Faculty/staff Issue for September 27, 2018
Today
Study Abroad Fall Fair
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Global Education Office hosts the annual Study Abroad Fall Fair on the Commons Plaza. Ten students will receive a $500 awards. Meet program providers, students who have studied abroad and representatives from VCU offices that assist with the process. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to attend.
For more information, contact Simone Biasuzzi at abroad@vcu.edu.
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Meet and Greet
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Meet the staff and learn more about the VCU Honor System at a meet and greet in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Also, an open house will be held from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at 809 W. Broad St., second floor.
For more information, contact Karen Belanger at honorsystem@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1963 or visit http://scai.vcu.edu.
AITP General Body Meeting
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Association of IT Professionals is hosting a General Body Meeting in Room B2165, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Pizza will be available.
For more information, contact Giovanni Knight at knightgn@vcu.edu or visit http://www.aitpvcu.com.
Film Screening: 'Clínica de Migrantes'
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.
EHL's 'Healthcare Journey'
6:30 p.m.
VCU's Emerging Healthcare will hold its annual "Healthcare Journey" in the SGA Senate Chambers (Old Forum Room) of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for the opportunity to meet the deans of admissions to VCU's allied health, dentistry, medicine, nursing and pharmacy professional schools. Business attire required.
For more information, contact Vamsi Divakaruni at divakarunirv@vcu.edu.
VCUarts Theatre Presents 'The Wolves'
7:30 p.m.
VCUarts Theatre kicks off its season with "The Wolves," Sarah DeLappe's award-winning play produced in association with Cadence Theatre, through Oct. 7 at Raymond Hodges Theater, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.
For more information, contact Matt Nicholson at mbnicholson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6026 or visit https://www.showclix.com/events/1318.
This week
Fall Into Safety Fair
Friday, Sep. 28, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join VCU Police and public safety partners from across the university in the University Student Commons Plaza to learn more about services and resources at VCU. Free swag and snacks.
For more information, contact Sgt. Patience Butters at crimeprevreq@vcu.edu .
Presidential Management Fellowship Information Session
Friday, Sep. 28, 2018 at 10 a.m.
The National Scholarship Office will hold an information session for the Presidential Management Fellowship in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. A second session will be held at noon on Sept. 28 in Room 109, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St. Graduate students interested in pursuing employment with a federal government agency are encouraged to attend. Also, faculty members are encouraged nominate graduate students to apply to the program.
For more information, contact Haley Clouser at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit https://www.pmf.gov/.
Sisters and Stethoscopes Bake Sale
Friday, Sep. 28, 2018 from 12:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sisters and Stethoscopes will hold a bake sale fundraiser at the concession stand, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to raise money for local nonprofit Work of Art RVA.
For more information, contact Chenel Hodges at hodgescp@vcu.edu or (804) 307-2504 or visit https://sasatvcu.wordpress.com/.
'How Should We Measure Success?'
Friday, Sep. 28, 2018 from 3:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How should we measure success?" is the topic of a seminar speech to be given by Anthony Nicholls, Ph.D., president and CEO of OpenEye, Santa Fe, N.M., for the Pharmacy - Medicinal Chemistry Department, co-sponsored by Medicinal Chemistry Graduate Student Association, in the first-floor Founders Conference Room, Biotech One, 800 E. Leigh St.
For more information, contact Sharon Lee at slee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6448.
VCU School of Business Fall 2018 Scholar-in-Residence Presentation: Team Creativity - the Good, the Bad, and How to Make It Happen
Friday, Sep. 28, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
The VCU School of Business will host its fall 2018 scholar-in-residence, Roni Reiter-Palmon, Varner Professor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, in B3114, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St., who will speak on "Team Creativity - the Good, the Bad, and How to Make it Happen." RSVP at the following email address.
For more information, contact LaCretia Lewis at ldlewis@vcu.edu. or visit http://www.business.vcu.edu.
VCU Biostatistics Short Course
Friday, Sep. 28, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VCU Biostatistics sponsors a tutorial/short course, "Neuroimaging Analysis within R," by John Muschelli, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, in Room 305, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.
For more information, contact Dipankar Bandyopadhyay at dbandyop@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2058.
Coming up
Financial Success Summit
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Money Spot at VCU, Virginia Credit Union and VCU's Division of Strategic Enrollment Management are hosting the Financial Success Summit in Virginia Rooms C and D, Virginia Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Among the topics are budgeting and building and managing credit. Attendees will be eligible to win a $250 Amazon Gift Card.
For more information, contact Cait Burns at cmburns@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1805 or visit http://vacu.org/GoRams.
Meet VCU’s Authors: Incoronata 'Nadia' Inserra
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 at 4 p.m.
Incoronata "Nadia" Inserra, an assistant professor in VCU's Department of Focused Inquiry, University College, will discuss the changing image of tarantella, a group of Italian folk dances, in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., at a presentation in partnership with VCU Libraries.
For more information, contact Michael Means at meansmm2@vcu.edu or visit http://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/meet-vcus-authors-incoronata-nadia-inserra/.
Archives Fest at VCU Open to All
Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Students, educators, historians and genealogists are invited to meet archivists and librarians to learn tips about archival research and primary resources at the open house Archives Fest at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., in celebration of October's American Archives Month. Tabling will be VCU, the College of William and Mary; Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Old Dominion University, University of Richmond, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and more.
For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/archives-fest.html.
Science Alumni Panel, VCU BEST
Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
VCU BEST (Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training) presents the Science Alumni Panel in the Richmond Salons IV, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Members will offer suggestions on navigating and building a professional network after graduation.
For more information, contact Lian Currie at lcurrie@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1645 or visit https://tinyurl.com/ydb6t2kq.
Records Management 101 Training
Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 at 1 p.m.
The Records Management Office will hold Records Management 101 training to comply with state regulations and VCU policy in Room 202, Technology Administration Building, 701 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL, using the keyword "records." On-site department training can be requested at recman@vcu.edu.
For more information, contact Amber Peranski at aperanski@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2097 or visit http://training.vcu.edu.
Notices
Participants Sought for PTSD Study
Individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD are sought for a study to examine the effect of PTSD symptoms on blood vessel function at rest and during exercise. Participants will be compensated. The study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre, 1020 W. Grace St.
For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu or (804) 550-9475 or visit https://khs.vcu.edu/.
Research Participants Invited
VCU's Kinesiology and Health Science Department is seeking male participants to take part in a research project to assess the impact of a high active or low active lifestyle and cellular aging on cognitive performance. Participants must be healthy male adults between 40 and 64 years old with a body mass index less than 30.0 (assessed by the research staff). Two morning exercise tests and two brief cognitive tests will be required. Individuals with a history of cancer in the last 10 years, pre-existing inflammatory or metabolic diseases or are on medications that may alter inflammation or metabolism may not be eligible. Participants will be entered for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.
For more information, contact Charles Schwartz at schwartzcs@vcu.edu.
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