Student Issue for October 30, 2018

Today

Pumpkin Painting With Her Campus at Park Plaza

Add to calendar 30-10-2018 11:00:00 30-10-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Pumpkin Painting With Her Campus at Park Plaza In celebration of the fall season, Her Campus at VCU will provide pumpkins, paint and brushes at Park Plaza. Park Plaza by the new VCU letters Taylor Mickel mickeltk@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In celebration of the fall season, Her Campus at VCU will provide pumpkins, paint and brushes at Park Plaza.

For more information, contact Taylor Mickel at mickeltk@vcu.edu or visit http://hercampus.com/vcu.

Paws For Stress

Add to calendar 30-10-2018 11:00:00 30-10-2018 14:00:00 America/New_York Paws For Stress Play with certified therapy dogs from VCU's Center for Human-Animal Interaction as a way to unwind from semester stress, in Virginia Rooms A-D, Virginia Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Virginia Rooms A-D Christine Strasser cstrasser@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Play with certified therapy dogs from VCU's Center for Human-Animal Interaction as a way to unwind from semester stress, in Virginia Rooms A-D, Virginia Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Christine Strasser at cstrasser@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200.

Student Well-Being Initiative on MCV Campus

Add to calendar 30-10-2018 12:00:00 30-10-2018 America/New_York Student Well-Being Initiative on MCV Campus VCU's Dean of Students Office, University Counseling Services and the Wellness Resource Center are piloting a new student group on the MCV Campus to encourage student mental health and wellness initiatives. Students are being recruited to help with this effort, and an interest meeting will be held in the first-floor conference room at Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. Register at the following email address. Lunch will be served. Hunton Student Center, 1st floor Conference Room Kendall Plageman kwplageman@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

VCU's Dean of Students Office, University Counseling Services and the Wellness Resource Center are piloting a new student group on the MCV Campus to encourage student mental health and wellness initiatives. Students are being recruited to help with this effort, and an interest meeting will be held in the first-floor conference room at Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. Register at the following email address. Lunch will be served.

For more information, contact Kendall Plageman at kwplageman@vcu.edu or (824) 828-1079.

Candidate Information Event

Add to calendar 30-10-2018 19:00:00 30-10-2018 21:30:00 America/New_York Candidate Information Event The Political Action Committee of the NAACP at VCU will host a candidate informational event regarding the upcoming Congressional midterm and Virginia state elections for Districts 1, 4 and 7, in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Virginia Room A Sierra Lewis lewissm23@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The Political Action Committee of the NAACP at VCU will host a candidate informational event regarding the upcoming Congressional midterm and Virginia state elections for Districts 1, 4 and 7, in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Sierra Lewis at lewissm23@vcu.edu.

Libraries Book Sale Discount Day Today

Add to calendar 30-10-2018 09:00:00 30-10-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York Libraries Book Sale Discount Day Today All items at 50 percent off at the annual Friends of VCU Libraries book sale, in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The sale concludes Oct. 31 with discount day, when a bag of books sells for $5. Proceeds benefit the VCU Emerging Leaders Program service projects and library programs. Cabell Library Lecture Hall (Room 303) Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

All items at 50 percent off at the annual Friends of VCU Libraries book sale, in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The sale concludes Oct. 31 with discount day, when a bag of books sells for $5. Proceeds benefit the VCU Emerging Leaders Program service projects and library programs.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/book-sale-2018.html.

This week

National Scholarship Information Session

Add to calendar 31-10-2018 14:00:00 31-10-2018 15:00:00 America/New_York National Scholarship Information Session Jeff Wing, director of the National Scholarship Office, will offer an information session about national and international scholarships and fellowship opportunities in Room 1303, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Multipurpose Room (1303) in the Honors College (701 W. Grace St.) Jeff Wing jawing@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Jeff Wing, director of the National Scholarship Office, will offer an information session about national and international scholarships and fellowship opportunities in Room 1303, Honors College, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

Wednesday Workshop: Halloween Green Screen Photobooth

Add to calendar 31-10-2018 13:00:00 31-10-2018 16:00:00 America/New_York Wednesday Workshop: Halloween Green Screen Photobooth Stop by the Workshop in the lower level, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to have your picture taken in front of a green screen with a spooky background. Costumes encouraged but not required. The Workshop, Cabell Library Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Stop by the Workshop in the lower level, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to have your picture taken in front of a green screen with a spooky background. Costumes encouraged but not required.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2018-19/wednesday-workshops-2018-19.html.

NABCJ Professional Development Brunch

Add to calendar 31-10-2018 11:30:00 31-10-2018 13:30:00 America/New_York NABCJ Professional Development Brunch National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice will hold a professional development brunch in Room 2005, Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St. Raleigh Building Room 2005 Nila Cameron cameronnc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice will hold a professional development brunch in Room 2005, Raleigh Building, 1001 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Nila Cameron at cameronnc@vcu.edu.

