Student Issue for April 17, 2019

Today

'How Retro Are You? Retro Rams Candy Mixer'

Add to calendar 17-04-2019 11:00:00 17-04-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York 'How Retro Are You? Retro Rams Candy Mixer' Retro Rams is sponsoring a "How Retro Are You?: Retro Rams Candy Mixer." The event will be in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., across from Pizza Hut. Those who attend can play games, win candy prizes and learn more about Retro Rams, VCU's nontraditional student organization. For questions, contact the following email or Jenn Klee at kleejr@vcu.edu. Student Commons (across from Pizza Hut) Glynis Boyd Hughes gmboyd2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Retro Rams is sponsoring a "How Retro Are You?: Retro Rams Candy Mixer." The event will be in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., across from Pizza Hut. Those who attend can play games, win candy prizes and learn more about Retro Rams, VCU's nontraditional student organization. For questions, contact the following email or Jenn Klee at kleejr@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Glynis Boyd Hughes at gmboyd2@vcu.edu or (804) 482-9129.

Fulbright Informational Session

Add to calendar 17-04-2019 12:00:00 17-04-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York Fulbright Informational Session VCU's National Scholarship Office will hold a Fulbright informational session at its office in the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. A session will also be held at 12:30 p.m. April 18 at the same location. The sessions are geared toward all students and alumni interested in research abroad or English teaching opportunities abroad. National Scholarship Office, 701 W. Grace St. Rorey Hughes rhughes2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will hold a Fulbright informational session at its office in the Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. A session will also be held at 12:30 p.m. April 18 at the same location. The sessions are geared toward all students and alumni interested in research abroad or English teaching opportunities abroad.

For more information, contact Rorey Hughes at rhughes2@vcu.edu or visit https://nso.vcu.edu/.

RamTech Appy Hour: 'Digital Drawing With the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil'

Add to calendar 17-04-2019 12:00:00 17-04-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York RamTech Appy Hour: 'Digital Drawing With the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil' RamTech will host a free Appy Hour: “Digital Drawing with the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil.” The event will be in the Alumni Association Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event is open to all levels of artists, from casual coloring book fans to art students. Free snacks will be available. Space is limited. Register at the following URL. University Student Commons Alumni Board Room Erinn Budd budde@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

RamTech will host a free Appy Hour: “Digital Drawing with the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil.” The event will be in the Alumni Association Board Room, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event is open to all levels of artists, from casual coloring book fans to art students. Free snacks will be available. Space is limited. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at budde@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ramtech-appy-hour-digital-drawing-with-the-ipad-pro-apple-pencil-tickets-59595117601.

'Take Back the Night'

Add to calendar 17-04-2019 17:30:00 17-04-2019 19:30:00 America/New_York 'Take Back the Night' VCU's Wellness Resource Center in collaboration with Students Advocating Violence Education and Support at VCU are hosting "Take Back The Night." The rally for survivors of sexual violence and their allies will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Richmond Salons Kaylin Tingle tinglekm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center in collaboration with Students Advocating Violence Education and Support at VCU are hosting "Take Back The Night." The rally for survivors of sexual violence and their allies will be held in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

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

Evening MBA Informational Session

Add to calendar 17-04-2019 18:00:00 17-04-2019 19:00:00 America/New_York Evening MBA Informational Session VCU's Graduate Studies office in the School of Business is hosting an Evening MBA informational session. The meeting will be in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. An overview of the program and the application process will be covered. Register at the following URL. Questions? Call (804) 828-4622. B3189, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Robert Clarkson rmclarkson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's Graduate Studies office in the School of Business is hosting an Evening MBA informational session. The meeting will be in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. An overview of the program and the application process will be covered. Register at the following URL. Questions? Call (804) 828-4622.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://vcubus.hobsonsradius.com/ssc/eform/B0TC0tI6705kx6700kB3.ssc.

University Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Concert

Add to calendar 17-04-2019 19:00:00 17-04-2019 America/New_York University Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble in Concert VCU's Department of Music presents University Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The concert will be in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. General admission tickets are $10. Admission is free for VCU students with a valid ID. Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts Anne Marie Dumain dumainamm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

VCU's Department of Music presents University Band and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The concert will be in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. General admission tickets are $10. Admission is free for VCU students with a valid ID.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu.

Diversity and Inclusion Dialogues on Tour: Problematic Pop Culture

Add to calendar 17-04-2019 19:00:00 17-04-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York Diversity and Inclusion Dialogues on Tour: Problematic Pop Culture The Diversity Ambassadors from VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a conversation about pop culture. The discussion will focus on how pop culture can be problematic and oppressive if folks are not careful about what is consumed and shared. The event will be in the second-floor Multimedia Room, Gladding Residence Center III, 722 W. Cary St. Free snacks will be provided. Gladding Residence Center: 2nd Floor Multimedia Room Dana Vandervelde vandervelded@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Diversity Ambassadors from VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a conversation about pop culture. The discussion will focus on how pop culture can be problematic and oppressive if folks are not careful about what is consumed and shared. The event will be in the second-floor Multimedia Room, Gladding Residence Center III, 722 W. Cary St. Free snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Dana Vandervelde at vandervelded@mymail.vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu.

