Student Issue for October 11, 2019

Today

United2Heal To Hold Warehouse Event

Add to calendar 11-10-2019 15:30:00 11-10-2019 18:00:00 America/New_York United2Heal To Hold Warehouse Event United2Heal will host a Warehouse Event, where student volunteers organize medical supplies to send to people in need. The event will be held at 1210 Bentley St. 1210 Bentley St. Richmond, VA 23227 Bilal Ghazi MasoodBG@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

United2Heal will host a Warehouse Event, where student volunteers organize medical supplies to send to people in need. The event will be held at 1210 Bentley St.

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

Chi Alpha To Hold Night of Prayer and Worship

Add to calendar 11-10-2019 19:00:00 11-10-2019 America/New_York Chi Alpha To Hold Night of Prayer and Worship Chi Alpha Campus Ministries will hold a night of prayer and worship at The Chapel, 1836 Park Ave. 1836 Park Avenue Jakia Hamilton hamiltonjd3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

Chi Alpha Campus Ministries will hold a night of prayer and worship at The Chapel, 1836 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Jakia Hamilton at hamiltonjd3@vcu.edu or (910) 429-6568.

VCU Symphony To Perform

Add to calendar 11-10-2019 20:00:00 11-10-2019 America/New_York VCU Symphony To Perform The VCU Symphony will perform in concert at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. General admission is $10 and free for VCU students with a valid ID. W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Anne Marie Dumain dumainamm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

8 p.m.

The VCU Symphony will perform in concert at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. General admission is $10 and free for VCU students with a valid ID.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://embed.showclix.com/event/vcu-symphony2019adoufadf.

This week

Violence Prevention Educators Tabling at Hunton Student Center

Add to calendar 12-10-2019 12:00:00 12-10-2019 14:00:00 America/New_York Violence Prevention Educators Tabling at Hunton Student Center Violence Prevention Educators from University Counseling Services will be tabling for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Stop by the first-floor lounge, Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St., for information on healthy relationships, red flags of unhealthy relationships, advocacy services and free prizes. Hunton Student Center 1st Floor Lounge Dana Vandervelde Myoptions@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m.

Violence Prevention Educators from University Counseling Services will be tabling for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Stop by the first-floor lounge, Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St., for information on healthy relationships, red flags of unhealthy relationships, advocacy services and free prizes.

For more information, contact Dana Vandervelde at Myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/advocacy-services/.

Monumental Care: Plant Giveaway

Add to calendar 13-10-2019 12:00:00 13-10-2019 17:00:00 America/New_York Monumental Care: Plant Giveaway To mark the final weekend of "Provocations: Rashid Johnson," artists Matt Spahr and Valerie Molnar present “Monumental Care” at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Plants from Rashid Johnson’s "Monument" installation will be given away to the public on a first-come-first-serve basis. Institute for Contemporary Art - 601 W. Broad St Meredith Carrington mtcarrington@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 from noon to 5 p.m.

To mark the final weekend of "Provocations: Rashid Johnson," artists Matt Spahr and Valerie Molnar present “Monumental Care” at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Plants from Rashid Johnson’s "Monument" installation will be given away to the public on a first-come-first-serve basis.

For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1088 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/monumental-care-plant-giveaway/.

Faculty Recital To Feature Sonia Vlahcevic on Piano

Add to calendar 13-10-2019 16:00:00 13-10-2019 America/New_York Faculty Recital To Feature Sonia Vlahcevic on Piano Faculty member Sonia Vlahcevic presents a piano recital. The Department of Music concert will be in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Anne Marie Dumain dumainamm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019 at 4 p.m.

Faculty member Sonia Vlahcevic presents a piano recital. The Department of Music concert will be in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/08/26/faculty-recital-sonia-vlahcevic-piano-october-13/.

Coming up

String Area Recital

Add to calendar 14-10-2019 15:00:00 14-10-2019 America/New_York String Area Recital VCU Music presents a string area recital. The concert will be at the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. James W. Black Music Center Anne Marie Dumain dumainamm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at 3 p.m.

VCU Music presents a string area recital. The concert will be at the James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/08/26/string-area-recital-october-14/.

Faculty Recital: Taylor Barnett, Jazz Trumpet

Add to calendar 14-10-2019 19:30:00 14-10-2019 America/New_York Faculty Recital: Taylor Barnett, Jazz Trumpet VCU Department of Music faculty member Taylor Barnett will present a jazz trumpet recital. The concert will be in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts Anne Marie Dumain dumainamm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Oct. 14, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.

