Student Issue for July 6, 2022
Coming up
Campus Partner Informational Session on WoW Event Planning
Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Are you a VCU campus partner interested in hosting a Weeks of Welcome event for Fall 2022? If you want to learn how the WoW Campus Relations and RamsConnect Committee can help you advertise your program or event during WoW, consider coming to a virtual informational session at 11 a.m. (Wednesday) July 13 or 1 p.m. (Thursday) July 14.
For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuduiqqTwiGdIfTlPEb1LSw310RR3Az9PJ.
Introduction to Design Thinking Training
Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current and future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a Credly badge that can be posted on LinkedIn. Register for the 120-minute immersive workshop via Zoom at the following URL.
For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/072022DT.
Notices
Participants Are Invited For Study Examining Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Exercise
This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of GAD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and in response to exercise training. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator is Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.
Do You Vape Electronic Cigarettes?
Individuals who vape/use electronic cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation will be provided. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.
For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.
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