Student Issue for November 26, 2025

Coming up

Scholastic Book Fair

Add to calendar 01-12-2025 11:00:00 01-12-2025 19:00:00 America/New_York Scholastic Book Fair Student Virginia Education Association will present its Scholastic Book Fair at Oliver Hall–School of Education, Room 3064, 1015 W. Main St. Stop by to browse a wide selection of books and posters. Hours for the event will be Monday, Dec. 1 to Friday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 1 to Thursday, Dec. 4 from 3:30 to 7 p.m. School of Education - Room 3064 Linda Le lel7@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Student Virginia Education Association will present its Scholastic Book Fair at Oliver Hall–School of Education, Room 3064, 1015 W. Main St. Stop by to browse a wide selection of books and posters. Hours for the event will be Monday, Dec. 1 to Friday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 1 to Thursday, Dec. 4 from 3:30 to 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Linda Le at lel7@vcu.edu or visit https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3IfI3JbU/38hzs_IZlQQ_ZidZ6XDhdg/view?utm_content=DAG3IfI3JbU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hb9aec21c7b.

Brandcenter Application Workshop

Add to calendar 03-12-2025 19:00:00 03-12-2025 20:30:00 America/New_York Brandcenter Application Workshop Are you thinking of applying to the Brandcenter master’s program, but aren’t sure where to start? Join Brandcenter admissions via Zoom to learn more about the application requirements, prerequisites and topics to keep in mind when completing the application. We’ll share the qualities and skills that we are looking for in a successful applicant and leave time for a Q&A session. You’re welcome to come with specific questions about the prompts or your progress on the application. Register at the following URL. Register for Zoom link Emma Barone brandcenter@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Are you thinking of applying to the Brandcenter master’s program, but aren’t sure where to start? Join Brandcenter admissions via Zoom to learn more about the application requirements, prerequisites and topics to keep in mind when completing the application. We’ll share the qualities and skills that we are looking for in a successful applicant and leave time for a Q&A session. You’re welcome to come with specific questions about the prompts or your progress on the application. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/app-workshop-dec-2025?utm_source=TelegRam.

Brandcenter Preview Day

Add to calendar 05-12-2025 10:00:00 05-12-2025 13:30:00 America/New_York Brandcenter Preview Day Want to learn more about the No. 1 graduate program for advertising and branding in the U.S.? Come to the Preview Day at 103 S. Jefferson St. to see what it’s like to be a Brandcenter student. You’ll meet current students and faculty, learn about Brandcenter programs and attend the forum speaker series. The Dec. 5 forum will feature two Brandcenter alumni who are creative directors at Maximum Effort, the production company and marketing agency founded by Ryan Reynolds. Register at the following URL. Brandcenter, 103 S Jefferson St. Richmond, VA 23284 Emma Barone brandcenter@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Want to learn more about the No. 1 graduate program for advertising and branding in the U.S.? Come to the Preview Day at 103 S. Jefferson St. to see what it’s like to be a Brandcenter student. You’ll meet current students and faculty, learn about Brandcenter programs and attend the forum speaker series. The Dec. 5 forum will feature two Brandcenter alumni who are creative directors at Maximum Effort, the production company and marketing agency founded by Ryan Reynolds. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/preview-day-dec-2025?utm_source=TelegRam.

Virtual Informational Session for Graduate Programs in Health Administration

Add to calendar 08-12-2025 19:00:00 08-12-2025 America/New_York Virtual Informational Session for Graduate Programs in Health Administration Join the Department of Health Administration to learn about graduate programs in health administration (MHA and MSHA) during a virtual informational session. RSVP to the following URL to receive the Zoom link. Online Cam Parkins parkinsc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Dec. 8, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Join the Department of Health Administration to learn about graduate programs in health administration (MHA and MSHA) during a virtual informational session. RSVP to the following URL to receive the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Cam Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/oooKzdjSDqDxrrYh7.

Notices

VCU Bands: Come Play With Us

Registration is now open for The University Band (APPM 357). University Band is open to all VCU students and faculty regardless of experience. The band meets every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. The band performs one to two concerts each semester. We perform fun and exciting music for all. The band is under the direction of professor Duane Coston.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/#bands.

Join a VCU Choir This Spring — Open to All Students, Faculty and Staff

Looking for a fun, community-focused way to make music at VCU? Join one of the university's three choral ensembles. All are welcome — no need to be a music major. Choral Arts Society (APPM 359): No audition required. Open to all students, faculty and staff. Rehearses MW 1:30-2:50 p.m. Commonwealth Singers (APPM 358): Audition required. SATB Mixed Chorus. Rehearses MWF 12-1:15 p.m. Vox Concordia (APPM 378): Audition required. SSAA Treble Chorus. Rehearses T/Th 2-3:20 p.m. All are sponsored by VCU's Department of Music.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/ensembles-auditions/.

Undergraduates: Share Your Experience Using Cabell Library

In partnership with VCU Libraries, a team of VCU doctoral students in the School of Education invites undergraduate students to share their experiences using, or not using, James Branch Cabell Library. Your feedback will help enhance study spaces, improve library services and strengthen the overall student experience. The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete. Students who finish the survey will have an opportunity to enter a drawing for a $50 gift card.

For more information, contact Jonathan Becker, Associate Professor, J.D., Ph.D., at jbecker@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/t/AcnLkZ7ij5.

Participants Are Invited for Study Examining the Impact of Exercise on Cardiovascular Health

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 20 and 24 with poor sleep quality. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise on cardiovascular responses and vascular inflammation. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. Questions: Contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Garrett Oehlert at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

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