VCU Department of Music faculty member Taylor Barnett will present a jazz trumpet recital. The concert will be in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Anne Marie Dumain at dumainamm@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1169 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/2019/08/26/faculty-recital-taylor-barnett-jazz-trumpet-october-14/.

Collective Corazón Meeting To Include TED Talk Discussion

Add to calendar 15-10-2019 19:00:00 15-10-2019 20:00:00 America/New_York Collective Corazón Meeting To Include TED Talk Discussion Collective Corazón is a student organization that addresses cultural barriers that prevent members of Latinx communities from receiving equal access to health care. The group offers opportunities for volunteering and advocacy in the community for Spanish-speaking populations. Collective Corazón will have a general body meeting and TED Talk discussion in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North (Globe), 830 W. Grace St. West Grace North (Globe), 1030J Roma Kankaria kankariara2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Collective Corazón is a student organization that addresses cultural barriers that prevent members of Latinx communities from receiving equal access to health care. The group offers opportunities for volunteering and advocacy in the community for Spanish-speaking populations. Collective Corazón will have a general body meeting and TED Talk discussion in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North (Globe), 830 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Roma Kankaria at kankariara2@vcu.edu or (301) 904-3159.

Innovation in the New Economy With Bill Bishop

Add to calendar 16-10-2019 16:00:00 16-10-2019 18:00:00 America/New_York Innovation in the New Economy With Bill Bishop Bill Bishop, founder and CEO of The BIG Idea Company, a Toronto-based innovation and communications enterprise, will lead a conversation in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. A reception, presented by VCU's eClub, will follow at the VCU da Vinci Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place. Bishop is also founder of The New Economy Network. Register at the following URL. Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Kelsey Steenburgh steenburghbk@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bill Bishop, founder and CEO of The BIG Idea Company, a Toronto-based innovation and communications enterprise, will lead a conversation in Room 2201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. A reception, presented by VCU's eClub, will follow at the VCU da Vinci Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place. Bishop is also founder of The New Economy Network. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Steenburgh at steenburghbk@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-master-of-product-innovation-meet-greet-tickets-73967750533.

'We Won't Stay Quiet: Domestic Violence Survivor Speak-Out'

Add to calendar 16-10-2019 17:30:00 16-10-2019 19:30:00 America/New_York 'We Won't Stay Quiet: Domestic Violence Survivor Speak-Out' The Confidential Advocates with University Counseling Services will host "We Won't Stay Quiet: Domestic Violence Survivor Speak-Out" in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event, to be held in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will include a speak-out led by survivors, self-care activities and food. Therapy dogs from "Dogs on Call" will be present in an adjoining room to provide additional support for students. Cabell Library: Room 303 Confidential Advocates at UCS myoptions@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Confidential Advocates with University Counseling Services will host "We Won't Stay Quiet: Domestic Violence Survivor Speak-Out" in conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event, to be held in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will include a speak-out led by survivors, self-care activities and food. Therapy dogs from "Dogs on Call" will be present in an adjoining room to provide additional support for students.

For more information, contact Confidential Advocates at UCS at myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/advocacy-services/.

Science Hub Event To Focus on Laying Groundwork for Research Experience

Add to calendar 17-10-2019 13:00:00 17-10-2019 14:00:00 America/New_York Science Hub Event To Focus on Laying Groundwork for Research Experience Are you interested in doing undergraduate research at VCU but don’t know where to start? Learn about the process with Sarah Golding, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate Research in VCU Biology. The event will be in Room 4068, Oliver Hall – School of Education, 1015 W. Main St. Oliver Education Rm 4068 Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., swahl@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Are you interested in doing undergraduate research at VCU but don’t know where to start? Learn about the process with Sarah Golding, Ph.D., Director of Undergraduate Research in VCU Biology. The event will be in Room 4068, Oliver Hall – School of Education, 1015 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., at swahl@vcu.edu.

PennyAppeal To Host Charity Soccer Tournament

Add to calendar 17-10-2019 19:30:00 17-10-2019 21:30:00 America/New_York PennyAppeal To Host Charity Soccer Tournament PennyAppeal at VCU is hosting a charity soccer tournament on Cary Street Fields 1 and 2. The fee is $5 to play. Payments are accepted through Venmo (@pennyappealatvcu). Reserve your spot as a player to be assigned to a team or come through with your own team. Proceeds go toward volunteer events geared to helping the homeless around VCU. Cary Street Fields 1 and 2 Abdulhafidh Salim salimat@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

PennyAppeal at VCU is hosting a charity soccer tournament on Cary Street Fields 1 and 2. The fee is $5 to play. Payments are accepted through Venmo (@pennyappealatvcu). Reserve your spot as a player to be assigned to a team or come through with your own team. Proceeds go toward volunteer events geared to helping the homeless around VCU.

