Student Issue for July 5, 2023
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 Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence
Thursday, Jul. 6, 2023 at 3 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/.
Ramscaping Your Google Account - Week 4
Thursday, Jul. 6, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week 4 of Ramscaping your Google Account. Learn how to trim away the oldest emails in your inbox, how to handle Spam and finally take out the trash.
For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/category/general-news/project-updates/storage-cleanup/ramscaping/.
HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community
Friday, Jul. 7, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.
The VCU Human Research Protection Program invites all members of the research community to join us via Zoom for the seventh session of the HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community series. The topic is "Reportable New Information." Questions: Email irbeducation@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Human Research Protection Program at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/?p=2646.
Notices
Volunteers Needed for Full-Scale Training Exercise
Role players are needed for a regional public safety training exercise hosted by VCU in early August. VCU students, faculty and staff members are invited to volunteer. Email VCU's Emergency Preparedness team at thomast16@vcu.edu or the following address for further information and to register.
For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu.
Mindful Moms Program for Pregnancy
VCU School of Nursing's Mindful Moms Program welcomes those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant to join the school's free prenatal yoga or education classes during their pregnancy. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The school welcomes those who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. Read about the program in Spanish at https://vcu4mindfulmoms.org/
For more information, contact Christine Aubry at mindfulmoms@vcu.edu or (804) 273-7267 or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.
Move-In Volunteers Needed
VCU Residential Life and Housing seeks volunteers to assist with "Move-In 2023" on Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19. Volunteers will help with everything from unloading vehicles to pushing move-in carts to passing out water and treats. Sign up at the following URL.
For more information, contact Ra'meer Roberts, Ed.D., at movein@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/G3mwxQNzP6yyaZM17.
Participants Are Invited For Study Examining Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Exercise
This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of GAD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and in response to exercise training. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal investigator is Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.
For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.
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