Student Issue for August 5, 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

Dispelling Myths Series: Latinx Stereotypes in U.S. Media

Add to calendar 05-08-2020 12:00:00 05-08-2020 13:15:00 America/New_York Dispelling Myths Series: Latinx Stereotypes in U.S. Media The news media play a large role in how we see each other and how we see the world. Although we rely on the media as a source of information, it often paints false narratives. Vivian Medina-Messner will lead the session, unpacking media depictions of Latinx folx. Register at this URL: https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa. Virtual Tiana Ingram ingramtd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

The news media play a large role in how we see each other and how we see the world. Although we rely on the media as a source of information, it often paints false narratives. Vivian Medina-Messner will lead the session, unpacking media depictions of Latinx folx. Register at this URL: https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

This week

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.

Women of Color Discussion Group: Radical Self-Care

Add to calendar 07-08-2020 Noon 07-08-2020 13:15:00 America/New_York Women of Color Discussion Group: Radical Self-Care Alex Boothe and Maeya Bland discuss self-preservation and resistance through rest. Radical self-care requires community and setting healthy boundaries. Register for the Zoom link at https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa. Virtual Tiana Ingram ingramtd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Alex Boothe and Maeya Bland discuss self-preservation and resistance through rest. Radical self-care requires community and setting healthy boundaries. Register for the Zoom link at https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Coming up

Humanities and Sciences Leadership Council To Hold Interest Meeting

Add to calendar 11-08-2020 10:00:00 11-08-2020 11:00:00 America/New_York Humanities and Sciences Leadership Council To Hold Interest Meeting The College of Humanities and Sciences Leadership Council will hold its first interest meeting via Zoom at the following URL. Learn about building stronger relationships with students, faculty and administrators as a department representative. Participants must attend an interest meeting to receive an application. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98148128684 Ashley Nguyen Nguyenad5@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The College of Humanities and Sciences Leadership Council will hold its first interest meeting via Zoom at the following URL. Learn about building stronger relationships with students, faculty and administrators as a department representative. Participants must attend an interest meeting to receive an application.

For more information, contact Ashley Nguyen at Nguyenad5@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98148128684.

Coaching for Leaders and Managers

Add to calendar 19-08-2020 08:30:00 19-08-2020 12:00:00 America/New_York Coaching for Leaders and Managers The Center for Corporate Education presents the Coaching for Leaders and Managers program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. This class will run on two half-day mornings, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26. Online Carrie Hawes cjhawes@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

The Center for Corporate Education presents the Coaching for Leaders and Managers program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. This class will run on two half-day mornings, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Notices

Join University Band or Pep Band

Do you enjoy making music with friends in a supportive and friendly setting? Join the University Band and Pep Band. The two bands have over 180 members, representing all types of major fields of study including medical, education, engineering and more. Registration is open for University Band APPM 357 and students may add this course to their schedules now. The Pep Band is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974 or visit https://www.tinyurl.com/thepeppas.

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