Student Issue for June 26, 2023
Today
CPPI Seminar: Past, Present and Future of Pharmacy Practice: Highlights of the Value of Team-Based Care
12 p.m. 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/.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Structuring Your Writing for Your Audience
5 p.m.
Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. 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: The Personal Statement
Wednesday, Jun. 28, 2023 at noon
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/.
Ramscaping Your Google Account - Week 3
Wednesday, Jun. 28, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week 3 of Ramscaping your Google Account. Learn about tools and tips that will make it easy to keep your inbox clear and tidy.
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/.
Still Accepting Applications for Fall: VCU Online MBA Program Informational Session
Thursday, Jun. 29, 2023 at noon
VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 17th by U.S. News & World Report for student engagement, is still accepting applications for Fall 2023. Learn why this synchronous two-year cohort format is a great choice for working professionals; current students have an average work experience of 10 years and the graduation rate is over 90 percent. Register for the webinar at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-omba-062923?program=OMBA The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87441828284
For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/online-mba/.
Coming up
Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning
Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023 at 5 p.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 at the following URL by July 4.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.
World Drumming Workshop
Friday, Jul. 14, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join the VCUarts Department of Music for a World Drumming Workshop on Friday and Saturday, July 14-15, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the VCU James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave., with music educator Paul Bakeman. Explore hand drumming from three perspectives: West African styles, the community in drum circles and drumming with elementary-aged students. Ten recertification points available; optional CEUs for an additional cost. Register at the following URL under Personal Enrichment.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses.
Notices
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.
Fall Self-Defense: Aikido Courses
VCU Continuing and Professional Education, in partnership with the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, will hold face-to-face and online self-defense Aikido courses for one academic credit this fall. Courses at The Fan Dojo begin the week of Aug. 21 and run through early December on Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (HPEX 121.C90) or Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. (HPEX 121.C91). A $65 fee goes to the dojo to cover a training shirt, which stands in for a traditional training uniform, and facility costs. An asynchronous online course is also available (HPEX 121.C94). Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/aikido.
Virginia and the Vietnam War Exhibit: Call To Share Your Story
The Virginia Museum of History and Culture is seeking individuals to interview for a new exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. The exhibit will be guest curated by VCU history professor Emilie Raymond, Ph.D. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, July 1.
For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/news/newsroom/history-news/virginia-and-the-vietnam-war-exhibit-call-to-share-your-story.html.
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