Student Issue for March 6, 2020
Special Announcement
Medical Campus Library Publishes Coronavirus Guide
Looking for reliable, up-to-date information about coronavirus? Go to: go.vcu.edu/virus. The new research guide from VCU’s Tompkins-McCaw Health Sciences Library compiles best-available information resources for lay people and medical professionals. The online guide is free, available to all and will be updated regularly.
Today
Open Studios, Performances and Noise Sets
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The VCUarts Sculpture + Extended Media Studies senior class will present "One, Two, Three - on One!," a night of open studios, performances and noise sets at The Anderson, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. Open studios and performances will be held at 5 p.m. Noise sets begin at 7 p.m. and DJ sets kick off at 9 p.m. Sculpture seniors will also be collecting clothing (particularly coats) and canned food to donate to local organizations. They will also be accepting $3-$5 donations for their senior show.
For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7720.
Unite for Jesus Worship Night
7 p.m.
First Love Church, Christ Centered Fellowship and ReJOYce in Jesus Ministries will host a night of worship in Room 1164, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St.
For more information, contact Amanda Lee at leeas@vcu.edu or (804) 592-1448.
Chili’s at VCU Hosts Official Men’s Basketball Away Game Watch Party
9 p.m.
During March, cheer alongside the Rowdy Rams at the official men’s basketball watch party at Chili’s at VCU. Join the Ram Nation on March 6 vs. Davidson (9 p.m.) The game will be live on each of Chilis’ nine TVs, plus fans can take advantage of specials like the $5 game-day burger. Wear your VCU gear for free giveaways and prizes. Limited free parking available to customers in JL lot.
For more information, contact Lauren Hay at lhay@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://www.facebook.com/vcudining/.
This week
VCU Women’s Tennis vs. ODU
Sunday, Mar. 8, 2020 at 4 p.m.
The VCU women’s tennis team will take on Old Dominion University at the University of Richmond.
For more information, contact Alexis Howatt at howatta@vcu.edu.
Coming up
21st-Century Impact of Cancer Care
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The last half-century has seen a wide range of cutting-edge advancements in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Join Robert Winn, M.D., director of VCU's Massey Cancer Center, as he discusses the impact of the nation's cancer centers in advancing scientific discoveries into new standards of care and what's on the horizon for cancer research and care in the 21st century. The talk will be at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave.
For more information, contact Melissa Mitchell at mmitchell9@vcu.edu.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 67th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference
Thursday, Mar. 12, 2020 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
VCU's Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will participate in the opening of the 67th Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference. All members and nonmembers are invited to the public meeting and reception at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St.
For more information, contact Nannette Bailey at nabailey@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2300.
Notices
'Guess My Story' Volunteers Sought
As part of Storytelling Week, the Student Leadership and Civic Engagement office's Changemakers will host "Guess My Story" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 23 in the Compass. Volunteers, needed for one-hour shifts, should be outgoing and at ease talking to strangers and about themselves. All are welcome; participants need not be students. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Alexzane Taylor at taylorac22@vcu.edu or (804) 426-1103 or visit http://cglink.me/s26802.
Spring Break Hours for VCU Recreational Sports Facilities
VCU Recreational Sports facilities will have abbreviated hours from March 7-14 for spring break. The hours of operation of all facilities are available at the following URL.
For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0321 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/spring-break.
IRB Has New Education/Training Intake Form
Institutional Review Board staff members are available for consultations as well as education/training events, including lectures, workshops and presentations. The VCU Human Research Protection Program has an intake form for investigators and research staff to request consultations or education/training events.
For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit http://wp.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2020/02/25/new-irb-consultation-and-education-training-event-request-form/.
Spring Break Group Exercise Schedule
VCU Recreational Sports Group Exercise sessions will be held March 9-13 during spring break. Regular hours will resume March 15. All skills and fitness levels are welcome.
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/.
Final Call for Submissions to Graduate Research Symposium and Exhibit
The deadline is March 6 for submissions to the 23rd Annual Graduate Research Symposium and Exhibit. The symposium will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 21 in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Research proposal abstracts should be submitted to the following URL.
For more information, contact Edward Beckwith at GSA@VCU.edu or visit https://forms.gle/YJzGpwoJoK2qvPqKA.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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RamsConnect events
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