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

Add to calendar 09-07-2020 12:00:00 09-07-2020 America/New_York Informational Session for New VCU Certificate in Clinical Research 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. Zoom Catherine Brown crbrown@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Add to calendar 09-07-2020 14:00:00 09-07-2020 America/New_York Goldwater Scholarship Informational Session 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. online (via Zoom) Jeff Wing jawing@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Add to calendar 10-07-2020 12:00:00 10-07-2020 13:15:00 America/New_York Women of Color Discussion Group: Political Activism 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. Virtual Tiana Ingram ingramtd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Add to calendar 13-07-2020 18:00:00 13-07-2020 America/New_York Writing Center New Student Info Session 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. Zoom Meeting Brian McTague bjmctague@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Add to calendar 16-07-2020 13:00:00 16-07-2020 15:30:00 America/New_York Google Drive - Collaboration in the Cloud 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. Online Doctor Gee drgee@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU

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