Student Issue for May 10, 2019
This week
Mary Anne Rennolds Concert Series: Lara St. John, Violin, and Matt Herskowitz, Piano
Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 3 p.m.
VCU's Department of Music presents Lara St. John, violin, and Matt Herskowitz, piano, as part of the Mary Anne Rennolds Concert Series. 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 $35. Tickets for those ages 60-plus, VCU employees and VCU Alumni Association members are $32. Tickets for children ages 16 and younger are $25 and free for VCU Music students and VCU Music faculty. Reserve tickets at the following email.
For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at musictix@vcu.edu.
Coming up
Mindful Mondays in Monroe Park: Giving Thanks
Monday, May 13, 2019 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Join VCU's Wellness Resource Center every Monday at noon while classes are in session for a brief, guided-mindfulness exercise. Bring a blanket or yoga mat and meet by the fountain in Monroe Park. This week's session will focus on a guided imagery practice on giving thanks.
For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/wellness/mental-health/mindfulness/.
Notices
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.
Lifeguard Certification Classes
VCU Recreational Sports will hold a lifeguard certification class May 13-17. Registration closes May 12. A lifeguard recertification class will be held May 17-19. Registration closes May 16. Both classes will be held at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jenna Bordeaux at bordeauxjk@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9999 or visit https://bit.ly/2RCmuXw.
Outside Group Exercise Classes
Starting May 16, VCU Recreational Sports will offer outside group exercise classes throughout the summer. May classes include yoga (May 16 and 29) and total body conditioning (May 23) and will be held at Monroe Park. Registration (at the following URL) opens 24 hours prior to the class time.
For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7259 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/group-exercise/.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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RamsConnect events
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