Student Issue for February 8, 2022

Today

VCU Police Donation Drive for YWCA Richmond

Add to calendar 08-02-2022 12:00:00 08-02-2022 14:00:00 America/New_York VCU Police Donation Drive for YWCA Richmond Throughout February, VCU Police will collect donations for families being assisted by YWCA Richmond. Donations can be made throughout the month at the VCU Police headquarters lobby, 224 E. Broad St. The first donation event will be Feb. 8 at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. See a detailed list of items at the following URL and click on Amazon Wish List. 900 Turpin Street, (Larrick Center) Ofc. Jasmine Merricks jnmerricks@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Throughout February, VCU Police will collect donations for families being assisted by YWCA Richmond. Donations can be made throughout the month at the VCU Police headquarters lobby, 224 E. Broad St. The first donation event will be Feb. 8 at the Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. See a detailed list of items at the following URL and click on Amazon Wish List.

For more information, contact Ofc. Jasmine Merricks at jnmerricks@vcu.edu or visit https://ywcarichmond.org/get-involved/#donate.

Berglund Seminar Series: Mitigating Student Food Insecurity at VCU

Add to calendar 08-02-2022 16:00:00 08-02-2022 17:00:00 America/New_York Berglund Seminar Series: Mitigating Student Food Insecurity at VCU The Honors College will host the Berglund Seminar in Room 1303, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St., which will focus on reducing food insecurity on college campuses. Honors Multipurpose Room 1303 Jared Johnson jajohnson4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Honors College will host the Berglund Seminar in Room 1303, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St., which will focus on reducing food insecurity on college campuses.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/news--events/berglund-seminars/.

Study Abroad in Florence, Italy at SRISA in Summer or Fall 2022

Add to calendar 08-02-2022 16:00:00 08-02-2022 17:00:00 America/New_York Study Abroad in Florence, Italy at SRISA in Summer or Fall 2022 Join VCU's School of Arts, Education Abroad and SRISA (Santa Reparata International School of Art) for a virtual informational session for students interested in studying and interning abroad in Florence, Italy during Summer or Fall 2022. Classes will be available in fashion design and merchandising, communication arts, art history, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, book arts, interior design, sculpture, jewelry design, textile design, Italian language and culture and marketing. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96876683710 Amy Miller millera16@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Join VCU's School of Arts, Education Abroad and SRISA (Santa Reparata International School of Art) for a virtual informational session for students interested in studying and interning abroad in Florence, Italy during Summer or Fall 2022. Classes will be available in fashion design and merchandising, communication arts, art history, painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, book arts, interior design, sculpture, jewelry design, textile design, Italian language and culture and marketing. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Miller at millera16@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96876683710.

VCUarts Faculty Lecture Series: Black AS/IS

Add to calendar 08-02-2022 17:30:00 08-02-2022 America/New_York VCUarts Faculty Lecture Series: Black AS/IS The VCUarts Faculty Lecture Series launched in fall 2020 as an opportunity for faculty to share their research and creative works with the wider community. Black AS/IS, by Trebien Pollard, and at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will explore the practices of refusal that illuminate Black life in and out of relation to an emergent visibility that considers geographic sites, embodied language and spatial strategies as emancipatory actions of liberation. Institute for Contemporary Art Kelly Kurr artsevents@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

5:30 p.m.

The VCUarts Faculty Lecture Series launched in fall 2020 as an opportunity for faculty to share their research and creative works with the wider community. Black AS/IS, by Trebien Pollard, and at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will explore the practices of refusal that illuminate Black life in and out of relation to an emergent visibility that considers geographic sites, embodied language and spatial strategies as emancipatory actions of liberation.

For more information, contact Kelly Kurr at artsevents@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/vcuarts-faculty-lecture-series-black-as-is/.

