Student Issue for July 17, 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

ICA at VCU To Reopen July 17

Add to calendar 17-07-2020 10:00:00 17-07-2020 America/New_York ICA at VCU To Reopen July 17 The Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 600 W. Broad St., will be open starting July 17. Visitors can explore exhibitions "Provocations: Guadalupe Maravilla" and "The Otolith Group: Xenogenesis," both extended through Aug. 9. To ensure visitors' safety, the ICA has instituted new protocols, including limiting capacity, enhanced cleaning and requiring face masks. 600 W. Broad St. Meredith Carrington mtcarrington@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

10 a.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 600 W. Broad St., will be open starting July 17. Visitors can explore exhibitions "Provocations: Guadalupe Maravilla" and "The Otolith Group: Xenogenesis," both extended through Aug. 9. To ensure visitors' safety, the ICA has instituted new protocols, including limiting capacity, enhanced cleaning and requiring face masks.

For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@vcu.edu or visit http://icavcu.org.

'Men of Color Discussion Group: A Conversation About Mental Health'

Add to calendar 17-07-2020 Noon 17-07-2020 13:15:00 America/New_York 'Men of Color Discussion Group: A Conversation About Mental Health' VCU Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a discussion facilitated by Deon Brown and Monquell Middleton. The group is for students who identify as men of color and provides a safe space with supportive peers to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities. Virtual Monquell Middleton mamiddleton@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

noon to 1:15 p.m.

VCU Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents a discussion facilitated by Deon Brown and Monquell Middleton. The group is for students who identify as men of color and provides a safe space with supportive peers to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities.

For more information, contact Monquell Middleton at mamiddleton@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Coming up

Writing Center Summer Informational Session

Add to calendar 20-07-2020 12:00:00 20-07-2020 America/New_York Writing Center Summer Informational Session 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. Zoom Meeting Brian McTague bjmctague@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Jul. 20, 2020 at noon

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/tJAlc-GhqD8pHtJAVxmywUdOMOmbousBXakF.

'Let's Talk' Discussion Groups

Add to calendar 20-07-2020 15:00:00 20-07-2020 16:30:00 America/New_York 'Let's Talk' Discussion Groups The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is collaborating with The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center and University Counseling Services for another round of discussions. "Let's Talk" is back with three affinity groups: Black identified, white identified and non-Black POC. Those who wish may participate in the group best representing their identity. Virtual Tiana Ingram ingramtd@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Jul. 20, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is collaborating with The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center and University Counseling Services for another round of discussions. "Let's Talk" is back with three affinity groups: Black identified, white identified and non-Black POC. Those who wish may participate in the group best representing their identity.

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

Making the Most of a Career Fair (In-person or Virtual)

Add to calendar 21-07-2020 14:00:00 21-07-2020 America/New_York Making the Most of a Career Fair (In-person or Virtual) Career fairs are a staple at most every college, and they are a great way to learn about different organizations and opportunities, as well as snag a job opportunity. This session, hosted by VCU Career Services, will focus on tips for preparing for and making a great impression at a career fair (like the Federal Work-Study Job Fair or Part-Time Job Fair, hosted early in the semester at VCU), no matter the format or your experience level. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Meeting Anna Umbreit umbreita@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Career fairs are a staple at most every college, and they are a great way to learn about different organizations and opportunities, as well as snag a job opportunity. This session, hosted by VCU Career Services, will focus on tips for preparing for and making a great impression at a career fair (like the Federal Work-Study Job Fair or Part-Time Job Fair, hosted early in the semester at VCU), no matter the format or your experience level. 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/tJcrfu-spzssGdAj4MFWpOlQ9a7gbEgPRBR7.

Notices

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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