Today
Mindfulness Event Scheduled for Transfer Students
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate National Transfer Student Week with the Transfer Center and VCU's Wellness Resource Center by practicing mindfulness and relaxing with Transition Leader peer mentors. Room 2104, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., will be available for those who attend to relax, study and mingle with other transfer students. All students are welcome.
For more information, contact Ian Coyle at coylei@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUTransferWeek2019.
'Introduction to Immunofluorescence Microscopy: Light at the End of the Tunnel'
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
VCU Libraries, the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association present “Introduction to Immunofluorescence Microscopy: Light at the End of the Tunnel.” The lecture, in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., is part of the 2019 How-to Talks by Postdocs Series. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0622 or visit https://rampages.us/howtotalks/upcoming/.
Midterms and Madness: Keeping Sane, Safe and Sober
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Join the Wellness Resource Center and the VCU Police Department for a discussion about staying safe during midterms relating to alcohol, mental health and violence prevention. The presentation will be held in the Health Hut on the lawn side of the Compass.
For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7815 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.
'Mathematical Modeling: From Kindergarten to Industry'
4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics presents "Mathematical Modeling: From Kindergarten to Industry." The talk will be in Room 1201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact Ihsan Topaloglu at iatopaloglu@vcu.edu.
Managing College and Credit Cards
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
TRIO Student Support Services, the Money Spot at VCU and the Virginia Credit Union present Money Mondays. The bimonthly financial literacy workshop series is led by a financial literacy expert from the Virginia Credit Union. This week's topic is "Swipe, Swipe, Pay: College and Credit Cards." The workshop will be held in the Metro Room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact Amanda Wontz at trio@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9517.
Live Taping of 'Writing Our Way Out' Podcast
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
How do boys come to understand their masculinity? How does their gender become a part of their identity? Join David Coogan, VCU Department of English, and the authors of "Writing Our Way Out: Memoirs from Jail" for a live podcast based on stories from their book. The event will be in Room 101, Anderson House, 913 W. Franklin St. Special guest will be O’Shan Gadsden, professor of psychology, Norfolk State University, an expert on the psycho-socio-cultural-spiritual variables that impact the emotional capacity and self-agency of African-American adult males.
For more information, contact David Coogan at dcoogan@vcu.edu or (804) 562-5999 or visit https://www.facebook.com/WritingOurWayOut/?ref=bookmarks.
This week
Transfer Talk Tuesday at Hibbs Hall
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate National Transfer Student Week with the Transfer Center on the second floor near the elevators of Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. Stop by the say hello, ask questions and enjoy a free snack.
For more information, contact Angela Aslanska at adaslanska@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUTransferWeek2019.
Wilder School To Hold Online Graduate Program Open House
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 from noon to 12:45 p.m.
VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold an online graduate program open house via Zoom. An overview of the school's graduate programs will be presented. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/2mIwqVe.
Sex in the Dark (With A Twist)
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Have a question that you've been wanting to ask about sex or alcohol but didn't know who or when to ask? VCU's Wellness Resource Center will host an event to answer your deepest, darkest anonymous questions. The session will be held in Virginia Room A, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The lights will be off to maintain anonymity. Free glow bracelets, sticks and necklaces will be provided.
For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7815 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.
Claudia Rankine To Speak at ICA
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Claudia Rankine, poet, author, educator and co-founder of the Racial Imaginary Institute (a project featured in the "Great Force" exhibit), will speak about her work on constructions of whiteness. The lecture will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.
For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1088 or visit https://icavcu.org/events/talk-claudia-rankine/.
Kappa Phi Gamma To Host Kreepy Karnival
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Do you want to eat some delicious popcorn, decorate pumpkins, play games and win prizes? Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. will hold a Kreepy Karnival. The event, which will include free food, candy and activities, will be held in Richmond Salons I and II, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact Payal Thakkar at thakkarph@vcu.edu.
Alpha Kappa Psi To Hold Fall Food Truck Fest
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Alpha Kappa Psi will host a Fall Food Truck Fest. The event will be held at Monroe Park. Proceeds from Alex's Lemonade Stand will go to research and treatments of childhood cancer. All trucks and stands will take cash, debit and credit cards.
For more information, contact Alejandro Leon at Akpsivcu@gmail.com or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/561790561230891/.
Karaoke Night at Rams Lounge
Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Wellness Resource Center will host an alcohol-free Karaoke Night at the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Costumes are encouraged. Sign up at the following email address to sing your favorite tunes.
For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7815 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.
