Student Issue for March 23, 2021

Today

'The Stranger That Hath His Liberty': Foreign Performers in Early Modern England

Add to calendar 23-03-2021 14:00:00 23-03-2021 15:00:00 America/New_York 'The Stranger That Hath His Liberty': Foreign Performers in Early Modern England VCU's Department of English will host a free, online English Faculty Forum talk by Matteo Pangallo, assistant professor. Throughout late medieval and early modern periods, foreign musicians, actors, dancers and other performers made England a destination for touring, cultural diplomacy and immigration. Performers reveal that Europe and England was a linked space where cultural development occurred not just through textual borrowing or artistic influence but also through frequent physical movements of performers across borders. Questions: https://english.vcu.edu/news--events/faculty-forum/. Register at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkceipqTwuE9Dt8QDQglaohIyNlnVaLke- Rivka Swenson rswenson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of English will host a free, online English Faculty Forum talk by Matteo Pangallo, assistant professor. Throughout late medieval and early modern periods, foreign musicians, actors, dancers and other performers made England a destination for touring, cultural diplomacy and immigration. Performers reveal that Europe and England was a linked space where cultural development occurred not just through textual borrowing or artistic influence but also through frequent physical movements of performers across borders. Questions: https://english.vcu.edu/news--events/faculty-forum/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rivka Swenson at rswenson@vcu.edu or (804) 564-4939 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkceipqTwuE9Dt8QDQglaohIyNlnVaLke-.

Work Toward Working Part Six: Interviewing

Add to calendar 23-03-2021 17:00:00 23-03-2021 18:00:00 America/New_York Work Toward Working Part Six: Interviewing The sixth and final part in the series about the career prep journey will focus on interviewing. Zoom Elizabeth Engel careers@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The sixth and final part in the series about the career prep journey will focus on interviewing.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Engel at careers@vcu.edu.

VCU Pre-X Application Workshop

Add to calendar 23-03-2021 17:30:00 23-03-2021 18:30:00 America/New_York VCU Pre-X Application Workshop Join staff from VCU da Vinci Center to learn about VCU Pre-X and Demo Day. This workshop will focus on the application process and answer questions. VCU’s Pre-X program assists students in communicating their ideas in a format designed for pitching to investors, sponsors and accelerator programs. The event is free to all VCU students to apply. Register at the following URL. Zoom Lloyd Young youngel3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Join staff from VCU da Vinci Center to learn about VCU Pre-X and Demo Day. This workshop will focus on the application process and answer questions. VCU’s Pre-X program assists students in communicating their ideas in a format designed for pitching to investors, sponsors and accelerator programs. The event is free to all VCU students to apply. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/pre-x-app.

Democracy Matters VCU General Body and Interest Meeting

Add to calendar 23-03-2021 19:00:00 23-03-2021 America/New_York Democracy Matters VCU General Body and Interest Meeting Democracy Matters works to get big private money out of politics and people back in. The nonpartisan campus-based national student organization will hold a general body and interest meeting. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. Zoom Emily Downs downsee@mymail.vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m.

Democracy Matters works to get big private money out of politics and people back in. The nonpartisan campus-based national student organization will hold a general body and interest meeting. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Emily Downs at downsee@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/j/97740841258?pwd=aWxXckw4OHhGM084Zzh5dThaeGJGUT09\.

Move-Meant Yoga Series: 'Channel The Goddess Within'

Add to calendar 23-03-2021 09:00:00 23-03-2021 America/New_York Move-Meant Yoga Series: 'Channel The Goddess Within' VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present the second part of its Move-Meant Yoga Series with Chhavi Sahal, "Channel The Goddess Within." The session uses movement as a source of inspiration and a reminder that women can move past their struggles just as effortlessly as they move on the yoga mat. Register at the following URL. https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa Gauri Nigam omsadiea@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

9 a.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present the second part of its Move-Meant Yoga Series with Chhavi Sahal, "Channel The Goddess Within." The session uses movement as a source of inspiration and a reminder that women can move past their struggles just as effortlessly as they move on the yoga mat. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Gauri Nigam at omsadiea@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

This week

D.O. Medical Student Q&A at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Add to calendar 25-03-2021 18:30:00 25-03-2021 America/New_York D.O. Medical Student Q&A at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Pre-health and Related Interest Mentoring Experiences) will host two medical students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. VCU Alumnae Louisa Gamor and Sally Abilmona will be discussing virtually the D.O. path and their journey to medical school. A Q&A session will be held. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom VCU P.R.I.M.E. vcuprime@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.

VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Pre-health and Related Interest Mentoring Experiences) will host two medical students at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. VCU Alumnae Louisa Gamor and Sally Abilmona will be discussing virtually the D.O. path and their journey to medical school. A Q&A session will be held. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU P.R.I.M.E. at vcuprime@gmail.com or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpcuqupzMtGNUDtvKrL_L11p1wjOIAYqxN.