For more information, contact Abdulhafidh Salim at salimat@vcu.edu.

Blessing of Hands Service Set for Healing Professionals and Students

Add to calendar 18-10-2019 12:30:00 18-10-2019 13:00:00 America/New_York Blessing of Hands Service Set for Healing Professionals and Students In commemoration of the Feast of St. Luke, a blessing of the hands service will be held. This service for health care providers, workers and students honors the life and ministry of St. Luke, the physician. The event, to be held at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., is sponsored by Episcopal Campus Ministry at VCU and Red Door Ministry of Grace and Holy Trinity. All are welcome. 8 N Laurel St Richmond VA 23220 the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz, ECM chaplain, kareinholz@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

In commemoration of the Feast of St. Luke, a blessing of the hands service will be held. This service for health care providers, workers and students honors the life and ministry of St. Luke, the physician. The event, to be held at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., is sponsored by Episcopal Campus Ministry at VCU and Red Door Ministry of Grace and Holy Trinity. All are welcome.

For more information, contact the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz, ECM chaplain, at kareinholz@vcu.edu or (757) 655-1877 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/417427872508758/.

Pro Life Advocate Workshop at VCU

Add to calendar 19-10-2019 09:00:00 19-10-2019 17:00:00 America/New_York Pro Life Advocate Workshop at VCU This year’s Virginia Leadership Workshop will be held at Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Students for Life at VCU will host a day of training from professionals in the field as well as an opportunity to network with fellow student leaders from around the state. Registration at the following URL is mandatory. The cost is $15. Harris Hall Colleen Connolly connollyce@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This year’s Virginia Leadership Workshop will be held at Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. Students for Life at VCU will host a day of training from professionals in the field as well as an opportunity to network with fellow student leaders from around the state. Registration at the following URL is mandatory. The cost is $15.

For more information, contact Colleen Connolly at connollyce@vcu.edu or visit https://prolifeamerica.org/2019-virginia/.

Meet and Greet Set for Master in Product Innovation Program

Add to calendar 23-10-2019 17:30:00 23-10-2019 19:30:00 America/New_York Meet and Greet Set for Master in Product Innovation Program Join students, faculty and alumni for an informal gathering to learn about the da Vinci Center's 13-month accelerated masters program in product innovation. The session, to be held at VCU's da Vinci Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place, integrates arts, business and engineering principles through advanced product innovation and entrepreneurship. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Register at the following URL. da Vinci Center 807 South Cathedral Place Richmond, VA 23220 Lloyd Young youngel3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join students, faculty and alumni for an informal gathering to learn about the da Vinci Center's 13-month accelerated masters program in product innovation. The session, to be held at VCU's da Vinci Center, 807 S. Cathedral Place, integrates arts, business and engineering principles through advanced product innovation and entrepreneurship. Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-master-of-product-innovation-meet-greet-tickets-73967750533.

One-Day Startup Weekend Planned

Add to calendar 26-10-2019 09:00:00 26-10-2019 17:00:00 America/New_York One-Day Startup Weekend Planned VCU da Vinci Center and Innovation Gateway invite students of all levels to attend the inaugural Startup Weekend. This one-day event, in Room 1231-33, Grace and Broad Residence Center 2 (Innovate Living-Learning Program), 1010 W. Grace St., will allow students to ideate around VCU-licensed technologies and work directly with faculty and researchers who have developed these ideas. The first 50 participants will receive design thinking certification and will ultimately pitch for seed funding for their ideas. Register at the following URL. VCU Innovate Living-Learning Program 1010 West Grace Street Room 1231-33 Richmond, VA 23220 Lloyd Young youngel3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU da Vinci Center and Innovation Gateway invite students of all levels to attend the inaugural Startup Weekend. This one-day event, in Room 1231-33, Grace and Broad Residence Center 2 (Innovate Living-Learning Program), 1010 W. Grace St., will allow students to ideate around VCU-licensed technologies and work directly with faculty and researchers who have developed these ideas. The first 50 participants will receive design thinking certification and will ultimately pitch for seed funding for their ideas. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1394 or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcu-startup-weekend-tickets-75044631513.

Notices

Undergraduate Women From Rural Appalachia Sought for Interviews

VCU School of Social Work Ph.D. students are recruiting undergraduate women from rural Appalachia to participate in a study about reproductive experiences. Compensation is available. Visit the following URL to take a quick survey to see if you qualify for a 60- to 90-minute interview.

For more information, contact Laura Swan at swanlet@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/ruralapp.

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