Virginia Commonwealth University today broke ground on a new, $20 million addition to the VCU School of Dentistry, Virginia’s only dental school. The new building is named in honor of alumnus W. Baxter Perkinson Jr. Read more.
The past, present and future of women’s health research was examined during the 3rd annual Women’s Health Research Day. Read more.
The VCU Libraries and the VCU Office of Research present Research Day 2008 in recognition of the growing research enterprise at Virginia Commonwealth University. Research Day will highlight the vast resources available at VCU to support YOUR research.
Please visit the VCU Libraries site for more information.
Technology Days 2008 @ VCU, co-sponsored by the VCU Libraries and VCU Technology Services, brings the latest in information technology developments for the classroom and research to VCU. Thinking about purchasing a PDA, a BlackBerry, a cellphone, or an iPod? Want to learn how others are using emerging technologies to streamline their research, workflow, patient interactions, and educational experience? Technology Days 2008 @ VCU can help you investigate solutions and try hands on demonstrations of helpful new products.
All MCV and VCU School of Dentistry alumni are invited. Graduates of years ending in 3 and 8 are honored guests. Hundreds of alumni and guests join students and faculty for four fun-filled days of reunion activities. Skit Night on Thursday is followed by the Alumni/Student golf Invitational, Clinic and Research Day and hands-on CE on Friday. After Dean Hunt`s reception at the Omni, alumni disperse to class events around the city and a dental hygiene reception. On Saturday, guests participate in CE; attend the Medallion Society luncheon; toured the School`s new facilities and simulation laboratories; and enjoyed a wine tasting in the Malbon Garden. Saturday evening classes join for photos at the Omni at the reception and dinner/dance. The weekend concludes with a memorial service and jazz brunch honoring 50 year graduates.
VCU School of Pharmacy will be holding its Pharmaceutical Sciences Graduate Programs Research and Career Day 50 and Alumni Reunion October 16-17, 2008. Read more.
Come to Richmond this spring to celebrate you pharmacy school reunion with old friends and faculty. Read more.
The 16th Annual Women in Science, Dentistry, and Medicine Conference goal is to enhance personal and professional growth and to advance careers. This year`s theme is Every Day, A New Discovery: Discover Resources for You" with keynote speaker, Dr. PonJola Coney, Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. Dr. Coney will speak on "Learning to Lead." Seven workshops and five tours are included. This conference is open to all women and men faculty, residents, fellows, medical students, postdocs and interested persons.
To register go to: https://www.apps.som.vcu.edu/cme/calendar/
Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences presents the 2007-08 "Science, Technology and Society" Lecture Series.
Free and open to the public, the three-part lecture series will take place Fridays, Feb. 29 and March 28, at noon in the University Student Commons Forum Room, 907 Floyd Ave., and on Thursday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the MedicalSciencesBuilding Auditorium, on the MCV Campus, 1217 E. Marshall St. Read more.
Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Humanities and Sciences will present “The Desegregation of Southern Medical Education: Edith Irby Goes to Medical School,” as part of the 2007-08 Science, Technology and Society lecture series. The lecture features Vanessa Northington Gamble, MD., Ph.D., professor of medical humanities at George Washington University. The internationally recognized physician and medical historian will discuss the history of race and racism in American medicine, more specifically the racial and ethnic disparities faced by Edith Irby - the first African American female graduate of a Southern medical school.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Noon - 1:30 pm
Univ Student Commons - Forum Room, Monroe Park Campus
Contact Information: Ms. Sabrina M Walters
(804) 828-6916
Special Needs: John Powers
804-828-1736
The newest French Films presented by their award-winning actors and directors at the historic Byrd Theater in Carytown in Richmond, Virginia.
On the Road to NIH Funding: Reducing Health Disparities through Basic, Clinical, and Applied Research
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
School of Nursing, Room 1-015
The Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR) in the VCU Office of Research, the Institute of Women's Health (IWH), and the Center on Health Disparities are pleased to present a one-day workshop for junior faculty interested in health disparities research.
This event features:
This workshop which gives investigators the chance to meet in small groups with NIH staff will be especially helpful to junior faculty who are currently working toward submitting an application for federal funding for health disparities research.
The cost for registration is $20. To register, please contact Allison Sepulveda at alsepulveda@vcu.edu.
The Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center is offering a new program, funded by a grant from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, to increase breast health awareness among women ages 18-35 whose mothers had breast cancer.
The first three-session series will be held at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on May 5, 12 and 19 from 6:30-8 p.m. Registration is required by calling (804) 828-1561. The free three-session program will be offered twice in Richmond and later in other Virginia locations. (Dates pending.)Read more.
School of Dentistry Hooding Ceremony
Friday May 16, 2008
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Richmond Convention Center - Ballroom B & C Off-Campus
Hooding ceremony for the dental and dental hygiene graduates in the Class of 2008.
