Student Issue for February 12, 2019

Today

I Love VCU Summer Studies

Add to calendar 12-02-2019 13:00:00 12-02-2019 15:00:00 America/New_York I Love VCU Summer Studies Visit the Summer Studies and Special Programs table on the first floor of of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Class lists and schedules, Summer Studies cookies and details about financial aid will be available. Summer registration begins online at 8 a.m. VCU Student Commons, first floor Elizabeth Bambacus bambacuses@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit the Summer Studies and Special Programs table on the first floor of of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Class lists and schedules, Summer Studies cookies and details about financial aid will be available. Summer registration begins online at 8 a.m.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://summer.vcu.edu.

Integrative Life Sciences Research Showcase

Add to calendar 12-02-2019 10:00:00 12-02-2019 14:30:00 America/New_York Integrative Life Sciences Research Showcase VCU's Integrative Life Sciences Student Organization will present its research showcase highlighting work by students in the ILS Ph.D program. The event will be in Virginia Ballrooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Oral presentations will be given from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. A poster session will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch will be provided from noon-1 p.m. Virginia ballrooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave Joseph Miano mianojp@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Integrative Life Sciences Student Organization will present its research showcase highlighting work by students in the ILS Ph.D program. The event will be in Virginia Ballrooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Oral presentations will be given from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. A poster session will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch will be provided from noon-1 p.m.

For more information, contact Joseph Miano at mianojp@vcu.edu.

Pop Culture vs. the 'Olympics of Suffering': Slavery and the Holocaust as One American Horror Story

Add to calendar 12-02-2019 18:00:00 12-02-2019 19:30:00 America/New_York Pop Culture vs. the 'Olympics of Suffering': Slavery and the Holocaust as One American Horror Story VCU's Department of African American Studies and the Judaic Studies program will host a talk by Danielle Christmas, Ph.D. The event will be in the Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Christmas, an assistant professor of English and comparative literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will discuss the contemporary appeal of Nazis and slaveholders, as illustrated by the FX television series "American Horror Story." University Student Commons, Richmond Salons I & II Dae Newman newmanad@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Department of African American Studies and the Judaic Studies program will host a talk by Danielle Christmas, Ph.D. The event will be in the Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Christmas, an assistant professor of English and comparative literature at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will discuss the contemporary appeal of Nazis and slaveholders, as illustrated by the FX television series "American Horror Story."

For more information, contact Dae Newman at newmanad@vcu.edu.

'Before the Flood' Free Film Screening and Panel Discussion

Add to calendar 12-02-2019 18:00:00 12-02-2019 20:30:00 America/New_York 'Before the Flood' Free Film Screening and Panel Discussion VCU’s Biology Department and VCU Libraries will co-host a screening and panel discussion of “Before the Flood.” The screening will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The documentary follows actor Leonardo DiCaprio's journey to learn about climate change. Request a free ticket at the following URL. Details about the 2019 RVA Environmental Film Festival are available at https://rvaeff.org. James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303 Dr. Ching-Yu Huang cyhuang@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU’s Biology Department and VCU Libraries will co-host a screening and panel discussion of “Before the Flood.” The screening will be in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. The documentary follows actor Leonardo DiCaprio's journey to learn about climate change. Request a free ticket at the following URL. Details about the 2019 RVA Environmental Film Festival are available at https://rvaeff.org.

For more information, contact Dr. Ching-Yu Huang at cyhuang@vcu.edu or visit http://goo.gl/nqznBp.

Graduate Student Association Grad Night Out – Student Night at Circuit Arcade Bar

Add to calendar 12-02-2019 19:00:00 12-02-2019 22:00:00 America/New_York Graduate Student Association Grad Night Out – Student Night at Circuit Arcade Bar The Graduate Student Association at VCU presents free food and arcade games at Circuit Arcade Bar, 3121 W. Leigh St. All VCU grad students are welcome. The facility will be closed to the general public during the event. Circuit Arcade Bar - 3121 West Leigh Street Richmond Va 23223 David Hampton hamptonjd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Graduate Student Association at VCU presents free food and arcade games at Circuit Arcade Bar, 3121 W. Leigh St. All VCU grad students are welcome. The facility will be closed to the general public during the event.