Fountainhead Fellow Lecture: Sedrick Chisom

Add to calendar 31-10-2018 12:00:00 31-10-2018 America/New_York Fountainhead Fellow Lecture: Sedrick Chisom The VCU Department of Painting + Printmaking presents a lecture by Fountainhead Fellow Sedrick Chisom in Room 535, Bowe Street Parking Deck. Chisom, a painter and writer, references the racialized idioms of Victorian fantasy illustration and uses the Romantic landscape as a site where the apocalyptic narratives of white supremacy, Christianity and climate change intersect. Bowe Street Parking Deck, 609 Bowe St., Room 535 Kat Wilson papr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 at noon

The VCU Department of Painting + Printmaking presents a lecture by Fountainhead Fellow Sedrick Chisom in Room 535, Bowe Street Parking Deck. Chisom, a painter and writer, references the racialized idioms of Victorian fantasy illustration and uses the Romantic landscape as a site where the apocalyptic narratives of white supremacy, Christianity and climate change intersect.

For more information, contact Kat Wilson at papr@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/paintingprintmaking/2018/09/25/sedrick-chisom-fountainhead-fellow-lecture/.

DOC Presents a Murder Mystery Halloween Party

Add to calendar 31-10-2018 19:30:00 31-10-2018 21:00:00 America/New_York DOC Presents a Murder Mystery Halloween Party Disciples on Campus presents a Murder Mystery Halloween Party in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Costumes are encouraged and games, snacks, desserts and music will be available. Participants will be assigned a character at the door, along with additional details. VCU Commons- Virginia Room B Gabriella Vazquez vazquezgy@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Disciples on Campus presents a Murder Mystery Halloween Party in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Costumes are encouraged and games, snacks, desserts and music will be available. Participants will be assigned a character at the door, along with additional details.

For more information, contact Gabriella Vazquez at vazquezgy@vcu.edu or (757) 812-1085 or visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/disciplesoncampus.

Master's of Teaching: Secondary History/Social Studies and English Info Session

Add to calendar 01-11-2018 12:00:00 01-11-2018 America/New_York Master's of Teaching: Secondary History/Social Studies and English Info Session VCU's School of Education will host Join Ross Collin, Ph.D., and Gabriel Reich, Ph.D., at the #VCUSOE Master's of Teaching: Secondary History/Social Studies and English Informational Session in Room 2089, Dean's Conference Room, Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St. RSVP at the following URL. Oliver Hall, Dean's Conference Room, 2089 Jenna Lenhardt soeinfo@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at noon

VCU's School of Education will host Join Ross Collin, Ph.D., and Gabriel Reich, Ph.D., at the #VCUSOE Master's of Teaching: Secondary History/Social Studies and English Informational Session in Room 2089, Dean's Conference Room, Oliver Hall, 1015 W. Main St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/2vgRQtz.

Catholic Grad Student Organization Luncheon: 'Rome Sweet Rome??!!'

Add to calendar 01-11-2018 12:00:00 01-11-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Catholic Grad Student Organization Luncheon: 'Rome Sweet Rome??!!' In the midst of scandal and political uncertainty, three members of the Catholic faith from varying backgrounds will share their personal stories at a luncheon meeting of VCU's Catholic Graduate Student Organization themed "Rome Sweet Rome??!!" in Room 3-016, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Sanger Hall 3-016 Mario Dance medance@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

In the midst of scandal and political uncertainty, three members of the Catholic faith from varying backgrounds will share their personal stories at a luncheon meeting of VCU's Catholic Graduate Student Organization themed "Rome Sweet Rome??!!" in Room 3-016, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Mario Dance at medance@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9838.

Lunch With VCU Health Art in Healthcare

Add to calendar 01-11-2018 12:00:00 01-11-2018 13:00:00 America/New_York Lunch With VCU Health Art in Healthcare VCU's Community Health Education Center presents Lunch with VCU Health Arts in Healthcare, an overview of the department, therapy services, wall art policies and programs, at the center, 1200 E. Marshall St. The program is free and lunch will be provided. Register at the following URL. Community Health Education Center K.J. Ricasata ricasatakj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Community Health Education Center presents Lunch with VCU Health Arts in Healthcare, an overview of the department, therapy services, wall art policies and programs, at the center, 1200 E. Marshall St. The program is free and lunch will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/4738182.

Reuters Journalist To Deliver Talk About 'Police Violence and Cover-Up in the Wake of Katrina'

Add to calendar 01-11-2018 16:00:00 01-11-2018 America/New_York Reuters Journalist To Deliver Talk About 'Police Violence and Cover-Up in the Wake of Katrina' Reuters journalist and VCU alumnus Ronnie Greene will talk about his book, "Shots on the Bridge: Police Violence and Cover-Up in the Wake of Katrina," in Lecture Hall 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Greene edits investigative stories for Reuters and teaches graduate writing at Johns Hopkins University. Temple Building, room 1165 Marcus Messner mmessner@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 at 4 p.m.

