Student Issue for March 29, 2021
Today
Summer Studies Information Table
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Come by the VCU Summer Studies information table at The Compass to find out more about summer classes and pick up summer swag.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://summer.vcu.edu.
Grad Fair This Week
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grad Fair will be held March 29-April 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Barnes and Noble @ VCU on the Monroe Park campus. Make an appointment to shop for graduation needs at https://v2.waitwhile.com/welcome/balfour. Grad Images will also be on site for grad portraits through April 1 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Schedule an appointment at https://rb.gy/8kv09r. Questions: https://apps.bsv.vcu.edu/GRAD_Fair_2020.pdf.
For more information, contact Allison Toney at alumni@vcu.edu or visit https://www.balfour.com/VCU.
Get Better Sleep Event: Circadian Rhythms
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
In conjunction with National Sleep Awareness Month, the Well and VCU Recreational Sports will host an interactive program for students, faculty and staff about getting in tune with your circadian rhythm for better sleep. Up to five students who attend this event will be entered to win a healthy sleep goody bag. Questions: http://thewell.vcu.edu. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97619379864.
Writing Center Workshop: Research Writing Process
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Meet the needs of your 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/.
HOSA at VCU To Host Chipotle Fundraiser
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Health Occupations Students of America at VCU will host a fundraiser at Chipotle Mexican Grill, 810 W. Grace St. Apply the code 4RQJ7KV online for pickup orders to donate. Take a photo of your receipt, email it to hosavcu@gmail.com and you'll be entered into the Kaplan raffle to win up to $2,500 of test prep materials.
For more information, contact Jenalyn Abisia at abisiajl@vcu.edu.
Collective Corazón: Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Nutrition in the Latinx Community
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Collective Corazón will host a virtual roundtable discussion on nutrition and wellness in the Latinx community. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.
For more information, contact Ashley Victor at victora@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/s/94972185869.
This week
RAMmalogues: Living and Learning Amid Racism and a Pandemic
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/.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Artist's Statement
Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon
This interactive Zoom workshop will break down the artist's statement, how to write one and why art students should focus on their writing skills. Register at the center's events page at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.
Women in Business Panel
Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.
In a world of changing norms and ever-present glass ceilings to break, female leaders will discuss the question - what does being a woman in business mean today? Hear their personal journeys, how they serve as mentors and the role of identity at work. Panelists will include Anna Goranson, head of people operations, MediaAlpha; Adele McClure, executive director, Virginia Legislative Black Caucus; Faby Helme, emergency preparedness specialist, Dominion Energy; and Reba Hollingsworth, morning anchor CBS6 (event moderator). The panel will be hosted by VCU's Office of Student Engagement. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Cait Burns at cmburns@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/women-in-business-spring2021.
'No Longer Anonymous: Women Storytellers of Today' Student Speaker Event
Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
VCU's Storytelling and Healing will present an exploration of female narratives which address the question, “How have stories of women emerged out of anonymity and evolved throughout time?” Click on the Zoom link at the following URL to participate.
For more information, contact MiJin Cho at chom6@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97403531494.
Wellness 101: Sexual Health Bingo
Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Join the Peer Health Educators from the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center for a game of Bingo on topics around sexual health and healthy relationships. Register with Rams Connect at the following URL.
For more information, contact Peer Health Advisors at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1056660.
The Ooh's and Ahh's of Black Femininity
Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present an experiential, pleasure-centered conversation and workshop for Black women and femmes in the VCU community. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.
Open Casting Call for 'Make It Real' Campaign
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Interested in being featured in VCU’s "Make it Real" advertising campaign? VCU University Relations will host a photo shoot at the Compass. (The rain date will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2.) The first 50 students will receive a $20 gift card. A valid VCU V# required. This is an outdoor event and will follow university-established COVID guidelines.
For more information, contact Shannon Cain at urvidpho@vcu.edu.
Off-Campus Housing Fair
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
VCU's Dean of Students Office will host a virtual housing fair including virtual tours and a live video chat featuring several local apartment communities. Ask questions, find out about apartment availability and enter to win prizes. Register at the following URL. Questions: http://offcampus.vcu.edu.
For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at lmathewsails@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHQ-F9zENCwsReL0202n2gSahac3M5Ie5f1_El7hFoJZwHlA/viewform.
Navigating the NIH Research Grant Process
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.
F. Gerard Moeller, M.D., director of VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, will discuss the National Institute of Health's research application and review process. The session will be part of the center's series on grant writing. 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/tJIrcuGvqD0jGtxnH9x3Vt6YFi7Zo3jyDSbd.
