Student Issue for February 27, 2020
Today
Coloring With Clergy
10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Episcopal Campus Ministry offers a time to talk with the group's chaplain, the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz, on Thursdays in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. She sits at the coloring table most weeks (unless she is called away) to discuss the thoughts and concerns of those who visit. Follow on Instagram or Facebook.
For more information, contact the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz at kareinholz@vcu.edu or (757) 655-1877 or visit https://www.instagram.com/episcopal_campus_ministry/.
Fulbright U.S. Student Program Informational Session
12:30 p.m.
The National Scholarship Office will host the first of several informational sessions about the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, a fully funded opportunity to spend a year in one of 140-plus countries conducting research, working on a creative project, pursuing postgraduate study or teaching English. The session, co-sponsored by VCU Globe and ASPiRE, will be in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Meredith R. Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/7A43APqQxUEMu7vx6.
Spring Night Market at West Grace North
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Korean Student Association at VCU presents a spring night market in the lecture room, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. Korean street foods will be available, including hoppang, spicy rick cakes, melona and more. The ticket price will be $3 for five tickets and $5 for 10 tickets. Cash and venmo will be accepted.
For more information, contact Jing Chen at chenjw2@mymail.vcu.edu.
Dealing With Ethics in Health Care
7 p.m.
United Healthcare Network presents an ethics workshop in Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The event will include a discussion about how to approach health care dilemmas. Doughnuts will be provided. Questions, boazsb@vcu.edu.
For more information, contact UHCN at uhcnatvcu@gmail.com.
This week
Researching Information About Rare Diseases
Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library will present a session on finding and evaluating available health resources about rare diseases and the challenges involved in the search. The workshop will be in Room G-112, 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/6344486.
Mental Health Conversation: Family Edition
Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.
The Active Minds Team will host an open discussion on the struggles of communicating with family members about mental health and exploring ways to start the conversation on ending cultural stigmas. This event is worth four engagement points for Honors College students but is open to all students. The meeting will be in Room 1303, The Honors College multipurpose room, 701 W. Grace St.
For more information, contact Rachel Bastien at activeminds4vcu@gmail.com.
Night of Prayer and Worship
Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Chi Alpha Campus Ministries will hold a night of prayer and worship at the Chapel, 1836 Park Avenue. All are invited.
For more information, contact Jakia Hamilton at hamiltonjd3@vcu.edu.
Sonia Rubinsky Piano Master Class, Guest Lecture
Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 10 a.m.
Brazilian pianist Sonia Rubinsky will conduct a master class at Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Also, Rubinsky will give a lecture about composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Domenico Scarlatti at 7 p.m. March 3 at the same location. Admission to both events is free.
For more information, contact Michael Potts at pottsmj@vcu.edu.
VCU Baseball vs. Georgetown
Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 at 2 p.m.
The VCU baseball team will take on Georgetown University at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
For more information, contact Rebecca Piner at pinerre@vcu.edu.
VCU Baseball vs. Wagner
Sunday, Mar. 1, 2020 at 1 p.m.
The VCU baseball team will take on Wagner College at The Diamond, 3001 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
For more information, contact Rebecca Piner at pinerre@vcu.edu.
VCU Women's Lacrosse vs. East Carolina
Sunday, Mar. 1, 2020 at 1 p.m.
VCU's women's lacrosse team will take on East Carolina University at Cary Street Field, Harrison and Cary streets.
For more information, contact Danielle Koerner at koernerd@vcu.edu.
Coming up
Candidate Open Forums: Dean, Wilder School
Monday, Mar. 2, 2020 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
The committee leading the search for the position of dean, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host open forums for the university community to hear from the first two candidates on March 2 and 5. Forum times and locations and information about each candidate are available at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jenn Arce at jmarce@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/wilderdean/candidates/.
Minority Association of Pre-Health Students Second General Body Meeting
Monday, Mar. 2, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Donna Jackson, Ed.D., VCU School of Medicine, will discuss financial preparation for medical school at a second general body meeting of Minority Association of Pre-Health Students. The meeting, in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing - North, 830 W. Grace St., will also include volunteer and academic opportunities in the health care field.
For more information, contact Davidyne Reeves at reevesda2@vcu.edu.
GSA Professionalism Workshop
Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
VCU Graduate Student Association will host a workshop on professionalism in Conference Room 228, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The focus of the event, led by Nicole Torres, will include workload management, office behavior, addressing issues at work and more. Lunch will be provided. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Edward Beckwith at GSA@VCU.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjs22mrYy-b2Bvj2c9TeK229hEYv97psas_7T3_bjgLBMB-g/viewform?usp=sf_link.
IExcel Pop-Up Course: Disrupting Disability (SC0247)
Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Students have the opportunity to learn from people with lived experience of disability about what challenges their sense of belonging. Find ways to disrupt disability ableism, positively influence equity issues and visit spaces which feature access and inclusion. This second session will be held at SOAR Park365 under a covered patio/pavilion. The facility, at 3600 Saunders Ave., is designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities. RSVP at the following URL. Bring your VCU ID to each session for swiping.
For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at jhaltman@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/students/.
Catholic Graduate Student Organization Luncheon: In Search of a Miracle
Thursday, Mar. 5, 2020 at noon
Are miracles real ... or is it all just wishful thinking? Hear Megan Bean, New York native and wife and mother of two sons for 22 years until 2007 when she faced a illness that left her unable to work or volunteer for five years. Doctors said she was medically incurable. In 2013 she went on a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, where she experienced a dramatic healing. She is inspired and motivated to share her story of miraculous healing. All are welcome. Pizza and drinks will be provided. The luncheon will be held in Room 7-102, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. RSVP at the following email.
For more information, contact Mario Dance at medance@vcu.edu.
Embody: Exploring Body Acceptance
Thursday, Mar. 5, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Explore the influences and messages that have shaped the view of women's bodies and focus on a positive self-relationship. The workshop is part of Women's HerStory Month programming through the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and is co-sponsored by VCU Recreational Sports. The session will be held at the Marshall Street Studio, 1300 W. Marshall St.
For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at omsa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu.
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