You First Presents: Stand Out With Experience – Volunteering, Internship and Shadowing Experiences

Add to calendar 08-02-2022 18:00:00 08-02-2022 19:00:00 America/New_York You First Presents: Stand Out With Experience – Volunteering, Internship and Shadowing Experiences In this interactive discussion, Sharon Zumbrunn, Ph.D., associate professor of educational psychology, and Oswaldo Moreno, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling psychology, share how volunteering, internship, and shadowing opportunities can provide important experience and a way to help a résumé stand out when looking for jobs or applying for graduate programs. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents020822 Elizabeth Bambacus bambacuses@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

In this interactive discussion, Sharon Zumbrunn, Ph.D., associate professor of educational psychology, and Oswaldo Moreno, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling psychology, share how volunteering, internship, and shadowing opportunities can provide important experience and a way to help a résumé stand out when looking for jobs or applying for graduate programs. Questions: http://youfirst.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://bit.ly/YouFirstPresents020822.

Cultural Conversations With Shimane University in Japan

Add to calendar 08-02-2022 19:00:00 08-02-2022 20:00:00 America/New_York Cultural Conversations With Shimane University in Japan VCU's Global Education Office will host students, staff and faculty to a cultural conversation with peers from Shimane University in Japan. The theme for the Spring 2022 series is intercultural communication. Participants can sign up for one or more sessions in the seven part series, which will meet every Tuesday evening from Feb. 8-March 29. Questions: Visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/.Register at the following URL. Zoom: ID: 95692934828 Audrey Emiko Short aeshort@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will host students, staff and faculty to a cultural conversation with peers from Shimane University in Japan. The theme for the Spring 2022 series is intercultural communication. Participants can sign up for one or more sessions in the seven part series, which will meet every Tuesday evening from Feb. 8-March 29. Questions: Visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/cultural_conversations/.Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Emiko Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUCCJapanSpring2022.

Alpha Phi Omega Rush

Add to calendar 08-02-2022 19:00:00 08-02-2022 20:30:00 America/New_York Alpha Phi Omega Rush Join Alpha Phi Omega at VCU for a PowerPoint night. Get to know what the organization is about while having fun with the brothers. Create a PowerPoint on any topic of your choosing (please be appropriate) and be prepared to share it. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. zoom Sina Naeemi Naeemis@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Join Alpha Phi Omega at VCU for a PowerPoint night. Get to know what the organization is about while having fun with the brothers. Create a PowerPoint on any topic of your choosing (please be appropriate) and be prepared to share it. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Sina Naeemi at Naeemis@vcu.edu or (703) 927-6168 or visit https://zoom.us/j/5226091937?pwd=T3I4OXlMTU1yeGhTeGFWenhHMTQvUT09.

Book Drive for VCU Department of English

Add to calendar 08-02-2022 08:00:00 08-02-2022 16:30:00 America/New_York Book Drive for VCU Department of English Clean out your shelves and donate your books. VCU's English Department is hosting a book drive. Lightly used books are encouraged and can be dropped off in Room 306, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Hibbs Hall, Suite 306 Kelsey Cappiello english@vcu.edi DD/MM/YYYY

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Clean out your shelves and donate your books. VCU's English Department is hosting a book drive. Lightly used books are encouraged and can be dropped off in Room 306, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Kelsey Cappiello at english@vcu.edi or (804) 828-1331.

First Time Renters Workshop

Add to calendar 08-02-2022 20:00:00 08-02-2022 America/New_York First Time Renters Workshop A workshop for first time renters will be hosted by the Dean of Students Office and will walk participants step-by-step through the process of finding and then renting that first apartment. Learn about budgets, touring, leases and deposits. Sessions will be held via Zoom at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays in February and March (with the exception of March 8). The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/8048284514. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/8048284514 Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth offcampus@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

8 p.m.

A workshop for first time renters will be hosted by the Dean of Students Office and will walk participants step-by-step through the process of finding and then renting that first apartment. Learn about budgets, touring, leases and deposits. Sessions will be held via Zoom at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays in February and March (with the exception of March 8). The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/8048284514.

For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at offcampus@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit http://offcampus.vcu.edu.

