at rajputbg@vcu.edu.
VCU LEAD Lecture: Dr. Nakeina Douglas-Glenn
Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Dr. Nakeina Douglas-Glenn, director of the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, will deliver the LEAD lecture for October Living-Learning Month, in Room 1112, Grace and Broad Residence Center 1, 1000 W. Grace St.
For more information, contact Rebecca Halligan at rshalligan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-5323 or visit http://lead.vcu.edu.
Presidential Management Fellowship Informational Session
Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.
The National Scholarship Office will host an informational session for students interested in the Presidential Management Fellowship, a two-year program providing professional development at a federal agency with the potential for employment, in Room 103, College of Engineering West Hall/Virginia Microelectronics Center, 601 W. Main St.
For more information, contact Haley Closuer at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pmf.gov/.
'One Vote' Screening at ICA
Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
VCU's ASPiRE living-learning program is co-hosting a screening of the film "One Vote" at VCU's Institute of Contemporary Art, 601 W. Broad St. The film, about diverse American voters on Election Day 2016, will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker. Reserve a ticket at the free event at the following URL.
For more information, contact Erin Brown at embbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3915 or visit https://icavcu.org/films/onevote/.
Coming up
The Transforming Accessibility Initiative Presents: 'Entrepreneurship, "Way-Finding" and the Value of Difference'
Monday, Oct. 8, 2018 at 10 a.m.
The Transforming Accessibility Initiative presents, “Entrepreneurship, ‘Way-Finding’ and the Value of Difference” in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This event will focus on disability supports, creating a culture of campus accessibility and inclusion. It will feature a welcome and introduction from VCU President Michael Rao, lectures and panel discussions from national speakers and VCU faculty, students and alumni. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Crystal Coombes at cccoombes@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/TAI_18.
Watstein LGBTQIA Awards Reception and Ceremony
Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The 13th annual Burnside Watstein LGBTQIA Awards program will be held in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. RSVP at the following URL.
For more information, contact Brie Dubinsky at dubinskyb@vcu.edu or visit https://goo.gl/forms/PQINMQoDWq94Pty62.
School of Education Master's of Education: Special Education (General Education) Information Session
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018 at 6 p.m.
Join Dr. Chin-Chih Chen online and in person at the School of Education Master's of Education: Special Education (General Education) Information Session in Doctoral Hearing Room 2116, Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St.
For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/2vgRQtz.
Notices
Graduate School 3MT Competition
VCU's Graduate School is accepting applications for the annual Three-Minute Thesis Competition, in which graduate students have three minutes and one slide to convey their research to a lay audience. Applications are due on Oct. 8.
For more information, contact Mark Schaefermeyer at mjschaeferme@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/life/awards-and-competitions/3MT.
Committee Members Sought for Indigenous People Heritage Month
VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is recruiting members of all identities to join the committee for Indigenous People Heritage Month, to be observed in November. A range of forums, events and discussions are scheduled. Faculty and staff are encouraged to share the programs with students and colleagues.
For more information, contact Kishla Conner at connerk2@mymail.vcu.edu.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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