This week

Pre-X Donut Day

Add to calendar 18-04-2019 10:00:00 18-04-2019 12:00:00 America/New_York Pre-X Donut Day VCU's da Vinci Center will host its Third Thursday Donut Day at the Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place. Current teams participating in the Center's pre-accelerator (Pre-X) program will be pitching their entrepreneurial ideas every 20 minutes. Donut Days are open to all. RSVP (to make make sure enough donuts are on hand) at the following URL. 807 S. Cathedral Place Kelsey Steenburgh bksteenburgh@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2019 from 10 a.m. to noon

VCU's da Vinci Center will host its Third Thursday Donut Day at the Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place. Current teams participating in the Center's pre-accelerator (Pre-X) program will be pitching their entrepreneurial ideas every 20 minutes. Donut Days are open to all. RSVP (to make make sure enough donuts are on hand) at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at bksteenburgh@vcu.edu.

Options in Nursing Workshop

Add to calendar 18-04-2019 15:30:00 18-04-2019 16:30:00 America/New_York Options in Nursing Workshop Interested in exploring nontraditional paths to nursing? Learn more about HPEX, psychology, social work and accelerated nursing. The event, sponsored by VCU Pre-Health Advising, will be in Room 260, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. HIbbs 260 Jenna Clancy jclancy3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Interested in exploring nontraditional paths to nursing? Learn more about HPEX, psychology, social work and accelerated nursing. The event, sponsored by VCU Pre-Health Advising, will be in Room 260, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Jenna Clancy at jclancy3@vcu.edu.

Laura August Lecture

Add to calendar 18-04-2019 16:30:00 18-04-2019 America/New_York Laura August Lecture Writer, critic and curator Laura August thinks through the disparate experiences of flooding to consider survival strategies in disastrous landscapes. The talk, hosted by VCU's Department of Art History, will be in Room 202, Buford House, 922 W. Franklin St. Buford House, 922 W Franklin St RM 202 Maggie Flanigan mflanigan2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2019 at 4:30 p.m.

Writer, critic and curator Laura August thinks through the disparate experiences of flooding to consider survival strategies in disastrous landscapes. The talk, hosted by VCU's Department of Art History, will be in Room 202, Buford House, 922 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Maggie Flanigan at mflanigan2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7720.

'The Three Musketeers'

Add to calendar 18-04-2019 19:30:00 18-04-2019 America/New_York 'The Three Musketeers' VCU Theatre presents "The Three Musketeers" at the Raymond Hodges Theater, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The show runs from April 18-20 and 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. and April 28 at 3 p.m. Written by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Catherine Bush and directed by Josh Chenard and David Leong, the play is a retelling of a sword-crossing, swashbuckling tale that has withstood the test of time. W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Theatre VCU bsmccoy@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Apr. 18, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU Theatre presents "The Three Musketeers" at the Raymond Hodges Theater, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. The show runs from April 18-20 and 25-27 at 7:30 p.m. and April 28 at 3 p.m. Written by Alexandre Dumas, adapted by Catherine Bush and directed by Josh Chenard and David Leong, the play is a retelling of a sword-crossing, swashbuckling tale that has withstood the test of time.

For more information, contact Theatre VCU at bsmccoy@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1514 or visit https://www.showclix.com/events/1318.

Black Male Student Symposium

Add to calendar 19-04-2019 12:00:00 19-04-2019 16:00:00 America/New_York Black Male Student Symposium VCU's African American Male Student Advocacy and Mentoring Initiative Committee will host the second annual VCU Black Male Student Symposium. This year’s theme “A Blueprint: Building Your Pathway to Success” will focus on students discussing future professional opportunities with graduate students and health professionals. The event will be in Room 100A, West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St. Free food and drinks will be available. West Grace South Room 100A Mychal Smith mdsmith@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 19, 2019 from noon to 4 p.m.

VCU's African American Male Student Advocacy and Mentoring Initiative Committee will host the second annual VCU Black Male Student Symposium. This year’s theme “A Blueprint: Building Your Pathway to Success” will focus on students discussing future professional opportunities with graduate students and health professionals. The event will be in Room 100A, West Grace Street Student Housing – South, 835 W. Grace St. Free food and drinks will be available.

For more information, contact Mychal Smith at mdsmith@vcu.edu.

