This week
Wright Center Consulting Hours
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host consulting hours open to anyone with a question regarding human research, including investigators, research study team members, research administration and students. Consultants will be available from the areas of human subjects protection, FDA regulations and ClinicalTrials.gov/protocol development. The hours will be held in the garden level, Richmond Academy of Medicine, 1200 E. Clay St. Questions, Lauren Harris at harrisl4@vcu.edu.
For more information, contact Lillie Lattimore at lllattimore@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/consultinghours.
Wilder School Online Graduate Program Open House
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 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/371F17p.
Jewish Ethics Lunch at Hunton Student Center
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 from noon to 12:50 a.m.
Jewish Life at VCU will host a Jewish ethics lunch at the first-floor conference room, Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. The scheduled topic is "Artificially Prolonging Life."
For more information, contact Rabbi Friedman at mjfriedman@vcu.edu or (804) 601-4613.
A Stalking Awareness Month Event: Screening the TV Series 'YOU'
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join Confidential Advocates from University Counseling Serivces and community partners to stream and discuss "YOU," the TV thriller series. What's the difference between a loving partner and a stalker? Is it okay to enjoy the series even though it glorifies stalking? These and other questions will be discussed at the session in the Rams Lounge, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Dinner will be provided.
For more information, contact Confidential Advocates at UCS at Myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/advocacy-services/.
VCU Dental Boards Screening Nights
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
VCU School of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Classes of 2020 will offer free dental checkups and X-rays to qualified patients at VCU Dental Care, Second Floor, 520 N. 12th St. Screening nights will also be held at the same times and location on Feb. 19 and March 18. Each patient will receive a limited visual screening to determine if certain criteria are met to receive additional free dental care.
For more information, contact Hannah Ehreth at ehrethh@vcu.edu or (703) 217-8263.
ICA Talk: Guadalupe Maravilla
Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Guadalupe Maravilla, an assistant professor at VCU School of the Arts, will discuss his installation "Disease Thrower," on view through July 1 at the ICA. Maravilla will explore how drawing, sculpture, performance and community engagement become vehicles for exploring his own experiences with illness and migration, as well as the anxieties experienced by undocumented peoples. The talk 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 visit http://icavcu.org.
State of the University Address
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 at 11 a.m.
Join VCU President Michael Rao for the State of the University Address in the lecture hall, Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP at the following URL. A live webcast of the address will be streamed on VCU’s home page, www.vcu.edu, and VCU's Facebook page, go.vcu.edu/vcufacebook.
For more information, contact University Events and Special Programs at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/sotu2020.
Virtual Informational Session - VCU Ph.D. in Health Services Organization Research
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.
VCU Department of Health Administration will host a virtual informational session about its Ph.D. in Health Services Organization Research. The presentation will include an overview of the program and suggestions for submitting a successful application. Contact healthadmin@vcu.edu for registration information and a Zoom invitation.
For more information, contact Katie McCall at kmccall@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1891 or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/.
Notices
VCU Rec Sports To Offer Swim Classes
Registration closes Jan. 31 for the first round of swimming lessons offered by VCU Recreational Sports. Classes, for adults and children, will be offered at the aquatic centers at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., and Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.
For more information, contact Jenna Dillon at dillonj3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9999 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/aquatics/adult-swim-programs/.
'How to Retire With VRS'
Human Resources presents "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. The sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/2IQFZcJ.
Participants Sought for Career Development Day Conference
VCU Human Resources and Staff Senate are seeking speakers and facilitators for the March 12 Career Development Day Conference. The following areas are of specific interest: wellness and promoting a healthy work/life balance, building positive community and interpersonal relationships, enhancing job skills such as customer service and understanding data-driven decision making, and developing programs that promote the success of students and patients. Submit a proposal at the following URL no later than Jan. 30.
For more information, contact Lauren Katchuk at lpkatchuk@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/syaGTRxaC6Te94cq9.
Call for Nominations: Black History in the Making
The Department of African American Studies invites departments and units to participate in the 2020 Black History in the Making award. The award honors exceptional African American students, junior faculty, and staff/University and Academic Professionals at VCU. Each participating department/unit will hold an internal nomination process and select one or more recipients. This year's recipients are requested by Feb. 7 at the following URL.
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/.
Feb. 28 Deadline Set for $1,000 to $30,000 Affordable Educational Resources Grants
VCU Libraries, in support of open and affordable course materials across the VCU community, announces that a new round of statewide VIVA (Virtual Library of Virginia) Course Redesign Grants is open for applications. These $1,000 to $30,000 grants empower Virginia faculty with the resources and time they need to redesign courses by swapping textbooks and other expensive course materials for open, no cost, or library options. Apply at the following URL by Feb. 28.
For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/apply-by-feb-28-for-state-grants-to-switch-to-open-or-no-cost-course-materials.html.
Candidate Open Forums for Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences
The committee leading the search for the position of Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences will host open forums during January for the university community to hear from the final candidates. View times, locations and information about each candidate at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jenn Arce at jmarce@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/chsdean/candidates/.
Now Accepting Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Proposals
The Honors College is accepting research proposals from faculty interested in working with Honors College students to conduct research during summer 2020. The Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Program gives undergraduate honors students the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors in an intensive nine-week summer research experience. Visit the following URL to view guidelines and register. The priority submission deadline is Feb. 1.
For more information, contact Laura Blunt at honorssa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/academics/engaged-learning--research/hsurp/.
VCU Staff Senate Seeks Nominations for Awards for Excellence
VCU's Staff Senate is seeking nominations through Jan. 31 for its third annual awards for excellence. The awards recognize VCU and VCU Health staff members in each of the following categories: integrity, staff advocacy, new employee, career achievement and champion of diversity and inclusion. Nominate a colleague at the following URL.
For more information, contact Saher Randhawa at randhawasu@vcu.edu or (804) 628-5775 or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/awards/.
Dissertation Study for Romantic Couples
This two-hour dissertation study explores how the brain works with people who are in romantic relationships. This study is conducted through VCU Department of Psychology. Fill out the form at the following URL to determine eligibility. Psychology students who participate can receive research credit. Other participants can be entered into a raffle for two chances to win $50 each. The study will take place in Room 303, Millhiser House, 916 W. Franklin St.
For more information, contact Alexandra Martelli at martelli@vcu.edu or (703) 798-1878 or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9zs3fb9EzykydNj.
