Student Issue for September 11, 2019

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Wellness Resource Center To Host 'Drug Jeopardy'

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 12:00:00 11-09-2019 14:00:00 America/New_York Wellness Resource Center To Host 'Drug Jeopardy' VCU's Wellness Resource Center will host "Drug Jeopardy" on the Hibbs side of the Compass. Learn about common substances and how to reduce their risks. Compass (Hibbs Side) Kendyll Graham grahamk4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center will host "Drug Jeopardy" on the Hibbs side of the Compass. Learn about common substances and how to reduce their risks.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

Truman Scholarship Informational Session Set

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 12:00:00 11-09-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York Truman Scholarship Informational Session Set VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an informational session about the Truman Scholarship. The award is geared toward juniors planning to pursue careers in public service. The scholarship provides leadership development, an internship opportunity in Washington D.C., and up to $30,000 for graduate studies. The session will be held in Room 1111, LEAD, Grace and Broad Residence Center 1, 1000 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL. LEAD (1000 W. Grace Street), Room 1111 Meredith Sisson natlscholar@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an informational session about the Truman Scholarship. The award is geared toward juniors planning to pursue careers in public service. The scholarship provides leadership development, an internship opportunity in Washington D.C., and up to $30,000 for graduate studies. The session will be held in Room 1111, LEAD, Grace and Broad Residence Center 1, 1000 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at natlscholar@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit https://forms.gle/dZFpHx1MGrdPd8hX9.

'Near Misses in Applied Research'

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 14:00:00 11-09-2019 15:00:00 America/New_York 'Near Misses in Applied Research' VCU's Department of Forensic Science presents "From Biblical Plagues to Extraterrestrial Life and Microbial Forensics: Near Misses in Applied Research." The lecture will be in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Academic Learning Commons, Room 2201 Jo Murphy jsmurphy@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of Forensic Science presents "From Biblical Plagues to Extraterrestrial Life and Microbial Forensics: Near Misses in Applied Research." The lecture will be in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jo Murphy at jsmurphy@vcu.edu.

Homecoming Court Interest Meetings Set

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 14:00:00 11-09-2019 14:30:00 America/New_York Homecoming Court Interest Meetings Set VCU's Activities Programming Board will host interest meetings for Homecoming Court. A session will be in Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Meetings will also be held 8-8:30 p.m. Sept. 11 and 6-6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the same location. Virginia Rooms C-D Elizabeth Manley manleyer@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Activities Programming Board will host interest meetings for Homecoming Court. A session will be in Virginia Rooms C and D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Meetings will also be held 8-8:30 p.m. Sept. 11 and 6-6:30 p.m. Sept. 12 at the same location.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Manley at manleyer@mymail.vcu.edu.

'The N-word: History, Race and the College Classroom'

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 16:00:00 11-09-2019 17:30:00 America/New_York 'The N-word: History, Race and the College Classroom' VCU's Humanities Research Center presents Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, Smith College. She will discuss "The N-word: History, Race and the College Classroom" in the third-floor lecture hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. This event is presented in partnership with American Evolution: Virginia to America, 1619-2019. Cabell Library, Third Floor Lecture Hall Brooke Newman bnewman@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Humanities Research Center presents Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, Smith College. She will discuss "The N-word: History, Race and the College Classroom" in the third-floor lecture hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. This event is presented in partnership with American Evolution: Virginia to America, 1619-2019.

For more information, contact Brooke Newman at bnewman@vcu.edu or visit http://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/virginias-past-present-and-future-elizabeth-pryor/.

HOSA at VCU Sets Fundraiser at Kokonut Grill

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 17:00:00 11-09-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York HOSA at VCU Sets Fundraiser at Kokonut Grill Health Occupation Students of America at VCU is open to all pre-health students, offering research, career and community service opportunities. The group will have an event at Kokonut Grill, 1201 W. Main St., to raise funds for a national competition. Show the Kokonut Grill flyer (@hosaatvcu on Instagram) for credit. Kokonut Grill (1201 W Main St) Natali Gonzalez gonzalezna2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Health Occupation Students of America at VCU is open to all pre-health students, offering research, career and community service opportunities. The group will have an event at Kokonut Grill, 1201 W. Main St., to raise funds for a national competition. Show the Kokonut Grill flyer (@hosaatvcu on Instagram) for credit.

