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May 24, 2013

RESEARCH STUDIES

BRAIN PATTERN STUDY

The Human Neuroimaging Laboratory at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute (VTCRI) located in Roanoke, Virginia would like to invite you to participate in a variety of groundbreaking studies!

  • Eligibility:  healthy adults, age 18-64
  • Compensation:  at least $20.00
  • Primary goal:  To study the response of the normal brain to patterns of stimuli, rewards, and decision-making
  • Institute sponsor:  Human Neuroimaging Laboratory labs.vtc.vt.edu/hnl
  • Study timeframe/duration:  1-3 hours per visit

 If you are interested in volunteering, please visit: http://vtcri.info/jkzexq

To contact us via e-mail: signup@vtc.vt.edu; or call 540-526-2034

CIGARETTE SMOKERS

The Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute is conducting a brain imaging study on cigarette smokers. Eligible participants must meet the following criteria:

  • Current smokers, age 18-55
  • Smoke at least 5 cigarettes per day
  • Have been smoking for the past year

You will be compensated for your time. Eligible participants typically make $50 for the first session and $30 for the second session, with the potential to earn an additional $75. We have two locations, Blacksburg and Roanoke, and scheduling is very flexible to best accommodate your schedule. If interested, please contact Andre at 540-526-2068 orajplate@vtc.vt.edu for more information.

OEF/OIF VETERANS NEEDED FOR FMRI STUDIES

WHY PARTICIPATE?

  • Deployment impacts veterans in many ways
  • We use new FMRI technology to understand how deployment can affect the biology of the brain

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

  • Have the study described and questions answered by study staff before deciding to participate
  • Participate in a videotaped interview about your life experiences
  • Fill out some questionnaires
  • Complete computer tasks during an fMRI scan which may include:
    • Viewing positive, negative, & neutral images- including some that are combat related
    • Playing simple computer games
    • Be asked to provide a saliva sample for genetic analyses
    • Receive a CD copy of your structural brain scan
    • Be compensated $15 per hour for the interview & questionnaire session and $20 or more for the fMRI scan depending on how you play the game

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

  • OEF/OIF Veterans who are:
  • Between 18 & 64 years old
  • Free from metal in their body
  • Not claustrophobic

CONTACT:

(540) 526-2032, vets@vtc.vt.edu, http://info.vtc.vt.edu/vets

Posted in Campus News

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Friday, May 25, 2013

Saturday, May 26, 2013

Sunday, May 27, 2013

  • Festival in the Park (11am – 10pm) @ Elmwood Park. Celebrating the arts, music and family over the Memorial Day weekend. http://www.downtownroanoke.org/festival-2013
  • French Winemaker’s Dinner (6:30pm– 10pm) @ Chateau Morrisette. A five course dinner celebrating an evening in France Can-Can style. For more info - http://ww2.roanoke.com/eventcalendar/EventDetails.aspx?eventID=34653&dteId=30848  

“MMMOVE” My Motivation Movement (MMMOVE) - It's about helping people connect with others in the Community, find joy in Fitness, and improve their Health. 3 Miles • You vs. You • Free. This is an event you won't want to miss. With live music, food and activities, there really is something for everyone. You can walk, jog, run, or be a cheerleader! It's not a race; you compete against a goal you set for yourself at registration. Join us on June 1, 2013 on the Roanoke River Greenway. Learn more at www.mmmove.org, and register at http://bit.ly/MMMOVE2013.

