Student Issue for July 10, 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.

Coming up

Networking To Secure an Internship, Job or Professional Opportunity

Add to calendar 14-07-2020 12:00:00 14-07-2020 America/New_York Networking To Secure an Internship, Job or Professional Opportunity While there are many useful postings for jobs and internships on Handshake and other websites, 80% of professional opportunities are still secured via “networking” - connecting with an actual person to express interest in a position. This session will help to learn about jobs and internships, building skills in areas that will be helpful to students and in the professional world. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Meeting Julia Bailey baileyje@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2020 at noon

While there are many useful postings for jobs and internships on Handshake and other websites, 80% of professional opportunities are still secured via “networking” - connecting with an actual person to express interest in a position. This session will help to learn about jobs and internships, building skills in areas that will be helpful to students and in the professional world. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Julia Bailey at baileyje@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpd-CqrzIoHdXx4CQa2HmcosZ0-hTC4cPn.

Demystifying Cover Letters

Add to calendar 14-07-2020 14:00:00 14-07-2020 America/New_York Demystifying Cover Letters Learn how to write a cover letter that helps you stand out from the crowd in the job application process. VCU Career Services is sponsoring a course which focuses on putting together a cover letter that complements your résumé and highlights personal strengths. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Meeting Anna Umbreit umbreita@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Learn how to write a cover letter that helps you stand out from the crowd in the job application process. VCU Career Services is sponsoring a course which focuses on putting together a cover letter that complements your résumé and highlights personal strengths. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anna Umbreit at umbreita@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIqf-uhrD4pHtJQAsX9vR3faGr6lalA0Dcx.

Understanding Your Writing Process

Add to calendar 14-07-2020 16:00:00 14-07-2020 America/New_York Understanding Your Writing Process VCU Writing Center will host an interactive workshop to help demystify the writing process by breaking it into manageable chunks. Learn how to get started before the last minute and become a smarter, more efficient writer. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. A session will also be offered at noon on July 15. Zoom Meeting Brian McTague bjmctague@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2020 at 4 p.m.

VCU Writing Center will host an interactive workshop to help demystify the writing process by breaking it into manageable chunks. Learn how to get started before the last minute and become a smarter, more efficient writer. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. A session will also be offered at noon on July 15.

For more information, contact Brian McTague at bjmctague@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsdOihrTgtHtbHJNZaVYMou_7ygbLRxTyj.

Notices

Monroe Park Campus Fall Semester Parking Sales

The Monroe Park Campus parking sale will take place at 9 a.m. July 14. Monroe Park Campus commuter and housing (24/7 commuter) permits will be available for purchase online on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/monroe-park-campus-sale/.

The Compass: VCU Orientation Guide

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

PennyAppeal at VCU: Feed Yemen Today

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.

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