UHCN Healthcare Summit

Add to calendar 19-04-2019 18:00:00 19-04-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York UHCN Healthcare Summit United Healthcare Network at VCU presents its annual Healthcare Summit. The event will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. A free catered dinner and professional head shots will be available. Health care professionals will be available to answer questions and network. West Grace North - Globe Lecture room Caroline Collard collardcm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 19, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

United Healthcare Network at VCU presents its annual Healthcare Summit. The event will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. A free catered dinner and professional head shots will be available. Health care professionals will be available to answer questions and network.

For more information, contact Caroline Collard at collardcm@vcu.edu or (804) 572-3137.

PBS To Broadcast VCU Faculty Documentary on Photographer Garry Winogrand

Add to calendar 19-04-2019 21:00:00 19-04-2019 America/New_York PBS To Broadcast VCU Faculty Documentary on Photographer Garry Winogrand The broadcast premiere of "Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable," by VCUarts faculty and filmmaker Sasha Waters Freyer, will be on the PBS series "American Masters." The documentary won a Special Jury Prize from the 2018 SXSW Film Festival and was called "one of the year's best films" by The New Yorker's Richard Brody. "Winogrand" is an intimate portrait of an artist who both personified his era and transformed it. PBS series "American Masters" Sasha Waters Freyer swfreyer@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 19, 2019 at 9 p.m.

The broadcast premiere of "Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable," by VCUarts faculty and filmmaker Sasha Waters Freyer, will be on the PBS series "American Masters." The documentary won a Special Jury Prize from the 2018 SXSW Film Festival and was called "one of the year's best films" by The New Yorker's Richard Brody. "Winogrand" is an intimate portrait of an artist who both personified his era and transformed it.

For more information, contact Sasha Waters Freyer at swfreyer@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2162 or visit http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/garry-winogrand-all-things-are-photographable-about/11274/.

Coming up

Study Break With VCU Summer Studies and King of Pops

Add to calendar 23-04-2019 13:00:00 23-04-2019 15:00:00 America/New_York Study Break With VCU Summer Studies and King of Pops Take a study break with King of Pops and VCU Summer Studies. Stop by the Compass to learn about VCU's summer courses and pick up a free King of Pops frozen pop. VCU Compass Elizabeth Bambacus bambacuses@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Take a study break with King of Pops and VCU Summer Studies. Stop by the Compass to learn about VCU's summer courses and pick up a free King of Pops frozen pop.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu.

Advance Your Research: Making the Most of Summer

Add to calendar 24-04-2019 12:00:00 24-04-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York Advance Your Research: Making the Most of Summer VCU Libraries will host a free webinar on how to get ready for summer research. Proper planning can optimize research and writing time and maintain productivity. Register at the following URL. Online Sue Robinson srobinson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Libraries will host a free webinar on how to get ready for summer research. Proper planning can optimize research and writing time and maintain productivity. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/4631776.

VCU Graduate and Professional School Fair

Add to calendar 24-04-2019 12:00:00 24-04-2019 15:00:00 America/New_York VCU Graduate and Professional School Fair VCU's Office of Admissions will host a Graduate and Professional School Fair. Talk to VCU Career Services professionals and learn about programs from representatives of VCU schools. The event will be held in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. University Student Commons Troy Washington admrecruit@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019 from noon to 3 p.m.

VCU's Office of Admissions will host a Graduate and Professional School Fair. Talk to VCU Career Services professionals and learn about programs from representatives of VCU schools. The event will be held in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Troy Washington at admrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7033 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/gradfair.

In Your Ear Presents the ICA Sessions: Kyle Davis

Add to calendar 24-04-2019 18:00:00 24-04-2019 America/New_York In Your Ear Presents the ICA Sessions: Kyle Davis Richmond singer and songwriter Kyle Davis will perform at the ICA. The free concert, in partnership with Carlos Chafin of In Your Ear Studios, will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The 7:15 p.m. performance will follow the 6 p.m. social hour. Institute for Contemporary Art Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU ica@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019 at 6 p.m.

Richmond singer and songwriter Kyle Davis will perform at the ICA. The free concert, in partnership with Carlos Chafin of In Your Ear Studios, will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The 7:15 p.m. performance will follow the 6 p.m. social hour.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/inyourear-0424/.

'Kick the Straw': Documentary at Väsen

Add to calendar 24-04-2019 18:30:00 24-04-2019 19:30:00 America/New_York 'Kick the Straw': Documentary at Väsen VCU “Kick the Straw,” a movement to ban single-use plastics, will host a screening of the documentary "Straws." The screening, in collaboration with VCU Biology and Clean Virginia Waterway of Longwood University, will be at Väsen Brewing Co., 3331 W. Moore St. Claim your free ticket at the following URL. 3331 W Moore St, Richmond, VA 23230 Dr. Ching-Yu Huang cyhuang@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 24, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU “Kick the Straw,” a movement to ban single-use plastics, will host a screening of the documentary "Straws." The screening, in collaboration with VCU Biology and Clean Virginia Waterway of Longwood University, will be at Väsen Brewing Co., 3331 W. Moore St. Claim your free ticket at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Ching-Yu Huang at cyhuang@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/straws-free-film-screening-tickets-59717431445.

