Student Issue for October 13, 2021

Today

Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement

Add to calendar 13-10-2021 10:00:00 13-10-2021 11:00:00 America/New_York Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement VCU's Writing Center will host a workshop to help participants learn to write a strong, successful personal statement. The Zoom link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL. The Zoom link is hosted on our events page, https://writing.vcu.edu/events/. Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Writing Center will host a workshop to help participants learn to write a strong, successful personal statement. The Zoom link is hosted on 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/.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Add to calendar 13-10-2021 11:00:00 13-10-2021 16:00:00 America/New_York Red Cross Blood Drive A blood drive co-sponsored by the Red Cross and Episcopal Campus Ministry will be held at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., across from Monroe Park. Donors will receive a free T-shirt. Appointments are preferred. Visit the following URL and enter the sponsor code "VCU" to schedule an appointment. Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Nia Jones jonesne4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A blood drive co-sponsored by the Red Cross and Episcopal Campus Ministry will be held at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 8 N. Laurel St., across from Monroe Park. Donors will receive a free T-shirt. Appointments are preferred. Visit the following URL and enter the sponsor code "VCU" to schedule an appointment.

For more information, contact Nia Jones at jonesne4@vcu.edu or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=vcu.

Wednesdays in the Workshop: Making Electronic Music 101

Add to calendar 13-10-2021 15:30:00 13-10-2021 America/New_York Wednesdays in the Workshop: Making Electronic Music 101 This introductory-level workshop is aimed at students who are curious about electronic music production but have not been able to dabble with confidence yet. The session covers a mix of different tools and workflows to make this process as accessible (and fun) as possible. The event is organized by the Workshop at VCU Libraries. Questions: https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022/wednesdays-in-the-workshop-fall-2021.html. Click on the following URL to receive a link to attend the session. Zoom Gregory Kimbrell kimbrellgg@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

3:30 p.m.

This introductory-level workshop is aimed at students who are curious about electronic music production but have not been able to dabble with confidence yet. The session covers a mix of different tools and workflows to make this process as accessible (and fun) as possible. The event is organized by the Workshop at VCU Libraries. Questions: https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022/wednesdays-in-the-workshop-fall-2021.html. Click on the following URL to receive a link to attend the session.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-Gsrz4rEtVk7LauDAYI5nEX6NkRuQui.

RAMmalogues: Open Dialogue on Socioeconomic Status

Add to calendar 13-10-2021 16:00:00 13-10-2021 17:30:00 America/New_York RAMmalogues: Open Dialogue on Socioeconomic Status Does cash rule everything around you? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Today is the last chance to register for the October RAMmalogues session about socioeconomic status and class. Share how socioeconomic status has impacted your life and bear witness to what others have to share in open dialogue. RAMmalogues is a space for intercultural, multigenerational and community-wide dialogues around who we are and what matters to us. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Questions: https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/. All students, staff and faculty are invited, but registration is limited to 25. Register at the following URL. Cabell Library Jan Altman, Ph.D., iexcel@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Does cash rule everything around you? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Today is the last chance to register for the October RAMmalogues session about socioeconomic status and class. Share how socioeconomic status has impacted your life and bear witness to what others have to share in open dialogue. RAMmalogues is a space for intercultural, multigenerational and community-wide dialogues around who we are and what matters to us. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Questions: https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/. All students, staff and faculty are invited, but registration is limited to 25. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17874.

Micro-Networking With Professional Health Sciences

Add to calendar 13-10-2021 18:00:00 13-10-2021 19:00:00 America/New_York Micro-Networking With Professional Health Sciences Join Students Today Alumni Tomorrow to network with VCU alumni David Galpern, M.D., and Bill O’Bier, R.N. This is an opportunity to establish strong connections with fellow students and VCU alumni to learn about their lives after VCU, career paths and advice for current students. Come prepared with questions. The event will be held in Richmond Salon I, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL. Richmond Salons I (2nd floor of Student Commons) Sydney Wojcieszak wojcieszaksj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Join Students Today Alumni Tomorrow to network with VCU alumni David Galpern, M.D., and Bill O’Bier, R.N. This is an opportunity to establish strong connections with fellow students and VCU alumni to learn about their lives after VCU, career paths and advice for current students. Come prepared with questions. The event will be held in Richmond Salon I, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Wojcieszak at wojcieszaksj@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpGADiFiZc_w_UtJYb1KHywgzUcQsJLafgyjyQ_O6rp-pfWg/viewform.

