Student Issue for July 29, 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

VCU Libraries Community Zooms: The History and Impact of Advertising Icons

Add to calendar 30-07-2020 10:30:00 30-07-2020 11:45:00 America/New_York VCU Libraries Community Zooms: The History and Impact of Advertising Icons Former Brandcenter professor and managing director Kelly O'Keefe has been collecting memorabilia pertaining to advertising icons for more than 30 years. In this session, sponsored by VCU Libraries, he explores favorite pieces from his collection, digitally available through VCU Libraries Scholars Compass. Email libdevelop@vcu.edu for a link to the session or to ask questions. Online Caslin Applewhite applewhiteec@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jul. 30, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Former Brandcenter professor and managing director Kelly O'Keefe has been collecting memorabilia pertaining to advertising icons for more than 30 years. In this session, sponsored by VCU Libraries, he explores favorite pieces from his collection, digitally available through VCU Libraries Scholars Compass. Email libdevelop@vcu.edu for a link to the session or to ask questions.

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or (804) 357-7655.

Structuring Writing for a Specific Audience

Add to calendar 30-07-2020 12:00:00 30-07-2020 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. 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. Zoom Meeting Brian McTague bjmctague@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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.

Academics and Life: Creating Balance and Having Both

Add to calendar 30-07-2020 12:00:00 30-07-2020 America/New_York Academics and Life: Creating Balance and Having Both 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. Zoom Meeting Michal Coffey mzcoffey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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.

Time Management Boot Camp

Add to calendar 30-07-2020 14:00:00 30-07-2020 America/New_York Time Management Boot Camp 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. Zoom Meeting Michal Coffey mzcoffey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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.

Coming up

Online Training for Handling Dangerous Goods

Add to calendar 11-08-2020 09:00:00 11-08-2020 12:00:00 America/New_York Online Training for Handling Dangerous Goods 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. Zoom meeting Barbara Back bjback@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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.

School of Medicine Annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program

Add to calendar 30-09-2020 12:00:00 30-09-2020 America/New_York School of Medicine Annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program VCU School of Medicine will host its Annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program. This virtual event honors outstanding faculty in the areas of teaching, humanism in medicine, professional achievement of women in medicine, clinical excellence and leadership in graduate medical education. Livestream the event at the following URL. via Zoom Deborah Stewart deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2020 at noon

VCU School of Medicine will host its Annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program. This virtual event honors outstanding faculty in the areas of teaching, humanism in medicine, professional achievement of women in medicine, clinical excellence and leadership in graduate medical education. Livestream the event at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deborah Stewart at deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6591 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/somfacawards.

Notices

RamSafe Service To Begin Aug. 1

RamSafe service will resume on Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. with physical distancing guidelines enforced. Buses will operate at 50 percent passenger capacity. Masks will be required to ride. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramsafe.

Keep Up To Date With Medical Literature

Join VCU's Medical Journal Club and attend weekly meetings to learn about new advancements in medicine, discuss current events and their relevance in health care, meet like-minded and motivated students and learn about the opportunities available to pre-health students.

For more information, contact Samiya Majid at medicaljournalclub.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://bit.ly/medicaljournalclubvcu.

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