Student Issue for July 3, 2023
Today
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing the Personal Statement
12 p.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
VCU Writing Center: APA Workshop
Wednesday, Jul. 5, 2023 at 4 p.m.
Learn to improve citations and other American Psychological Association-style writing skills. 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
'When Breath Becomes Air' - Book Discussion
Thursday, Jul. 27, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
In his book, "When Breath Becomes Air," neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi shares the transformational power of giving life as he attempts to answer the question: what makes life worth living in the face of death? An in-person discussion on this hopeful and informative memoir will be held at the Health and Wellness Library, VCU Health Gateway Building, ground floor, Room G-112, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10800316.
Notices
WoW '23 Event Submissions
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 Parking Sales - MCV Campus
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 for fall. The lottery will remain open until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6.
For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at callowayjn@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/mcv-campus-sale/.
Participate in a Study on Genetic and Neural Factors in Alcohol-Related Cognition
This MRI study explores how genetic and brain factors impact cognitive processes after recent alcohol consumption. If you are interested in participating in this study, you will need to complete a very brief online screening questionnaire. When you are available for 10 uninterrupted minutes, complete the online survey at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU MRI Study at vcumristudy@gmail.com or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2t5nhLHxrtIYFpk.
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.