Wix.com Portfolio Workshop
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
VCUarts and VCU Career Services will host a series of events to assist juniors and seniors with their searches for internships and jobs in the creative industries. The series is designed to address common questions about searching for opportunities. Each interactive workshop will include a mini lecture and time in the session to work on action steps that will help your search. Students are welcome to attend as many of the events as they would like. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Anna Umbreit at umbreita@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/wix-com-portfolio-workshop/.
Let's Apply to Spotify: Tips for Getting a Job in Podcasts
Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021 at 4 p.m.
Major companies, including Spotify, are hiring employees in podcasting. But in order to look good to a company, you have to speak that company’s language. Blake Day, a recruiter for Spotify Studios, will lead a free, virtual discussion presented by the VPM and ICA Community Media Center to help improve the odds of being discovered by top companies. 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/lets-apply-to-spotify/.
You First at VCU Presents: Between Two Worlds – The Ethical Costs of the 'American Dream'
Thursday, Apr. 1, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
First-generation students are aware of the hard work, determination and sacrifices necessary in pursuit of the American Dream. The trade-offs, including relationships with family and friends, community ties and self-identities, are often neglected in the traditional narrative of “success.” Ching-Yu Huang, Ph.D., and Camdyn Stewart will discuss the ethical costs of upward mobility and how to acknowledge and accept these costs as part of our journey. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit http://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents040121.
Self-Care With Virtual Game Night
Thursday, Apr. 1, 2021 at 7 p.m.
Take a break and come out for virtual game night with VCU's Society or Women Engineers and National Society of Black Engineers. Games will include Jackbox, Scribl.io and GamePigeon. Participants will have the chance to win prizes. Register at the following URL. Click on the Zoom link at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94661916903.
For more information, contact Anisha R. Beladia at beladiaar@vcu.edu or (571) 208-6049 or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1057262.
Surgeon-Scientist Speaker Panel
Friday, Apr. 2, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
VCU's Medical Scientist Training Club will host a virtual surgeon-scientist panel at which speakers will share their personal experiences and advice on pursuing a career as an M.D.-Ph.D. Those interested in related health care fields are also encouraged to attend. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Triniti Turner at turnert7@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/MSTC/rsvp_boot?id=1044273.
Coming up
Meet VCU's Authors: Adin Lears, Ph.D.
Monday, Apr. 5, 2021 at 4 p.m.
Late medieval England was an age of ferment and noise as broad swaths of society — from laborers and artisans to university-educated theologians — sought to distribute knowledge and the authority that came with it outside of secular and church hierarchy. This talk examines Chaucer's attunement to the hubbub of the common voice in his early dream vision, "The House of Fame," where the noises of rumor and gossip emerge as a means of distributing authority and cultivating relational ways of being and knowing grounded in sensory experience and resonance. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Catie-Reagan Palmore at palmorecr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/meet-vcus-authors-adin-lears-phd.html.
VCU Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) Meeting
Wednesday, Apr. 7, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.
The Women in Science, Dentistry and Medicine (WISDM) Organization invites faculty to participate online in the next monthly meeting. WISDM is a professional organization supporting career and personal growth opportunities for women physicians, dentists and scientists at VCU. Contact the following email address for the Zoom link.
For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/deans-office/facultyaffairs/wims/.
Student National Dental Association 10th Annual Oral Cancer Walk
Thursday, Apr. 8, 2021 at 6 p.m.
VCU's School of Dentistry Student National Dental Association will hold its 10th Annual Oral Cancer Walk. Individuals will share their stories about how oral cancer impacted their lives, as well as people who have devoted part of their life to the cause. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Najah Lewter at nplewter@mymail.vcu.edu or (631) 813-9035 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEscu-pqDssG9JgAKp9Zm9ASZZXC7UNdjp7.
TEDxVCU
Saturday, Apr. 10, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
TEDxVCU, sponsored by The Commons, offers a diverse and idea-driven lineup that includes talks and performances from a wide variety of voices in the VCU community. This virtual event is now open for registration and is free for VCU students, faculty and staff. Register for tickets at the following URL.
For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1039299.
'Health Care Workforce Diversity: Does It Matter?'
Tuesday, Apr. 20, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.
Anushree Vichare, MBBS, MPH, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Health Policy and Management, The Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University, will discuss health care workforce diversity as part of VCU's Department of Health Behavior and Policy Research Seminar Series. Questions: http://hbp.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3443 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUoce-prDItE9LaI4Y0ugB3MISpjLkbpnww.
Make a Book for Photo Display or Journaling
Wednesday, Apr. 28, 2021 from noon to 1:15 p.m.
The Health and Wellness Library will host a bookmaking workshop in conjunction with Library Preservation Week. Nora Bloch, VCU Libraries Collections Care librarian and conservator, will demonstrate how to make a booklet for displaying photos or journaling. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Dana Ladd at dlladd@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/7626474.
