Student Issue for June 13, 2022
Special Announcement
West Broad Deck Subscribers To Relocate During Graduations
Upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking. Tomorrow (June 14) through Thursday (June 16), all West Broad Street Deck subscribers will relocate to the West Cary Street Deck, 1101 W. Cary St.; Jefferson Street Deck, 100 S. Jefferson St.; or Henry Street Decks (East/West), 200 and 201 Henry St.
A dedicated shuttle service will be provided by Parking and Transportation tomorrow (June 14) through Thursday (June 16) to transport subscribers to and from the West Cary Street Deck and Jefferson Street Deck. RamSafe shuttles will run on a continuous loop to and from the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck, Harrison and Franklin Streets, Franklin and Laurel Streets and Shafer and Franklin Streets from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Transportation requests outside of these hours can be made by placing a ride request through the RamSafe service at 828-SAFE (7233) or using the RamSafe mobile app.
Reciprocal parking will not be permitted on the West Broad Street Deck tomorrow (June 14) through Thursday (June 16). MCV Campus subscribers may park on the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck or Henry Street Decks (East/West).
Additional information regarding high school graduation impacts can be found at go.vcu.edu/hsgraduations.
This week
VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement
Tuesday, Jun. 14, 2022 at 6 p.m.
Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Write With Confidence
Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022 at noon
Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
What can you do to support infant and early childhood mental health? VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of its 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Jackie Robinson Brock, MSW, via Zoom for an overview of infant and early childhood mental health and learn about various professional development opportunities being offered in Virginia. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.
Introduction to Design Thinking Training
Wednesday, Jun. 15, 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/061522DT.
Black Collage and the Rhythmic Continuum
Friday, Jun. 17, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The ICA will host an exploration of Black collage — the medium, material and process — with independent curator and writer Teri Henderson and graphic designer, curator and writer Justin Smith. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.
For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/black-collage/.
Notices
Fall 2022 Student Parking Sales
Fall 2022 permit sales will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, for the Monroe Park Campus and Tuesday, July 5, for the MCV Campus. Fall parking is sold via a parking lottery on the MCV Campus and on a first-come, first-served basis on the Monroe Park Campus.
For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Is Hiring FWS Office Assistants
VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring part-time FWS (Federal Work Study) office assistants for the Fall 2022-Spring 2023 school year. Applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate student full-time at VCU, and be approved for Federal Work Study. Apply on Handshake at the following URL.
For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.joinhandshake.com/login.
Black Love Safe Love
This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identify as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Compensation is available.
For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://progress.vcu.edu.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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RamsConnect events
View all of the student events happening on campus and register for events that interest you.