Student Issue for May 25, 2021
This week
Town Hall About Special Research
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join Art Kellermann, M.D., senior vice president for VCU Health Sciences and CEO of VCU Health, and an expert panel from across VCU and VCU Health for a special research town hall. Research is one of the key elements of the university's mission that differentiates VCU Health as an academic medical center and elevates VCU as a nationally ranked research university. The panel will discuss the value of research, the ways in which members of the university community can support it and the future of research at VCU and VCU Health. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.
For more information, contact Carrie Carroll at carrie.carroll@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/93569117556.
Pancreatic Cancer: Using Precision Medicine To Address Disparities
Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
Pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage, and differences in individual genes and tumors can influence how each patient should be treated. Join Jose Trevino, M.D., FACS, surgeon-in-chief at VCU Massey Cancer Center, as he discusses basic and clinical research efforts that address pancreatic cancer disparities and pave the way for more personalized medicines and better quality of life for patients with the disease. This event will stream live at facebook.com/VCUMasseyCancerCenter.
For more information, contact Blake Belden at beldenba@vcu.edu or visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=75897.
Coming up
Adulting 101: Navigating the Virtual Job Market
Tuesday, Jun. 22, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.
Learn how to navigate the virtual job market and what the future might look like for job searches in a session hosted by VCU Alumni. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Latisha Taylor at lntaylor2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3_-1hHdtT-ar-JJAtOeD2w.
Notices
Applications Open for VCU P.R.I.M.E. Executive Board and Track Liaison
VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) is seeking new executive board members and track liaisons for the next academic year. New members will be brought onto the executive board in Fall 2021 and spend the first two semesters shadowing, learning from the current executive board and actively participating in P.R.I.M.E. duties. Track liaisons will be responsible for communicating the needs of the students within their pre-health track/major with the executive board to ensure that P.R.I.M.E. serves all the group's members.
For more information, contact VCU P.R.I.M.E. at idrish@vcu.edu or visit https://sites.google.com/view/vcuprime/home.
Application Deadline Extended: Faculty Fellows Program
The application deadline for the Office of the Provost Faculty Fellows Program has been extended to 5 p.m. May 27. Apply for the Faculty Fellow for Faculty Affairs (two fellowships available) at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Office of Faculty Affairs at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit http://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/faculty-resources/fellows.
Summer Holiday Hours for Recreational Sports
All VCU Recreational Sports facilities will have special hours of operation on May 31 (Memorial Day), June 18 (Juneteenth) and July 4 (Independence Day). See details at the following URL.
For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at asimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.
Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center To Be Closed Through May 28
VCU Recreational Sports' Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center will be closed through May 28. MCV Campus Aquatic Center will remain open. For all facility hours, visit the following URL.
For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.
RamsConnect events
View all of the student events happening on campus and register for events that interest you.