Special Announcement
Keynote Speakers for MLK Celebration Week
Three keynote addresses will be given during VCU’s sixth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week. American Civil War Museum CEO Christy Coleman will speak at 4 p.m. Jan. 23 in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Jason Kamras, Richmond Public Schools superintendent, will speak at 2 p.m. Jan. 24, also in Room 303 at Cabell library. Rep. Donald McEachin will speak at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. MLK Celebration Week is hosted by the VCU’s Division of Inclusive Excellence. A full list of events is available at https://mlkday.vcu.edu/.
This week
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
VCU's Alpha Phi Omega is sponsoring a blood drive with the American Red Cross in the ballrooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Make an appointment at the following URL. Walk-ins are welcome. Before donating, remember to eat well, stay hydrated and bring your ID.
For more information, contact Kayla Whyte at whyteks@mymail.vcu.edu or visit http://redcrossblood.org.
How to Book a Space at VCU and Virtual EMS Training
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
VCU's Event Services Office will hold a workshop on reserving spaces for student organizations and departments. The event, in the Alumni Boardroom, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., offers instruction for reserving academic spaces, student center spaces and event outdoor spaces, and the use of Virtual EMS (event management system), VCU's online space reservation portal. No RSVP is necessary. A workshop will also be held Jan. 24 from noon to 1 p.m.
For more information, contact Saher Randhawa at randhawasu@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0317 or visit http://usca.vcu.edu/event-services.
Are You Financially Healthy?
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.
VCU's Human Resources and Virginia Credit Union will host a workshop on maintaining financial health. The class, in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will cover the key components of financial well-being: spend, save, borrow and plan. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17043.
Seminar on Collaborations to Combat Addictions
Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at noon
"Collaborations in Addiction," a seminar about the future and next steps in combating addictions, has been scheduled. Michael Fox, doctor of osteopathy and current addiction fellow at VCU Health, will discuss his path to becoming a specialist in addiction medicine. The event will be hosted by VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care and will be held in Room 104/105, Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St. Lunch will be provided for those who register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-KzoQrYkFNejKjGZu25c3MWaiKBFu69PdhhszERJXtjRbLQ/viewform.
RVA Sneaker Ball
Friday, Jan. 25, 2019 at 8 p.m.
VCU Athletics presents the first RVA Sneaker Ball. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Children's Hospital of Richmond. The event, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., is sponsored by D&H construction. General admission tickets are $60, and include music, dancing, an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, a casino, online silent auction and beer and wine tastings.
For more information, contact Jessica Pieroni at pieronij@vcu.edu or visit http://rvasneakerball.com.
Coming up
VCU's University Academic Advising Board Conference
Friday, May 17, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VCU's University Academic Advising Board will hold its fourth annual advising conference, "Making Advising Real: Steering Student Success." The conference will be at the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. A call for proposals will go out in early 2019.
For more information, contact Katelyn Morrill at morrillkn@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8648 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/advisingconference.
Health Behavior and Policy Seminar: 'The Effects of Medicare Payment Changes on Nursing Home Staffing'
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.
Jennifer M. Mellor, Ph.D., College of William & Mary professor of economics, will discuss “The Effects of Medicare Payment Changes on Nursing Home Staffing." The seminar will be held in Room 4-1-4, One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St. A light lunch will be provided.
For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3443 or visit https://hbp.vcu.edu/research-seminar/.
Society for Human Resource Management Exam Prep
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Prepare yourself for SHRM examinations. VCU's Center for Corporate Education hosts "Society for Human Resource Management Exam Prep" in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. The course offers 12 weeks of preparation for the examination, and includes five modules covering the SHRM Body of Competency and Knowledge.
For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/corporate-education.
Emswiller Symposium Registration Open
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at 8 a.m.
VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care is accepting registration for its Seventh Annual Jewell and Carl F. Emswiller Jr. Interprofessional Symposium. The conference will be held at the Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen. The theme is Collaborating for the Community: The Role of Interprofessional Practice in Addressing Current Health Care Issues. Registration (by Jan. 25) and a schedule of activities is available at the following URL.
For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://vcu.cloud-cme.com/default.aspx?EID=11794&P=5&formid=4235.
Notices
Global Education Office Seeking Homestay Hosts
VCU's Global Education Office is seeking homestay hosts Feb. 8-14 as the office hosts a Serbian delegation through the State Department’s Open World Leadership Program. Host responsibilities include the provision of a private bedroom/bathroom, breakfast daily and a couple of dinners. Transportation will be provided.
For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331.
Spring Break Climbing Trip to Red Rocks
VCU Recreational Sports Outdoor Adventure Program will host a climbing trip to the Red Rocks in the western United States. The trip, for beginners and those with experience, will be March 2-10. Participants will be responsible for transportation to and from an airport location yet to be determined. Register by Feb. 19 at the following URL.
For more information, contact Sam Albert at scalbert@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8473 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/trips-clinics-weekly-activities/.
Leadership Program for Transfer Students
Student Leadership and Civic Engagement at VCU offers a leadership program geared for transfer students. Explore leadership, build community and become involved. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1582 or visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/3070722.
Call for Nominations: Black History in the Making
The Department of African American Studies invites VCU departments and units to select recipients for the annual Black History in the Making award. The award has categories for students, junior faculty and staff/University and Academic Professionals. The selection deadline is Feb. 15 and a reception will be held Feb. 28. Visit the following URL to participate.
For more information, contact Dae Newman at newmanad@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1371 or visit https://afam.vcu.edu/awards/black-history-in-the-making/.
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
In observance of National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, Jan. 22-27, VCU’s Wellness Resource Center offers nonjudgmental education and support around substances and substance use issues. Learn more at the following URL.
For more information, contact Kat Corrin at corrinkh@vcu.edu or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu/alcohol-drugs/.
Catholic Campus Ministry Alternative Spring Break
Catholic Campus Ministry is hosting its Alternative Spring Break March 3-8. Participants will travel to Mount Pleasant, S.C., to work with Habitat for Humanity to build homes for those in need. The total cost of the trip is $280, and fundraising opportunities are available.
For more information, contact Roy Dugayo at dugayorrc@vcu.edu.