Not On My Résumé

Add to calendar 13-10-2021 18:00:00 13-10-2021 America/New_York Not On My Résumé A résumé highlights an individual's accomplishments, but doesn't tell the whole story. The Science Hub will host a discussion with VCU alum Dalton Echard, (M.S. in Physics, 2016) who works at Anton Paar, a local employer in Ashland. Echard works with analytical technology for laboratories and will talk about the things that happen on the path to success that don't end up on a résumé. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and online. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Cabell Library Rm. 250 and Zoom Brian Cone coneb2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m.

A résumé highlights an individual's accomplishments, but doesn't tell the whole story. The Science Hub will host a discussion with VCU alum Dalton Echard, (M.S. in Physics, 2016) who works at Anton Paar, a local employer in Ashland. Echard works with analytical technology for laboratories and will talk about the things that happen on the path to success that don't end up on a résumé. The session will be in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., and online. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/.

Common Book Virtual Keynote Address With Elizabeth Rush

Add to calendar 13-10-2021 18:00:00 13-10-2021 19:30:00 America/New_York Common Book Virtual Keynote Address With Elizabeth Rush The VCU Common Book Program will host a virtual keynote address with Elizabeth Rush, author of 2020-2021 VCU Common Book. Rush will deliver the address around her book, "Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore," which details the impact of rising sea levels on coastal communities and residents across the U.S. The address is free and open to all. No preregistration is required. Access the live stream at the following URL. Virtual Felecia Williams williamsfd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The VCU Common Book Program will host a virtual keynote address with Elizabeth Rush, author of 2020-2021 VCU Common Book. Rush will deliver the address around her book, "Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore," which details the impact of rising sea levels on coastal communities and residents across the U.S. The address is free and open to all. No preregistration is required. Access the live stream at the following URL.

For more information, contact Felecia Williams at williamsfd@vcu.edu or visit http://commonbook.vcu.edu.

Pre-Pharmacy Day

Add to calendar 13-10-2021 19:30:00 13-10-2021 20:30:00 America/New_York Pre-Pharmacy Day The Pre-Pharmacy Student Organization at VCU and the Student National Pharmaceutical Association will present Pre-Pharmacy Day in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Bring your questions and meet fellow pharmacy students. Student Commons, Virginia Room B Mihret Woldeyohannes prepharmacy.vcu@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Pre-Pharmacy Student Organization at VCU and the Student National Pharmaceutical Association will present Pre-Pharmacy Day in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Bring your questions and meet fellow pharmacy students.

For more information, contact Mihret Woldeyohannes at prepharmacy.vcu@gmail.com.

This week

VCU da Vinci Center Undergraduate Informational Session

Add to calendar 14-10-2021 15:00:00 14-10-2021 15:45:00 America/New_York VCU da Vinci Center Undergraduate Informational Session Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at the da Vinci Center. Learn exactly what a certificate is and then discuss the center's programs in product innovation, venture creation, and human-centered design and how they can fit into individual academic plans. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. zoom Lloyd Young youngel3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at the da Vinci Center. Learn exactly what a certificate is and then discuss the center's programs in product innovation, venture creation, and human-centered design and how they can fit into individual academic plans. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug-oct-14.

Interest Meeting for Peer Health Educators

Add to calendar 14-10-2021 18:00:00 14-10-2021 19:00:00 America/New_York Interest Meeting for Peer Health Educators Are you a first year, sophomore or junior who wants to educate VCU students about different health issues that impact student well-being? Learn more about becoming a Peer Health Educator at an interest meeting hosted by RecWell at 815 S. Cathedral Place. For those who would like to join the interest meetings virtually, use this link: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/9122680091?pwd=MWF2KzVabEZYOURLNllLWXk0MUFVUT09. Questions: http://recwell.vcu.edu. Apply at the following URL by Oct. 22. 815 S. Cathedral Place Stephen Grinnell grinnellsc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Are you a first year, sophomore or junior who wants to educate VCU students about different health issues that impact student well-being? Learn more about becoming a Peer Health Educator at an interest meeting hosted by RecWell at 815 S. Cathedral Place. For those who would like to join the interest meetings virtually, use this link: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/9122680091?pwd=MWF2KzVabEZYOURLNllLWXk0MUFVUT09. Questions: http://recwell.vcu.edu. Apply at the following URL by Oct. 22.

For more information, contact Stephen Grinnell at grinnellsc@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit http://Recwell.vcu.edu.

