Student Issue for December 7, 2018

Today

Rams in Recovery Fall Graduation

Add to calendar 07-12-2018 16:30:00 07-12-2018 America/New_York Rams in Recovery Fall Graduation Rams in Recovery will honor its fall graduates. The ceremony will be held in Room 403, Hibbs Building, 900 Park Ave. A reception will follow at the Wellness Resource Center, 815 S. Cathedral Place. RSVP at the following URL. Hibbs Building, Room 403 Thomas Bannard recovery@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4:30 p.m.

Rams in Recovery will honor its fall graduates. The ceremony will be held in Room 403, Hibbs Building, 900 Park Ave. A reception will follow at the Wellness Resource Center, 815 S. Cathedral Place. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thomas Bannard at recovery@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit https://goo.gl/HLMbHq.

Anderson Publishing Grant Release

Add to calendar 07-12-2018 18:00:00 07-12-2018 21:00:00 America/New_York Anderson Publishing Grant Release The Anderson Gallery will honor the winner of the 2018 student publishing grant, VCU sculpture major Caroline Meyers. The event will be part of December First Friday at the gallery, 907 1⁄2 W. Franklin St. The Anderson will provide up to $300 toward production costs associated with publishing the work. The Anderson Gallery Maggie Flanigan mflanigan2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Anderson Gallery will honor the winner of the 2018 student publishing grant, VCU sculpture major Caroline Meyers. The event will be part of December First Friday at the gallery, 907 1⁄2 W. Franklin St. The Anderson will provide up to $300 toward production costs associated with publishing the work.

For more information, contact Maggie Flanigan at mflanigan2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7720 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/programs/theanderson/.

Chi Alpha Christmas Semiformal

Add to calendar 07-12-2018 19:00:00 07-12-2018 22:00:00 America/New_York Chi Alpha Christmas Semiformal Chi Alpha Campus Ministries will host its annual Christmas Semiformal at the Chapel, 1836 Park Ave. Chi Alpha is raising money for Project Rescue, an organization whose goal is to rescue and restore victims of sexual slavery. A $10 donation is suggested. Games, dancing, a photo booth and light snacks will be available. The Chapel (1836 Park Avenue) Emily Bambury bamburyec@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries will host its annual Christmas Semiformal at the Chapel, 1836 Park Ave. Chi Alpha is raising money for Project Rescue, an organization whose goal is to rescue and restore victims of sexual slavery. A $10 donation is suggested. Games, dancing, a photo booth and light snacks will be available.

For more information, contact Emily Bambury at bamburyec@mymail.vcu.edu.

This week

Institute for Contemporary Art Tour: Architecture and Watercolor

Add to calendar 08-12-2018 15:00:00 08-12-2018 America/New_York Institute for Contemporary Art Tour: Architecture and Watercolor The architecture of the ICA at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be highlighted during a tour. Michael Lease, the ICA's director of facilities, installation and exhibition design, will serve as guide at the event. Afterward, artist Aimee Joyaux will lead an open watercolor activity. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU Institute for Contemporary Art ica@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018 at 3 p.m.

The architecture of the ICA at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be highlighted during a tour. Michael Lease, the ICA's director of facilities, installation and exhibition design, will serve as guide at the event. Afterward, artist Aimee Joyaux will lead an open watercolor activity.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu.

Coming up

Technology Career Informational Session

Add to calendar 10-12-2018 17:00:00 10-12-2018 18:00:00 America/New_York Technology Career Informational Session A technology specialist from Mozilla will discuss career opportunities at an informational session. The meeting, hosted by RamDev at VCU for all students with an interest in technology, will be held in Room 2214, College of Engineering East Hall, 401 W. Main St. Register (mandatory) at the following URL. Engineering East Hall, room 2214 Lena Rivera riveralc2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Dec. 10, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A technology specialist from Mozilla will discuss career opportunities at an informational session. The meeting, hosted by RamDev at VCU for all students with an interest in technology, will be held in Room 2214, College of Engineering East Hall, 401 W. Main St. Register (mandatory) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lena Rivera at riveralc2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7128 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFDNqVAH0ylUK07DuFZ_40IQ5QBIv12cBQsPXD0RBD1XDkdA/viewform.

Online MBA Webinar

Add to calendar 11-12-2018 12:00:00 11-12-2018 12:30:00 America/New_York Online MBA Webinar VCU's School of Business is hosting a webinar on the online MBA program. The 30-minute presentation provides an overview of the program and how to apply. Click on the following URL to register. Online Robert Clarkson rmclarkson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's School of Business is hosting a webinar on the online MBA program. The 30-minute presentation provides an overview of the program and how to apply. Click on the following URL to register.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/?utm_source=DAR%20Alumni&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Register&utm_content=LogOnAndMoveForward-BusinessKnowledge-Leadership-ManagerialSkills-CriticalAndCreativeThinking-ProgramFetures&utm_campaign=OMBARY2019&program=OMBA#sob-events-1759437.

ICA Cinema Series: 'Rafiki'

Add to calendar 12-12-2018 18:00:00 12-12-2018 America/New_York ICA Cinema Series: 'Rafiki' "Rafiki," a Kenyan love story, will have its Virginia premiere at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. When love blossoms between two Kenyan girls, they must choose between happiness and safety. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU Institute for Contemporary Art ica@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 at 6 p.m.

"Rafiki," a Kenyan love story, will have its Virginia premiere at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. When love blossoms between two Kenyan girls, they must choose between happiness and safety.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/films/cinema-1212/.

Writing Retreat for Dissertation and Masters Thesis Authors

Add to calendar 07-01-2019 09:00:00 07-01-2019 17:00:00 America/New_York Writing Retreat for Dissertation and Masters Thesis Authors VCU Libraries will host a drop-in writing retreat for dissertation and masters thesis authors. The event will be held Jan. 7-8 in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Informative sessions are optional. Writing spaces, Wi-Fi, power strips and coffee and snacks will be offered. Free consultations on writing and research will be available. RSVP at the following URL. Cabell Library Lecture Hall (Rm. 303) Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Jan. 7, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU Libraries will host a drop-in writing retreat for dissertation and masters thesis authors. The event will be held Jan. 7-8 in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Informative sessions are optional. Writing spaces, Wi-Fi, power strips and coffee and snacks will be offered. Free consultations on writing and research will be available. RSVP at the following URL.

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/dissertation-retreat.html.

Notices

Table Massage $5 Discount

VCU Recreational Sports is offering a $5 discount on any 60-minute table massages listed online. The discount, offered to students, faculty/staff and members, ends Dec. 7.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at dalesm3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6411 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/table-massage/.

Winter Break Hours for VCU Recreational Sports

VCU Recreational Sports will be operating on abbreviated hours during winter break. Cary Street Gym will be closed Dec. 21-Jan. 1. MCV Campus Recreation and Aquatic Center will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1. A list of winter break hours and closures is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0321 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.

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