Student Issue for May 31, 2019
Today
ICA Provocations Performance: Sandy Williams IV
4 p.m.
Responding to Rashid Johnson's "Monument" installation, interdisciplinary artist Sandy Williams IV will perform a combination of song, text, fashion and video. The performance will be given at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. A performance will also be given at 3 p.m. June 1.
For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/performances/provocations-0531/.
'Breathe, River' Sound Installation at The Pump House
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging presents "Breathe, River," an immersive sound installation by Sara Bouchard (MFA 2019) May 31-June 2 in Richmond's historic Pump House, 1708 Pump House Drive. The work is informed by conversations with aquatic ecologist Paul Bukaveckas, Ph.D., of VCU's Rice Rivers Center and features a musical composition based on water quality data from the James River. Exhibition hours are noon-6 p.m. June 1 and June 2.
For more information, contact Sara Bouchard at bouchardse@vcu.edu or visit https://sarabouchard.portfoliobox.io/.
This week
Architecture and Watercolor at the ICA
Sunday, Jun. 2, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Explore the architecture and enjoy an open watercolor activity led by student guides at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.
For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/tours/watercolor-0602/.
Coming up
Mindful Mondays in the Park: Seashore Guided Imagery
Monday, Jun. 3, 2019 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
VCU's Wellness Resource Center hosts a brief guided mindfulness exercise. This week's focus is seashore guided imagery. Meet at the fountain in Monroe Park with a blanket or yoga mat. The rain location is 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/.
Mindfulness at the ICA
Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2019 at 12:15 p.m.
Bring your attention and awareness to the present moment in a 30-minute guided meditation session led by BareSOUL Yoga. All levels are welcome for this event, held every first and third Thursday of the month at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.
For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/mindfulness-0604/.
First Friday at the ICA
Friday, Jun. 7, 2019 at 4 p.m.
The Institute for Contemporary Art offers extended gallery hours on the first Friday of each month. The ICA at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., also has food and beverages at Ellwood’s Café at ICA, free tours, performances and other special events. The galleries, shop and café are open until 9 p.m.
For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/firstfriday-0607/.
Notices
Upcoming High School Graduation Impacts
VCU Police and VCU Parking and Transportation remind the VCU community that upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking from June 5-7 and June 11-15. Additionally, traffic within the area surrounding the Siegel Center is expected to be heavier than normal. West Broad Street Deck subscribers will relocate to alternate facilities and a dedicated shuttle service will be provided. Reciprocal parking will be disabled at West Broad Street Deck from June 5-7 and June 11-15.
For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/special-events/high-school-graduations/.
Candidate Open Forum Videos and Feedback Forms Now Available: Chief of Police
The committee leading the search for VCU’s Chief of Police is hosting open forums for the university community to meet candidates. Please note there is a change to the open forum schedule. The next and last open forum is scheduled for June 4. Videos from two recent candidate forums as well as feedback forms are now available. Visit the following URL to watch videos and share your feedback.
For more information, contact Jessica Bryant at jfbryant@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/candidates.
OnePrint Program Now Accepting Orders
OnePrint is VCU's university-wide managed print program powered by Canon and managed by Telecommunication Services. Starting soon, OnePrint will also offer Print Anywhere technology to other departments for improved security, mobile printing and advanced print data management. Join the OnePrint program, view and complete the process at the following URL.
For more information, contact Sean Mays at oneprint@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2266 or visit https://oneprint.vcu.edu/oneprint-process/.
Google Renaming 'Team Drives' to 'Shared Drives'
Google has announced that the “Team Drives” feature of Google Drive will be renamed to “Shared Drives.” This will impact Drive on web, mobile and Drive File Stream. This is a rolling change beginning on mobile devices.
For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://apps.vcu.edu/news/team-drives-feature-of-google-drive-will-be-renamed-to-shared-drives.html.
VCU Libraries' Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery System To Have Brief Outage June 4
VCU Libraries’ online interlibrary loan system, known as “ILLiad,” will be upgraded June 4 and will be briefly unavailable to users. The system will be down starting at 9 a.m. It is estimated it will take two hours for the upgrade. During this time, users will not have access to their ILLiad accounts to submit new requests or to review current ones.
For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0129.
Hurricane Season Has Begun
The Atlantic hurricane season stretches from June 1 to Nov. 30. Being prepared for severe weather can keep you, your family and your pets safe. The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has an online guide for severe weather preparedness to help you make a plan for communications, know your options for shelter, build an emergency kit and stay informed about weather in your area.
For more information, contact Lori Dachille at ldachille@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vaemergency.gov/prepare/.
VCU Alumni Seeks Nominations for 10 Under 10 Awards
Nominations are now open for VCU Alumni’s 2019 10 Under 10 awards, which recognize noteworthy and distinctive achievements made by alumni who have earned their first VCU degree between 2009 and 2018. Service to the university, professional success and outstanding contributions to the community are considered. Nominations can be made by any person or group affiliated with VCU – students, faculty, staff or alumni – and are due by June 30.
For more information, contact Lauren Leavy at leleavy@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2249 or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Events/10-Under-10/.
Virtual Immersive Gaming to Optimize Recovery in Low Back Pain
Are you currently experiencing low back pain, between the ages of 18-60 years old and interested in the possibility of nine weeks of nonsurgical experimental treatment? If you answered yes to all three you may qualify for our research. What? New, innovative and fun virtual reality games are designed to help people with chronic back pain move and feel better. Where? All appointments, testing and treatments are conducted at VCU. When? Participation in the study involves 24 one-hour appointments scheduled over a 57-week period. Who? The VIGOR Study team consists of professionals in the field who have been selectively chosen and extensively trained. Interested? Contact the team at the following URL. You may be compensated for your time.
For more information, contact Tiffany Amos at Tiffany.Amos@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2902 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DHT7NDE3J9.
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