VCU's National Association of Black Journalists October Chapter Meeting

Add to calendar 14-10-2021 18:30:00 14-10-2021 19:15:00 America/New_York VCU's National Association of Black Journalists October Chapter Meeting VCU's chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists will be discussing the group's next speaker series event, membership dues, October movie night and a networking event with the VCU Society of Professional Journalists. For access to the Zoom link and updates on the in-person meeting, follow @nabjvcu on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom, In-person TBD Josephine Walker walkerjj3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

VCU's chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists will be discussing the group's next speaker series event, membership dues, October movie night and a networking event with the VCU Society of Professional Journalists. For access to the Zoom link and updates on the in-person meeting, follow @nabjvcu on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook. Click on the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Josephine Walker at walkerjj3@vcu.edu or (703) 987-8494 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3531013763.

Design Thinking Workshop

Add to calendar 14-10-2021 08:00:00 14-10-2021 09:30:00 America/New_York Design Thinking Workshop Design-thinking is all about collaboration and problem-solving. Join an immersive workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking. Delivered by an ExperiencePoint-trained facilitator and hosted by VCU's da Vinci Center, this experience gives participants the opportunity to actively engage in their learning. Open to all VCU students, no experience required. Register at the following URL. Zoom Lloyd Young youngel3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Design-thinking is all about collaboration and problem-solving. Join an immersive workshop on the practice of human-centered thinking. Delivered by an ExperiencePoint-trained facilitator and hosted by VCU's da Vinci Center, this experience gives participants the opportunity to actively engage in their learning. Open to all VCU students, no experience required. Register at the following URL.

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

Data Management Plan Requirements for Human Subjects Research

Add to calendar 15-10-2021 13:00:00 15-10-2021 14:00:00 America/New_York Data Management Plan Requirements for Human Subjects Research VCU's Human Research Protection Program and Technology Services will host a training session to introduce the new data management plan requirements for human subjects research and learn how to use VCU's data management system to develop a data management plan. The training will be hosted virtually via Zoom. Questions: http://research.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. Zoom Christine Davis cmdaviso@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's Human Research Protection Program and Technology Services will host a training session to introduce the new data management plan requirements for human subjects research and learn how to use VCU's data management system to develop a data management plan. The training will be hosted virtually via Zoom. Questions: http://research.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christine Davis at cmdaviso@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6090 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkc-isrDsrG90YL06RZ9ecEPjibCrPPG1P.

'So You Want To Be an Entrepreneur? Dare to Launch!'

Add to calendar 15-10-2021 11:00:00 15-10-2021 12:15:00 America/New_York 'So You Want To Be an Entrepreneur? Dare to Launch!' VCU's da Vinci Center and VCU Career Services will present a virtual panel of VCU alumni representing a range of businesses and industries to explore different aspects of what it takes to become an entrepreneur. This panel will address both the mindset and the logistics of starting a business, including finding space, sourcing materials and how to tap into resources in the greater Richmond community for support. The event is open to all majors. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link. Zoom VCU Career Services careers@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Oct. 15, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

VCU's da Vinci Center and VCU Career Services will present a virtual panel of VCU alumni representing a range of businesses and industries to explore different aspects of what it takes to become an entrepreneur. This panel will address both the mindset and the logistics of starting a business, including finding space, sourcing materials and how to tap into resources in the greater Richmond community for support. The event is open to all majors. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at careers@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/789056/share_preview.

HOSA at VCU's Chipotle Fundraiser

Add to calendar 16-10-2021 16:00:00 16-10-2021 20:00:00 America/New_York HOSA at VCU's Chipotle Fundraiser Health Occupations Students of America's upcoming fundraiser will be held at the Chipotle at 810 W. Grace St. Show the flyer to the cashier (digital or printed) or order pickup and apply the code NBBG7PF to donate. Email your receipt to hosavcu@gmail.com to be entered into the Kaplan scholarship raffle. 810 W Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23220 Farah Kandil kandilfa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Health Occupations Students of America's upcoming fundraiser will be held at the Chipotle at 810 W. Grace St. Show the flyer to the cashier (digital or printed) or order pickup and apply the code NBBG7PF to donate. Email your receipt to hosavcu@gmail.com to be entered into the Kaplan scholarship raffle.

For more information, contact Farah Kandil at kandilfa@vcu.edu.

