Student Issue for December 7, 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.

This week

'Methods, Madness and Ministry Trinity'

Add to calendar 08-12-2020 12:00:00 08-12-2020 13:00:00 America/New_York 'Methods, Madness and Ministry Trinity' VCU's Department of Health Behavior and Policy will host Kathy Tossas, Ph.D., MS, who will discuss “Methods, Madness and Ministry Trinity: My Own Bench To Community Journey." Questions: http://hbp.vcu.edu. Register in advance for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Mary Johnson johnsonme6@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Department of Health Behavior and Policy will host Kathy Tossas, Ph.D., MS, who will discuss “Methods, Madness and Ministry Trinity: My Own Bench To Community Journey." Questions: http://hbp.vcu.edu. Register in advance for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3443 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctduigpjkvGt3nMir2VMFOyl3Ek1IOqAg6.

DesignRX Event

Add to calendar 09-12-2020 12:30:00 09-12-2020 13:30:00 America/New_York DesignRX Event Join VCU da Vinci Center, VCU Health and the Health Innovation Consortium for this year's DesignRX event with keynote speaker Lesley-Ann Noel. Noel is a Ph.D. and Associate Director for Design Thinking for Social Impact and Professor of Practice at the Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University. Noel's keynote is from 1-1:30 p.m. A virtual concert break from 12:30-1 p.m. will feature Colin and Caroline. Register at the following URL. Virtual Event Lloyd Young youngel3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU da Vinci Center, VCU Health and the Health Innovation Consortium for this year's DesignRX event with keynote speaker Lesley-Ann Noel. Noel is a Ph.D. and Associate Director for Design Thinking for Social Impact and Professor of Practice at the Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking at Tulane University. Noel's keynote is from 1-1:30 p.m. A virtual concert break from 12:30-1 p.m. will feature Colin and Caroline. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/designrx.

Notices

Internships and Funding Opportunities Can Be Delivered to Your Inbox

VCU Student Opportunity Center sends out weekly updates with internships, scholarships and events catered to individual interests. The Student Opportunity Center also features a searchable database of similar opportunities nationwide, including virtual ones. Questions: https://real.vcu.edu/soc/. This service is free to all students. Activate your profile by logging in at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Webster Garrett at real@vcu.edu or visit https://sso.studentopportunitycenter.com/vcu/login.

VCUDine: Spring Dining Plan Enrollment

Enrollment for spring 2021 dining plans is now open at the following URL. Dining dollars from fall will roll over to the spring semester with the purchase of a plan. All swipe exchange locations added this fall will continue through next semester, including Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and Chili's. VCUDine will also open a new location in the spring. Follow @VCU_Dining on social media for updates.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://vcu.campusdish.com/.

Well, Thank You: What the Well? Podcast Episode Premiere

Join the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center (The Well) student staff of the Social Norms Think Tank as they unpack gratitude, habit loops and planning for family time during the holidays.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or visit https://shows.acast.com/what-the-well/episodes/well-thank-you.

Join the Student Financial Services Advisory Board

The board will actively participate in topic-focused projects to gain ideas and feedback concerning various Student Financial Services processes. All currently enrolled VCU students familiar with or have working knowledge of Student Financial Services are encouraged to apply at the following URL by Jan 29, 2021.

For more information, contact Elisha Winston at s2etwins@vcu.edu or visit https://sfmc.vcu.edu/sfsadvisoryboard/.

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VCU Libraries workshops

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