Student Issue for May 6, 2019

Today

Mindfulness in the Park: Introducing Ourselves to the Present

Add to calendar 06-05-2019 12:00:00 06-05-2019 12:30:00 America/New_York Mindfulness in the Park: Introducing Ourselves to the Present Take a break with VCU's Wellness Resource Center and practice mindfulness outdoors. Bring a blanket or yoga mat to the fountain in Monroe Park. One of the Well's staff members will serve as a guide during a 20-minute session to focus on the present. The rain location is The Well, 815 S. Cathedral Place. Monroe Park Center Next to Water Fountain (Rain Location 815 S. Cathedral Pl.) Mia Liadis liadisa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break with VCU's Wellness Resource Center and practice mindfulness outdoors. Bring a blanket or yoga mat to the fountain in Monroe Park. One of the Well's staff members will serve as a guide during a 20-minute session to focus on the present. The rain location is The Well, 815 S. Cathedral Place.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/wellness/mental-health/mindfulness/.

This week

Catholic Campus Ministry: Baccalaureate Mass

Add to calendar 12-05-2019 11:00:00 12-05-2019 America/New_York Catholic Campus Ministry: Baccalaureate Mass All graduating seniors are invited to be a part of the Catholic Campus Ministry Baccalaureate Mass Celebration at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 823 Cathedral Place. Participating seniors will be able to wear their gowns for the Mass and will receive a blessing. All students and families are welcome to attend. A reception will follow. RSVP to mrpugsley@vcu.edu. Cathedral of the Sacred Heart April Ruiz ruizalc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 11 a.m.

All graduating seniors are invited to be a part of the Catholic Campus Ministry Baccalaureate Mass Celebration at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 823 Cathedral Place. Participating seniors will be able to wear their gowns for the Mass and will receive a blessing. All students and families are welcome to attend. A reception will follow. RSVP to mrpugsley@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact April Ruiz at ruizalc@vcu.edu.

ICA Cinema Series: 'Daughters of the Dust'

Add to calendar 08-05-2019 18:00:00 08-05-2019 America/New_York ICA Cinema Series: 'Daughters of the Dust' Set in 1902, the members of a multigenerational family in the Gullah community on the Sea Islands off South Carolina (former West African slaves who adopted many of their ancestors’ Yoruba traditions) struggle to maintain their cultural heritage while contemplating migration to the mainland. The screening of the 1991 film will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Admission is free, but tickets are required. RSVP at the following URL. Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU ica@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 6 p.m.

Set in 1902, the members of a multigenerational family in the Gullah community on the Sea Islands off South Carolina (former West African slaves who adopted many of their ancestors’ Yoruba traditions) struggle to maintain their cultural heritage while contemplating migration to the mainland. The screening of the 1991 film will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Admission is free, but tickets are required. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/films/cinema-0508/.

Coming up

'Writing Your Strength-Based Résumé'

Add to calendar 05-06-2019 18:00:00 05-06-2019 19:30:00 America/New_York 'Writing Your Strength-Based Résumé' VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Writing Your Strength-Based Résumé." The workshop, to be held in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St., will be led by Katybeth Lee, M.A., Assistant Director, Center for Corporate Education, VCU School of Business. The $50 fee includes a boxed dinner, parking and materials. Register at the following URL. Center for Corporate Education 301 W. Main Street Room B3189 Katybeth Lee kelee@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 5, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Writing Your Strength-Based Résumé." The workshop, to be held in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St., will be led by Katybeth Lee, M.A., Assistant Director, Center for Corporate Education, VCU School of Business. The $50 fee includes a boxed dinner, parking and materials. Register at the following URL.

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

Notices

Fundamentals of Computing Specialization

VCU students in all majors can add a major boost to their résumés with the Fundamentals of Computing specialization offered by the College of Engineering's Computer Science Department. Students complete four courses to earn the specialization. The first course, Computers and Programming, will be offered this summer and is a prerequisite for the remaining three. All four courses will be offered in the fall. Sign up through E-services. Search for CMSC 191.

For more information, contact Kendra Gerlach at kegerlach2@vcu.edu or visit https://egr.vcu.edu/departments/computer/academics/undergraduate/cs-fundamentals/.

Food for Fines Drive Ends May 12

VCU Libraries' Food for Fines food drive ends May 12. Those who owe fines or fees for library materials may donate a food item at the libraries' information desks. For each food item donated, VCU Libraries will waive $5 in fines up to a $30 maximum. To qualify, materials must be returned and fees for damaged and lost items will not be waived.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2019/food-for-fines-benefits-rampantry.html.

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