Climate Change and Human Security in the Pacific

Add to calendar 26-04-2019 12:00:00 26-04-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York Climate Change and Human Security in the Pacific VCU`s Office of Research and Innovation presents a "Because of You: Research You Make Happen" seminar with Andrea Simonelli, Ph.D., assistant professor, VCU Department of Environmental Sciences. Simonelli will discuss her research about the impacts of climate change on human security in the Pacific Islands based on her field work in Western Samoa, Fiji, Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands. The event will be held in the Founders Conference Room, Virginia BioTechnology Center, 800 E. Leigh St. Lunch will be provided to the first 30 people who arrive. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: "because of you"). Biotech Center, Founders Conference Room Lydia Klinger leklinger@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 26, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU`s Office of Research and Innovation presents a "Because of You: Research You Make Happen" seminar with Andrea Simonelli, Ph.D., assistant professor, VCU Department of Environmental Sciences. Simonelli will discuss her research about the impacts of climate change on human security in the Pacific Islands based on her field work in Western Samoa, Fiji, Tuvalu and the Marshall Islands. The event will be held in the Founders Conference Room, Virginia BioTechnology Center, 800 E. Leigh St. Lunch will be provided to the first 30 people who arrive. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: "because of you").

For more information, contact Lydia Klinger at leklinger@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2642 or visit https://research.vcu.edu/events/because_of_you.htm.

Imposter Syndrome Workshop

Add to calendar 29-04-2019 16:15:00 29-04-2019 18:50:00 America/New_York Imposter Syndrome Workshop Have you ever felt inadequate despite your accomplishments or that you don’t measure up to your peers? Imposter syndrome can be a common issue experienced by VCU students. Students of the VCU Honors College will host an interactive workshop designed to offer the best resources and strategies for managing imposter syndrome. The session will be in Room 1303, the Multipurpose Room, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. RSVP at the following URL. Honors College 1303 (Multipurpose Room) Long-Quan Pham lqdpham@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Apr. 29, 2019 from 4:15 p.m. to 6:50 p.m.

Have you ever felt inadequate despite your accomplishments or that you don’t measure up to your peers? Imposter syndrome can be a common issue experienced by VCU students. Students of the VCU Honors College will host an interactive workshop designed to offer the best resources and strategies for managing imposter syndrome. The session will be in Room 1303, the Multipurpose Room, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Long-Quan Pham at lqdpham@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/CbhMbgtShxsUPfp6A.

'Talking the Talk: Public Speaking Demystified'

Add to calendar 30-05-2019 12:00:00 30-05-2019 13:15:00 America/New_York 'Talking the Talk: Public Speaking Demystified' VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Talking the Talk: Public Speaking Demystified." The Lunch-and-Learn series installment, to be held in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St., will uncover key strategies and approaches to giving successful presentations in any setting. Helene Bumbalo, MS, affiliate faculty, VCU College of Health Professions, Gerontology, will conduct the session. The $35 fee includes lunch and parking. Center for Corporate Education 301 W. Main Street Room B3189 Katybeth Lee kelee@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, May 30, 2019 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Talking the Talk: Public Speaking Demystified." The Lunch-and-Learn series installment, to be held in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St., will uncover key strategies and approaches to giving successful presentations in any setting. Helene Bumbalo, MS, affiliate faculty, VCU College of Health Professions, Gerontology, will conduct the session. The $35 fee includes lunch and parking.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/corporate-education/lunch--learn-series/.

Notices

'What the Well?' Podcast: Cannabis

VCU's Wellness Resource Center's Alcohol and Other Drug Health Educator Kat Corrin and Peer Health Educators will discuss the health effects of cannabis and safety tips. The Well's podcast is available at the following link.

For more information, contact Lisa Joyner at lijoyner@vcu.edu or visit https://shows.pippa.io/what-the-well/.

Participants Invited for Study Examining Physical Activity and High-Fat Meal Consumption

VCU's Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences seeks nonsmoking men and women between the ages of 18 and 30 for a study exploring how exercise alters the body’s response to a high-fat meal. The study will consist of three laboratory visits conducted at the Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory on the Monroe Park Campus. Participants will receive individualized information about their body composition, fitness and cardiovascular health. Interested? Contact Lee Franco at francorl@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Lauren Pedersen at pedersenl@vcu.edu.

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