Student Issue for June 22, 2021
Today
VCU’s Online MBA Program Accepting Applications Until Full; Webinar on June 22
6 p.m.
VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 32nd nationally by Fortune, is still accepting applications. Learn why this synchronous, two-year format is a great choice for working professionals and current students who have an average work experience of 10 years. The graduation rate is over 90 percent. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/. If you cannot register ahead of time, attend by clicking on https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96643358527. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-omba-062221?program=OMBA&utm_source=OMBA%20Prospects&utm_medium=email&utm_content=05.19.21emailinvite1&utm_term=InfoSessionTime%20-%20ProgramName&utm_campaign=OMBARY21.
This week
Urban Container Gardening Workshop
Thursday, Jun. 24, 2021 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
VCU Alumni will host an urban garden container workshop featuring alumna Alex Little of Green Heron Garden Co. The workshop will be held in person with a virtual option if you prefer to participate in your garden. Learn more about planting seeds and transferring plants into containers to make your outdoor space more green. The virtual experience will be a live video feed of the in-person experience. The virtual experience is free, but you will need to purchase the items referenced. After you register, a supplies list will be shared with you. Limited spaces are available for the in-person event. Some supplies will be provided for $15. Those who attend are asked to bring two containers from home. The event will be held outside at Blanchard’s Coffee Roasting Co., 26 N. Morris St., Richmond. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Lauren Leavy at leleavy@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/GreenHeronGarden.
Coming up
'Let’s Talk Enneagram'
Monday, Jun. 28, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
VCU Alumni will present a program with alumnus Jon Singletary, Ph.D., dean of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University and longtime Enneagram facilitator. Join a discussion about how the nine Enneagram personality types can be a useful way to understand yourself and others. Take a free Enneagram test (https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test) before the workshop to learn more about your number. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/42348.
VCU Executive MBA Information Session Webinar: Alumni Panel Question and Answer
Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.
Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration personnel will be available to answer questions. Click on the URL below to register.
For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/executive-mba/#sob-events-1759433.
Notices
VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Is Hiring
VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring Federal Work Study Program assistants for the 2021-22 school year. The position is part time and applicants must have been approved for Federal Work Study. Apply online through Handshake at the following URL by July 2.
For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4876846.
Calling Artists for Collaborative Art Fundraising Event
Heart to Soul in Action at VCU is seeking artists to donate handmade art pieces for a collaborative art fundraiser in conjunction with Katie’s Project at VCU and Race for Unity. Questions: Email vcu@katiesartproject.org. Click on the following URL to join.
For more information, contact Mannat Narang at narangm@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/HSAvcu.
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