The GILES COUNTY AUTISM FOCUS GROUP (GCAFG) is hosting the film screening of The Story of Luke.  It will be held at the Carmike 10 - Tanglewood Mall in Roanoke on June 5 at 7:30pm.  The film is about a young man with Autism who must survive in the world on his own.  This is the first time this movie will be shown on the big screen in Southwest Virginia.  The film is rated PG so children may attend.
We must sell 84 tickets in order to have this event and to receive any donations that are made.  Please share this email and invite your friends! Make sure to reserve your tickets by May 29.  Tickets are $12, which goes to the theatre and the company who has the rights to show the film.  When you reserve your tickets you will be given an option to make a donation to our group.  A donation is not required to attend the event. A member of the GCAFG will introduce the film.  After the movie has finished, a representative from the Virginia Tech Autism Clinic or Virginia Tech Center for Autism Research will speak briefly. To reserve your tickets and find out more information about this exciting event go to http://www.tugg.com/go/bvfmhk. For more information on other events, view our page at http://www.facebook.com/GilesAutism. The GCAFG is a group of parents with children who have Autism, a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Program Supervisor from New River Valley Community Services.  We raise funds to increase awareness about Autism and provide educational tools for local schools to use for children with Autism.

THE ALS ASSOCIATION - DC/MD/VA CHAPTER, ROANOKE SPEAKER SYMPOSIUM, Thursday, June 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the South County Library, 6303 Merriman Road. Edward Kasarskis, M.D., Ph.D. Genetic Discoveries in ALS: Pointing the Way Forward to Treatment; Kathie Vanderpool, RN, BS, CCRP Optimal Clinical Care for the ALS Patient in Multidisciplinary Clinics; Motivational Speaker Phillip Timp, Climbing Mountains, Moving Mountains. Please RSVP to Lauren Schingh at 804-836-1750 ext. 107 or e-mail LSchingh@ALSinfo.org

SECOND SUNDAY VENDOR FUN DAY June 9th, 2-5 p.m. at the Vinton Volunteer Fire Department, 120 W. Jackson Ave, Vinton. There will be activities for the kids, such as a bouncy house, face painting, fire trucks and of course, great shopping! Visit the Facebook event for a current list of vendors https://www.facebook.com/events/153156568196993/?fref=ts. Only one representative per Direct Sales company allowed; however, unlimited availability for small businesses to sign up. First consultant to pay for their spot secures their space. Spaces are $25 with a table included. Sign your direct sales or small business up today! Contact Tabitha Isaacs to sign up today at ahwithtabitha@gmail.com 

EVERY WEDNESDAY ULTIMATE FRISBEE Roanoke Ultimate (Frisbee) Weekly Pickup - Every Wednesday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm @ River's Edge Sport Complex South - Field 4. For info - www.roanokeultimate.com.

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Posted in Campus News

May 23, 2013

STAFF SENATE – MAY 31

The next Staff Senate Meeting will be held on Friday, May 31st at 10 a.m. in the HR Training Room on the ground floor of Fishburn Hall.

All full- and part-time classified staff are encouraged to attend.

Some of the items on the agenda for this meeting so far:

  • Voting for the 2013-2015 Co-Chair
  • Planning for July 17th Staff Picnic
  • Fall In-Service Recommendations

If additional items need to be added to the agenda, please contact Tara Nepper or Amy Maiolo by Thursday, May 30.

Posted in Campus News

Diploma Campaign through end of month

Make College Possible!

Haven't had a chance to participate in the 2013 Diploma Campaign at your local Kroger or Stop-In Food Stores. Don't worry, you can benefit the campaign right from your desk!

Participate in the 2013 Diploma Campaign to support the Community College Access Program (CCAP) and provide a cost-free college education to high school graduates from across the Roanoke Valley.

Donate online:

https://co.clickandpledge.com/advanced/default.aspx?wid=37466

Throughout the month of May, at any local location of Kroger or Stop-In Food Stores, donate $1 or $5 to support Virginia Western’s Community College Access Program (CCAP) through the 2013 Diploma Campaign.

The Diploma Campaign launched May 5, and Kroger and Stop-In Food Stores customers have the opportunity to make college possible for local high school students.

Beginning in Fall Semester 2013, CCAP is available region-wide and allows local high school graduates to attend Virginia Western for two years cost-free.  Administered by the Virginia Western Educational Foundation, CCAP now serves Botetourt, Craig, Franklin and Roanoke Counties and the Cities of Roanoke and Salem.