First Love Church To Host Worship Night

Add to calendar 16-10-2021 19:00:00 16-10-2021 America/New_York First Love Church To Host Worship Night First Love Church at VCU will host a worship night by the Ram's Horns outside the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. 907 Floyd Ave (VCU Commons) Yasmin John johnye@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021 at 7 p.m.

First Love Church at VCU will host a worship night by the Ram's Horns outside the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

Coming up

Healthy Eating on a Budget

Add to calendar 18-10-2021 12:30:00 18-10-2021 13:30:00 America/New_York Healthy Eating on a Budget Join the Money Spot to learn how to stock a pantry on a college budget and find out about resources to combat hunger on campus and in the Richmond community. The session will be in the Richmond Salon, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Giveaways will include a budget-friendly cookbook and reusable grocery bags. Questions: http://themoneyspot.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. The Commons, Richmond Salon Dorian Philpot themoneyspot@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join the Money Spot to learn how to stock a pantry on a college budget and find out about resources to combat hunger on campus and in the Richmond community. The session will be in the Richmond Salon, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Giveaways will include a budget-friendly cookbook and reusable grocery bags. Questions: http://themoneyspot.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dorian Philpot at themoneyspot@vcu.edu or (484) 366-3727 or visit https://forms.gle/KxFNmssWDsQy34w8A.

Undergraduate Student Government Association Town Hall

Add to calendar 18-10-2021 16:30:00 18-10-2021 17:30:00 America/New_York Undergraduate Student Government Association Town Hall VCU Student Government Association will hold an undergraduate Town Hall in the Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This event will be open to the entire VCU student body and will be hosted in a question-and-answer format. VCU Senate Chambers Samara Shabon shabonsm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU Student Government Association will hold an undergraduate Town Hall in the Senate Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. This event will be open to the entire VCU student body and will be hosted in a question-and-answer format.

For more information, contact Samara Shabon at shabonsm@vcu.edu.

Evening MBA Informational Session

Add to calendar 20-10-2021 18:00:00 20-10-2021 19:00:00 America/New_York Evening MBA Informational Session VCU's School of Business will host an in-person, Evening MBA informational session in Room B3187, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Learn about course content, program culture, student and alumni networking, career development resources and the admissions process. Participants may ask questions regarding the program objectives and application requirements at the end of the session. Free parking will be provided. Register at the following URL. Snead Hall, B3187 Austen Gouldman gouldmana@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's School of Business will host an in-person, Evening MBA informational session in Room B3187, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Learn about course content, program culture, student and alumni networking, career development resources and the admissions process. Participants may ask questions regarding the program objectives and application requirements at the end of the session. Free parking will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6408 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/information-sessions/evening-mba-info-session-102021.html.

Graduate Shadow Day

Add to calendar 21-10-2021 09:00:00 21-10-2021 14:00:00 America/New_York Graduate Shadow Day Women in Science will host Graduate Shadow Day, an opportunity for undergraduates to touch base with a graduate student on how best to navigate admissions and enhance their understanding of what grad school life is like. This half-day event will be held on both Oct. 21 and Oct. 22. TBD Haley Adcox vcu.wis@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Women in Science will host Graduate Shadow Day, an opportunity for undergraduates to touch base with a graduate student on how best to navigate admissions and enhance their understanding of what grad school life is like. This half-day event will be held on both Oct. 21 and Oct. 22.

For more information, contact Haley Adcox at vcu.wis@gmail.com.

VCU Police To Hold Drug Take-Back Event

Add to calendar 23-10-2021 10:00:00 23-10-2021 14:00:00 America/New_York VCU Police To Hold Drug Take-Back Event VCU Police Department and VCU's School of Pharmacy will participate in the DEA’s National Drug Take-Back Event at Monroe Park, 20 N. Laurel St., and Hunton Student Center (1110 E. Broad St.). Safely dispose of unused prescription drugs to keep the community and environment safe. Needles or syringes will not be accepted. Monroe Park Patrick West westpm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Police Department and VCU's School of Pharmacy will participate in the DEA’s National Drug Take-Back Event at Monroe Park, 20 N. Laurel St., and Hunton Student Center (1110 E. Broad St.). Safely dispose of unused prescription drugs to keep the community and environment safe. Needles or syringes will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Patrick West at westpm@vcu.edu or (804) 503-7953.