For more information, contact Natali Gonzalez at gonzalezna2@vcu.edu.

ICA Cinema To Present 'Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am'

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 18:30:00 11-09-2019 22:00:00 America/New_York ICA Cinema To Present 'Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am' ICA Cinema will host a screening of 'Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am.’ The documentary will be shown at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. In the film, Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, America, history and the human condition as seen through the prism of her own literature. Scholar and award-winning author Nikki Giovanni will lead a post-screening conversation. Institute for Contemporary Art - 601 W. Broad St. Meredith Carrington mtcarrington@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

ICA Cinema will host a screening of 'Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am.’ The documentary will be shown at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. In the film, Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, America, history and the human condition as seen through the prism of her own literature. Scholar and award-winning author Nikki Giovanni will lead a post-screening conversation.

For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@gmail.com or (804) 437-1992 or visit https://icavcu.org/films/cinema_0911/.

Health Occupation Students of America at VCU To Meet

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 19:00:00 11-09-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York Health Occupation Students of America at VCU To Meet At the first general body meeting of HOSA, Herb Hill, director of Undergraduate Research at VCU, will discuss research opportunities. The meeting will be held in Room 1030 G/H (Globe), West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Applications for the group's e-board are being accepted at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 14. West Grace North Room 1030 G/H Natali Gonzalez gonzalezna2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

At the first general body meeting of HOSA, Herb Hill, director of Undergraduate Research at VCU, will discuss research opportunities. The meeting will be held in Room 1030 G/H (Globe), West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Applications for the group's e-board are being accepted at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. Sept. 14.

For more information, contact Natali Gonzalez at gonzalezna2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/QKvHYXQ6vozzNVAd7.

PennyAppeal at VCU To Meet

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 19:00:00 11-09-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York PennyAppeal at VCU To Meet The VCU chapter of PennyAppeal will hold its first general body meeting. The goal of the international aid organization is to combat cyclical poverty. The session will be held in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, VCU Globe, 830 W. Grace St. VCU Globe - Room 1030J Tarek Haggy haggyt@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU chapter of PennyAppeal will hold its first general body meeting. The goal of the international aid organization is to combat cyclical poverty. The session will be held in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, VCU Globe, 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Tarek Haggy at haggyt@mymail.vcu.edu.

Chemistry@VCU American Chemical Society Student Affiliate To Meet

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 19:00:00 11-09-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York Chemistry@VCU American Chemical Society Student Affiliate To Meet Chemistry@VCU American Chemical Society Student Affiliate will hold its first general body meeting. The session will be in Room 3309, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Snacks will be available and upcoming events will be discussed. TEMPLE 3309 Helen Mai Maih@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Chemistry@VCU American Chemical Society Student Affiliate will hold its first general body meeting. The session will be in Room 3309, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Snacks will be available and upcoming events will be discussed.

For more information, contact Helen Mai at Maih@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/ChemistryatVCU/.

Musicircus Set for Singleton Center

Add to calendar 11-09-2019 20:00:00 11-09-2019 America/New_York Musicircus Set for Singleton Center Simultaneous performances from VCU Music, Dance, Theater, Art Education and professional musicians will overlap for VCU's third annual Musicircus. The event will be held at the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Initially presented by composer John Cage in 1967, the event is curated by Brian Jones and music professors Justin Alexander and Antonio Garcia. Admission is free. W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Anne Marie Dumain dumainamm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

8 p.m.

Simultaneous performances from VCU Music, Dance, Theater, Art Education and professional musicians will overlap for VCU's third annual Musicircus. The event will be held at the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Initially presented by composer John Cage in 1967, the event is curated by Brian Jones and music professors Justin Alexander and Antonio Garcia. Admission is free.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music/events.

This week

STAT Bash To Be Held in Commons Plaza

Add to calendar 12-09-2019 10:00:00 12-09-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York STAT Bash To Be Held in Commons Plaza Students Today Alumni Tomorrow will host the STAT Bash at the Plaza, University Student Commons. Learn about VCU’s student alumni association and events planned for the coming year. Entertainment, food and student networking will be available. Commons Plaza Allison Toney aktoney@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Students Today Alumni Tomorrow will host the STAT Bash at the Plaza, University Student Commons. Learn about VCU’s student alumni association and events planned for the coming year. Entertainment, food and student networking will be available.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit http://vcustat.org.

