Student Issue for August 1, 2022
Today
VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism
1 p.m.
Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
This week
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Write With Confidence
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 at 5 p.m.
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/.
Coming up
MHA/MSHA Informational Session
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022 at noon
VCU's Department of Health Administration will host a virtual informational session for the Master of Health Administration and Master of Science in Health Administration programs. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekZHdPkFwhFOtluQojc_SJaX0r9NrQ6Dn5KNYaQOfQTekn5w/viewform.
SHRM Exam Prep
Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
VCU's Center for Corporate Education will virtually present Society for Human Resource Management Exam Prep. Prepare for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-CSP exam with a practicing HR leader and SHRM-certified instructor. This course runs for 14 weeks on Tuesdays from Aug. 30-Dec.13. The registration fee is $1,600 and includes all materials and online learning software. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/center-for-corporate-education/shrm-exam-prep.html.
Notices
Focus Group: Community-Based Research on Intersectional Experiences in Young Black Women Ages 18+
VCU's Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab will host a focus group on the stress, vulnerability and resilience of young Black women. Sessions will be held virtually on Monday, Aug. 8 and Thursday, Aug. 11 from 6-8 p.m. Enroll at the following URL.
For more information, contact Anika L. Hines, Ph.D., MPH, at eqcholab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=P8FMMYKNAEMCF8TC.
Online Study for Black/African American Menthol Smokers
You are invited to participate in an online study if you are: age 18 or older, smoke menthol cigarettes, identify as Black/African American and willing to complete a 30-minute online survey about tobacco flavor regulations. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., VCU Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., VCU Department of Psychology.
For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://www.bit.ly/rvaheat.
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.
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