For more information, contact David Hampton at hamptonjd@vcu.edu.

This week

New E.R.A. Cuffing Season

Add to calendar 13-02-2019 19:00:00 13-02-2019 America/New_York New E.R.A. Cuffing Season New E.R.A., a campus Christian organization, will hold its third annual Cuffing Season event in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Group discussions will include platonic relationships - love or lust - and self-love. A mixer will follow. Performers, music and free food will be available. Rams Lounge in Commons Mama-U Addy addymu@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at 7 p.m.

New E.R.A., a campus Christian organization, will hold its third annual Cuffing Season event in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Group discussions will include platonic relationships - love or lust - and self-love. A mixer will follow. Performers, music and free food will be available.

For more information, contact Mama-U Addy at addymu@vcu.edu.

SSA's Henna Fundraiser

Add to calendar 13-02-2019 12:00:00 13-02-2019 17:00:00 America/New_York SSA's Henna Fundraiser VCU's Sudanese Student Association is having a henna fundraiser. The event is in the theater kiosk of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Commons Theatre Kiosk Fatma Khamis Khamisfh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 from noon to 5 p.m.

VCU's Sudanese Student Association is having a henna fundraiser. The event is in the theater kiosk of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Fatma Khamis at Khamisfh@vcu.edu or (804) 300-4681.

Open World Leadership Center Presentation: Serbian Government and Culture

Add to calendar 13-02-2019 16:30:00 13-02-2019 America/New_York Open World Leadership Center Presentation: Serbian Government and Culture Representatives from the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia will give a presentation about their government and culture. The event will be in Room 1030, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. A panel discussion led by VCU Globe students will follow the presentation. The Serbian contingent will be at VCU for meetings with local political leaders, businesses and nonprofit groups. West Grace North Residence Hall, Room 1030J Elizabeth Hiett eihiett@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Representatives from the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia will give a presentation about their government and culture. The event will be in Room 1030, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. A panel discussion led by VCU Globe students will follow the presentation. The Serbian contingent will be at VCU for meetings with local political leaders, businesses and nonprofit groups.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Hiett at eihiett@vcu.edu.

Valentine's Day Compass Rose Fundraiser

Add to calendar 14-02-2019 11:00:00 14-02-2019 14:00:00 America/New_York Valentine's Day Compass Rose Fundraiser Members of the Persian Club at VCU will be selling roses for $2 with a romantic Persian quote tied to the stem. The event, a fundraiser for the club, will be held at the VCU Compass in front of Shafer Court Dining Center. Persian chai will be included while supplies last. VCU Compass, in front of Shafer Nadia Zia zians@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Members of the Persian Club at VCU will be selling roses for $2 with a romantic Persian quote tied to the stem. The event, a fundraiser for the club, will be held at the VCU Compass in front of Shafer Court Dining Center. Persian chai will be included while supplies last.

For more information, contact Nadia Zia at zians@mymail.vcu.edu.

Positioning Yourself To Compete for External Research Funding

Add to calendar 14-02-2019 12:00:00 14-02-2019 America/New_York Positioning Yourself To Compete for External Research Funding VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a series of seminars on grant writing for early-career faculty researchers. Each session covers a topic related to writing a competitive research grant application and is taught by senior faculty researchers. Seating is limited. The Feb. 14 session, in Room 1013, Molecular Medical Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St., will be taught by Wright Center Director F. Gerard Moeller, M.D. Register at the following URL. Molecular Medical Research Building (1220 E. Broad St.), room 1013 Pam Dillon pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at noon

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a series of seminars on grant writing for early-career faculty researchers. Each session covers a topic related to writing a competitive research grant application and is taught by senior faculty researchers. Seating is limited. The Feb. 14 session, in Room 1013, Molecular Medical Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St., will be taught by Wright Center Director F. Gerard Moeller, M.D. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16981.

