Student Issue for August 10, 2023
Coming up
Da Vinci Center for Innovation Undergraduate Informational Session
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at VCU's da Vinci Center. Learn about programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they can fit into individual academic plans. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/ug815
For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/undergrad-info-sessions/.
Health Science Webinars
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 at noon
VCU Libraries offers many webinars to help researchers at all levels in health sciences master online tools and other resources and strategies that benefit research projects. Topics include PubMed basics, mining databases and searching for reliable consumer health information. Multiple webinars will be held from August until October. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3737 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024-ongoing/health-webinars.html.
Notices
VCU.edu Is Adding a New Look
Visit vcu.edu on Tuesday, Aug. 15 to check out the beta site and share your feedback. Send any questions about the new site to the Enterprise Marketing and Communications team at the following email address.
For more information, contact Elinor Frisa at homepage@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.edu.
Recreation and Well-Being Staff Training Facility Hours
On Thursday, Aug. 17 and Friday, Aug. 18 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., all RecWell facilities will be closed for staff training. RecWell facilities will be open for normal summer hours before and after the closure times.
For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.
Recreation and Well-Being Facilities Fall Hours
RecWell facilities fall hours begin Tuesday, Aug. 22, running through Thursday, Dec. 14. Details can be found on the following URL.
For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.
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 and 7922946). Position Links: Job Coach - https://tinyurl.com/yc2ue5pd Ed Coach - https://tinyurl.com/48dmbm9v
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.