Student Issue for March 6, 2019

Special Announcement

Monthly Siren Test at Noon

VCU will conduct a monthly siren test at noon on March 6. Monthly siren tests are conducted on the first Wednesday of each month. This test includes sirens installed on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses and at VCU Police headquarters, 224 E. Broad St. The test involves a one-minute siren activation using a steady or even tone. In an actual life-threatening emergency, the sirens will be activated to warn people external to VCU facilities that there is an immediate risk to the area. There is no "all clear" siren as that information is transmitted via the other VCU Alert technologies.

This week

Provocations Performance: Cora Harvey Armstrong

Add to calendar 08-03-2019 16:00:00 08-03-2019 America/New_York Provocations Performance: Cora Harvey Armstrong Gospel singer Cora Harvey Armstrong will perform at the ICA. Drop-in performances, part of Rashid Johnson's "Monument" exhibition, are free and open to the public at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. A performance will also be given at the same location at 3 p.m. March 9. Institute for Contemporary Art the Institute for Contemporary Art ica@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 8, 2019 at 4 p.m.

Gospel singer Cora Harvey Armstrong will perform at the ICA. Drop-in performances, part of Rashid Johnson's "Monument" exhibition, are free and open to the public at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. A performance will also be given at the same location at 3 p.m. March 9.

For more information, contact the Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/performances/provocations-0308/.

ICA Topic Tour: Architecture and Watercolor

Add to calendar 09-03-2019 13:00:00 09-03-2019 America/New_York ICA Topic Tour: Architecture and Watercolor Explore the architecture of the ICA during a Second Saturdays activity. A building tour of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be followed by an open watercolor activity led by ICA Student Guides. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU the Institute for Contemporary Art ica@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Mar. 9, 2019 at 1 p.m.

Explore the architecture of the ICA during a Second Saturdays activity. A building tour of the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will be followed by an open watercolor activity led by ICA Student Guides.

For more information, contact the Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/tours/topic-0309/.

Coming up

RamTech Appy Hour: 'Intro to Coding Using Swift Playgrounds'

Add to calendar 13-03-2019 12:00:00 13-03-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York RamTech Appy Hour: 'Intro to Coding Using Swift Playgrounds' RamTech is hosting a free Appy Hour: “Intro to Coding Using Swift Playgrounds.” The event will be held in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The seminar invites participants to explore the iPad app “Swift Playgrounds,” which teaches the coding language “Swift” in a fun, interactive way. "Swift" is used to create apps for the App Store. Free snacks will be provided. Register at the following URL. Participants are encouraged to bring their iPads. University Student Commons SGA Senate Chambers Erinn Budd budde@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

RamTech is hosting a free Appy Hour: “Intro to Coding Using Swift Playgrounds.” The event will be held in the SGA Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The seminar invites participants to explore the iPad app “Swift Playgrounds,” which teaches the coding language “Swift” in a fun, interactive way. "Swift" is used to create apps for the App Store. Free snacks will be provided. Register at the following URL. Participants are encouraged to bring their iPads.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at budde@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8324 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ramtech-appy-hour-intro-to-coding-using-swift-playgrounds-tickets-56115535076.

ICA Cinema Series: Short Film Showcase Featuring Akosua Adoma Owusu

Add to calendar 13-03-2019 18:00:00 13-03-2019 America/New_York ICA Cinema Series: Short Film Showcase Featuring Akosua Adoma Owusu The ICA Cinema Series presents a series of short films by Ghanian-American filmmaker Akosua Adoma Owusu. Tickets required for the screenings at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU the Institute for Contemporary Art ica@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019 at 6 p.m.

The ICA Cinema Series presents a series of short films by Ghanian-American filmmaker Akosua Adoma Owusu. Tickets required for the screenings at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact the Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/films/short-film-showcase-akosua-adoma-owusu/.

'Building a Next-Generation Company'

Add to calendar 13-03-2019 18:00:00 13-03-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York 'Building a Next-Generation Company' Moses Foster, CEO of the West Cary Group, will discuss the process of building an enduring business in an age of transformation. The talk, hosted by VCU's School of Business, will be in Room B3187, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Foster will also discuss the ever-shifting currents of marketing and building return on investment. The event is free. A reception will follow the talk. RSVP at the following URL. Snead Hall, 301 West Broad St, Room B3187 Angela Bartee adbartee@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Moses Foster, CEO of the West Cary Group, will discuss the process of building an enduring business in an age of transformation. The talk, hosted by VCU's School of Business, will be in Room B3187, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Foster will also discuss the ever-shifting currents of marketing and building return on investment. The event is free. A reception will follow the talk. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Angela Bartee at adbartee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5308 or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/ExecsFoster.

'Transforming Public Health Services Through Systems Change'

Add to calendar 14-03-2019 09:00:00 14-03-2019 15:00:00 America/New_York 'Transforming Public Health Services Through Systems Change' The theme of the 2019 Reynolds and VCU Humphrey Fellows Partnership Conference is "Transforming Public Health Services Through Systems Change." Danny Avula will be the keynote speaker. The free event, which includes lunch, will be held at The Lily Pad, Massey Library Technology Center, Parham Road Campus, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Register at the following URL. 1651 East Parham Road Heather Ashton ashtonhr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The theme of the 2019 Reynolds and VCU Humphrey Fellows Partnership Conference is "Transforming Public Health Services Through Systems Change." Danny Avula will be the keynote speaker. The free event, which includes lunch, will be held at The Lily Pad, Massey Library Technology Center, Parham Road Campus, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8141 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs2I1cZHQCJ2j06N2zDbqG_qEintCnlaUl5ra7bjw3EE0Zvw/viewform.

VCU Rec Sports: Yoga Day

Add to calendar 29-03-2019 07:30:00 29-03-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York VCU Rec Sports: Yoga Day VCU Recreational Sports Group Exercise will host a Yoga Day for members and students. Classes of various types will be offered at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. The full schedule is available at the following URL. No registration is required. Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden Street Hannah Kotarski kotarskih@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 29, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports Group Exercise will host a Yoga Day for members and students. Classes of various types will be offered at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. The full schedule is available at the following URL. No registration is required.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7259 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/special-events/.

Notices

VCU IRB Seeks Feedback About Behavioral Research Experiments

The VCU IRB is seeking to learn about people's perceptions of nonmedical research experiments in order to develop institutional policies. Input from all students is welcome for this survey by VCU's Office of Research Subjects Protection. Click on the following URL to participate in this anonymous improvement survey.

For more information, contact Elicia Preslan at preslaned@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/t/AO7rmZdpQp.

2019-20 VCU Bulletin Launched

The 2019-20 VCU Bulletin is available. The undergraduate, graduate and professional bulletins contain information about university policies, course descriptions and academic requirements for the programs available to the respective student populations. To view the 2019-20 launch edition online, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact The VCU Bulletin at bulletin@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3955 or visit http://bulletin.vcu.edu.

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