This week

Quality in Clinical Research: The Basics

Add to calendar 09-02-2022 11:00:00 09-02-2022 12:00:00 America/New_York Quality in Clinical Research: The Basics This month's Central Virginia Chapter of Society of Clinical Research Associates meeting will host Lauren Kanigher, MS, Food and Drug Administration program manager. She will discuss quality management, quality control and quality assurance, their relation to one another and why quality management is essential to clinical research. Register at the following URL. Zoom, Registration required Shirley Helm shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

This month's Central Virginia Chapter of Society of Clinical Research Associates meeting will host Lauren Kanigher, MS, Food and Drug Administration program manager. She will discuss quality management, quality control and quality assurance, their relation to one another and why quality management is essential to clinical research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJArd-2uqDwjGtWEh0hUJ1C6e7uBr-9nN_8m.

Informational Session on National Scholarships for Graduate Students

Add to calendar 09-02-2022 11:00:00 09-02-2022 America/New_York Informational Session on National Scholarships for Graduate Students Join VCU's National Scholarship Office for a virtual informational session on national scholarship opportunities for graduate students. The session will include an overview of available external funding opportunities, how to find them and how the NSO can offer support through the application process. Questions: http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Meredith Sisson mrsisson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Join VCU's National Scholarship Office for a virtual informational session on national scholarship opportunities for graduate students. The session will include an overview of available external funding opportunities, how to find them and how the NSO can offer support through the application process. Questions: http://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit https://forms.gle/p5vDsSMVNwV3ZQtD8.

Black History Month Celebration – VCU Health

Add to calendar 09-02-2022 12:00:00 09-02-2022 13:00:00 America/New_York Black History Month Celebration – VCU Health Join the VCU Health Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in collaboration with VCU Health Arts In Healthcare for a celebration of Black History Month. VCU Health leadership will be joined by Amy Tillerson-Brown, Ph.D., dean of the Mary Baldwin College for Women, who will deliver the keynote. The event will also feature spoken word poetry from VCU students. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/96251249024 Adam Austin acaustin@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the VCU Health Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in collaboration with VCU Health Arts In Healthcare for a celebration of Black History Month. VCU Health leadership will be joined by Amy Tillerson-Brown, Ph.D., dean of the Mary Baldwin College for Women, who will deliver the keynote. The event will also feature spoken word poetry from VCU students. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Adam Austin at acaustin@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/96251249024.

Stories and Lunch

Add to calendar 09-02-2022 12:00:00 09-02-2022 13:00:00 America/New_York Stories and Lunch Meet new friends through storytelling at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. A homemade lunch will be served. Volunteers will be needed from 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Register at the following URL. Pace Center (700 West Franklin St. Richmond VA) Cherie Vendiola vendiolacfo@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Meet new friends through storytelling at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. A homemade lunch will be served. Volunteers will be needed from 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cherie Vendiola at vendiolacfo@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/events?group_ids=22181&search_word=stories.

Workshops at The Workshop: Podcast Scripting for All Levels

Add to calendar 09-02-2022 15:30:00 09-02-2022 America/New_York Workshops at The Workshop: Podcast Scripting for All Levels VCU Libraries' ongoing series in innovative media continues with Alexis Stratton of "Rebel Girls Podcast." This workshop will look at the professional side of podcast production from the writer’s perspective. Questions: https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022/workshops-at-the-workshop.html. Register at the following URL. Zoom Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries' ongoing series in innovative media continues with Alexis Stratton of "Rebel Girls Podcast." This workshop will look at the professional side of podcast production from the writer’s perspective. Questions: https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022/workshops-at-the-workshop.html. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/8770421.

RAMmalogues: An Open Dialogue on Sexuality

Add to calendar 09-02-2022 16:00:00 09-02-2022 17:30:00 America/New_York RAMmalogues: An Open Dialogue on Sexuality How has your attraction to others shifted over time? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in our upcoming RAMmalogues session about sexuality. Share your experience with attraction and sexuality in society 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

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How has your attraction to others shifted over time? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in our upcoming RAMmalogues session about sexuality. Share your experience with attraction and sexuality in society 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=17910.

