Upcoming Graduate Education Week Events
Aug 14 | 9:00am - 2:00pm
New Graduate Student Orientation
The Graduate School and the Graduate Student Association sponsor an orientation to introduce new graduate students to VCU and the city of Richmond. Departments also conduct individual orientation sessions with representatives available to talk with students and answer questions. If you're unable to join us in person, a livestream of the formal program will be available at https://go.vcu.edu/concerthall at the time of the event. Important Things to Note: - Due to limited capacity, orientation is open to new VCU graduate students only. -Lunch will be provided for new graduate students. Options accommodating a wide range of diets will be available, but please reach out to us at gradschool@vcu.edu if you have concerns regarding dietary restrictions. -You can expect to hear from your department regarding an orientation specific to your program. A list of department-specific orientations can be found at https://graduate.vcu.edu/current-students/newly-admitted-students/ -The GradFest Resource Fair will be held in Cabell Library's third-floor lecture hall, which is on a quiet study floor. Please be mindful of volume when entering and exiting the lecture hall. -Check-in at the event will be completed through a QR code. You may find it helpful to download the CampusGroups app, available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android), prior to arriving at orientation.
W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts
Aug 17 | 8:00am - 12:00pm
Graduate School Day at RVA Big Market - Richmond Series
Join the Graduate School at RVA Big Market. Support small businesses and local vendors as you learn more about the vibrant city of Richmond. The first 25 graduate students to visit the VCU Graduate School table will receive a gift! All other VCU visitors will be entered to win a raffle.
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Aug 21 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Understanding the Hidden Curriculum - Workshop Wednesdays
This session will discuss the things that students are not told about graduate studies that are critical to success. Some of these unwritten concepts are things that students are just expected to know or learn along the way. This session is design to help demystify some of those challenges and point you in the right direction to valuable resources.
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Aug 23 | 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Richmond Flying Squirrels Game - Richmond Series
Come watch the Richmond Flying Squirrels professional baseball team take on Altoona at the Diamond during Jimmy Buffett Night. Wear your Hawaiian Shirt if you are feeling festive! The first 25 students to arrive will get $10 Acorn dollars to go towards food and drinks.
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Aug 28 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Student Success Stories - A Panel of Diverse Graduate Students
Learn how VCU graduate students are taking advantage of VCU's unique location, history and place to research, learn and contribute to world. Consider how fellowships, scholarships, experiential learning and other meaningful opportunities may fit into your course of study.
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Aug 29 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Canvas Training - GTA Workshops Series
This Canvas Training facilitated by VCU Online Instructional Design Lead, Peyton Burgess, will provide Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) with tips and best practices for maximizing Canvas for student learning. Come with your questions and be prepared to walk through the system in real-time.
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Sep 3 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Presidential Management Fellowship - Graduate Fellowship Week
Learn about the prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) through the Office of Personnel Management which provides a two-year government appointment along with leadership development and mentorship. This information session will detail the opportunity and application process. Find out more at www.pmf.gov.
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Sep 3 | 7:00pm - 7:45pm
3MT Information Session
The premise is simple - three minutes, one static slide, your research. Are you ready to compete? Find out more at the information session. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to share their research.
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Sep 4 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Presidential Management Fellowship Information Session - Graduate Fellowship Week
Learn about the prestigious Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF) through the Office of Personnel Management which provides a two-year government appointment along with leadership development and mentorship. This information session will detail the opportunity and application process. Find out more at www.pmf.gov.
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Sep 4 | 1:00pm - 1:45pm
3MT Information Session
The premise is simple - three minutes, one static slide, your research. Are you ready to compete? Find out more at the information session. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to share their research.
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