2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an online webinar for all undergraduates and grad students in STEM (and STEM-related fields) who are interested in learning more about the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Jeff Wing will lead the session. 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.

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020 at noon

VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a virtual informational session about the new certificate program in clinical research. At the session, participants are encouraged to ask questions about the new program. Register for the session at this URL: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0sf--oqzguE900CFV2-fYdIQXlK4H9461T.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 628-6511 or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/certificate-program/.

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Interested in knowing what life has been like in Qatar during COVID-19 and how VCUarts Qatar's fall semester is shaping up? Amy Andres, director of libraries and associate university librarian at VCUarts Qatar, will share what's been happening and take questions in an online event sponsored by VCU Libraries. Email the VCU Libraries Development Office at libdevelop@vcu.edu for a link to join the session.

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

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020 at 11 a.m.

Writing for college can be scary and different, but VCU's Writing Center can help successfully navigate the rocks and shoals. Learn about the center's services and how experienced peer writing consultants can help you become a stronger, more confident writer who doesn’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/tJwtcO2qrzgqGdxEeEdoiVKyDaMz3sblOCer.

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020 at noon

VCU Campus Learning Center will host informational sessions at noon and 5 p.m. on July 9 about summer services, including coaching, supplemental instruction and tutoring. Register for the noon session at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtdeGuqjkpGdOD5jR82Mfc3HON8QGabPaj. Register for the 5 p.m. session at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ud-igqjgvHdf9tYmj58J5f-JVAercg8TU.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020 at 2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an online webinar about the Goldwater Scholarship for all undergraduates in STEM fields who are interested in pursuing research careers. Jeff Wing will lead this session. 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.

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020 at 4 p.m.

Learn all about the Writing Center during this informational session on Zoom. The workshop will focus on the center's services, including working with an experienced peer writing consultant to become a stronger, more confident writer who doesn’t procrastinate until the last minute to start a paper. Register for the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian McTague at bjmctague@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpdO6hqzIsH9I5VVR-ZW-g7v7QvshY1wH5.

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.

Seeking interlocutors for paid initiative conducted by Andre Medina for VCU Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Selected participants will be compensated $30/hour for their reflections. Fill out an interest survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andre Medina at medinaag@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/2VNshxC.

Need something from VCU Libraries' physical collection while the buildings remain closed? Get what you need with new pickup or delivery services. Request your books or media via search or other online form. Pick up your items or have them shipped for free to your home or office. See details at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/new-services-.html.

Honors biology student Samah Nor Bouyakoub, a member of MEDLIFE at VCU, is raising money to participate in a service-learning campaign to provide free medical and dental care to low-income communities in Riobamba, Ecuador via a mobile clinic. Money donated to the campaign will go toward hiring doctors and nurses, purchasing medicine and follow-up care. Donations may be made via the following URL.

For more information, contact Samah Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit https://my.medlifemovement.org/campaigns/samah-nor-bouyakoub-riobamba-ecuador-may-09-20/.

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.