Coming up
Teaching Excellence Academy Workshop on Giving Positive Feedback
Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will host a workshop about giving positive feedback to students on written assignments. In this hands-on Teaching Excellence Academy session, to be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave., examples will be provided and work will be done in small groups. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/rmZznnBiZuRZw5326.
'Manuscript Mapping: A Method For Organization and Recall of Scientific Literature'
Monday, Oct. 28, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.
VCU Libraries, the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association present “Manuscript Mapping: A Method For Organization and Recall of Scientific Literature.” The event will be held in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences
509 N. 12th St. The event is part of the 2019 How-to Talks by Postdocs Series. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0622 or visit https://rampages.us/howtotalks/upcoming/.
Fall Forum To Spotlight Research-Related Topics
Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will host the Research Administration and Management Symposium Fall Forum. The day of presentations, to be held in the Lecture Hall, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will cover research-related topics. Presentations include a keynote address from VCU researcher Jennifer Fettweis, Ph.D.; interactive post-award problem solving; standard operating procedures for research administration; developments at VCU and best practices for the research dashboard. Register at training.vcu.edu (keywords "fall forum").
For more information, contact Lydia Klinger at leklinger@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2642 or visit https://research.vcu.edu/forum/.
Essentials of Craft Beer Course Scheduled
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education will hold a two-part course, "Essentials of Craft Beer." The sessions will be held 6-9 p.m. Nov. 12 at Triple Crossing Beer-Fulton, 5203 Hatcher St., and 6-9 p.m. Nov. 19 at Richbrau Brewing, 5 S. 20th St. Lee Graves will lead the exploration of the types and styles of craft beer, the history of each and the regional history of craft beer. The course includes a book, materials and tastings and is limited to participants ages 21 and older. 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/craftbeer.
Notices
Clothesline Project: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Advocacy Program from University Counseling Services will display the "Clothesline Project." The showing of shirts designed to share experiences and support for survivors of domestic violence will be at Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., Oct. 11-31.
For more information, contact Confidential Advocates at UCS at myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/advocacy-services/.
Spit for Science Program Seeks Undergrad Research Assistants for Spring 2020
Undergraduate team members will assist with recruitment, marketing and outreach and work in teams to develop research questions and analyze Spit for Science data. Students from all majors and at all class levels are welcome. Enrollment will be for three credits (A-F grading system). Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. Oct. 25.
For more information, contact Amy Adkins at adkinsae@vcu.edu or visit https://spit4science.vcu.edu/educational-opportunities/.
Wright Center Sets Office Hours for Research Faculty Mentors
To provide flexible, open access to faculty mentors, the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research allows those advised by mentors to sign up to meet with a faculty mentor of their choice. Mentor office hours, in Suite 1000B, Richmond Academy of Medicine, 1200 E. Clay St., are 1-2 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Sign up or see a full list of mentors at the following URL.
For more information, contact Leslie Bobb at lmbobb@vcu.edu or (804) 628-7788 or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education/mentorship-programs/faculty-mentor-office-hours.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set
Oct. 26 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Expired or unused medications can be dropped off at two VCU locations: University Student Health Services (Pharmacy Drug Drop Box), 1300 W. Broad St., and VCU Police Department (Police Headquarters Lobby), 224 E. Broad St. No liquids that may leak, no illegal drugs and no syringes will be accepted. See https://takebackday.dea.gov/ for off-campus locations.
For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7815 or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.
Survey To Explore Faculty Preferences When Teaching With Technology
The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Academic Learning Transformation Lab/Online@VCU, Academic Technologies, and Technology Services are conducting a study to determine faculty perceptions and preferences when teaching with technology. This study will help inform further development of existing technology tools and applications and determine whether current technology and faculty development practices are being met. Complete the survey at the following URL for a chance to win a one-year Adobe Creative Suite license or Jabra wireless headphones.
For more information, contact Elaine Reeder at ereeder@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1798 or visit https://altlab.vcu.edu/news/faculty-preferences-when-teaching-with-technology-survey/.
Pre-Orders Open for RamTech Sale
The annual RamTech Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Sale will be Nov. 15. The on-campus technology store is accepting sale pre-orders through Oct. 28, which guarantees customers the tech they want on Nov. 15 without long lines or extended wait times. Pre-order items include Apple products like the MacBook Pro and Apple Watch, headphones like the Powerbeats Pro, smart speakers like the Amazon Echo and much more. Pre-order at the following URL.
For more information, contact Erinn Budd at ramtech@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckiaWofHm3zRx8KrrIKGoJH7zs4kuD-i2GdooAxMix9du4YQ/viewform.
