Student Issue for January 2, 2025
Today
VCU Mass Communications Graduate Program Informational Session
5 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 the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in media and leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad The same session will be offered at noon on Friday, Jan. 3.
For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.
Coming up
Getting Your Canvas Course Ready for Spring 2025
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon
This workshop will cover adding your syllabus and configuring Canvas to have your course prepared for the Spring semester. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18456 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82292648713
For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.
Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics Mezcla
Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
Join the Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics (HCHA) for a mixer open to all. Connect with others and savor Latin American cuisine while supporting Hispanic representation in the health sciences. The event will be in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at phillipsar3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/13545959.
Notices
RecWell Aquatics Certification: Lifeguard Instructor Course
RecWell’s Lifeguard Instructor Course is for those interested in planning and teaching American Red Cross Lifeguard courses. Lifeguard Instructors can also bridge to other disciplines within the American Red Cross program, including CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, basic CPR/AED, First Aid and Basic Life Support. Class Dates are Feb. 17-28, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4-8 p.m. Lessons will be at the Aquatic Center, 121 S. Linden St. Prerequisites: current Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) certification. Register by Feb 10.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=212c2835-0e59-439a-85e6-cc97af81db3e.
RecWell Winter Break Facility Hours
RecWell facilities will operate on winter break hours through Saturday, Jan. 11. The Outing Rental Center and Cary Street Gym climbing wall will remain closed through winter break. All facilities will shift to spring hours on Sunday, Jan. 12. See full details at the following URL.
For more information, contact Scott Steiner at steiners@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.
Risk-Taking in Eating Disorders Study
The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth (aged 12-25) for a brain imaging study to understand how risky decision-making differs between individuals with bulimia nervosa and individuals without a psychological disorder. Compensation is available for participation. Questions: Contact Serena Gu, Clinical Research Coordinatoror, at the following URL.
For more information, contact TREAT Lab, Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI, at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.
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