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Celebrating Black History Month
Dear Colleagues,
It is February and the time that we celebrate Black History Month. Officially recognized since 1976, the month has served as an opportunity for all Americans to broaden our understanding and appreciation of Black culture and to recognize the significant contributions of African Americans to our country throughout the centuries.
Various events celebrating Black History month are being hosted by VCU, VCU Health and others throughout the month of February (check here for updates). This is especially appropriate as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into its third year, disproportionately affecting communities of color due to longstanding systemic inequities. It has never been more important to widen our awareness.
We encourage you to participate in these events during February, as well as engage in the History and Health program series to learn about our organization’s history so it can be a driver of meaningful change. By doing so, we can connect the past and present to address these inequities, to truly realize our obligations to each other and to become a more inclusive and equitable community.
Respectfully,
David Chelmow, M.D.
Interim Dean, VCU School of Medicine
Interim Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, VCU Health System
Kevin Harris, Ph.D., MSA
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
It is February and the time that we celebrate Black History Month. Officially recognized since 1976, the month has served as an opportunity for all Americans to broaden our understanding and appreciation of Black culture and to recognize the significant contributions of African Americans to our country throughout the centuries.
Various events celebrating Black History month are being hosted by VCU, VCU Health and others throughout the month of February (check here for updates). This is especially appropriate as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into its third year, disproportionately affecting communities of color due to longstanding systemic inequities. It has never been more important to widen our awareness.
We encourage you to participate in these events during February, as well as engage in the History and Health program series to learn about our organization’s history so it can be a driver of meaningful change. By doing so, we can connect the past and present to address these inequities, to truly realize our obligations to each other and to become a more inclusive and equitable community.
Respectfully,
David Chelmow, M.D.
Interim Dean, VCU School of Medicine
Interim Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, VCU Health System
Kevin Harris, Ph.D., MSA
Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Announcements from the Weekly Scoop
Sunday April 17th
Group Workout Classes at Larrick. RecWell wanted to share that they are offering classes at our MCV campus gym, Larrick, again. You can find the links to the weekly class schedule here and you can register for a class here.
New Room Reservations Instructions. If you are a SIG Leader looking to make a room reservation, please temporarily email Emma MacDonald <emma.macdonald@vcuhealth.org> as, sadly, Christal Schools no longer works at VCU. Please continue using the form that is on the website and please have the form in at least 10 days prior to your event!
Accepted Student Visits. Are you excited to show newly accepted students what life at VCU SOM is all about? Sign up to volunteer your time on either Saturday, April 9th and/or Saturday, April 30th. The event will be 12-4 PM, and will consist of a town hall where students may ask questions, a tour of our campus, and a case-study. If you have filled out the previous form, please fill this current form to be considered for volunteering! Please contact either Sriya < msgstudentlife@gmail.com> or the tour guides <mcvtg2025@gmail.com> with any questions.
SIG Calendar Instructions. If you are a SIG leader, please email the MSG email to obtain access to the calendar. The calendar link can be found on the MSG website. The MSG email is <medstudentgovernment@gmail.com>. As a reminder, all SIGs should be updating the SIG calendar as well as submitting a blurb to the Scoop!
MSG Instagram. Follow us at @vcusom_msg to find out information on SIG and MSG events. If you are looking for more ways to advertise for your event, submit the information or flyer to our account and we will share it. This account is another great way to promote your events.
Vaccinations. Students who have direct contact with patients in clinical settings and received a second dose of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine a minimum of six months ago may now schedule an appointment for a booster through University Student Health Services. To make an appointment, visit the Student Health web portal. Booster appointments will be available beginning November 1. Students are strongly encouraged to get the flu vaccine at the same time. To do so, please call Student Health at 804-828-9220 on the MCV Campus and 804-827-8047 on the Monroe Park Campus to add the flu vaccine to your appointment for the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 booster. You may visit this site to find alternative locations where boosters are currently available. If you get a booster dose or the flu vaccine somewhere other than University Student Health Services, please upload your documentation to the Student Health web portal.
University Counseling Services. Students can contact university counseling at 804-828-6200 and schedule a telehealth appointment. Please see this website for more information.
Interested in recruiting student volunteers for your organization? Contact the MSG, <medstudentgovernment@gmail.com>.
New Room Reservations Instructions. If you are a SIG Leader looking to make a room reservation, please temporarily email Emma MacDonald <emma.macdonald@vcuhealth.org> as, sadly, Christal Schools no longer works at VCU. Please continue using the form that is on the website and please have the form in at least 10 days prior to your event!
Accepted Student Visits. Are you excited to show newly accepted students what life at VCU SOM is all about? Sign up to volunteer your time on either Saturday, April 9th and/or Saturday, April 30th. The event will be 12-4 PM, and will consist of a town hall where students may ask questions, a tour of our campus, and a case-study. If you have filled out the previous form, please fill this current form to be considered for volunteering! Please contact either Sriya < msgstudentlife@gmail.com> or the tour guides <mcvtg2025@gmail.com> with any questions.
SIG Calendar Instructions. If you are a SIG leader, please email the MSG email to obtain access to the calendar. The calendar link can be found on the MSG website. The MSG email is <medstudentgovernment@gmail.com>. As a reminder, all SIGs should be updating the SIG calendar as well as submitting a blurb to the Scoop!
MSG Instagram. Follow us at @vcusom_msg to find out information on SIG and MSG events. If you are looking for more ways to advertise for your event, submit the information or flyer to our account and we will share it. This account is another great way to promote your events.
Vaccinations. Students who have direct contact with patients in clinical settings and received a second dose of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine a minimum of six months ago may now schedule an appointment for a booster through University Student Health Services. To make an appointment, visit the Student Health web portal. Booster appointments will be available beginning November 1. Students are strongly encouraged to get the flu vaccine at the same time. To do so, please call Student Health at 804-828-9220 on the MCV Campus and 804-827-8047 on the Monroe Park Campus to add the flu vaccine to your appointment for the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 booster. You may visit this site to find alternative locations where boosters are currently available. If you get a booster dose or the flu vaccine somewhere other than University Student Health Services, please upload your documentation to the Student Health web portal.
University Counseling Services. Students can contact university counseling at 804-828-6200 and schedule a telehealth appointment. Please see this website for more information.
Interested in recruiting student volunteers for your organization? Contact the MSG, <medstudentgovernment@gmail.com>.