Student Issue for June 20, 2023

Today

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

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/.

This week

Ramscaping Your Google Account - Week 2

Add to calendar 21-06-2023 09:00:00 21-06-2023 America/New_York Ramscaping Your Google Account - Week 2 Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week 2 of Ramscaping your Google Account. Learn about tools and tips that will make it easy to keep your inbox clear and tidy. Online Dr. Gee drgee@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2023 at 9 a.m.

Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week 2 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/.

Summer Safety and Poison Prevention - Health and Wellness Library Program

Add to calendar 22-06-2023 12:00:00 22-06-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York Summer Safety and Poison Prevention - Health and Wellness Library Program Summertime is great for picnics and cookouts, but its also a time when there is an increase in food poisoning and animal bites. Join Educational Specialist Shelly Clary from the Virginia Poison Center at the Health and Wellness Library or via Zoom to hear about how to prevent food poisoning, damage from the sun, harmful pool chemicals and animal bites. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10778013 Health and Wellness Library Jackson Wright wrightjc4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 22, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Summertime is great for picnics and cookouts, but its also a time when there is an increase in food poisoning and animal bites. Join Educational Specialist Shelly Clary from the Virginia Poison Center at the Health and Wellness Library or via Zoom to hear about how to prevent food poisoning, damage from the sun, harmful pool chemicals and animal bites. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10778013

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023-ongoing/health-and-wellness-library-programs.html.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative

Add to calendar 22-06-2023 18:00:00 22-06-2023 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing a Strong Introduction, Abstract or Proposal Narrative Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 22, 2023 at 6 p.m.

Learn how to establish your ideas in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience. 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

Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Add to calendar 27-06-2023 12:00:00 27-06-2023 America/New_York Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A VCU's Executive MBA program is still accepting applications on a rolling basis for the fall semester. Attend a virtual webinar to explore the possibility of pursuing your degree on weekends. Alumni will share their firsthand experiences in the program, covering the curriculum, program structure, the cohort dynamic, networking advantages and career growth opportunities. Register for the webinar at the following URL. Virtual Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jun. 27, 2023 at noon

VCU's Executive MBA program is still accepting applications on a rolling basis for the fall semester. Attend a virtual webinar to explore the possibility of pursuing your degree on weekends. Alumni will share their firsthand experiences in the program, covering the curriculum, program structure, the cohort dynamic, networking advantages and career growth opportunities. Register for the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/executive-mba/#newsSection.

TriNetX: Using a Cohort Discovery Platform for Clinical Research

Add to calendar 29-06-2023 12:00:00 29-06-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York TriNetX: Using a Cohort Discovery Platform for Clinical Research VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a Whetting Your Appetite for Research seminar via Zoom. Patrick Shi and Evan French, Wright Center Clinical Research informatics, will provide an overview of TriNetX, a HIPAA-compliant, real-world data platform that facilitates cohort discovery and helps answer research questions. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. via ZOOM Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 29, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a Whetting Your Appetite for Research seminar via Zoom. Patrick Shi and Evan French, Wright Center Clinical Research informatics, will provide an overview of TriNetX, a HIPAA-compliant, real-world data platform that facilitates cohort discovery and helps answer research questions. 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/tZwvd-6rrTouHdCuypSAyOTk17lHTEKdRarB.

Notices

Recreation and Well Being OAP Weekly Activities July

Join VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program for activities on the James River in July. Beginners whitewater kayaking will be offered Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 26; flatwater standup paddling on Wednesday, July 19, and whitewater rafting on Wednesday, July 12. Activities 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/.

Fall Parking Permit Sales

The Monroe Park Campus parking sale will take place on Wednesday, June 21, at 9 a.m. Monroe Park Campus commuter and housing permits will be available for purchase online on a first-come, first-served basis at this time. Starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 3, students interested in purchasing an MCV Campus commuter permit can log in to apps.parking.vcu.edu/mcvwebsales to indicate their parking preferences. The lottery will remain open until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/.

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.