Student Issue for July 15, 2024
Today
Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership: Informational Session
12 p.m.
VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about its graduate certificate program in media and leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Unable to attend? Schedule a one-on-one at https://calendar.app.google/jfFWTc3M61sfR4qS7
For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement
6 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
Social Security 101 – Everything You Wanted to Know
Tuesday, Jul. 16, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Join this workshop from Social Security to learn when you are eligible to receive benefits, how early retirement affects your benefits and how to get the most from your benefit. This session is offered both in person in the HR training room and virtually. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4bhvLfC
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Complications and Implications
Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
What are the ripple effects of the recent challenges of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program? How will changes affect students, families and educational institutions? Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for its July virtual Lunch and Learn, a discussion led by Jill Desjean, a senior policy analyst at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. She will explore the complexities of the issue, based on her comprehensive report for the Brookings Institution. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mwK-qYDNSySZjOryMSJ0ig#/registration.
Start Your Journey in the Legal Profession
Thursday, Jul. 18, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Expand your career with a paralegal certificate. Secure a spot in the summer cohort of VCU Continuing and Professional Education's paralegal studies certificate program. Learn more and register for the online informational session at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/19a93df906e9409e80a9cb6b9277e218
For more information, contact Katherine Coates at coateske@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/paralegal/.
Leading Change - Virtual Workshop
Thursday, Jul. 18, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
This virtual session, presented by VCU HR Organizational Effectiveness, provides the knowledge, skills and tools to implement successful change initiatives. Learn how individuals experience change and use actionable tools as managers to lead teams through change. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jeremy Bost at jbost2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/771126d4-db2f-484d-bce7-59d580240fdc.
Coming up
RecWell Mindful Ambassadors Program
Thursday, Jul. 25, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon
RecWell’s Mindful Ambassador Program invites students, faculty and staff to join a two-hour workshop on creating a mindful and healthier campus community. Participants will learn about different meditation techniques, belly breathing, mindful posture and leading meditation sessions. Upon completion, those who attend will receive mindfulness resources and a leadership sticker. Register for the Zoom lilnk at the following URL.
For more information, contact Starr Robinson at peerhealth@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84030114827.
Notices
RecWell Personal Training Fitness Consultations
RecWell’s fitness consultation is a flexible session for participants to work with a certified personal trainer, ask questions, perform fitness assessments specific to individual goals and develop a fitness program. This 90-minute session is designed for those who might not need full guidance from a trainer, but want to learn more about equipment, progressions or general health status. Consultations are available at both Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., and MCV Campus Recreation Center, 900 Turpin St. Registration is ongoing at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.
Registration Open for Advanced Certificate Of Youth Development Management
This certificate provides training in workforce and positive youth development, specifically designed for professionals across various youth program sectors and services, including health services, out-of-school time programs and early childhood education. Participants acquire the knowledge in roles such as caregivers, mentors, teachers, health service providers and youth program staff. A non-credit credential earned over three semesters. Enroll at the following URL.
For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2696 or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/rydn/ydncertificate/.
Long COVID Study Participants Needed
VCU School of Nursing is looking for participants ages 0-25 to participate in a Long COVID study. Have you or your child experienced lingering health symptoms or behavior changes since having COVID or a virus? Participants will be paid for their time. Sign up for the study at the following URL.
For more information, contact Amy Rider at recoverkidsva@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/RECOVERkids.
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.