Society of Professional Journalists at VCU

Add to calendar 09-02-2022 18:00:00 09-02-2022 America/New_York Society of Professional Journalists at VCU The Society of Professional Journalists at VCU helps students plug into a state and national network of journalism professionals. The club has previously hosted skills-building workshops, debates, movies, guest speakers, dodgeball tournaments and conferences. The organization also teams up for events with the VCU National Association of Black Journalists chapter. The organization is open to all students. The session will be held in Room 2211A, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Temple room 2211A Josephine Walker walkerjj3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at 6 p.m.

The Society of Professional Journalists at VCU helps students plug into a state and national network of journalism professionals. The club has previously hosted skills-building workshops, debates, movies, guest speakers, dodgeball tournaments and conferences. The organization also teams up for events with the VCU National Association of Black Journalists chapter. The organization is open to all students. The session will be held in Room 2211A, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Josephine Walker at walkerjj3@vcu.edu or (703) 987-8494.

Hana Baba and Leila Day of 'The Stoop' Podcast

Add to calendar 09-02-2022 18:00:00 09-02-2022 19:00:00 America/New_York Hana Baba and Leila Day of 'The Stoop' Podcast The VPM and ICA Community Media Center will host Hana Baba and Leila Day of the award-winning podcast "The Stoop" for a free, virtual talk. The session will break down how an idea evolves into a story. Baba and Day will share from concept to completion the outlining of a podcast episode, prepping for an interview and the scripting process. Then the finalized script will be shared as the production process is outlined. Register at the following URL. Virtual (Zoom) Stephanie Stanton stantons@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VPM and ICA Community Media Center will host Hana Baba and Leila Day of the award-winning podcast "The Stoop" for a free, virtual talk. The session will break down how an idea evolves into a story. Baba and Day will share from concept to completion the outlining of a podcast episode, prepping for an interview and the scripting process. Then the finalized script will be shared as the production process is outlined. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/cmc-hana-baba-leila-day/.

Not On My Résumé

Add to calendar 09-02-2022 18:00:00 09-02-2022 America/New_York Not On My Résumé A résumé highlights individual accomplishments, but doesn't tell the whole story. Join a session hosted by the Science Hub to hear from alums about what happens on the path to success that doesn't end up on a résumé. The panel will include Joel Antolijao (analyst at Fanduel), Virgie Fields (public health analyst at Lantana Consulting Group) and Julian Bobb (postdoctoral researcher at VCU). Questions: https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/. The session will be held virtually and in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link. Cabell Library Rm. 250 and Zoom Brian Cone coneb2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022 at 6 p.m.

A résumé highlights individual accomplishments, but doesn't tell the whole story. Join a session hosted by the Science Hub to hear from alums about what happens on the path to success that doesn't end up on a résumé. The panel will include Joel Antolijao (analyst at Fanduel), Virgie Fields (public health analyst at Lantana Consulting Group) and Julian Bobb (postdoctoral researcher at VCU). Questions: https://clc.vcu.edu/science-hub/. The session will be held virtually and in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvdeiurTkiG9L20wC9sRt91MyWOrc6VKdY.

Learning To Lead While Managing a Research Lab or Clinical Research Team

Add to calendar 10-02-2022 12:00:00 10-02-2022 14:00:00 America/New_York Learning To Lead While Managing a Research Lab or Clinical Research Team Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn, Ph.D.; Andrew K. Ottens, Ph.D.; Peter J. Hamilton, Ph.D; and Antonio Abbate, M.D., Ph.D., will participate in a leadership and career development seminar hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Participants will learn about leadership, managing a research lab or multidisciplinary clinical translational team. Register at the following URL. Zoom Rob Direnzo direnzor@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 from noon to 2 p.m.

Nakeina E. Douglas-Glenn, Ph.D.; Andrew K. Ottens, Ph.D.; Peter J. Hamilton, Ph.D; and Antonio Abbate, M.D., Ph.D., will participate in a leadership and career development seminar hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Participants will learn about leadership, managing a research lab or multidisciplinary clinical translational team. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or (646) 419-0495 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tceGhqDopEtxjHLulYeKcmeODRxmtSvu5.

