Student Issue for July 1, 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
Introduction to Canvas and Q&A
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
VCU Academic Technologies will sponsor a one-hour online overview for faculty and staff on getting started with Canvas. A Q&A will follow. The summer training schedule and links to join are posted on the VCU Canvas website at the following URL.
For more information, contact Eric Harvey at canvas@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/.
Coping Through COVID-19: Mental Health Resources and Guided Stress Relief
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
The Health and Wellness Library presents Coping Through COVID-19: Mental Health Resources and Guided Stress Relief via Zoom. This session will highlight available mental health resources on COVID-19 and will guide participants through a virtual mediation exercise. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/6818104.
Critical Language Scholarship Informational Session
2 p.m.
VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an online webinar for undergraduates and grad students interested in the Critical Language Scholarship (clscholarship.org). Jeff Wing will lead the session. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Incoming students are welcome to attend.
For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.
This week
National Scholarship Office General Informational Session
Thursday, Jul. 2, 2020 at noon
VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an online webinar for all undergraduates and grad students interested in learning more about (inter)national scholarship opportunities. Jeff Wing will lead the session. Incoming students are welcome to attend. 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.
Structuring Writing for a Specific Audience
Thursday, Jul. 2, 2020 at 2 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/tJArf-GqqTorGtGF-bJT8VBvqK74tQvT5xbj.
Coming up
Gap Year Considerations for Pre-Professional Health Students
Monday, Jul. 6, 2020 at 11 a.m.
Thinking about taking a gap year between VCU and your next step? Career Services will host a session to explore strategies to make the best decision for long-term goals. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact William Burke at wburke2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldOGvqjIqGdL29ycLM8rOa3w2OOZFmyUG.
Lavender Discussion Group: 'Life Outside of the Binary'
Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.
VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents "Life Outside of the Binary: College and Beyond," facilitated by Dae Newman. This discussion group is for students who identify as LGBTQIA+. The group provides students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.
Notices
VCU Parking and Transportation Customer Service Offices To Reopen July 1
Beginning July 1, VCU Parking and Transportation's customer service offices will reopen with adjusted hours. The MCV Campus office will open from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Monroe Park Campus office will open from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m and 1:30-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Cleaning will take place between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily.
For more information, contact Mia Williams at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.
Weekly Meditation With The Well
VCU Health Promotion and Well-Being Center will host virtual guided meditation sessions on Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. The weekly programs are open to all VCU students, faculty and staff. No registration is required and sessions are suitable for all levels of practice. Visit the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (571) 428-9322 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93693450990.
Black Individuals Invited to Participate in Psychology Dissertation Research
Who: Black-identifying volunteers, 18+ years of age. What: Participate in an online survey about racial-ethnic discrimination experiences and mental health. SONA credit is available. Enter a raffle to win one of several gift cards. How: SONA: https://bit.ly/2V0sc8l. Qualtrics: https://bit.ly/2X6ABd3.
For more information, contact Christina Barnett at barnettc@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/2X6ABd3.
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