Student Issue for July 28, 2023
Today
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence
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/.
Coming up
VCU Massey Dialogues: 'Seek You'
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 at noon
VCU's Massey Cancer Center will host a conversation about readers' experiences with the VCU Common Book, “Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness.” The event will be moderated by Tremayne D. Robertson, director for diversity, equity and inclusion, VCU Massey Cancer Center. Light refreshments and raffle giveaways will be available. The book is included with free registration but does not need to be finished to participate. The event will be held at the Goodwin Research Laboratory - Thalhimer Conference Room, 401 College St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at johnsonm41@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/9OnAgA.
Notices
Recreation and Well-Being Weekly Activities August
Join VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program for an afternoon on the James River including whitewater rafting on Wednesday, Aug. 2, and flatwater standup paddling on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Activities are open to VCU students and RecWell members.
For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/trips-and-activities/.
ACE-IT in College Is Hiring FWS Peer Coaches
VCU's ACE-IT in College is hiring part-time Federal Work Study Job and Education coaches for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. Locate the positions on Handshake (Job numbers 7922972 & 7922946) and reach out to the following email address by Friday, Aug. 4.
For more information, contact Jan Shea at djshea@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2057 or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/certificate-ace-it/.
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.