Student Issue for June 2, 2023
Today
VCU Writing Center: The Personal Statement Workshop
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/.
Coming up
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence
Monday, Jun. 5, 2023 at noon
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/.
Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps
Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2023 at 3 p.m.
The Avaya Workplace app allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site and is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. Also, learn how the MyE911 app works in conjunction with Avaya Workplace if the desktop version is being used. The session is open to all VCU and VCU Health. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.
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.
Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning
Saturday, Jun. 10, 2023 at 9 a.m.
RecWell will offer the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, which prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. Successful completion of this course provides participants with a certificate valid for two years. The class will be taught at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register by Friday, June 2 at the following URL.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics @vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981&semesterId=48bee383-7e23-4792-b777-07a11f8f8b57.
Notices
UNICEF at VCU E-Board Applications Open
UNICEF at VCU is accepting applications for the 2023-2024 executive board. Open positions include treasurer, secretary, community building and fundraising. Apply by Monday, June 5 at the following URL.
For more information, contact Selma Karame at unicef.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/4HXBwZaqHUG3Wgu98.
Recreation and Well Being OAP Weekly Activities June
Join VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program for an afternoon on the James River. June dates include: whitewater kayaking for beginners: June 14. stand-up flatwater paddling: June 7 and June 28 and whitewater rafting: June 21. Events are open to VCU students and RecWell members. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/trips-and-activities/.
Black Love Safe Love
This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identity as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Amazon gift card compensation is available. Participation in this research study is voluntary.
For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VmlFqlb19CZYWi.
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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