Got Educational Debt? Learn About the NIH Loan Repayment Programs

Add to calendar 12-09-2019 12:00:00 12-09-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York Got Educational Debt? Learn About the NIH Loan Repayment Programs VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences will coordinate a Whetting your Appetite for Research seminar. Carrie Peterson, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the VCU College of Engineering, will discuss the National Institutes of Health's Loan Repayment Program and how it has impacted her research career. The seminar will be held in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw, 509 N. 12th St. RSVP to the following email address. Tompkins-McCaw Library, room 2-010 Pam Dillon pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences will coordinate a Whetting your Appetite for Research seminar. Carrie Peterson, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the VCU College of Engineering, will discuss the National Institutes of Health's Loan Repayment Program and how it has impacted her research career. The seminar will be held in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw, 509 N. 12th St. RSVP to the following email address.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=70717.

'Graphic Medicine: A Comics and Health Care Workshop'

Add to calendar 12-09-2019 12:00:00 12-09-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York 'Graphic Medicine: A Comics and Health Care Workshop' VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library presents Sarah Faris, VCU Communication Arts assistant professor, who will offer an overview of graphic medicine. A hands-on, illustration tutorial will follow. The event will be in the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL. VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library K.J. Ricasata ricasatakj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library presents Sarah Faris, VCU Communication Arts assistant professor, who will offer an overview of graphic medicine. A hands-on, illustration tutorial will follow. The event will be in the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5819006.

Goldwater Scholarship Informational Session

Add to calendar 12-09-2019 14:00:00 12-09-2019 15:00:00 America/New_York Goldwater Scholarship Informational Session VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an informational session about the Goldwater Scholarship, an award for sophomores and juniors planning to pursue a career in STEM-field research. Scholars receive up to $7,500 toward educational expenses, as well as access to mentoring and an alumni network. Attend a meeting online or at the National Scholarship Office, Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St. 701 W. Grace Street, Room 1210 Meredith Sisson natlscholar@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an informational session about the Goldwater Scholarship, an award for sophomores and juniors planning to pursue a career in STEM-field research. Scholars receive up to $7,500 toward educational expenses, as well as access to mentoring and an alumni network. Attend a meeting online or at the National Scholarship Office, Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at natlscholar@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit https://forms.gle/Xm72SEpyFvj7nUx5A.

Retro Rams To Hold Interest Meeting

Add to calendar 12-09-2019 18:00:00 12-09-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York Retro Rams To Hold Interest Meeting Are you a nontraditional student looking to meet other nontraditional students at VCU? Retro Rams is holding its first interest meeting of the 2019 semester in Room 152, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Room 152, Cabell Library Sara Huffman huffmansv@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Are you a nontraditional student looking to meet other nontraditional students at VCU? Retro Rams is holding its first interest meeting of the 2019 semester in Room 152, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Sara Huffman at huffmansv@vcu.edu.

Debate Watch Party at Rams Lounge

Add to calendar 12-09-2019 19:30:00 12-09-2019 22:30:00 America/New_York Debate Watch Party at Rams Lounge NextGen at VCU and the Young Democrats at VCU will host a watch party to stream the debate featuring the top polling candidates in the Democratic 2020 presidential primary. The party will be held in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Food, drinks, entertainment and prizes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP at the following URL. Rams Ali Ijaz ijazak@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

NextGen at VCU and the Young Democrats at VCU will host a watch party to stream the debate featuring the top polling candidates in the Democratic 2020 presidential primary. The party will be held in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Food, drinks, entertainment and prizes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ali Ijaz at ijazak@vcu.edu or (703) 909-4899 or visit https://www.mobilize.us/nextgenva/event/119940.

MEDLIFE at VCU To Hold General Body Meeting

Add to calendar 12-09-2019 20:30:00 12-09-2019 America/New_York MEDLIFE at VCU To Hold General Body Meeting MEDLIFE at VCU will hold its first general body meeting in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. The group's summer medical and dental learning trip to Lima, Peru, and upcoming programming and volunteering events will be discussed. Cookies will be available. Email medlifevcu@gmail.com with questions. West Grace North- Room 1030J Devin Singh dsingh2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Sep. 12, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.

