Notices
Rec Sports To Offer Children's Swim Lessons
VCU Recreational Sports will offer two summer sessions of swim lessons for children (parent/child, preschool 1-3) at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. The first session will be on Saturdays, June 5-26. Register by noon June 4. The second session will be on Saturdays, July 10-31. Register by noon July 9.
For more information, contact Jenna Dillon at dillonj3@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/childrens-swim-lessons/.
Balanced Man Scholarship Application
Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter at VCU is hosting its annual Balanced Man Scholarship that awards $2,000 to winners. The chapter will recognize those who uphold values such as academic excellence, demonstration of leadership skills and commitment to personal and community well-being. Applicants are not required to submit an essay or provide a recommendation. The application is currently open for all male-identifying students and closes July 1. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Matthew Gonzalez at gonzalezms3@vcu.edu or (540) 426-6566 or visit https://bit.ly/3a94Tlr.
Call for Nominations: School of Medicine Teaching Excellence Awards
VCU's School of Medicine is accepting nominations for the School of Medicine Teaching Excellence Awards. Recipients will be selected for four awards: The Enrique Gerszten M.D. Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, Irby James Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Distinguished Mentor Award and the Educational Innovation/Educational Research Award. The deadline for nomination packages is June 28.
For more information, contact Deborah Stewart at deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/deans-office/facultyaffairs/.
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/.
VCU Online Professional Development Program
VCU Online's summer professional development program includes workshops, micro-courses and a longer facilitated program. The online program offers a variety of topics to enhance online learning, teaching, designing and leadership. Questions: Email VCU Online Professional Development team at onlinepd@vcu.edu.
For more information, contact Brianne Jackson at bljackson@vcu.edu or visit https://altlab.vcu.edu/professional-development/.
Quantification of Neural Development in Infancy
Researchers in VCU's Department of Physical Therapy and Radiology are conducting a study to learn about infant brain development. Infants born between 38-40 weeks and under three months are invited to participate in the study. Enrolled infants will undergo three MRI visits and three assessments during the first six months of life. MRI visits will be at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU and assessments can be completed at the infant’s home or in lab. If you are interested in participating please contact the study team for more information.
For more information, contact Meagan Miller at mdlinpt@vcu.edu or (804) 628-5037.