Faculty/staff Issue for April 8, 2021

Today

Navigating Disability and Career Development Series: Part 1

Add to calendar 08-04-2021 13:00:00 08-04-2021 14:00:00 America/New_York Navigating Disability and Career Development Series: Part 1 Join VCU's Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity and Career Services for a workshop series on navigating disability and career development. This series will provide an introduction to the job search process and what disability support looks like in a professional environment. This session will focus on career exploration. Register at the following URL. Zoom link provided upon registration Elizabeth Engel engele2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join VCU's Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity and Career Services for a workshop series on navigating disability and career development. This series will provide an introduction to the job search process and what disability support looks like in a professional environment. This session will focus on career exploration. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Engel at engele2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/733886.

Bánh Xèo at Community Café

Add to calendar 08-04-2021 12:00:00 08-04-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York Bánh Xèo at Community Café The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will feature Bánh Xèo, a Vietnamese stuffed rice pancake, at its community café. The cost is $1. Pace Center Cherie Vendiola vendiolacfo@vcu.eduj DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will feature Bánh Xèo, a Vietnamese stuffed rice pancake, at its community café. The cost is $1.

For more information, contact Cherie Vendiola at vendiolacfo@vcu.eduj or (571) 665-1953.

'Capitalism in the Economic Lives of Enslaved People'

Add to calendar 08-04-2021 17:00:00 08-04-2021 America/New_York 'Capitalism in the Economic Lives of Enslaved People' Justene Hill Edwards, Ph.D., assistant professor, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia, will discuss her new book examining the economic lives of enslaved people and how they were affected by the capitalism of slavery. The Alexandrian Society event will be presented by VCU's Department of History. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL. Online Aaron Pirnat pirnatam@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5 p.m.

Justene Hill Edwards, Ph.D., assistant professor, Corcoran Department of History, University of Virginia, will discuss her new book examining the economic lives of enslaved people and how they were affected by the capitalism of slavery. The Alexandrian Society event will be presented by VCU's Department of History. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aaron Pirnat at pirnatam@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2380564489.

Why Does Ramanujan, 'The Man Who Knew Infinity,' Matter?

Add to calendar 08-04-2021 18:00:00 08-04-2021 19:00:00 America/New_York Why Does Ramanujan, 'The Man Who Knew Infinity,' Matter? Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the most inspirational figures in the history of mathematics, was a gifted amateur mathematician from south India who left behind three notebooks that engineers, mathematicians and physicists continue to mine today. Ken Ono, D.O., Thomas Jefferson Professor of Mathematics, University of Virginia, will discuss why Ramanujan matters today and share clips from the film, “The Man Who Knew Infinity,” which starred Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons. Ono served as an associate producer and mathematical consultant for the film. The talk is part of VCU's Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Colloquium Series. virtual Nicola Tarasca tarascan@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the most inspirational figures in the history of mathematics, was a gifted amateur mathematician from south India who left behind three notebooks that engineers, mathematicians and physicists continue to mine today. Ken Ono, D.O., Thomas Jefferson Professor of Mathematics, University of Virginia, will discuss why Ramanujan matters today and share clips from the film, “The Man Who Knew Infinity,” which starred Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons. Ono served as an associate producer and mathematical consultant for the film. The talk is part of VCU's Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Colloquium Series.

For more information, contact Nicola Tarasca at tarascan@vcu.edu or visit https://sites.google.com/vcu.edu/math-colloquium.

VCU Spring Jazz Festival

Add to calendar 08-04-2021 20:00:00 08-04-2021 America/New_York VCU Spring Jazz Festival The concert will feature the VCU Jazz Orchestra II, directed by Professor Toby Whitaker, and the VCU Small Jazz Ensembles, directed by Whitaker and Professor Tony Martucci. Music by Barnett, Bernstein, Carter, Coltrane, Eisenberg, Ellington, Golson, Harris, Hodges, Shorter, Stapleton, Strayhorn and Whitaker will be played. Admission to the livestream at the following URL is free. https://go.vcu.edu/concerthall Antonio Garcia ajgarcia@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

8 p.m.

The concert will feature the VCU Jazz Orchestra II, directed by Professor Toby Whitaker, and the VCU Small Jazz Ensembles, directed by Whitaker and Professor Tony Martucci. Music by Barnett, Bernstein, Carter, Coltrane, Eisenberg, Ellington, Golson, Harris, Hodges, Shorter, Stapleton, Strayhorn and Whitaker will be played. Admission to the livestream at the following URL is free.

For more information, contact Antonio Garcia at ajgarcia@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/concerthall.

