Student Issue for July 20, 2021

Today

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Using CPR to Write a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative

Add to calendar 20-07-2021 16:00:00 20-07-2021 17:00:00 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Using CPR to Write a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative VCU’s Writing Center will present an interactive session focusing on the tools necessary to establish ideas in a strong, logical manner to hook readers and entice them to read more. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/events/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU’s Writing Center will present an interactive session focusing on the tools necessary to establish ideas in a strong, logical manner to hook readers and entice them to read more. 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/.

This week

Good Documentation Practice on the Informed Consent Process

Add to calendar 21-07-2021 10:30:00 21-07-2021 11:30:00 America/New_York Good Documentation Practice on the Informed Consent Process Join the central Virginia chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates for an overview of common informed consent documentation findings, a review of common inconsistencies in medical records and tips, tricks and other ideas for maintaining support of patient safety and the promotion of data integrity. Jeannie Farnsworth, M.S., senior research compliance analyst at Banner Health, Banner Research, Phoenix, Ariz., will speak. Register at the following URL. Zoom Shirley Helm shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jul. 21, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join the central Virginia chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates for an overview of common informed consent documentation findings, a review of common inconsistencies in medical records and tips, tricks and other ideas for maintaining support of patient safety and the promotion of data integrity. Jeannie Farnsworth, M.S., senior research compliance analyst at Banner Health, Banner Research, Phoenix, Ariz., will speak. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvduCrrTorHdLUUduNMFXBZEDg34cIAsfA.

The Impact of American Recovery Act Funding on State and Local Government

Add to calendar 21-07-2021 12:00:00 21-07-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York The Impact of American Recovery Act Funding on State and Local Government The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a Lunch and Learn session featuring William “Bill” Leighty, senior strategic advisor at the Wilder School. Leighty will discuss government spending to maximize support for citizens to enhance quality of life. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Laura Foy, development coordinator, at foylp@vcu.edu. Zoom Katherine Huynh huynhkp@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jul. 21, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a Lunch and Learn session featuring William “Bill” Leighty, senior strategic advisor at the Wilder School. Leighty will discuss government spending to maximize support for citizens to enhance quality of life. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Laura Foy, development coordinator, at foylp@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Katherine Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or (703) 269-8237 or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/the-impact-of-american-recovery-act-funding-on-state-and-local-government-1.html.

Coming up

VCU Executive MBA Informational Webinar: Alumni Panel Question and Answer

Add to calendar 27-07-2021 12:00:00 27-07-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York VCU Executive MBA Informational Webinar: Alumni Panel Question and Answer Learn about the Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by VCU's School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration personnel will be available to answer questions. Click on the following URL to register. Virtual Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jul. 27, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn about the Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by VCU's School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration personnel will be available to answer questions. Click on the following URL to register.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/executive-mba/#sob-events-1759433.

Summer Safety: Food Safety and Food Poisoning Prevention

Add to calendar 29-07-2021 12:00:00 29-07-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York Summer Safety: Food Safety and Food Poisoning Prevention Representatives from VCU Massey Cancer Center, VCU Health Virginia Poison Center and the Virginia Department of Health will discuss how to keep food safe. The presentation will be hosted by the Massey Cancer Center and the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library. This Zoom program is free and open to all. Space is limited; registration is required. Register at the following URL. Zoom Dana Ladd dlladd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jul. 29, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Representatives from VCU Massey Cancer Center, VCU Health Virginia Poison Center and the Virginia Department of Health will discuss how to keep food safe. The presentation will be hosted by the Massey Cancer Center and the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library. This Zoom program is free and open to all. Space is limited; registration is required. 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/7751662.

Protecting and Empowering VCU Research Participants

Add to calendar 18-08-2021 14:00:00 18-08-2021 15:00:00 America/New_York Protecting and Empowering VCU Research Participants Have you considered volunteering for a research study? VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of the 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join VCU's Nyssa Towsley, MS, CIP, and Stacy West, MS, CASR, CIP, to learn more about what human research is, how the VCU Institutional Review Board helps to oversee research and keep participants safe and what you can do to be an informed research participant. Register at the following URL. Live Online using Zoom VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education ocpe@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you considered volunteering for a research study? VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of the 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join VCU's Nyssa Towsley, MS, CIP, and Stacy West, MS, CASR, CIP, to learn more about what human research is, how the VCU Institutional Review Board helps to oversee research and keep participants safe and what you can do to be an informed research participant. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

Notices

OMSA Is Hiring Part-Time Graduate Assistants

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring for a part-time Graduate Assistant for Diversity and Inclusion Education and Advocacy, as well as a part-time Graduate Assistant for Cultural and Leadership Programming. Apply online at the following URL by Aug. 6.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/.

VCU Police Hiring New Recruits

The VCU Police Department is hiring new police recruits. Recruits are paid to train at the VCU Police Academy. Officers receive free tuition for college courses and excellent state benefits, including health care, retirement and paid vacation time. VCU Police officers can retire at age 50 with 25 years of service. Questions? Contact VCUPD Recruiter Conrad Simms. Apply at the following URL. Apply by Aug. 31.

For more information, contact Conrad Simms at csimms2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1225 or visit https://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

COVID-19 Vaccine Study

If you are 12-69 years old, had an allergic reaction that required the use of epinephrine or a visit to the emergency room in the last 15 years or you have no history of severe allergies, you may be eligible to participate. Learn more by calling (804) 573-9161 or the following number. The site principal investigator is Lawrence Schwartz, M.D. Study coordinator is Esperanza Gilbert. The study sponsor is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

For more information, contact Kyle Narron at knarron@vcu.edu or (804) 628-1072.

Participate in a Survey Study on Behavior Change Counseling

Are you a health-care clinician or student who practices or trains in Virginia? If so, then you are likely eligible to participate in a survey study conducted by faculty at VCU. We are interested in how health-care professionals have learned behavioral health counseling, specifically motivational interviewing. Those who complete the 20-minute survey will be entered into a bi-monthly gift-card drawing. Click on the following link to participate.

For more information, contact Rashelle Hayes, Ph.D., at rashelle.hayes@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-3695 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=NWWYMP4W44.

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