Real Life Film Series: 'Forgotten Genius'

Add to calendar 14-02-2019 12:10:00 14-02-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York Real Life Film Series: 'Forgotten Genius' VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring their lunch to a screening and discussion of "Forgotten Genius." The documentary, which focuses on scientist and civil rights pioneer Percy Julian, will be shown in Lecture Room 2010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St. A discussion will follow. Register at the following URL. Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, Room 2010 Thelma Mack mackta@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 from 12:10 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries and University Student Commons and Activities invite the VCU community to bring their lunch to a screening and discussion of "Forgotten Genius." The documentary, which focuses on scientist and civil rights pioneer Percy Julian, will be shown in Lecture Room 2010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St. A discussion will follow. 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.

Healthy Love Quickie: Consent and Boundaries

Add to calendar 14-02-2019 15:00:00 14-02-2019 16:00:00 America/New_York Healthy Love Quickie: Consent and Boundaries VCU's Wellness Resource Center will host a Healthy Love Quickie discussion about navigating consent and boundaries in relationships. The event will be in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Virginia Room A Kaylin Tingle tinglekm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center will host a Healthy Love Quickie discussion about navigating consent and boundaries in relationships. The event will be in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Kaylin Tingle at tinglekm@vcu.edu.

How Does Healthy Asian Love Look?

Add to calendar 14-02-2019 20:00:00 14-02-2019 America/New_York How Does Healthy Asian Love Look? VCU's Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance will hold a discussion of gender-based violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities, the intersections between those communities and LGBTQIA+ groups, and visions of love in all forms. The event will be in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Virginia Room B Tamanna Kaur Sohal sohalt@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at 8 p.m.

VCU's Asian and Pacific Islander Student Alliance will hold a discussion of gender-based violence in Asian and Pacific Islander communities, the intersections between those communities and LGBTQIA+ groups, and visions of love in all forms. The event will be in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Tamanna Kaur Sohal at sohalt@vcu.edu.

'Darwin and the Politics of Nature'

Add to calendar 15-02-2019 10:30:00 15-02-2019 12:00:00 America/New_York 'Darwin and the Politics of Nature' VCU's Science, Technology and Society Program presents, "Darwin and the Politics of Nature," at Millhiser House, 916 W. Franklin St. Millhiser House Karen Rader karader@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to noon

VCU's Science, Technology and Society Program presents, "Darwin and the Politics of Nature," at Millhiser House, 916 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Karen Rader at karader@vcu.edu.

'Love Talk: A Relationship Q and A'

Add to calendar 15-02-2019 19:00:00 15-02-2019 America/New_York 'Love Talk: A Relationship Q and A' First Love Church presents its second Annual "Love Talk: A Relationship Q and A." The event will be held in Room 1232, Grace and Broad Residence Center 2, 1010 W. Grace St. A panel of couples will answer questions about love, relationships and marriage. A variety of performances will be staged and dinner will be provided. Grace & Broad 2 (1010 W. Grace St.) Room 1232 Yasmin John Johnye@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 at 7 p.m.

First Love Church presents its second Annual "Love Talk: A Relationship Q and A." The event will be held in Room 1232, Grace and Broad Residence Center 2, 1010 W. Grace St. A panel of couples will answer questions about love, relationships and marriage. A variety of performances will be staged and dinner will be provided.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at Johnye@vcu.edu.

