Student Issue for July 27, 2023
This week
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence
Friday, Jul. 28, 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/.
Coming up
Summer Send-Offs
Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
VCU's Office of Alumni Relations is hosting summer send-offs. Summer send-offs give new students and families a chance to connect with the VCU community and get a first glimpse of what it means to be a Ram. Help make new students’ first impression a great one by sharing your VCU experience while enjoying light hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The event will be at River City Roll, 939 Myers St. Register to attend at the following URL.
For more information, contact Stefani Bonner at bonnersj@vcu.edu or visit https://volunteer.vcu.edu/need/detail/?need_id=813983.
Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning
Saturday, Aug. 5, 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. Register at the following URL by July 28.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.
Notices
Back-to-School Bundles
Bundle your tech to ensure you’re ready for the school year. RamTech’s Back-to-School bundles are available for faculty, staff and students who need new technology. A bundle includes a laptop, Adobe and/or Microsoft Office and a four-year Safeware extended warranty plan. Questions: Visit the following URL and follow @RamTechVCU.
For more information, contact Rafael Wells at ramtech@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit https://ramtech.vcu.edu.
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.