Student Issue for July 28, 2022
Today
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Using CPR to Write a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative
11 a.m.
Establish your ideas in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience. 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
Strings 'n Things - Crochet and Knitting Club
Friday, Jul. 29, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The crochet and knitting club, open to all levels, will meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. Some materials will be available for beginners.
For more information, contact Grace Conklin at conklingc@vcu.edu.
Coming up
Wright Center Consulting Hours
Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Have questions about conducting research projects? Visit the open consulting hours hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. You can receive assistance from the inception of your project through to data analysis. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=9PEXYCJTYN.
Art for Hearts Study - Free Community-Based Research Program for Women Exploring Mental and Physical Health Through Painting
Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab is holding the Art for Hearts study, starting Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 4-6 p.m. at the VCU Health Hub at 25th. The study is an eight-part, eight-week program about how painting and expressing your thoughts and feelings could help mental health and blood pressure in Black women.
For more information, contact Anika L. Hines, Ph.D., MPH, at eqcholab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030.
Notices
Call for Partnerships
VCU Libraries will continue its StudyWell campaign for the Fall semester across both campuses. StudyWell sessions focus on student well-being. Events highlight physical, financial, emotional and social health and wellness, as well as academic success. If you believe your department or unit has a program, materials or services that would be a good fit for this campaign, contact the Libraries' events office by July 30 at the following email.
For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/past-events/2021-22/study-well-spring-2022.html.
Do You Vape?
Individuals between the ages of 18-65 who vape nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are invited to participate in a research study that examines the effects of vaping on eating behavior. Two, three-hour, laboratory visits, each with a buffet meal, are required. Compensation is provided. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.
For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.
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.