Student Issue for June 6, 2023
Special Announcement
Parking Subscribers To Relocate During Graduations
Upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking. Today (June 6) and June 7-9, 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 West Main Street Deck, 801 W. Main St.
A dedicated shuttle service will be provided by Parking and Transportation June 6-9 to transport subscribers to and from the West Cary Street and Jefferson Street decks. RamSafe shuttles will run continuously 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. VCU parking subscribers who need transportation between the hours of 6:31 p.m. and 6:29 a.m., can place a ride request at https://parking.vcu.edu/transportation/ramsafe/ using the Ride Pingo app.
Reciprocal parking will not be permitted on the West Broad Street Deck June 6-9. MCV Campus subscribers may park on the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck or West Main Street Deck.
Additional information regarding high school graduation impacts can be found at go.vcu.edu/hsgraduations.
Today
VCU Writing Center: APA Workshop
4 p.m.
Learn to improve citations and other American Psychological Association-style writing skills. 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/.
This week
VCU Massey Cancer Center Special Announcement on NCI Designation
Thursday, Jun. 8, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
VCU Massey Cancer Center will host a special livestreamed announcement regarding the center's application for Comprehensive Cancer Center designation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Speakers will include Massey director Robert A. Winn, VCU President Michael Rao, Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney and Massey Advisory Board incoming chair Becky Massey. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at johnsonm41@vcu.edu or (719) 322-6896 or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Di2tx2BUSJGcZWf98jzWJA.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement
Thursday, Jun. 8, 2023 at 3 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/.
Notices
Ramscaping Your Google Storage
Like a front lawn, your Google account can become unruly without proper maintenance. Emails need to be collected and trashed, Drive files need to be pruned and you need all the right tools for the job. Follow Collaboration Services' eight-week journey to learn how to prune, trim and maintain your Google account.
For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2023/06/01/welcome-to-the-ramscaping-your-google-account-summer-challenge/.
Automation and Controls Training
In partnership with VCU Continuing and Professional Education, the College of Engineering will offer Automation and Controls Training, Aug. 7-11, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. This introductory noncredit course in industrial automation is intended for engineers, technicians or supervisors who work in the area of industrial automation, but do not have in-depth knowledge of PLCs. The class will be in Room 105, VCU College of Engineering West Hall. A degree in engineering is helpful, but not required. Early bird and group rates available. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/professional-development-engineering/automation.html.
Participate in a Study on Genetic and Neural Factors in Alcohol-Related Cognition
This MRI study explores how genetic and brain factors impact cognitive processes after recent alcohol consumption. If you are interested in participating in this study, you will need to complete a very brief online screening questionnaire. When you are available for 10 uninterrupted minutes, complete the online survey at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU MRI Study at vcumristudy@gmail.com or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2t5nhLHxrtIYFpk.
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