Student Issue for July 22, 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.

This week

Thriving as a First-Year Pre-Professional Health Student

Add to calendar 23-07-2020 12:30:00 23-07-2020 America/New_York Thriving as a First-Year Pre-Professional Health Student VCU Career Services will share tips and strategies for finding volunteering, shadowing and networking with faculty and professionals in the health-care field, as well information on how to declare and maintain a Pre-Professional Health Advising track status. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Meeting Brian Cone coneb2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.

VCU Career Services will share tips and strategies for finding volunteering, shadowing and networking with faculty and professionals in the health-care field, as well information on how to declare and maintain a Pre-Professional Health Advising track status. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian Cone at coneb2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrd-uqrDIoGNBUwjUhitFGGE0Rqb--zMa8.

Women of Color Discussion Group: The Complexities of Complexion

Add to calendar 24-07-2020 12:00:00 24-07-2020 13:15:00 America/New_York Women of Color Discussion Group: The Complexities of Complexion Did you know that you could be denied access to education and jobs due to the color of your skin? The Brown Paper Bag Test was a tool that was seriously used to establish hierarchy in communities of color. Jenaé Harrington breaks down the complexities of complexion and desirability in a discussion hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Virtual Tiana Ingram ingramtd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jul. 24, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Did you know that you could be denied access to education and jobs due to the color of your skin? The Brown Paper Bag Test was a tool that was seriously used to establish hierarchy in communities of color. Jenaé Harrington breaks down the complexities of complexion and desirability in a discussion hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Coming up

Structuring Writing for a Specific Audience

Add to calendar 27-07-2020 18:00:00 27-07-2020 America/New_York Structuring Writing for a Specific Audience It can be frustrating to put so much work into a paper, only to be told it doesn’t flow or make sense. Alternately, if you’re not sure how to go about it, you may put off writing until the last minute, which can result in a rushed effort. This interactive Zoom workshop, hosted by VCU Writing Center, will supply the tools necessary to meet the needs of the intended audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Meeting Brian McTague bjmctague@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Jul. 27, 2020 at 6 p.m.

It can be frustrating to put so much work into a paper, only to be told it doesn’t flow or make sense. Alternately, if you’re not sure how to go about it, you may put off writing until the last minute, which can result in a rushed effort. This interactive Zoom workshop, hosted by VCU Writing Center, will supply the tools necessary to meet the needs of the intended audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. 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/tJYodeqrrDMoHdc1OvvP4zDRxap-f8cmSs2S.

Coaching for Leaders and Managers

Add to calendar 19-08-2020 08:30:00 19-08-2020 12:00:00 America/New_York Coaching for Leaders and Managers The Center for Corporate Education presents the Coaching for Leaders and Managers program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. This class will run on two half-day mornings, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26. Online Carrie Hawes cjhawes@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

The Center for Corporate Education presents the Coaching for Leaders and Managers program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. This class will run on two half-day mornings, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Notices

Fundamentals of Computing

Earn a technology specialization through the College of Engineering. Fundamentals of Computing is open to non-computer science majors/minors, VCU and VCU Health employees and students not seeking degrees. Fall online courses include Computers and Programming; Software Engineering and Web Development; Data Science Skills; and Cybersecurity Skills. Eligible employees may use their tuition benefit/education assistance.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://egr.vcu.edu/fundamentals-of-computing/.

No Meditation Session for July 22

The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center's weekly meditation session will not be held July 22. The session will resume next week.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/.

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