Reuters journalist and VCU alumnus Ronnie Greene will talk about his book, "Shots on the Bridge: Police Violence and Cover-Up in the Wake of Katrina," in Lecture Hall 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Greene edits investigative stories for Reuters and teaches graduate writing at Johns Hopkins University.

For more information, contact Marcus Messner at mmessner@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/news/reuters-journalist-to-deliver-talk-at-robertson-school.html.

'Gerrymandering, Redistricting and the Midterm Elections'

Add to calendar 01-11-2018 19:00:00 01-11-2018 20:30:00 America/New_York 'Gerrymandering, Redistricting and the Midterm Elections' VCU Department of Political Science presents, "Gerrymandering, Redistricting and the Midterm Elections," in Room 1104, Monroe Campus Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. MCALC 1104 Alex Keena keenaja@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU Department of Political Science presents, "Gerrymandering, Redistricting and the Midterm Elections," in Room 1104, Monroe Campus Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Alex Keena at keenaja@vcu.edu.

Safe Zone Workshop

Add to calendar 01-11-2018 09:00:00 01-11-2018 11:00:00 America/New_York Safe Zone Workshop The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a workshop in Virginia Rooms A & B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues. Register at the following URL (keyword "Safe Zone"). More information is also available at https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/safe-zone/. Monroe Park Student Commons - VA Rooms A & B Lisa Beck labeck@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a workshop in Virginia Rooms A & B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to raise awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues. Register at the following URL (keyword "Safe Zone"). More information is also available at https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/safe-zone/.

For more information, contact Lisa Beck at labeck@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month Kick-Off

Add to calendar 02-11-2018 12:00:00 02-11-2018 13:30:00 America/New_York Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month Kick-Off VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will kick off Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with information about regional indigenous tribes, music, trivia and Native American-inspired food. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Room 215 Kishla Conner connerka2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will kick off Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month in Room 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., with information about regional indigenous tribes, music, trivia and Native American-inspired food.

For more information, contact Kishla Conner at connerka2@vcu.edu.

VCU Globe Open House

Add to calendar 03-11-2018 12:00:00 03-11-2018 14:00:00 America/New_York VCU Globe Open House VCU Globe will host an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 in the West Grace North residence hall. Globe staff will discuss the program and answer questions. Applications are now being accepted and the priority deadline is Nov. 9. West Grace North residence hall Ross Losapio losapior@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU Globe will host an open house from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 in the West Grace North residence hall. Globe staff will discuss the program and answer questions. Applications are now being accepted and the priority deadline is Nov. 9.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7853 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/vcuglobe/.

Coming up

Men's Basketball Home Opener

Add to calendar 06-11-2018 19:00:00 06-11-2018 America/New_York Men's Basketball Home Opener The claim period for the VCU basketball home opener is now open. Students must claim a ticket to attend the games. Stuart C. Siegel Center Kevin Jackson jacksonks@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 at 7 p.m.

The claim period for the VCU basketball home opener is now open. Students must claim a ticket to attend the games.

For more information, contact Kevin Jackson at jacksonks@vcu.edu or (804) 909-3814 or visit http://www.vcuathletics.com.

RamBikes Volunteer Night

Add to calendar 22-11-2018 17:00:00 22-11-2018 19:00:00 America/New_York RamBikes Volunteer Night Volunteers are sought at the RamBikes shop. Assistance is needed to repair bikes for the rental program, disassemble for recycling or prepare for donation to nonprofits. Volunteer nights will be held each Thursday for the remainder of the semester at the shop, 201 N. Belvidere. RamBikes, 201 N. Belvidere Sera Erickson ericksonss@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Volunteers are sought at the RamBikes shop. Assistance is needed to repair bikes for the rental program, disassemble for recycling or prepare for donation to nonprofits. Volunteer nights will be held each Thursday for the remainder of the semester at the shop, 201 N. Belvidere.

For more information, contact Sera Erickson at ericksonss@vcu.edu or (571) 353-0196 or visit http://bikes.vcu.edu.

Notices

Caps, Gowns and Hoods for December Commencement

December Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on Dec. 8 in the E.J. Wade Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Students participating in the ceremony must wear caps, gowns and hoods. Academic regalia should be purchased at the Barnes & Noble @ VCU on your respective campus. Regalia will be available for sale Oct. 8-Dec. 8 on the MCV Campus and Oct. 9-Dec. 8 on the Monroe Park Campus. If you are unable to visit your campus store before Dec. 8, you may order online from Oct. 11-Nov. 25 at http://www.balfour.com/vcu/. Shipping charges apply to online orders. Caps and gowns will not be available for purchase at the Commencement ceremony.

For more information, contact . at . or visit http://www.commencement.vcu.edu.

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