Advancing Inclusive Andragogy in the Health Professions

Add to calendar 10-02-2022 12:00:00 10-02-2022 America/New_York Advancing Inclusive Andragogy in the Health Professions Join Andrew P. Daire, Ph.D., for a special presentation and Q&A on topics including antiracist education, the culturally inclusive classroom and addressing harmful bias and eliminating discrimination in health professions learning environments. The event will be in the first-floor auditorium, VCU College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh St., and will also be presented via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/91406730845. Questions: https://chp.vcu.edu/. Register at the following URL. VCU College of Health Professions, 1st floor Auditorium, 900 E. Leigh St., Richmond; or via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/91406730845 Malorie Burkett mgburkett@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 at noon

Join Andrew P. Daire, Ph.D., for a special presentation and Q&A on topics including antiracist education, the culturally inclusive classroom and addressing harmful bias and eliminating discrimination in health professions learning environments. The event will be in the first-floor auditorium, VCU College of Health Professions, 900 E. Leigh St., and will also be presented via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/91406730845. Questions: https://chp.vcu.edu/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Malorie Burkett at mgburkett@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpd--vrTsiHtFHXFNLT5dREi-COrpeueGY.

Visiting Artist Lecture by Afroditi Psarra

Add to calendar 10-02-2022 16:00:00 10-02-2022 America/New_York Visiting Artist Lecture by Afroditi Psarra The VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging will present a virtual artist lecture by Afroditi Psarra on “Cybercraft, World-Building and Wearables.” Psarra is a transdisciplinary artist and assistant professor of digital arts and experimental media at the University of Washington. She is interested in the use of the body as an interface of control and the revitalization of tradition as a methodology of hacking existing norms about technical objects. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. Zoom Eric Millikin millikine@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 at 4 p.m.

The VCUarts Department of Kinetic Imaging will present a virtual artist lecture by Afroditi Psarra on “Cybercraft, World-Building and Wearables.” Psarra is a transdisciplinary artist and assistant professor of digital arts and experimental media at the University of Washington. She is interested in the use of the body as an interface of control and the revitalization of tradition as a methodology of hacking existing norms about technical objects. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Eric Millikin at millikine@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/visiting-artist-lecture-afroditi-psarra/.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Understanding Your Writing Process

Add to calendar 10-02-2022 18:00:00 10-02-2022 19:00:00 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Understanding Your Writing Process Learn how to divide the writing process into manageable chunks, how to effectively brainstorm and how to circumvent procrastination. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn how to divide the writing process into manageable chunks, how to effectively brainstorm and how to circumvent procrastination. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

RecWell Mindful Ambassador Informational Session

Add to calendar 11-02-2022 11:00:00 11-02-2022 12:00:00 America/New_York RecWell Mindful Ambassador Informational Session Are you passionate about creating a more mindful community at VCU? RecWell’s Mindful Ambassador Program aims to identify students, faculty and staff who are interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus community. Learn about steps to facilitate meditation on campus and how to become a Mindful Ambassador. at this online session sponsored by VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell). Register on RamsConnect for the Zoom link. https://cglink.me/2dV/r1493160 Mia Liadis liadisa@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Feb. 11, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

Are you passionate about creating a more mindful community at VCU? RecWell’s Mindful Ambassador Program aims to identify students, faculty and staff who are interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus community. Learn about steps to facilitate meditation on campus and how to become a Mindful Ambassador. at this online session sponsored by VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell). Register on RamsConnect for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1493160.

Coming up

Medical Laboratory Sciences Application Workshop

Add to calendar 15-02-2022 16:00:00 15-02-2022 17:00:00 America/New_York Medical Laboratory Sciences Application Workshop Pre-Health Advising will host an online workshop at which an advisor will review the 2022 application to VCU's Medical Laboratory Sciences program. Learn what you need to be a competitive applicant. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94301867729. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94301867729 Pre-Health Advising prehealthadv@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Pre-Health Advising will host an online workshop at which an advisor will review the 2022 application to VCU's Medical Laboratory Sciences program. Learn what you need to be a competitive applicant. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/94301867729.

For more information, contact Pre-Health Advising at prehealthadv@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/prehealthadvising/.

