Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2020 at noon

At the outbreak of COVID-19, few industries were as hard hit as the travel and hospitality sector. Amid the uncertainty, some organizations turned to the use of analytics for guidance. Greg Bucko of Marriott Vacations Worldwide will speak at the COVID-19 and Analytics Speaker Series, sponsored by VCU School of Business Decision Analytics Alumni and INFORMS Richmond Tidewater Chapter. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brittany Gracik at gracikbm@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/9VBXdraMPbpGk6iu5.

Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2020 at 3 p.m.

Become familiar with the VCU Campus Learning Center and ask questions about learning support and time management at an online session. Register for a Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qc-CgrjkpHNQlb9w9Lh5nweBBHCuv-Bi3.

Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2020 at 4 p.m.

VCU Campus Learning Center/Transfer Center will host a welcome for transfer students. The event will focus on upper-level course success. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkcuyuqzsvGNLl6ZvO_SU_f6dvo4Eab2fT.

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2020 at noon

It can be frustrating to put so much work into a paper, only to be told it doesn’t flow or make sense. And 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/tJIpdOqtqT8qGt0j4FInLHfoizhsgfO7mLQ2.

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2020 at noon

Do you feel as if you're being pulled in all directions? VCU Campus Learning Center will host a discussion about managing priorities and creating balance in a busy world. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ldeqhpjsuGtTOsrHBIdegjTSH2gtIFvZN.

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2020 at 2 p.m.

If you can dream up an ideal schedule for fall, the Campus Learning Center can help you reach your dean's list goals. Bring your class schedule and multicolored markers and register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtd-itrTIvE909VIYY9XJkWJNGCpeuttwu.

Friday, Jul. 31, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU da Vinci Center will host an hour-long virtual ideation (creative brainstorming) session. Learn about the center's Wall of Ideas template from Design a Better Business by exploring a fun business-related prompt (hint: it's about movies).

For more information, contact Mary-Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/wall-of-ideas-7-31.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU Environmental Health and Safety will hold online training for those who handle dangerous goods. Register for the class through BioRaft to be sent a Zoom invitation.

For more information, contact Barbara Back at bjback@vcu.edu.

The 2020 digital edition of The Compass orientation guide has been released and is available at the following URL. Produced by students for students, The Compass is an award-winning publication created for new and transfer students at VCU and their families. This publication offers guides to living on campus, staying healthy and making the most of time spent at the university.

For more information, contact Owen Martin at martinso@vcu.edu or visit https://issuu.com/vcustudentmedia/docs/the_compass_2020.

Barnes and Noble @ VCU is encouraging students to purchase textbooks and course materials online for home delivery before arriving on campus. The in-store pickup option will not be available for online orders until right before school starts. If students drop a class or get the wrong materials, full refunds will be provided through Aug. 24.

For more information, contact Harry Pacheco at hpacheco@vcubooks.com or visit http://vcubooks.com.

PennyAppeal at VCU is a nonprofit student organization that is raising money to send food kits to starving children and families in Yemen. It costs $1.50 to provide one meal to a person who is suffering from hunger and poverty during this humanitarian crisis. Donations may be made via the following URL.

For more information, contact Samah Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit http://www.launchgood.com/FeedYemenToday.