Relationships and Money

Add to calendar 27-10-2021 14:00:00 27-10-2021 15:00:00 America/New_York Relationships and Money The Money Spot and University Counseling Services will host an online discussion about healthy money habits in relationships. The session will focus on recognizing unhealthy characteristics regarding relationships and money and resources for additional assistance. Questions: http://themoneyspot.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. Virtual, Zoom Dorian Philpot themoneyspot@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Money Spot and University Counseling Services will host an online discussion about healthy money habits in relationships. The session will focus on recognizing unhealthy characteristics regarding relationships and money and resources for additional assistance. Questions: http://themoneyspot.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dorian Philpot at themoneyspot@vcu.edu or (484) 366-3727 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sQuPkK1pREmb6Cf-UwnADA.

Understanding Your Strengths

Add to calendar 18-11-2021 11:00:00 18-11-2021 12:30:00 America/New_York Understanding Your Strengths The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present an online workshop which will allow participants to explore how their unique talents contribute to success as an individual contributor, team player and leader at work. The $60 registration fee includes StrengthsFinder assessment. Register at the following URL or email corp-ed@vcu.edu for more information. Online Carrie Hawes cjhawes@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business will present an online workshop which will allow participants to explore how their unique talents contribute to success as an individual contributor, team player and leader at work. The $60 registration fee includes StrengthsFinder assessment. Register at 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

VCUDine October Events

A number of special events are planned for Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place, during October. They include Chili Cook-Off (Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-close); National Mushroom Day (Oct. 15, 11 a.m.-close), Shafer Favorites Week (Oct. 18-22: 11 a.m.-close); Seafood Bash (Oct. 18: 11 a.m. -close); Abuelitas Guest Restaurant (Oct. 20: 11 a.m.-close); Zoca Restaurant (Oct. 25-29: 11 a.m.- close); Halloween Tricks and Treats (AVO and Market 810, Oct. 25-29: 11 a.m.- close). For menus and details, follow @VCU_Dining or the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

Richmond Heart Walk

The 2021 Richmond Heart Walk will be held Oct. 23 at Libbie Mill Midtown. Start a team, join a team or sign up as an individual to help defeat heart disease and stroke.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://www2.heart.org/site/TR?company_id=315701&fr_id=6080&pg=company.

VCU Graduate School Week

The Graduate School will host a weeklong celebration of graduate education at VCU through Oct. 15. The week will include opportunities to learn more about graduate programs of study, workshops on such topics as financing graduate school; a day devoted to diversity, equity and inclusion in graduate education and more. Questions: Email gradschool@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Emily Humberson at humbersone@vcu.edu or visit http://rebrand.ly/gradschoolweek.

Grad School Week 2021 at VCU Libraries

Stop by VCU Libraries this week to celebrate all things Graduate School research-related. Tables will be set up in the lobby of both libraries with information about how VCU Libraries supports graduate-level research. Find out about liaison librarians, graduate student webinars and more. Engage with whiteboard activities, featuring new questions each day about graduate students and the library. Giveaways will also be included.

For more information, contact Bettina Peacemaker at bjpeacemaker@vcu.edu or visit http://library.vcu.edu/.

Local Dialing Changes

On Oct. 24, Verizon will require all local calls in both the 804 and 276 area codes to be dialed with the full 10-digit telephone number (804-XXX-XXXX). Remember to update any personal phone features you use (autodial, speed dial, call forward or other lists).

For more information, contact Lynne Williams at telecom@vcu.edu or visit https://ts.vcu.edu/askit/knowledge-base/telecommunications/user-guides/.

Capstone Team Seeking Information on Student Financial Life

A VCU da Vinci Center Capstone team is looking to create a super-app that integrates student life and banking. All VCU students are invited to fill out a five-to-10-minute survey. All respondents will be entered in a raffle to receive a new Bose BlueTooth speaker. The survey is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Devin Singh at dsingh@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3Br7LFQ.

VCU Student Financial Survey

Looking to increase your financial wellness and access to career and skill-building opportunities? A student-led project team at VCU Engineering is conducting user research to identify the needs and wants of VCU students. The survey is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Viva Chapman at chapmanso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/CF8FAdf1d321bG8PA.

Twins, Triplets and More

The Mid-Atlantic Twin Registry is a group of twins and their families who are willing to consider taking part in twin-based, health-related research. The registry welcomes twins of any age, ethnicity and zygosity (identical or fraternal). All twins or triplets in the VCU community are encouraged to register with the group and pass along the group's information.

For more information, contact Joanna Penick at penickje@vcu.edu or (800) 872-8946 or visit http://matr.vcu.edu.