This week

Arts and Media Career Question and Answer

Add to calendar 09-04-2021 13:00:00 09-04-2021 14:00:00 America/New_York Arts and Media Career Question and Answer VCU Career Services advisors are offering multiple sessions based on industry and/or specialty. This Q&A session will focus on arts and media careers. Register at Handshake at the following URL. Zoom Haley Sims careers@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 9, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Career Services advisors are offering multiple sessions based on industry and/or specialty. This Q&A session will focus on arts and media careers. Register at Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Haley Sims at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/699886/share_preview.

STEM Career Question and Answer

Add to calendar 09-04-2021 11:00:00 09-04-2021 12:00:00 America/New_York STEM Career Question and Answer VCU Career Services advisers are offering multiple sessions based on industry and/or specialty. This session is a STEM career Q&A. Register at the following URL. Zoom Haley Sims careers@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 9, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Career Services advisers are offering multiple sessions based on industry and/or specialty. This session is a STEM career Q&A. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Haley Sims at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/704919/share_preview.

MFA Thesis Exhibition

Add to calendar 09-04-2021 12:00:00 09-04-2021 18:00:00 America/New_York MFA Thesis Exhibition The Anderson and VCUarts will present the 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition, which will take place in two rounds: Round 1: April 9-April 23 and Round 2: April 30-May 15. The 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition will feature 32 emerging artists and designers. Representing eight departments, research by the students pushes beyond traditional disciplines to shape what is next in visual and material culture. 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. Monica Kinsey kinseym@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 9, 2021 from noon to 6 p.m.

The Anderson and VCUarts will present the 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition, which will take place in two rounds: Round 1: April 9-April 23 and Round 2: April 30-May 15. The 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition will feature 32 emerging artists and designers. Representing eight departments, research by the students pushes beyond traditional disciplines to shape what is next in visual and material culture.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/2021-mfa-thesis-exhibition/.

'73 Cows' Documentary Screening

Add to calendar 09-04-2021 17:00:00 09-04-2021 18:00:00 America/New_York '73 Cows' Documentary Screening VegClub at VCU will host a virtual screening of the short documentary, "73 Cows," which tells the story of the first UK farmer to trade beef farming for sustainable organic vegan farming. The screening will be followed by a group discussion. For more information and the Zoom link, visit the organization's Instagram page at the following URL. virtual Becca Gargiulo gargiulorl@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 9, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VegClub at VCU will host a virtual screening of the short documentary, "73 Cows," which tells the story of the first UK farmer to trade beef farming for sustainable organic vegan farming. The screening will be followed by a group discussion. For more information and the Zoom link, visit the organization's Instagram page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Becca Gargiulo at gargiulorl@vcu.edu or visit https://www.instagram.com/vegclubatvcu/.

BNFOthon Virtual Hackathon

Add to calendar 10-04-2021 11:00:00 10-04-2021 America/New_York BNFOthon Virtual Hackathon Society of Bioinformatics and Bioinformatics Graduate Student Organization at VCU is holding the first annual BNFOthon, a bioinformatics hackathon to test hackers' skills and meet new hackers in the STEM field. The host organizations will hold workshops, game night and movie night with over $1,000 in prizes. Questions: bnfothon.vcu@gmail.com. Register for the hackathon at the following URL. Join the Hackathon Discord at https://discord.gg/QYvTxeSuec. https://discord.gg/XQ4FZ4NW Jacob Essig bnfothon.vcu@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Apr. 10, 2021 at 11 a.m.

Society of Bioinformatics and Bioinformatics Graduate Student Organization at VCU is holding the first annual BNFOthon, a bioinformatics hackathon to test hackers' skills and meet new hackers in the STEM field. The host organizations will hold workshops, game night and movie night with over $1,000 in prizes. Questions: bnfothon.vcu@gmail.com. Register for the hackathon at the following URL. Join the Hackathon Discord at https://discord.gg/QYvTxeSuec.

For more information, contact Jacob Essig at bnfothon.vcu@gmail.com or (804) 901-1706 or visit https://forms.gle/CyCyiQZ5G2R68ruR6.

Coming up

'Damage From Smoking: It Is More Than Just the Lungs'

Add to calendar 12-04-2021 12:00:00 12-04-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York 'Damage From Smoking: It Is More Than Just the Lungs' Paula Rodriguez Miguelez, Ph.D., assistant professor, Kinesiology and Health Sciences, will speak via Zoom at a Discovery Dialogues seminar hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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

Monday, Apr. 12, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Paula Rodriguez Miguelez, Ph.D., assistant professor, Kinesiology and Health Sciences, will speak via Zoom at a Discovery Dialogues seminar hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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 visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArcOqvrjMpH9EoczSerHyqx1r8FiyMGgQw.

