Student Issue for August 14, 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

Men of Color Discussion Group: Open Topic

Add to calendar 14-08-2020 12:00:00 14-08-2020 13:15:00 America/New_York Men of Color Discussion Group: Open Topic Roy Roach and Monquell Middleton will facilitate the discussion for students who identify as men of color. The group provides students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Virtual Monquell Middleton mamiddleton@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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

Roy Roach and Monquell Middleton will facilitate the discussion for students who identify as men of color. The group provides students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers.

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

The Cultural Experience of Middle Eastern and South Asian Women Interest Meeting

Add to calendar 14-08-2020 14:00:00 14-08-2020 16:00:00 America/New_York The Cultural Experience of Middle Eastern and South Asian Women Interest Meeting The group will hold its first virtual interest meeting on Zoom. The new organization will be introduced and will focus on the cultural experience of Middle Eastern and South Asian Women. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. us04web.zoom.us/j/6256036104?pwd=TUl3ZzV1MDBKbmVyOGpvekRSYWlTUT09 CEMESAW cemesawvcu@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The group will hold its first virtual interest meeting on Zoom. The new organization will be introduced and will focus on the cultural experience of Middle Eastern and South Asian Women. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact CEMESAW at cemesawvcu@gmail.com or (703) 209-7887 or visit http://us04web.zoom.us/j/6256036104?pwd=TUl3ZzV1MDBKbmVyOGpvekRSYWlTUT09.

Coming up

Auditions for VCU Jazz Ensembles

Add to calendar 17-08-2020 13:00:00 17-08-2020 America/New_York Auditions for VCU Jazz Ensembles Non-music major brass, saxes and bassists are especially encouraged to audition for the VCU big bands and/or combos for credit. Auditions are by appointment at selected hours Aug. 17-19 in Room 1003, James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. James Black Music Center room 1003 Antonio Garcia ajgarcia@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at 1 p.m.

Non-music major brass, saxes and bassists are especially encouraged to audition for the VCU big bands and/or combos for credit. Auditions are by appointment at selected hours Aug. 17-19 in Room 1003, James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave.

For more information, contact Antonio Garcia at ajgarcia@vcu.edu or visit http://www.arts.vcu.edu/music/about/ensembles/jazz-ensembles.

Community Council Interest Session

Add to calendar 17-08-2020 19:00:00 17-08-2020 America/New_York Community Council Interest Session VCU Residential Housing Association will hold a Community Council Interest session via Zoom. Learn about the Community Council and how students can run for a leadership position to represent their respective residential hall. Zoom VCU RHA rha@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 at 7 p.m.

VCU Residential Housing Association will hold a Community Council Interest session via Zoom. Learn about the Community Council and how students can run for a leadership position to represent their respective residential hall.

For more information, contact VCU RHA at rha@vcu.edu.

First Semester Basics

Add to calendar 18-08-2020 13:00:00 18-08-2020 America/New_York First Semester Basics The Campus Learning Center will host a session focusing on how to read a syllabus, understand Blackboard, what to expect with grades and additional suggestions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Meeting Michal Coffey mzcoffey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 at 1 p.m.

The Campus Learning Center will host a session focusing on how to read a syllabus, understand Blackboard, what to expect with grades and additional suggestions. 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/tJIkcu6uqzwpH9EQCT8P4XbRQG1G_pLBKR7K.

Ramadition Tuesday

Add to calendar 18-08-2020 11:30:00 18-08-2020 13:30:00 America/New_York Ramadition Tuesday Campus traditions are important to what makes VCU unique. Stop by the Students Today Alumni Tomorrow table at the Compass to complete campus traditions and earn prizes. Download The Compass Tradition Keepers app, complete two traditions and get a tumbler. Complete five traditions and get a T-shirt. Also, members of the class of 2024 who do not have official class T-shirts can stop by the table and pick one up. The Compass Allison Toney aktoney@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Campus traditions are important to what makes VCU unique. Stop by the Students Today Alumni Tomorrow table at the Compass to complete campus traditions and earn prizes. Download The Compass Tradition Keepers app, complete two traditions and get a tumbler. Complete five traditions and get a T-shirt. Also, members of the class of 2024 who do not have official class T-shirts can stop by the table and pick one up.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0311.

VCU Writing Center Open House

Add to calendar 19-08-2020 11:00:00 19-08-2020 12:00:00 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Open House The VCU Writing Center will sponsor an open house via Zoom. Meet the center's staff of student writing consultants and start the journey to becoming a stronger, more efficient writer. The discussion will focus on the center's services and what to expect from a consultation, including Zoom sessions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL, hosted on the center's events page. https://writing.vcu.edu/events/ Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon

The VCU Writing Center will sponsor an open house via Zoom. Meet the center's staff of student writing consultants and start the journey to becoming a stronger, more efficient writer. The discussion will focus on the center's services and what to expect from a consultation, including Zoom sessions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL, hosted on the center's events page.

For more information, contact Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

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