Coming up

'Escalation' Workshop

Add to calendar 19-02-2019 15:00:00 19-02-2019 16:30:00 America/New_York 'Escalation' Workshop The Wellness Resource Center and VCU's Team One Love present a viewing of the short film, "Escalation." An interactive discussion on the film and red flags of unhealthy relationships will follow. The screening will be held in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Request a workshop at the followng URL. SGA Senate Chambers Kaylin Tingle tinglekm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center and VCU's Team One Love present a viewing of the short film, "Escalation." An interactive discussion on the film and red flags of unhealthy relationships will follow. The screening will be held in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Request a workshop at the followng URL.

For more information, contact Kaylin Tingle at tinglekm@vcu.edu or visit http://www.bit.ly/EscalationRequest.

Activities Programming Board: Trap N' Paint

Add to calendar 19-02-2019 18:00:00 19-02-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York Activities Programming Board: Trap N' Paint VCU's Activities Programming Board will host a Trap N' Paint event in the Ballrooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons Kishla Conner connerka2@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Activities Programming Board will host a Trap N' Paint event in the Ballrooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

Early Registration for Va. Clinical Research Conference Ends Feb. 12

Add to calendar 12-04-2019 07:30:00 12-04-2019 America/New_York Early Registration for Va. Clinical Research Conference Ends Feb. 12 After Feb. 12, registration increases by $20 for the inaugural Virginia Clinical Research Conference: Engagement 2019. At the event, clinical research coordinators, investigators and clinicians will share perspectives, discuss best practices and collaborate on new opportunities in clinical research. The conference will be at the Hilton Richmond Downtown Hotel, 501 E. Broad St. Hilton Richmond Downtown Hotel Shirley Helm shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 12, 2019 at 7:30 a.m.

After Feb. 12, registration increases by $20 for the inaugural Virginia Clinical Research Conference: Engagement 2019. At the event, clinical research coordinators, investigators and clinicians will share perspectives, discuss best practices and collaborate on new opportunities in clinical research. The conference will be at the Hilton Richmond Downtown Hotel, 501 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2942 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/clinical-research/.

Notices

Summer Study Abroad Program: Midwifery and Health in Guatemala

The VCU Institute for Women’s Health and Highland Support Project will host a week in Guatemala learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the country's methods of health care and healing. The week, May 18-25, will be spent with indigenous midwives and community leaders. The cost is $985 (plus airfare). Apply at the following URL (deadline March 30).

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8592 or visit http://www.womenshealth.vcu.edu.

MCV Campus Utility Work and Construction Updates

Utility work and construction at the VCU Health Outpatient Facility construction site continues. The work, at the corner of North 10th and East Leigh streets, will affect traffic patterns in the area of the MCV Campus over the next several months. For current information and updates, visit the URL below.

For more information, contact Jake Hughes at jake.hughes@am.jll.com or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/our-story/building-projects/adult-outpatient-facility/updates-adult-outpatient-facility.

VCUDine: Shafer Love Week

VCUDine will celebrate Valentine’s Day throughout the week. Daily specials will be offered at Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center. Specials include Ravioli Lunch, Feb. 12; Seafood Lunch, Feb. 13; and Valentine’s Desserts, Feb. 14. Jonah’s will offer Chocolate Day on the MCV Campus on Feb. 14.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at lhay@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

Adaptive Climbing With Sportable

VCU Recreational Sports is partnering with Sportable RVA to offer an adaptive climbing series at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. The series, Feb. 13, Feb. 20 and Feb. 27, is open to students with disabilities who want to climb.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at scalbert@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8473 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/climbing-and-bouldering/.

Summer Course Registration Is Open

Registration for summer classes begins Feb. 12 for everyone, regardless of earned credit hours. To view the list of offerings, visit summer.vcu.edu, eServices or the following URL. Register online through eServices.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://www.pubapps.vcu.edu/scheduleofclasses/.

Latinx Sought for Research Study

Researchers in VCU’s Department of Psychology are interested in learning more about the psychological impact of current policies on individuals who immigrated to the United States at a young age. Participation includes a one-hour confidential interview. Compensation is available.

For more information, contact Oswaldo Moreno at oamoreno@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6624.

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