Red Cross at VCU Blood Drive

Add to calendar 24-03-2021 11:00:00 24-03-2021 16:00:00 America/New_York Red Cross at VCU Blood Drive The Pace Center and the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive at the center, 700 W. Franklin St. Donors will receive a free Insomnia Cookie coupon. Visit the following URL and enter the sponsor code, pacecenter, to schedule an appointment. The PACE Center at 700 W Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23220 Red Cross at VCU redcrossatvcu@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Pace Center and the American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive at the center, 700 W. Franklin St. Donors will receive a free Insomnia Cookie coupon. Visit the following URL and enter the sponsor code, pacecenter, to schedule an appointment.

For more information, contact Red Cross at VCU at redcrossatvcu@gmail.com or visit http://redcrossblood.org.

Navigating the National Science Foundation Grant Process

Add to calendar 24-03-2021 12:00:00 24-03-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York Navigating the National Science Foundation Grant Process Bill Eggleston, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, will discuss the National Science Foundation's research application and review process at the next grant-writing session hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register at the following URL. Zoom Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Bill Eggleston, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, will discuss the National Science Foundation's research application and review process at the next grant-writing session hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0vcu6gqDgiHtJT8Bp1rZO-8O_wwX0anfyb.

Resilience Lab Informational Session for Self-Care Day

Add to calendar 24-03-2021 12:00:00 24-03-2021 America/New_York Resilience Lab Informational Session for Self-Care Day In conjunction with Self-Care Day on March 24, why not treat yourself to learning more about the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center's free, one-on-one, stress management and mindfulness sessions for students? Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. Questions: https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/resilience-lab/. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94369128814 Mia Liadis liadisa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021 at noon

In conjunction with Self-Care Day on March 24, why not treat yourself to learning more about the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center's free, one-on-one, stress management and mindfulness sessions for students? Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. Questions: https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/resilience-lab/.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94369128814.

Fulbright Scholarship Informational Session

Add to calendar 24-03-2021 14:00:00 24-03-2021 15:00:00 America/New_York Fulbright Scholarship Informational Session VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual informational session about the Fulbright Scholarship, an award that provides funding for research, study and teaching opportunities abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Register at the following URL. virtual Meredith Sisson natlscholar@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a virtual informational session about the Fulbright Scholarship, an award that provides funding for research, study and teaching opportunities abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at natlscholar@vcu.edu or visit http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

Special Guided Meditation for Self-Care Day

Add to calendar 24-03-2021 14:30:00 24-03-2021 15:00:00 America/New_York Special Guided Meditation for Self-Care Day Looking for an opportunity to stop, breathe and be? Join The Well for a special edition of their weekly, virtual guided meditation in conjunction with Self-Care Day. This meditation will be a restorative practice on self-care and is suitable for all levels of practice. Join on Zoom at the following URL. Location: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93693450990 Mia Liadis liadisa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021 from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Looking for an opportunity to stop, breathe and be? Join The Well for a special edition of their weekly, virtual guided meditation in conjunction with Self-Care Day. This meditation will be a restorative practice on self-care and is suitable for all levels of practice. Join on Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93693450990.

Producers Institute II: Listening Session With Ramtin Arablouei

Add to calendar 24-03-2021 16:00:00 24-03-2021 19:00:00 America/New_York Producers Institute II: Listening Session With Ramtin Arablouei VPM and VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art Community Media Center will host a free, virtual listening and pitch session with Ramtin Arablouei, co-host and co-producer of NPR’s podcast and radio show "Throughline." Those who wish to receive feedback on a podcast or show pitch should email icacmc@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. Virtual Stephanie Stanton stantons@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 24, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VPM and VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art Community Media Center will host a free, virtual listening and pitch session with Ramtin Arablouei, co-host and co-producer of NPR’s podcast and radio show "Throughline." Those who wish to receive feedback on a podcast or show pitch should email icacmc@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or (646) 938-3788 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/producers-institute-ramtin-arablouei-2/.

