Student Issue for May 5, 2021
Today
Resilience Lab Informational Session
12 p.m.
Finals are coming up, and it's a good time to learn more about The Well's free, one-on-one, stress management and mindfulness sessions for students. This workshop will include all the information about what happens in a Resilience Lab appointment. Questions: https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/resilience-lab/. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.
For more information, contact Kelly O'Connor at oconnork3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96438025275.
BMES Finals Bag
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
The Biomedical Engineering Society Student Chapter at VCU will offer finals packages with snacks, laptop stickers and fidgets. RSVP at the following URL for pickup in the West Engineering Courtyard, 601 W. Main St.
For more information, contact Anisha Beladia at beladiaar@vcu.edu or (571) 208-6049 or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1093762.
Wednesdays in the Workshop (on the Web): Exam Jam: Google Poetics
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Poetry has long been used as a tool of self-expression. As this historic semester comes to a conclusion, Multimedia Teaching and Learning Librarian Oscar Keyes and poet/event specialist Gregory Kimbrell will lead a collaborative poetry activity using Google Docs that makes a great starter for meaningful conversations. No poetry expertise is required. The event will be hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop.
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/wednesdays-in-the-workshop.html.
Kateri Coyhis To Address Recovery and Intergenerational Healing
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join Rams in Recovery for a Community Conversation with Kateri Coyhis, executive director of White Bison, a nonprofit addiction treatment center, who will discuss intergenerational healing in indigenous communities. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/3ofT5SB.
This week
WVCW Radio Training Day
Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WVCW will hold radio training day at the Student Media Center, 817 W. Broad St. Executive staff and DJs will be available to help set up and run your very own radio show. Learn how to operate the boards, record promotions and publicize your show. Questions: Email promotions@wvcw.org. Sign up at the following URL.
For more information, contact Fiona McMichael at mcmichaelf@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/6YTx1g2cEhCyCRCfA.
Notices
VCU First Destination Survey Is Live
The VCU First Destination Survey is live for May 2021 graduates on Handshake at VCU. Responses will help VCU to improve career and academic advising, student recruitment and student services. Prizes for completing the survey include AirPods, a Roku player, a robot vacuum, a VCU luggage set and Amazon gift cards. For six months after graduation, respondents will be able to review/change information and will remain eligible for prize drawings.
For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUFDS21.
VCUDine May Events
VCUDine has a number of special events planned for Shafer Court Dining Center. They include Sushi Specials, through May 7, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sushi Specials at Bento, through May 6, open-close. See details and menus at the following URL or follow @VCU_Dining on social.
For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.
VCU Digital Badging
Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome that can be shared and verified in real-time, online. Learn more about the benefits of digital badges and how to demonstrate your skills in a new way. View VCU's current badge collections at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at badging@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/badges.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.
RamsConnect events
View all of the student events happening on campus and register for events that interest you.