Student Issue for August 1, 2022

Today

VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism

Add to calendar 01-08-2022 13:00:00 01-08-2022 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Add to calendar 03-08-2022 17:00:00 03-08-2022 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Write With Confidence Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Add to calendar 10-08-2022 12:00:00 10-08-2022 America/New_York MHA/MSHA Informational Session 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. Zoom Cameron Parkins parkinsc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Add to calendar 30-08-2022 17:45:00 30-08-2022 20:30:00 America/New_York SHRM Exam Prep 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. Virtually via Zoom Katie Fauth corp-ed@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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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