Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 2 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/.

Friday, Jun. 2, 2023 at 7 p.m.

VCU faculty member SJ Sindu's graphic novel, "Shakti," will be launched at Shelf Life Books, 2913 W. Cary St. Sindu will be in conversation with VCU MFA alum Brenna Camping and will also sign books.

For more information, contact SJ Sindu. Ph.D., at sathiyaseels@vcu.edu or visit https://shelflifebooksrva.com/event/2023-06-02.

Monday, Jun. 12, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Jeanine Guidry, Ph.D., associate professor, Robertson School of Media and Culture, will present the next virtual session of the Discovery Dialogues seminar sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfuyprDgqHddbhmVYTf0vYDUYeZYyk-T7.

Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2023 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

This documentary illuminates the early history of mental health treatment for African Americans with a focus on the immediate aftermath of the Civil War and Emancipation, from 1865 to the early 1900s. Shawn Utsey, Ph.D., VCU Sociology, will discuss his film and research. Dessert and drinks will be provided. The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by VCU Libraries.

For more information, contact Sue Moss, research and education coordinator, at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 838-3737.

VCU's Office of Strategic Engagement will present the 2023 Summer Learning Academy, which will explore critical topics in education, preparing both aspiring and practicing educators to create a culture of educational excellence and equity in schools. Fourteen virtual sessions covering eight topics will be offered in a variety of session meeting formats. Questions: soeose@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leslie LaBrie at labrielu@vcu.edu or visit http://vcuschoolofeducation.info/Summer.