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

Add to calendar 15-02-2022 17:00:00 15-02-2022 America/New_York M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction Learn about the VCU School of Education's flexible, cross-disciplinary program that allows students to build an individualized program to develop their skills as educators. If you are a provisionally licensed educator, this program can support your VDOE needs as integrated into the flexible elective areas. This is a non-licensure program built to support working professionals or students interested in a non-licensure curriculum. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Online Only Jazmin Tilfas soeinfo@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Learn about the VCU School of Education's flexible, cross-disciplinary program that allows students to build an individualized program to develop their skills as educators. If you are a provisionally licensed educator, this program can support your VDOE needs as integrated into the flexible elective areas. This is a non-licensure program built to support working professionals or students interested in a non-licensure curriculum. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/95672972310?pwd=aFRZbDlCMXByZjJNMlJyWnRnQy94dz09.

B.S. Ed. in Special Education-Early Childhood and General Education

Add to calendar 15-02-2022 17:00:00 15-02-2022 America/New_York B.S. Ed. in Special Education-Early Childhood and General Education VCU's School of Education will host an online informational session emphasizing how an early childhood concentration prepares individuals to work with families and young children, from birth through age 5, who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities. Using a hybrid of online and face-to-face formats, the program is learner-centered, innovative and collaborative. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Online Only Jazmin Tilfas soeinfo@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 at 5 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host an online informational session emphasizing how an early childhood concentration prepares individuals to work with families and young children, from birth through age 5, who have or are at risk for developmental disabilities. Using a hybrid of online and face-to-face formats, the program is learner-centered, innovative and collaborative. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jazmin Tilfas at soeinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/92063721495.

Diversity Dialogues: Celebrate Black History Month With VCU School of Dentistry

Add to calendar 16-02-2022 17:00:00 16-02-2022 America/New_York Diversity Dialogues: Celebrate Black History Month With VCU School of Dentistry VCU School of Dentistry's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a conversation via Zoom with the school's first African American female graduate, Erma L. Freeman, DDS. Register at the following URL. Zoom John Wallace wallacej@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at 5 p.m.

VCU School of Dentistry's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will host a conversation via Zoom with the school's first African American female graduate, Erma L. Freeman, DDS. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact John Wallace at wallacej@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vbwtDQ-BTUCMNUrrqUJG6w.

Association of Black Social Workers General Body Meeting

Add to calendar 17-02-2022 19:00:00 17-02-2022 America/New_York Association of Black Social Workers General Body Meeting The National Association of Black Social Workers at VCU invites members and prospective members to a night of community. The session will be held in Room 3201, Third Floor, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Venture out and enjoy an evening of safe networking, games and food. Email vcuabsw@gmail.com with questions. RSVP at the following URL. Academic Learning Commons, Room 3201, 3rd Floor Association of Black Social Workers vcuabsw@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022 at 7 p.m.

The National Association of Black Social Workers at VCU invites members and prospective members to a night of community. The session will be held in Room 3201, Third Floor, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Venture out and enjoy an evening of safe networking, games and food. Email vcuabsw@gmail.com with questions. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Association of Black Social Workers at vcuabsw@gmail.com or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmWI274tS1z8BLVRwAiefKUnc-mpwJ3e5nuAQ05T_F6XOg5A/viewform.

'Chasing My Cure' With David Fajgenbaum, M.D.

Add to calendar 22-02-2022 11:00:00 22-02-2022 12:00:00 America/New_York 'Chasing My Cure' With David Fajgenbaum, M.D. Join the Health and Wellness Library to hear hear via Zoom from David Fajgenbaum, M.D., MSc, FCCP, national bestselling author of "Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope into Action," about his experience living with and successfully fighting his rare disease. Register for this virtual event at https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/libraries. Zoom Jackson Wright wrightjc4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

Join the Health and Wellness Library to hear hear via Zoom from David Fajgenbaum, M.D., MSc, FCCP, national bestselling author of "Chasing My Cure: A Doctor’s Race to Turn Hope into Action," about his experience living with and successfully fighting his rare disease. Register for this virtual event at https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/libraries.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/for-your-health/health-and-wellness-library/.

