Student Issue for June 19, 2023

This week

VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement

Add to calendar 20-06-2023 11:00:00 20-06-2023 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jun. 20, 2023 at 11 a.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/.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence

Add to calendar 21-06-2023 13:00:00 21-06-2023 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing 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, Jun. 21, 2023 at 1 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/.

The State House vs. the Greenhouse: Reviewing the Landscape of Energy Policy and Climate Action in Virginia

Add to calendar 21-06-2023 12:00:00 21-06-2023 America/New_York The State House vs. the Greenhouse: Reviewing the Landscape of Energy Policy and Climate Action in Virginia Damian Pitt, Ph.D., associate professor in the Wilder School’s urban and regional studies and planning program, will discuss recent trends and emerging issues related to energy policy, climate action and equity in Virginia. This includes an overview of his work as the associate director of policy and community engagement with the new Institute of Sustainable Energy and Environment at VCU. The event will be moderated by Meghan Z. Gough, Ph.D., associate professor of urban and regional planning. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom: https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vfb0RpbIT22GJIN9w40XXw#/registration David Slipher slipherd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2023 at noon

Damian Pitt, Ph.D., associate professor in the Wilder School’s urban and regional studies and planning program, will discuss recent trends and emerging issues related to energy policy, climate action and equity in Virginia. This includes an overview of his work as the associate director of policy and community engagement with the new Institute of Sustainable Energy and Environment at VCU. The event will be moderated by Meghan Z. Gough, Ph.D., associate professor of urban and regional planning. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vfb0RpbIT22GJIN9w40XXw#/registration.

Coming up

CPPI Seminar: Past, Present and Future of Pharmacy Practice: Highlights of the Value of Team-Based Care

Add to calendar 26-06-2023 12:00:00 26-06-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York CPPI Seminar: Past, Present and Future of Pharmacy Practice: Highlights of the Value of Team-Based Care Join VCU's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation for its next seminar via Zoom to hear from Starlin Haydon-Greatting, MS-MPH, BSPharm, CDM, FAPhA, FADCES, as she discusses the past, present and future of pharmacy practice. Register at the following URL. Zoom Sydney Weber cppi@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Jun. 26, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU's Center for Pharmacy Practice Innovation for its next seminar via Zoom to hear from Starlin Haydon-Greatting, MS-MPH, BSPharm, CDM, FAPhA, FADCES, as she discusses the past, present and future of pharmacy practice. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Weber at cppi@vcu.edu or visit https://cppi.pharmacy.vcu.edu/seminars/.

Central VA SOCRA Chapter Meeting

Add to calendar 19-07-2023 11:00:00 19-07-2023 12:00:00 America/New_York Central VA SOCRA Chapter Meeting Greg Staois, MSc, CCRP, professor and program coordinator, Seneca College for the Clinical Research, Toronto, Canada, will discuss via Zoom how to navigate the various stressors in clinical research, including tools to improve personal and site performance. The meeting will be hosted by the Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates and VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. SOCRA CE will be available for SOCRA members attending the full meeting. Registration is required. Register at the following URL. zoom Shirley Helm shelm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jul. 19, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

Greg Staois, MSc, CCRP, professor and program coordinator, Seneca College for the Clinical Research, Toronto, Canada, will discuss via Zoom how to navigate the various stressors in clinical research, including tools to improve personal and site performance. The meeting will be hosted by the Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates and VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. SOCRA CE will be available for SOCRA members attending the full meeting. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfuuqrzMoE92BJ5dRNKpj9VGrTmbURikT.

VCU Day at Nats Park

Add to calendar 12-08-2023 19:05:00 12-08-2023 America/New_York VCU Day at Nats Park Join VCU alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans as the Nationals host VCU Day at Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Tickets are available for purchase at the following URL and cost $40-$87 per person. The price includes a limited-edition co-branded VCU/Nationals baseball half-zip pullover. Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Sarah Ramkey, Assistant Director, Student and Alumni Programs, VCU Alumni ramkeysm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at 7:05 p.m.

Join VCU alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans as the Nationals host VCU Day at Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Tickets are available for purchase at the following URL and cost $40-$87 per person. The price includes a limited-edition co-branded VCU/Nationals baseball half-zip pullover.

For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey, Assistant Director, Student and Alumni Programs, VCU Alumni at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/specials/college-day-series/virginia-commonwealth-university.

Notices

Recreation and Well-Being Summer Children's Swim Lessons Monday and Thursday Session 2

RecWell Children's Swim Lessons will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings, July 10-20, 5:30-6 p.m. at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Preschool 1, 2 and 3 are offered for evening sessions. Register for Summer Session 2 by July 7 at noon.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/childrens-swim-lessons/.

Description: WoW '23

Weeks of Welcome is a comprehensive, campus-wide initiative taking place in the first few weeks of the semester. Consider hosting a program or event during WoW that will be advertised to the VCU community via RAMsConnect. Complete an event submission form at the following URL by July 15.

For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s81878.

Other resources

VCU Libraries workshops

See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.

LinkedIn Learning @ VCU

Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.

RamsConnect events

View all of the student events happening on campus and register for events that interest you.