Clinical Research Teams Meeting - Coming to VCU: Part 11, Remote Accessible, Electronic Regulatory Management

Add to calendar 13-04-2021 09:00:00 13-04-2021 09:50:00 America/New_York Clinical Research Teams Meeting - Coming to VCU: Part 11, Remote Accessible, Electronic Regulatory Management Bree Burks, RN, MSN, vice president of Strategy, Site Solutions, Veeva Systems, will be the guest speaker at the monthly Clinical Research Teams meeting. Register at the following URL. Zoom Emily Komornik komornikea@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

Bree Burks, RN, MSN, vice president of Strategy, Site Solutions, Veeva Systems, will be the guest speaker at the monthly Clinical Research Teams meeting. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqdu2urz4jH9GPIHQsqdeojmmJUQh7xsNa.

Slow Flow Yoga With Hannah

Add to calendar 14-04-2021 12:00:00 14-04-2021 12:30:00 America/New_York Slow Flow Yoga With Hannah The pace is meditative, emphasizing peace and calm in body and mind and will include about half the number of poses included in a regular flow class. Poses are held longer; participants will take several breaths in each pose instead of moving to each breath. No equipment is required, but a yoga mat is recommended. This class will be hosted by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/. Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

The pace is meditative, emphasizing peace and calm in body and mind and will include about half the number of poses included in a regular flow class. Poses are held longer; participants will take several breaths in each pose instead of moving to each breath. No equipment is required, but a yoga mat is recommended. This class will be hosted by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3u8kWaw.

Wednesdays in the Workshop (on the Web): Getting Started With Synthesizers

Add to calendar 14-04-2021 15:30:00 14-04-2021 16:30:00 America/New_York Wednesdays in the Workshop (on the Web): Getting Started With Synthesizers This interactive-ish session will include demonstrations of hardware and software required to use (and misuse) synthesizers for electronic music, live performance and interactive art. Participants are encouraged to bring their own synths, as well as any questions. The session will be hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop. Online Gregory Kimbrell kimbrellgg@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Apr. 14, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This interactive-ish session will include demonstrations of hardware and software required to use (and misuse) synthesizers for electronic music, live performance and interactive art. Participants are encouraged to bring their own synths, as well as any questions. The session will be hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/wednesdays-in-the-workshop.html.

Keeping It VCU REAL 2021

Add to calendar 15-04-2021 14:00:00 15-04-2021 17:00:00 America/New_York Keeping It VCU REAL 2021 VCU REAL invites all members of the VCU community to join us for Keeping It VCU REAL 2021. This online event will serve as a showcase and celebration of experiential learning activities at VCU through poster presentation, TEDTalks-style keynotes and more. The showcase will also be available from 9 a.m.-4:55 p.m. on April 16. See the full agenda and sign up to attend at the following URL. Online Erin Webster Garrett real@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Apr. 15, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU REAL invites all members of the VCU community to join us for Keeping It VCU REAL 2021. This online event will serve as a showcase and celebration of experiential learning activities at VCU through poster presentation, TEDTalks-style keynotes and more. The showcase will also be available from 9 a.m.-4:55 p.m. on April 16. See the full agenda and sign up to attend at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Webster Garrett at real@vcu.edu or visit http://real.vcu.edu/showcase.

MCV Campus Then and Now Virtual Tour With VCU Libraries

Add to calendar 16-04-2021 12:00:00 16-04-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York MCV Campus Then and Now Virtual Tour With VCU Libraries As part of the MCV Campus Reunion Weekend, VCU Alumni will host a virtual tour of campus. Join Jodi Koste, university archivist and head of the Health Sciences Library Special Collections and Archives, to see how the campus has changed as you take in the sights of your favorite campus hangouts and see the newest buildings. Bring questions for Koste to answer. This event is open to all. Register at the following URL. Virtual Lauren Leavy mcvaareunion@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 16, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

As part of the MCV Campus Reunion Weekend, VCU Alumni will host a virtual tour of campus. Join Jodi Koste, university archivist and head of the Health Sciences Library Special Collections and Archives, to see how the campus has changed as you take in the sights of your favorite campus hangouts and see the newest buildings. Bring questions for Koste to answer. This event is open to all. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Leavy at mcvaareunion@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/2abb8bae-d00d-48af-b3a1-a72676de5c11/websitePage:645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce.