RAMmalogues: Open Dialogue on Gender

Add to calendar 01-03-2022 16:00:00 01-03-2022 17:30:00 America/New_York RAMmalogues: Open Dialogue on Gender How does your gender impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in our upcoming RAMmalogues session about gender. Share your experience navigating gender and gender-based expectations in our society 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/. Questions: Visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17911. All faculty, staff and students are invited, but registration is limited to 25, so register now at the following URL to reserve your spot. Cabell Library Jan Altman, Ph.D., IExcel@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

How does your gender impact your daily life? Do you wonder how that differs for others? Come engage with students, faculty and staff in our upcoming RAMmalogues session about gender. Share your experience navigating gender and gender-based expectations in our society 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/. Questions: Visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17911. All faculty, staff and students are invited, but registration is limited to 25, so register now at the following URL to reserve your spot.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at IExcel@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/.

Coaching for Leaders and Managers

Add to calendar 16-03-2022 08:30:00 16-03-2022 16:30:00 America/New_York Coaching for Leaders and Managers The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business presents Coaching for Leaders and Managers. This in-person workshop at Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St., is geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. The registration fee is $395. School of Business, Snead Hall Carrie Hawes cjhawes@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at VCU's School of Business presents Coaching for Leaders and Managers. This in-person workshop at Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St., is geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. The registration fee is $395.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Notices

Student Scholarships Available

VCU Business Services is accepting applications for 51 academic scholarships for the 2022-2023 academic year. Scholarships range from $5,000-$7,500 and are available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Specialty scholarships are also available for international students and single parents. Apply at the following URL by Feb. 18.

For more information, contact Stephen Monroe at smonroe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3637 or visit https://bsv.vcu.edu/scholarships/.

SGA Undergraduate Elections

Undergraduate SGA candidate applications are officially open until Feb. 11. Candidates who wish to run for an elected position must attend at least one SGA Undergraduate Election Informational session in order to be considered eligible. Questions: Visit @vcusga on Instagram or SGA on Ramsconnect or email the Undergraduate Speaker of the Senate, Fatima Malik, at malikft@vcu.edu.

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

RecWell Personal Training

VCU Recreation and Well-Being (RecWell) has reopened registration for personal training services for VCU students and RecWell members. Trainers work with clients to reach individual fitness and wellness goals, including building muscle, weight management, recovery from a previous injury or developing mindful movement practice. RecWell offers a variety of training packages, each of which includes a 45-minute fitness consultation that allows clients to talk to their trainer about health, fitness history and goals. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/personal-training/.

Accepting Applications: Presidential Student Ambassadors

VCU's Office of the President is accepting presidential student ambassador applications. The program is designed to assist student leaders across the university with professional development, career exploration and networking skills while completing office projects and responsibilities. Q&A sessions will be scheduled in the near future. Apply by April 30 in the office's @psa_vcu Instagram bio.

For more information, contact Presidential Student Ambassadors at psambassadors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1200.

Radiation Safety Technician Work-Study Job Opportunity for Students

VCU's office of Environmental Health and Safety-Safety and Risk Management is offering an opportunity for students to apply for a radiation safety technician federal work-study position. The job will focus on radiation safety; lab, biological and chemical safety; hazardous materials handling; and hazardous waste management. To apply, visit VCU Handshake and search radiation safety technician.

For more information, contact Sue Kurgatt at kurgatts@vcu.edu.

Patients With Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Are Invited To Participate in a Study of a Potential New Treatment

We are inviting male and female Type 2 diabetes patients with painful diabetic neuropathy ages 18-75 to participate in a research investigation of a new treatment to alleviate pain and examine its effects on pain perception. In addition to the new treatment, this study involves completing surveys and undergoing tests to evaluate perceptions of pain. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. Participants are only required to come once for the study.

For more information, contact Bushan Thakkar at thakkarbs2@vcu.edu or (804) 300-5578.

Online Study for Black/African American Menthol Smokers

You are invited to participate in an online study if you are age 18 or older, smoke menthol cigarettes, identify as Black/African American and willing to complete a 30-minute online survey about tobacco flavor regulations. Visit the following URL or call the following telephone number to learn more. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., VCU Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., VCU Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://www.bit.ly/rvaheat.

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