Statistical Thinking

Add to calendar 25-03-2021 12:00:00 25-03-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York Statistical Thinking Roy Sabo, Ph.D., associate professor, biostatistics, will discuss the roles that sampling, probability and variability play in interpreting research data. The lunch research seminar will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Department of Biostatistics via Zoom. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. Via ZOOM only Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Roy Sabo, Ph.D., associate professor, biostatistics, will discuss the roles that sampling, probability and variability play in interpreting research data. The lunch research seminar will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Department of Biostatistics via Zoom. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcsc--sqj8qEtwwYZXtV0wMiAoZIfJ8Jn1c.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Research Writing Process

Add to calendar 25-03-2021 14:00:00 25-03-2021 15:00:00 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Research Writing Process Meet the needs of a target audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/events/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Meet the needs of a target audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

Planning for Your Financial Future: Grinding for That Graduate Degree

Add to calendar 25-03-2021 15:00:00 25-03-2021 16:00:00 America/New_York Planning for Your Financial Future: Grinding for That Graduate Degree Thinking of going to graduate school? Join the peer coaches at The Money Spot to learn more about funding your educational goals. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jP-E54fRSMOYjMUtCWEebw The Money Spot themoneyspot@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Thinking of going to graduate school? Join the peer coaches at The Money Spot to learn more about funding your educational goals. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact The Money Spot at themoneyspot@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/general-events/grinding-for-that-graduate-degree.html.

Black Mental Health Matters, Part 2: The Black Experience Unplugged

Add to calendar 25-03-2021 16:00:00 25-03-2021 17:00:00 America/New_York Black Mental Health Matters, Part 2: The Black Experience Unplugged Myriam T. Kadeba, Ph.D., will discuss how racial identity and mental health correlate and how to create and implement self-care practices throughout college as a student in a predominately white institution that supports mental health and well-being. This program will be hosted by University Academic Advising. Register at the following URL. Register on the provided URL for the Zoom link Allison Norden nordenan@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Mar. 25, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Myriam T. Kadeba, Ph.D., will discuss how racial identity and mental health correlate and how to create and implement self-care practices throughout college as a student in a predominately white institution that supports mental health and well-being. This program will be hosted by University Academic Advising. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Norden at nordenan@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEqf-2orzojEtIU4hR_3k5c3mrsemMz2DQV.

'Health Care Equity and Social Justice Across the Globe'

Add to calendar 26-03-2021 09:00:00 26-03-2021 13:30:00 America/New_York 'Health Care Equity and Social Justice Across the Globe' The aim of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Symposium is to explore the current state of health disparities through a domestic and international lens. The virtual public health event, hosted by J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, VCU and Emory University, will feature a keynote address and a series of presentations on the work being done to achieve equity in health care. Register at the following URL. Virtual Heather Ashton ashtonhr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 26, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The aim of the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program Symposium is to explore the current state of health disparities through a domestic and international lens. The virtual public health event, hosted by J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, VCU and Emory University, will feature a keynote address and a series of presentations on the work being done to achieve equity in health care. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKjPpceSpc_EtGvnoERlVvV-kT9pHq8xPuB8l2kp7gk2tNxQ/viewform.

Coming up

RAMmalogues: Living and Learning Amid Racism and a Pandemic

Add to calendar 30-03-2021 13:30:00 30-03-2021 15:00:00 America/New_York RAMmalogues: Living and Learning Amid Racism and a Pandemic Share how your life is impacted in this time of continuing and cumulative crisis and change. As you witness, experience or relive racism, you may yearn for a safe space to reflect and share. RAMmalogues sessions include a short guided meditation, time for reflection and a braver/safer space for dialogue about living and learning amid racism during a pandemic. RAMmalogues is offered by Inclusive Excellence and led by trained facilitators provided by Kimbrough Consulting. RAMmalogues is now part of IExcel’s new Bridges to Inclusion project. Register at the following URL. Zoom Jan Altman, Ph.D., iexcel@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Share how your life is impacted in this time of continuing and cumulative crisis and change. As you witness, experience or relive racism, you may yearn for a safe space to reflect and share. RAMmalogues sessions include a short guided meditation, time for reflection and a braver/safer space for dialogue about living and learning amid racism during a pandemic. RAMmalogues is offered by Inclusive Excellence and led by trained facilitators provided by Kimbrough Consulting. RAMmalogues is now part of IExcel’s new Bridges to Inclusion project. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at iexcel@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8947 or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/.

Innovation and Application: Julius Watkins and the Jazz French Horn Genre

Add to calendar 06-04-2021 17:30:00 06-04-2021 18:30:00 America/New_York Innovation and Application: Julius Watkins and the Jazz French Horn Genre Julius Watkins, the first prominent jazz French horn player and arguably the first professional African American French horn player in America, has received little attention from music scholars, jazz artists and other performers of his instrument. This lecture by Patrick Smith, interim assistant chair, Department of Music, is part of the VCU Faculty Lecture Series. Smith will document Watkins' life story in biographical form, determine his innovative methodologies for breaking down stereotypical barriers related to racial and instrument “norms” and explore the development of the jazz French horn. ICA Auditorium Kim Catley artssocial@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Apr. 6, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Julius Watkins, the first prominent jazz French horn player and arguably the first professional African American French horn player in America, has received little attention from music scholars, jazz artists and other performers of his instrument. This lecture by Patrick Smith, interim assistant chair, Department of Music, is part of the VCU Faculty Lecture Series. Smith will document Watkins' life story in biographical form, determine his innovative methodologies for breaking down stereotypical barriers related to racial and instrument “norms” and explore the development of the jazz French horn.

