Student Issue for July 9, 2020
Special Announcement
University Events Impacted Due to COVID-19
Events featured in TelegRAM have been moved to an online setting to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Please check with organizers for assistance in accessing the online venue. Information about the university's One VCU: Responsible Together plan for a phased return to campus is available at https://together.vcu.edu. It is the source for the latest VCU updates. You can also receive VCU Together notifications. Download "VCU Mobile" from your iOS or Android App Store, or visit https://mobile.vcu.edu with your smartphone and select the appropriate link.
Today
Informational Session for New VCU Certificate in Clinical Research
12 p.m.
VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual informational session about the new certificate program in clinical research. At the session, participants are encouraged to ask questions about the new program. Register for the session at this URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sf--oqzguE900CFV2-fYdIQXlK4H9461T.
For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 628-6511 or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/certificate-program/.
Goldwater Scholarship Informational Session
2 p.m.
VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an online webinar about the Goldwater Scholarship for all undergraduates in STEM fields who are interested in pursuing research careers. Jeff Wing will lead this session. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.
This week
Women of Color Discussion Group: Political Activism
Friday, Jul. 10, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.
Cristelle Brown will facilitate the discussion group, for students who identify as women of color. The group will provide students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.
Coming up
Writing Center New Student Info Session
Monday, Jul. 13, 2020 at 6 p.m.
Writing for college can be scary and different, but VCU's Writing Center can help successfully navigate the rocks and shoals. Learn about the center's services and how experienced peer writing consultants can help to become a stronger, more confident writer who doesn’t wait until the last minute to start a paper. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Brian McTague at bjmctague@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcu-oqjssG9dtKpdOCqUdJGgNv3jwLRay.
Google Drive - Collaboration in the Cloud
Thursday, Jul. 16, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Collaboration Services presents Google Drive - Collaboration in the Cloud. Keep all your work in one secure place with online file storage in Google Drive. Learn how to share and collaborate with others and access on any computer, smartphone or tablet. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.
Notices
VCU Libraries Offers New Pickup and Enhanced Delivery of Materials
Need something from VCU Libraries' physical collection while the buildings remain closed? Get what you need with new pickup or delivery services. Request your books or media via search or other online form. Pick up your items or have them shipped for free to your home or office. See details at the following URL.
For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/new-services-.html.
Black Culture and Diet Study
VCU's Department of Psychology invites African American college students to participate in an online survey that seeks to understand factors that influence their food choices. The survey takes about 30-35 minutes to complete. SONA credit is available for VCU psychology students who take the survey via SONA. All other participants have a chance to receive compensation. To participate, visit the following URL.
For more information, contact Danyel Smith at smithdi@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/ycqgax2u.
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.