MEDLIFE at VCU will hold its first general body meeting in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. The group's summer medical and dental learning trip to Lima, Peru, and upcoming programming and volunteering events will be discussed. Cookies will be available. Email medlifevcu@gmail.com with questions.

For more information, contact Devin Singh at dsingh2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/510212632881423/.

United2Heal To Host Friday Warehouse Event

Add to calendar 13-09-2019 15:30:00 13-09-2019 18:00:00 America/New_York United2Heal To Host Friday Warehouse Event VCU's United2Heal chapter will hold its weekly warehouse event on Sept. 13. At the event, 1210 Bentley St., volunteers sort and organize excess medical supplies collected from hospitals and clinics for shipment to countries in need. 1210 Bentley St. Richmond, VA 23227 Bilal Ghazi masoodbg@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 13, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's United2Heal chapter will hold its weekly warehouse event on Sept. 13. At the event, 1210 Bentley St., volunteers sort and organize excess medical supplies collected from hospitals and clinics for shipment to countries in need.

For more information, contact Bilal Ghazi at masoodbg@vcu.edu.

Free Screening of 'What Men Want'

Add to calendar 13-09-2019 20:00:00 13-09-2019 America/New_York Free Screening of 'What Men Want' VCU's Wellness Resource Center and Activities Programming Board will host a free screening of the romantic comedy "What Men Want." The film will be shown in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The host groups will be tabling in the Commons lobby before the movie is shown. This event is Weeks of Welcome prize eligible. University Student Commons, Commons Theater Mia Liadis liadisa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 13, 2019 at 8 p.m.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center and Activities Programming Board will host a free screening of the romantic comedy "What Men Want." The film will be shown in the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The host groups will be tabling in the Commons lobby before the movie is shown. This event is Weeks of Welcome prize eligible.

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

Leadership Council To Hold Interest Meeting

Add to calendar 15-09-2019 14:00:00 15-09-2019 15:00:00 America/New_York Leadership Council To Hold Interest Meeting VCU's Leadership Council for the College of Humanities and Sciences will hold an interest meeting. The session will be at the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Members of the council develop leadership skills and have the capacity to serve as student advisers to the dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences. Apply at the following URL. Commons Theater Naomi Ghahrai nghahrai@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Sep. 15, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Leadership Council for the College of Humanities and Sciences will hold an interest meeting. The session will be at the Commons Theater, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Members of the council develop leadership skills and have the capacity to serve as student advisers to the dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Naomi Ghahrai at nghahrai@vcu.edu or visit https://students.chs.vcu.edu/student-leadership/.

Coming up

'Forensic Case Studies: Collar Bomb'

Add to calendar 18-09-2019 14:00:00 18-09-2019 15:00:00 America/New_York 'Forensic Case Studies: Collar Bomb' VCU's Department of Forensic Science presents "Forensic Case Studies: Collar Bomb." The lecture will be in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Academic Learning Commons, Room 2201 Jo Murphy jsmurphy@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 18, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of Forensic Science presents "Forensic Case Studies: Collar Bomb." The lecture will be in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jo Murphy at jsmurphy@vcu.edu.

Rec Sports To Offer Lifeguard Recertification

Add to calendar 20-09-2019 17:00:00 20-09-2019 America/New_York Rec Sports To Offer Lifeguard Recertification VCU Recreational Sports will host an American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification course. The Sept. 20-22 class will be at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. The course is only for those with a current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid or CPR/AED certification. Register at the following URL by Sept. 19. Cary Street Gym Jenna Dillon dillonj3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Sep. 20, 2019 at 5 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports will host an American Red Cross Lifeguard Recertification course. The Sept. 20-22 class will be at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. The course is only for those with a current American Red Cross Lifeguard, First Aid or CPR/AED certification. Register at the following URL by Sept. 19.

For more information, contact Jenna Dillon at dillonj3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9999 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/aquatic-certifications/.

Notices

Participants Sought for VCU Innovation Challenges 2019

VCU’s Innovation Challenges invites students to submit their most creative and innovative solutions relating to health care, higher education and poverty. Students of all levels are encouraged to submit their ideas from Sept. 3 to Oct. 6. Winning ideas in each category will receive funding, mentorship and guaranteed acceptance into VCU’s pre-accelerator program for Spring 2020. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at steenburghbk@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/innovationchallenges.

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