10 a.m.

VCU National Scholarship Office will host two online webinars for graduate students who are interested in working for the federal government. Jeff Wing will lead informational sessions regarding the Presidential Management Fellowship at 10 a.m. July 15 and 2 p.m. July 16. 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.

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

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents its dispelling myths series about Afro Latinx identities. Anita Nadal will facilitate the session. The discussion series will focus on dispelling misconceptions or lesser-known facts about cultural identity groups or general social justice issues.

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

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Starting in the 1910s, Rosenwald Schools were constructed for black students as a philanthropic endeavor funded in part by businessman and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald. In this session, sponsored by VCU Libraries, explore the Goochland County Rosenwald Schools Oral History digital collection, a project for preserving an important chapter in Virginia history. To receive a link to join the sessions, or for questions, contact the VCU Libraries Development Office at libdevelop@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/community-zooms.html.

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Health and Wellness Library presents Summer Safety: A Chat with the Virginia Poison Center via Zoom. Representatives from the Virginia Poison Center will discuss common summertime hazards including food poisonings, bites and stings, medication poisonings and more. Register for the link to join the meeting at the following URL.

For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/6853873.

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2020 at noon

Do you feel as if you're being pulled in all directions? VCU Campus Learning Center will host a discussion about managing priorities and creating balance in a busy world. 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/tJcsceyspz8qG9MJNjy0q6CiUZkid_mRBw-i.

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.

The Anderson presents OYA-9394, a performance by VCUarts Painting + Printmaking 2020 alumni Luis Vasquez La Roche from his thesis exhibition, "I Hope My Black Skin Don't Dirt This White Tuxedo." It will stream live on The Anderson's Instagram account (@vcuartstheanderson). The performance envisions a dystopian future navigated by the artist in a protective OYA suit as he develops new methods of survival.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or (703) 282-0530.

Friday, Jul. 17, 2020 at noon

Navigating the waters when it comes to writing at a new university can be a challenge. The VCU Writing Center will host an informational session outlining its services and how the center can help writers become stronger and more confident. 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/tJ0ud-2vrDosHtD4D4nIduHW78qNd6_ej-qS.

VCU Libraries has announced its plan for restoring on-site services; Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St., will open July 27 and James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., on Aug. 3. Building occupancy may be limited. Hours of service have not yet been set.

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