Graduating seniors of participating high schools are eligible to apply for CCAP. Applicants must have attended the high school in, and have been a resident of, the participating locality in which they are applying for at least two years prior to graduation.

Posted in Campus News

Calendar Tip

The "All Day" time option is for a 24-hour period. Be sure to select the specific time your event begins and ends.

Once a room is selected, but before you hit "Save," select the amount of time needed to set up and breakdown for your meeting or event.

If your request is for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and "All Day" is selected then that room is not available for evening use.

Questions? Contact Tara Nepper (tnepper@virginiawestern.edu)

Posted in Campus News

May 22, 2013

Library Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

The Brown Library has modified its hours of operation during the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

  • Friday, May 24th: 8am-5pm
  • Saturday, May 25th—Monday, May 27th: Closed
  • Tuesday, May 28th: Regular hours resume

IMPORTANT NOTE: The hours for the Learning Technology Center are different and are posted here.

Remember, even when the library is closed, you can still access expert assistance, online library resources, and computers for doing class work or research. Check out these alternatives:

Computer Labs on Campus

Off-Campus Access to Research Databases and the Library Catalog

Ask a Librarian Chat Service

Local Public and College Libraries

Posted in Adjunct, Campus News, Important Dates, Service Interruptions, Student News

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

VWCC KIDS College 2013 (summer camps for 3rd - 12th grades) $avings!! Register before May 30th - Follow link for more details: http://virginiawestern.edu/summercamps/index.html Contact Paulette Parkhill pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

RETIREMENT PLANNING TODAY WORKSHOPS - Tuesday 6/25-7/2 or Thursday 6/20-27 (6:30pm-9:30pm) - Learn how to determine the amount of money you need to retire. Create your own goals for a successful retirment. Eliminate debt and improve cash flow. Class sizes are limited be sure to register today! Advance registration is required. Spouses welcome at no additional charge. Class requires a minimum of 3 registrations or class will be rescheduled or cancelled to run at a later date. Cost $59. Contact Paulette Parkhill 540-857-6514 or pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

Project Management Exam Prep BUSC 2507 class #67186 - AC1 Thursday 07/25/13 - 09/26/13 (6:00pm-9:30pm) or BUSC 2507 - AC2 class #67189 Thursday 10/10/13 - 12/19/13 (6:00pm-9:30pm) This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts of project management as defined within PMI.org, the accreditation body for project management. Students must furnish their own textbooks. Contact Paulette Parkhill 540-857-6514 or pparkhill@virginiawestern.edu

Industrial Maintenance Technician (17 Weeks, 20 Hours/Week, 340 Total Hours) This VWCC Quick Connect Intensive Industrial Maintenance Technician's program introduces students to the knowledge and skills they will need to work in manufacturing or industrial plants. Entry level industrial maintenance technicians call upon a variety of skills in electronics, mechanical and digital systems to repair and maintain large and complex machines. Through on-line, classroom and hands-on training, students will build skills in an array of mechanical, electrical and technological areas including welding and maintenance, mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and electrical control systems. Students will use a variety of resources including Tooling University from the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. For additional program information, please contact Leah Coffman at 857-6678; James Smith at 857-6273; or contact a VWCC Career Transition Coach at 857-6296 (Deb Squire) or 857-6279 (Amanda Decker).

Posted in Adjunct, Campus News, Important Dates, Student News, Upcoming Events

Community Arboretum 20th Anniversary Gala

20 years and growing...
                Join us as we celebrate!
 
5 to 7 p.m. on June 2, 2013
 
At the Community Arboretum at Virginia Western Community College
 
  • Live Music
  • City Garden Inauguration
  • Silent Auction
  • Hors d' oeuvres and drinks
 
$30 / person or $50 / per couple
 
Friends of the Arboretum
$25 / person or $45 / couple
 
RSVP by May 24th
 
RSVP by visiting http://www.virginiawestern.edu/arboretum/events.php
or call Sharon Stinnette at 540-857-6702 
 

Posted in Campus News

Open Enrollment for Health Care and FRAs Ending Soon!

