12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Moving through the professional world while queer can be intimidating. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will have Julia Bailey available for the week to discuss navigating career development as LGBTQIA+ identified people.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Virginia 529 will host a webinar about saving for future higher education expenses for children, grandchildren or other family members. Learn how to save for tuition and other college costs, take advantage of tax-free earnings and meet savings goals. Register in Talent@VCU.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2020 at noon

Writing for college can be scary and different, but VCU's Writing Center can help participants successfully navigate the rocks and shoals. Learn about the center's services and how experienced peer writing consultants can help students become stronger, more confident writers who don’t wait until the last minute to start a paper. 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/tJYudOutrjkuE9S1kO6irAKv4UR-_YO0NA7l.

Friday, Jul. 24, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Honors College Summer Undergraduate Research Program (HSURP) welcomes participants virtually for the HSURP 2020 Research Session. This session gives those who take part in the program the opportunity to grow in this experiential learning opportunity and present their summer research projects. Register for the event at https://tinyurl.com/yas5mf97.

For more information, contact Laura Blunt at honorssa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/academics/engaged-learning--research/hsurp/.

Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2020 at noon

Take a break from email, meetings and that to-do list to find a moment of quiet reflection with mindfulness meditation. The session, hosted by VCU Human Resources, is open to all. No previous meditation experience is necessary. The class will provide a sense of calm, peace and balance. It will improve attention, focus and ability to work through stressful circumstances. Register in Talent@VCU.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

The Student Computer and Internet Access Support initiative was created to meet the needs of VCU students to have access to computers and remote learning resources. A personal computer and Internet access to remote learning resources are vital to a student’s academic success at VCU. Students may submit a brief application to be considered for funds to support the purchase of a computer and/or obtaining internet access.

For more information, contact Strategic Enrollment Management at semcares@vcu.edu or visit https://finaid.vcu.edu/manage/covid19funding/technologyfunding/.

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

VCU Graduate School is accepting applications for its virtual 2020-2021 Graduate School Mentorship Program. The program matches undergraduate and graduate students in mentoring relationships to expose students to the graduate experience and to provide graduate students with the opportunity to develop mentoring skills. Applications for mentors and those who wish to be mentored should be submitted by July 31 and are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Graduate School at gsmp@vcu.edu or visit https://graduate.vcu.edu/development/mentorship.html.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education is currently offering a variety of online learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Offerings include event planning, paralegal studies, play therapy and test prep for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, ACT, MCAT, PCAT and DAT. A FREE Third Wednesdays Community Series and a FREE "What is Addiction?" module are also available.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/.

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/.