Student Issue for July 27, 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

Tompkins-McCaw Library Building To Reopen July 27

Add to calendar 27-07-2020 07:30:00 27-07-2020 17:00:00 America/New_York Tompkins-McCaw Library Building To Reopen July 27 Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., VCU Libraries' MCV Campus library, resumes in-person services July 27. Face masks and physical distancing are required inside the library building. Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences Sue Robinson srobinson26@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., VCU Libraries' MCV Campus library, resumes in-person services July 27. Face masks and physical distancing are required inside the library building.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/vcu-libraries-prepares-to-reopen-buildings-in-late-summer--.html.

This week

How the COVID-19 Crisis Brought Data From a Supporting Role to Center Stage

Add to calendar 29-07-2020 12:00:00 29-07-2020 America/New_York How the COVID-19 Crisis Brought Data From a Supporting Role to Center Stage 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. https://forms.gle/9VBXdraMPbpGk6iu5 Brittany Gracik gracikbm@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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.

New Student informational Session

Add to calendar 29-07-2020 15:00:00 29-07-2020 America/New_York New Student informational Session 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. Zoom Meeting Michal Coffey mzcoffey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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.

Welcome Event for Transfer Students

Add to calendar 29-07-2020 16:00:00 29-07-2020 America/New_York Welcome Event for Transfer Students 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. Zoom Meeting Michal Coffey mzcoffey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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.

Coming up

VCU Libraries Community Zooms: A New Chapter for VCU Libraries

Add to calendar 06-08-2020 10:30:00 06-08-2020 11:45:00 America/New_York VCU Libraries Community Zooms: A New Chapter for VCU Libraries Teresa L. Knott, who joined VCU Libraries in 2009 as director of Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, steps into her new role as interim dean of libraries this fall semester. In this session, sponsored by VCU Libraries, she will talk about the reopening of the buildings, on-campus life during the pandemic and the future of VCU Libraries. Email libdevelop@vcu.edu for a link to the session. Online Caslin Applewhite applewhiteec@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Teresa L. Knott, who joined VCU Libraries in 2009 as director of Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, steps into her new role as interim dean of libraries this fall semester. In this session, sponsored by VCU Libraries, she will talk about the reopening of the buildings, on-campus life during the pandemic and the future of VCU Libraries. Email libdevelop@vcu.edu for a link to the session.

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

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