Open enrollment is currently underway and ends by the close of the business day at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24th. 

Are you ready for the new plan year that begins July 1, 2013?  The following are summary highlights of the most significant changes:

Change #1:  Anthem will administer not only COVA Care, but now will also administer pharmacy and behavioral health benefits.  (Medco and ValueOptions will no longer be vendors.)

Action: 

  • New cards will be mailed to participants.  Shred your old card on July 1st and be sure to present your new health care card to all providers (doctors, pharmacies, etc.).
  • If you have a prescription mail-order, contact Anthem on July 1st to provide payment information.  Your prescription will transfer unless it is a Class II controlled substance.  Prior authorizations will be honored for 90 days.
  • Check with your pharmacy and behavioral health providers to ensure that they are in network.

Change #2:  The basic dental plan will only provide coverage for preventative and some diagnostics services.  Primary care coverage has been moved under the expanded dental plan.

Action:  If you need to have coverage for yourself and/or family that includes primary care services such as fillings, periodontal work, root canals, simple extractions, and minor oral surgery, etc., you must sign up for expanded dental during open enrollment.

Change #3:  Premium Rewards are being offered to employees and/or their covered spouses that complete an online health assessment during open enrollment.  Continuation of the Premium Reward occurs in the fall between August 1 and October 31st by the completion of a biometric screening.  There will be a $34/month reduction in premiums if both the employee and covered spouse complete the assessment.  Otherwise, there will be a $17/month Premium Reward if the employee or covered spouse completes the requirement.

Action:  Visit www.myactivehealth.com/COVA and complete your online health assessment.  Currently covered spouses visit the same website and will use the employee’s 9 digit COVA ID and employee’s name as it appears on the current health care card.  Spouses and employees not yet enrolled will need to contact Active Health at 866-938-0349 to complete the assessment.

Change #4:  Beginning July 1st, the Flexible Reimbursement Accounts (FRA) will be administered by Anthem.  The maximum medical FRA is limited to $2,500.  Dependent FRA maximum remains unchanged. (WageWorks® is no longer the FRA provider.)

Action:  If you want to initially enroll or continue a FRA you must sign up during open enrollment.  Be sure to work with WageWorks® for reimbursements in the July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013 plan year.  You have until June 30, 2013 to spend monies set aside in this plan year and from July 1, 2013 until September 30, 2013 to file for reimbursement.

Change #5:  A new health plan will now be offered called COVA HealthAware administered by Aetna.  COVA HealthAware is a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) that provides pre-funding for both you and/or a covered spouse to help offset the deductible you must meet before the plan begins to pay.  You and/or a covered spouse may also participate in the Premium Rewards and earn additional pre-arranged funding by completing “Do Rights”.

Action:  If you would like more information on this plan, visit www.covahealthaware.com.  If you would like to enroll in this new plan you must do so during open enrollment.

If you have any questions, please contact Denise Schuh at 857-7962 or dschuh@virginiawestern.edu.

 

Posted in Human Resources News

the Community Arboretum 20th Anniversary Garden Gala

20 years and growing...
                Join us as we celebrate!
 
5 to 7 p.m.
June 2, 2013
 
 the Community Arboretum
at Virginia Western Community College
 
Live Music
City Garden Inauguration
Silent Auction
Hors d' oeuvres and drinks
 
$30 / person or $50 / per couple
 
Friends of the Arboretum
$25 / person or $45 / couple
 
RSVP by May 24th
 
RSVP by visiting http://www.virginiawestern.edu/arboretum/events.php
or call Sharon Stinnette at 540-857-6702 
 

Posted in Adjunct, Campus News, Student News, Upcoming Events

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