For more information, contact Kim Catley at artssocial@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-faculty-lecture-series-innovation-and-application-julius-watkins-and-the-jazz-french-horn-genre-patrick-smith/.

VCU Toastmasters Spring Open House

Add to calendar 07-04-2021 12:00:00 07-04-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York VCU Toastmasters Spring Open House Working on building confidence, leadership and public speaking skills? VCU Toastmasters may be able to help. The organization is hosting a virtual Spring Open House. Register at the following email address. Virtual/Zoom Laura Osborne lmnosborne@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Working on building confidence, leadership and public speaking skills? VCU Toastmasters may be able to help. The organization is hosting a virtual Spring Open House. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Laura Osborne at lmnosborne@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0349 or visit http://vcutoastmasters.com.

BNFOthon

Add to calendar 10-04-2021 08:00:00 10-04-2021 America/New_York BNFOthon VCU's Bioinformatics Graduate Student Organization and Society of Bioinformatics will host "BNFOthon" April 10 and 11. Sign up for a virtual immersive experience networking with other students and designing innovative solutions to real-world problems. Register at the following URL. Virtual! (Discord) Bioinformatics Graduate Student Organization bgso@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Apr. 10, 2021 at 8 a.m.

VCU's Bioinformatics Graduate Student Organization and Society of Bioinformatics will host "BNFOthon" April 10 and 11. Sign up for a virtual immersive experience networking with other students and designing innovative solutions to real-world problems. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bioinformatics Graduate Student Organization at bgso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/z3eYkPcJHCWz4e6c8.

Visiting Scholar Research Presentation: NASH and Macrophage Depletion

Add to calendar 13-04-2021 12:00:00 13-04-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York Visiting Scholar Research Presentation: NASH and Macrophage Depletion VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a KL2 Visiting Scholar Seminar featuring Georgetown University's Annie Kruger, M.D., Ph.D., who will present on her research into nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is an epidemic liver disease characterized by hepatic inflammation and progressive fibrosis, affecting nearly 16 million Americans today. Her talk is titled "Hepatic Macrophage and Stellate Cell Cross-Talk in Fibrogenesis." Register at the following URL. Zoom Rob DiRenzo direnzor@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a KL2 Visiting Scholar Seminar featuring Georgetown University's Annie Kruger, M.D., Ph.D., who will present on her research into nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is an epidemic liver disease characterized by hepatic inflammation and progressive fibrosis, affecting nearly 16 million Americans today. Her talk is titled "Hepatic Macrophage and Stellate Cell Cross-Talk in Fibrogenesis." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob DiRenzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7NnkBt9NRAuJtRcnzqJPyg.

Notices

VCU Together on One Google Domain

Collaboration Services is merging VCU's Google Workspace domains, mymail.vcu.edu and vcu.edu, into one so students and faculty/staff can collaborate.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/domainmerge.

VCU First Destination Survey Is Live

The VCU First Destination Survey is live for May 2021 graduates on Handshake at VCU. Responses will help VCU to improve career and academic advising, student recruitment and student services. Prizes for completing the survey include AirPods, a Roku player, a robot vacuum, a VCU luggage set and Amazon gift cards. For six months after graduation, participants will be able to review/change information and will remain eligible for prize drawings.

For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUFDS21.

Career Week Events: March 29-April 1

VCU Career Services and Alumni Relations will present a series of events designed to connect students and alumni with employers, information and opportunities to support professional development. Attend as many events as desired in the areas of arts, media and communications, health care, public and social service, STEM and even a Create Your Own Adventure. Visit Handshake to register for events (search "Career Week").

For more information, contact Monique Sample at hirevcurams@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/career-fairs---events/careerweek/.

Draft Budget Management Policy Open For Public Comment

A draft of the revised Budget Management Policy is available for public comment by March 29. The draft policy can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

Recreational Sports OAP Equipment Rental

VCU Recreational Sports' Outing Rental Center offers low rental rates on backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, stoves, coolers, canoes and more. VCU students and current Recreational Sports members may participate.

For more information, contact Joey Parent at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/equipment-rental/.

Self-Care Kits at Cabell

Self-Care Day is March 24. As a part of its #HerdMentality mental health campaign, The Well is partnering with organizations across VCU to bring self-care kits to students. This time they’re partnering with James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Self-care kits can be claimed on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu.

Draft Policy for Automated External Defibrillators Purchase, Installation and Maintenance Available for Public Comment

A draft of the policy for Automated External Defibrillators Purchase, Installation and Maintenance is available for public comment by April 2. The draft policy can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

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