Student Issue for February 5, 2021

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

Workshop: Understanding Your Writing Process

Add to calendar 05-02-2021 12:00:00 05-02-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York Workshop: Understanding Your Writing Process The VCU Writing Center will present an online workshop via Zoom. The intent of the event is to demystify the writing process by breaking it into manageable chunks, including brainstorming and how to avoid procrastination. The Zoom link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/events/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will present an online workshop via Zoom. The intent of the event is to demystify the writing process by breaking it into manageable chunks, including brainstorming and how to avoid procrastination. The Zoom link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL.

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

Plan It: Creating Success in Your Asynchronous Classes

Add to calendar 05-02-2021 12:00:00 05-02-2021 America/New_York Plan It: Creating Success in Your Asynchronous Classes Join a workshop with the directors of the Campus Learning Center and Writing Center to make a plan and reach your goals for this semester. Register at the following URL. http://bit.ly/asynchro5 Michal Coffey mzcoffey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

Join a workshop with the directors of the Campus Learning Center and Writing Center to make a plan and reach your goals for this semester. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/asynchro5.

Coming up

VCU Writing Center Workshop: Structuring Your Writing for Your Audience

Add to calendar 08-02-2021 17:00:00 08-02-2021 18:00:00 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: Structuring Your Writing for Your Audience The VCU Writing Center will present an online workshop via Zoom. The event will focus on the tools necessary to write strong, logical, structurally sound work. The Zoom link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/events/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will present an online workshop via Zoom. The event will focus on the tools necessary to write strong, logical, structurally sound work. The Zoom link is hosted on the center's events page at the following URL.

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

'Making the Case for Trauma-Informed Mentoring in Graduate Education'

Add to calendar 09-02-2021 12:00:00 09-02-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York 'Making the Case for Trauma-Informed Mentoring in Graduate Education' VCU's Health Behavior and Policy will host Kellie Carlyle, Ph.D., MPH, as part of the department's research seminar series. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Zoom Mary Johnson johnsonme6@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Health Behavior and Policy will host Kellie Carlyle, Ph.D., MPH, as part of the department's research seminar series. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Johnson at johnsonme6@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqf-6qpzkjG9W48_6gBrzNvRUtfvxCN4az.

Lunch and Learn: The 'Angry Black Woman'

Add to calendar 09-02-2021 12:00:00 09-02-2021 13:00:00 America/New_York Lunch and Learn: The 'Angry Black Woman' The Black History Month committee will host a program to explore the history, myths and consequences of being the “Angry Black Woman.” This program, part of a series about misperceptions of Black women, will also focus on dismantling myths and building a common cultural knowledge. Register at the following URL. http://thecommonsvcu.com/AngryBlackWomen-Lunch Candyce Brown cabrown3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Black History Month committee will host a program to explore the history, myths and consequences of being the “Angry Black Woman.” This program, part of a series about misperceptions of Black women, will also focus on dismantling myths and building a common cultural knowledge. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Candyce Brown at cabrown3@vcu.edu or visit http://thecommonsvcu.com/AngryBlackWomen-Lunch.

First General Body Meeting of Heart to Soul In Action

Add to calendar 09-02-2021 19:00:00 09-02-2021 America/New_York First General Body Meeting of Heart to Soul In Action Heart to Soul In Action will host the organization's first general body meeting of the semester via Zoom. The session will feature an overview of the group and available opportunities. Those who attend can enter a chance to win a $15 gift card or a Heart to Soul In Action T-shirt. Zoom Heart to Soul In Action at VCU heart2soulinaction@gmail.com DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at 7 p.m.

Heart to Soul In Action will host the organization's first general body meeting of the semester via Zoom. The session will feature an overview of the group and available opportunities. Those who attend can enter a chance to win a $15 gift card or a Heart to Soul In Action T-shirt.

For more information, contact Heart to Soul In Action at VCU at heart2soulinaction@gmail.com.

Getting To Know Google Sheets

Add to calendar 18-02-2021 13:00:00 18-02-2021 15:00:00 America/New_York Getting To Know Google Sheets Whether you're using Google Sheets for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, join us for this hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL. Virtual Dr. Gee drgee@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Whether you're using Google Sheets for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, join us for this hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Notices

VCUDine Updates and February Pop-Ups

VCUDine will offer two new grab-and-go options: GET Mobile pre-order and Good Uncle, prepackaged meals to go. Pop-ups at Shafer Court Dining Center for the first half of February include First Friday Seafood Specials (Feb. 5, 11 a.m.-close); 100 Carnations Giveaway (Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.); Love Fountain (Feb. 11, open-close) and Breakfast Bowls (Feb. 8-10, open-close). A list of February pop-ups is available at the following URL. Follow @VCU_Dining on social for details.

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

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