Virtual Interactive Tour of Richmond’s Murals

Add to calendar 16-04-2021 15:00:00 16-04-2021 16:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Interactive Tour of Richmond’s Murals As part of MCV Campus Reunion Weekend, VCU Alumni will host a virtual tour to discover Richmond’s hidden street murals with storytelling fun. Join George Tisdale from Would I Lie to You? Mural Walks on a virtual guided tour of some of RVA’s unique murals. Listen as Tisdale shares a brief story told about each mural and vote live if you think the story is true or false. This event is open to all. Register online at the following URL. Virtual Lauren Leavy mcvaareunion@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Apr. 16, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

As part of MCV Campus Reunion Weekend, VCU Alumni will host a virtual tour to discover Richmond’s hidden street murals with storytelling fun. Join George Tisdale from Would I Lie to You? Mural Walks on a virtual guided tour of some of RVA’s unique murals. Listen as Tisdale shares a brief story told about each mural and vote live if you think the story is true or false. This event is open to all. Register online at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Leavy at mcvaareunion@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/2abb8bae-d00d-48af-b3a1-a72676de5c11/websitePage:645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce.

Faculty Feedback Sought in CTLE Assistant Director Search: Candidate Three

Add to calendar 19-04-2021 13:00:00 19-04-2021 14:15:00 America/New_York Faculty Feedback Sought in CTLE Assistant Director Search: Candidate Three VCU faculty members are being asked to provide feedback on each candidate in the search for an assistant director by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Virtual interviews will include a workshop for faculty planned and facilitated by each candidate. The third candidate will present on active learning. Register at the following URL. Zoom - link provided on registration confirmation page Tiffany Freitas freitast@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Apr. 19, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

VCU faculty members are being asked to provide feedback on each candidate in the search for an assistant director by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. Virtual interviews will include a workshop for faculty planned and facilitated by each candidate. The third candidate will present on active learning. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSet-XSf5Zj_YglspmmlLb5JlyWYD2EXaqppKzP9gxZdcFQwng/viewform.

Notices

Hear My Voice: An Archive of Survivors' Stories

Hear My Voice, an archive of stories from survivors of sexual violence, is now accepting submissions. Hear My Voice submissions will displayed as an empowerment exhibition during April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This exhibit will highlight strength and empowerment and provide a community of support. Submissions may take the form of a written reflection, poetry, painting, drawing, song, spoken reflection, video or audio file.

For more information, contact Hope Hack at hackh@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3jsvLBFJtDp-AfGi8lVe7gPDvzDXU1bdVF0zt9QgcQebO1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link.

The Well Continues Thursday Meditations

Join The Health Promotion and Well-being Center for its weekly guided meditations on Thursdays at noon. The 20-minute meditations are live and are suited for all levels of practice. No preregistration is required and it is open to all VCU students, faculty and staff. Questions: http://thewell.vcu.edu. Join at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/s/98641228104.

TAI Committee Interest Form

The Transforming Accessibility Initiative is a collaboration of individuals and teams dedicated to inclusion and access for individuals with disabilities. TAI offers expertise, assistance and resources to plan or otherwise support high-impact events. TAI is seeking a few individuals to contribute to its team. The group welcomes applicants who identify with a disability and/or wish to be allies. If interested, complete the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kristian Carden at kcarden@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdJ3zBnz18YvmaCPUxfiseawFrn5lxrtCWUw6-VUQgZ2HUDg/viewform?usp=sf_link.

Amplifying Voices: Experiences in Health Sciences Education and Clinical Practice

Alumni panelists of diverse backgrounds will share their stories and experiences as students and practitioners, reflecting on the strategies they have used to thrive as health care professionals in spite of racial inequities. The panel will be moderated by Carlos Smith, D.D.S., M.Div., director of diversity, equity and inclusion at the VCU School of Dentistry. This event is part of the History and Health: Racial Equity series and is co-sponsored by VCU Health Equity Initiative and the VCU Alumni.

For more information, contact Roy Roach III at rfroach@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/mAL5xy?rt=ZQ2pm8jmv0e2HYUhnbhOZQ&RefId=HHP.

New Episode of What the Well Podcast

Join the Social Norms Think Tank as the group discusses springtime during a pandemic, how to take a break with no spring break, self-care, intuitive eating and healthy sleep. Find the podcast on most podcast streaming sites or visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or visit https://shows.acast.com/what-the-well/episodes/spring-into-wellness.

Women's Cardiovascular Research Study

Researchers in VCU's Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences are seeking female participants for a study investigating immune responses to high saturated fat meals. Ideal participants are female, nonsmoking, 18-30 years old and in good health. Individuals who do not currently engage in structured exercise are especially encouraged to participate. Benefits to participants: individualized analysis of laboratory assessments and chocolate pie for breakfast.

For more information, contact Lauren Pedersen at pedersenl@vcu.edu.

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