Human Resources Essentials
Thursday, Apr. 29, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present its Human Resources Essentials program online for Spring 2021. Interested in entering the HR field? Get an introduction to the principles of Human Resources. Full-day sessions will be offered April 29 and 30. Visit the following URL or email corp-ed@vcu.edu for more information.
For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.
Notices
Submissions Sought for Anthology 'Imagining Black Futures in Richmond'
VCU Publishing is seeking contributions for a curated, open-access anthology that imagines and explores futures for Richmond through an Afrofuturist lens. VCU Publishing, part of VCU Libraries, seeks Afrofuturist works from diverse authors — both academic and community members — as well as diverse disciplines and perspectives. Submissions can include multimedia, poetry, essays, fiction, scholarly pieces, art, comics or photography. The deadline is July 1.
For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2021-news/vcu-publishing-seeking-contributions-to-imagining-black-futures-in-richmond-.html.
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, respondents will be able to review or 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/.
Connect With VCU Alumni
VCU's African American Alumni Council invites students to join the organization's Mentoring Circle, which connects African American/Black students to African American/Black alumni. The Mentoring Circle also helps students create a network with their peers and other alumni. Learn more about the Mentoring Circle at the following URL or register to join at http://go.vcu.edu/vculink. The 2021-22 cohort runs for a full year, starting in April 2021.
For more information, contact Alexandra Clayton at claytonan@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/mentoringcircle.
Draft Policy: Safety and Protection of Minors Available for Public Comment
A draft of the policy for Safety and Protection of Minors is available for public comment by April 1. 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/.
Invitation for Student Focus Groups: Antiracist Sociology During The Double Pandemic
Seniors in the VCU Sociology department are recruiting VCU undergraduate students to participate in volunteer Zoom focus groups. The research is focused on student experiences at VCU and how underlying tones of racism and capitalism impact students. Students who wish to participate should complete the pre-screening form at the following URL. The study principal investigator and sponsor is Jesse Goldstein, Ph.D., at jgoldstein2@vcu.edu.
For more information, contact Cameron Rosen at rosenc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/NoMFWNBMtTWTtc5C8.
Keeping It VCU REAL 2021
VCU REAL seeks participants for its Keeping It VCU REAL event, an online event on April 15-16 designed to provide a low-stress opportunity for experiential learning practitioners to share their passion projects and learn from one another. To see all the ways you can participate, and to sign up, visit the event page at the following URL.
For more information, contact Erin Webster Garrett at elwebstergarr@vcu.edu or visit https://real.vcu.edu/showcase/.
Dental Club E-Board Application
The Dental Club at VCU is accepting e-board applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. The board is geared for pre-dental or dental hygiene students who want leadership experience. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Neha Singh at Singhn23@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vtn3TR5zN19z4XEP6.
Money Spot Coaching Positions Available
The Money Spot program provides financial education for undergraduate students at VCU through one-to-one coaching appointments and workshops during the academic year. Apply for a coaching position through VCU Handshake at the following URL.
For more information, contact The Money Spot at themoneyspot@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/postings?page=1&per_page=25&sort_direction=desc&sort_column=default&query=money.
Gift Acceptance and Administration Policy Open for Public Comment
A draft of the policy for Gift Acceptance and Administration is available for public comment by April 8. 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/.
COVID-19, Health Care Interior Design and Provider Experience: How Does Your Space Work for You?
As part of a post-professional graduate thesis, an MFA candidate and graduate Interior Design student has prepared a survey that asks health care providers about the design of their workplace interior during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants can be health care providers and clinicians with any title and/or level of experience. This survey will not collect any personally identifiable data. No email addresses will be collected. Survey responses are anonymous. The survey is IRB-exempt. Participation is voluntary and will be available online only. The principal investigator is Roberto Ventura, Interim Department Chair, VCU Interior Design. Respond at the following URL by March 30.
For more information, contact Ruth Deibler at deiblerr@vcu.edu or (757) 880-5427 or visit https://bit.ly/3c4WfWj.
Volunteers Sought To Assess Balance, Strength, Physical Function Using Toolkit
Researchers in the Departments of Health Behavior and Policy and Kinesiology and Health Sciences are conducting a study to test whether participants (and an assistant) of 18 years or older can conduct assessments of their balance, strength and walking ability in their home environment with the aid of a toolkit. The testing session takes about 40-60 minutes at home and requires a visit at our labs for the same duration. Contact the following email address for more information.
For more information, contact Alexander Lucas, Ph.D., at Alexander.Lucas@vcuhealth.org.
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