School of Medicine Convocation Ceremony
Friday May 16, 2008
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Siegel Center Monroe Park Campus
Open to the public
Friday, May 16, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Alltel Arena at Stuart C. Siegel Center
School of Allied Health Professions
Saturday, May 17, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Exhibit Hall D
On Monday, May 19th, at 9:30 p.m. on WCVW public television, a segment will be aired called "A Matter of Heart". This segment is part of VCU TV-HD's "Inside Out" program. The program is about Dr. Richard Lower, a highly distinguished physician scientist who was a faculty member at VCU for approximately 20 years as head of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Sheldon Retchin, M.D., M.S.P.H., Vice President for Health Sciences, VCU, Chief Executive Officer, VCU Health System, interviewed Dr. Lower, and the interview, with pictures and videos from the past, is part of the program. It is largely about the innovative work Dr. Lower performed, along with Dr. Norm Shumway, in developing the techniques that led to the world's first heart transplant. This program will be available on the following cable/satellite services: 24 on Adelphia/Comcast, 57 on DirectTV, 24 on Verizon Fios, and 9392 on DISH. It also will be available online via VCU TV/HD's web site at http://www.vcutvhd.vcu.edu.
VCU Medical Center and Theatre VCU join forces to help better understand patient needs. Watch or download HD version of this show to your computer or iPod.
Richard Lower originally wanted to go to forestry school…instead he went on to become one of the first surgeons in the world to perform a heart transplant. “A Matter of Heart” is a story of fate, pioneering spirit and triumph. Watch or download HD version of this show to your computer or iPod.
The show focuses on the area’s only Level I trauma center, examining the emergency department, Richmond Ambulance Authority and the LifeEvac helicopter unit. Watch or download this show to your computer or iPod.
A Virginia Senate Joint Resolution has designated July 1, 2008, as Virginia Commonwealth University Day in the Commonwealth to commemorate the university's 40th anniversary. Read more.
To read the General Assembly's VCU Day resolution and for more information about VCU's 40th anniversary, visit http://www.40th.vcu.edu/index.html.
VCU's emerging School of Public Health is cosponsoring a free workshop, "Clinician Competencies in Emergency Preparedness," which “trains the trainer” on how to include emergency preparedness competency training in curricula and training programs for health/public health professionals, on Tuesday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the MCV Campus Alumni House. Registration is required by July 14.
For more information, visit https://va.train.org.
The 2008 School of Medicine New Faculty Orientation is designed to provide a “quick start” for all full or part-time clinical, basic sciences and administrative faculty hired since June of 2007 and it is open to any School of Medicine faculty member. Faculty are invited to register for the entire program or for individual sessions. (Day One is a half-day session on Wednesday, 09/24/08; Day Two is a half-day session on Thursday, 09/25/08; and Day Three is a half-day session on Thursday, 10/23/08)
VCU Libraries and the Office of Research: Sponsored Programs present “Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals” on Tuesday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Ball Conference Room of Biotech 1. This workshop will cover a variety of topics, and includes handouts, hands-on exercises and discussion. The cost for this open session is $20 and advanced registration is required.
For more information and to register, visit www.library.vcu.edu/events/detail.html?ID=43608.
The School of Medicine will hold its 10th Annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program recognizing outstanding faculty on Wednesday, September 24, at 12:10 p.m. in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building auditorium. A luncheon reception will immediately follow the ceremony. All SOM faculty, students, house staff and postdocs are invited. The Teaching Excellence; Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine; Women in Science, Dentistry & Medicine Professional Achievement; MCV Physicians Distinguished Clinician; and the VCU/VCUHS Leadership in Graduate Medical Education awards will be presented.
For more information, contact Debbie Stewart at 828-6591.
Introduction to Conversational Spanish I, II and III and Spanish for Health Care Providers I, II and III will be offered for employees from the week of Aug. 20 through the week of Dec. 15. To register, visit http://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/training/it/ and enter the keyword "Spanish." Tuition Waivers or Tuition Assistance may be used by those who qualify. Participants should check with their department or office to determine eligibility.
For more information, or to be placed on the mailing list, contact Anna Jones in the Division of Community Engagement at ajones47@vcu.edu or 828-8831.
VCU teams are being formed for the 2008 Richmond Heart Walk taking place Saturday, October 25, at 10 a.m. at the Innsbrook Pavillion in Glen Allen. The walk is an opportunity to give back to the community, while promoting heart-healthy living. Participants will receive VCU team T-shirts.
For more information about leading or joining a team, contact Debbie Fitzgerald at dmfitzge@vcu.edu or 828-1521. After the walk, participants will have time to return to campus for VCU’s 40th anniversary celebration. For more information about the 40th anniversary, visit http://www.40th.vcu.edu/.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Office of Research has been preparing for the electronic age of research administration by installing and configuring a system for the electronic submission of proposals to NIH utilizing Grants.Gov call the VCUeRA (VCU electronic Research Administration). This class will give you details about the electronic submission process including how to prepare your proposal for electronic submission, how to create your budget within the VCUeRA system, and the electronic approval process. This class is required for the electronic submission of the following mechanisms to NIH: R01, R13, R15, R18, R21, R25, R33, R34, R36, S10, U13, U18, X01, X02.
The Office of Research, with the support of VCU's senior administration, has developed a mandatory training program for all principal investigators (PIs) and VCU staff who manage funds in sponsored program accounts. PIs and research staff must complete the training program prior to September 30. New PIs will be required to take the training before an award will be processed by the Office of Research.
Visit www.research.vcu.edu/osp/training.htm for more information on how to access the training.
August 20-21, 2008, Noon - 1:00 pm
Hunton Student Center, MCV Campus
Sponsored by Student Affairs & Enrollment Services.
Meet representatives from departments throughout the MCV Campus and learn what services are available to MCV Campus professional and graduate students. For more information, contact Yolanda Jackson at 828-2754 or at yjackson@vcu.edu.
