Designing a Digital Project for your Focused Inquiry course?

In your work for Focused Inquiry, you're not always asked to write traditional essays. Hopefully expressing yourself with audio, video, and multimedia feels liberating—but maybe using new technologies is a step outside your comfort zone!

Join us on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday for online sessions facilitated by VCU librarian Oscar Keyes of The Workshop, a division of Cabell Library providing students with hardware, software, spaces and expertise to help them produce creative multimedia work. (Take advantage of the resources and services The Workshop has to offer, too!)

Design with red gears on a grey and gold background. Text: Videos, Podcasts, Infographics, Oh My! ÔÇö Getting Started with Creative Digital Projects. Tuesday, February 7th, from 1-2pm, Location: Online ÔÇö Register for Zoom link. https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10241301. Join us. Logos: VCU University College Focsued Inquiry, VCU Libraries, The Workshop

Videos, Podcasts, Infographics, oh my! –
Getting Started with Creative Digital Projects
TODAY! Tuesday, February 7, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
Online Session (Register for Zoom Link)

Have you been assigned a creative project involving digital technologies and don’t know where to start? This workshop will provide you with an overview of the different tools available and how to get started with making digital creative works and research projects.

Editing and Recording with Your Smartphone
Thursday, February 9, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Online Session (Register for Zoom Link)

Learn how to unlock the full potential of your smartphone for video and audio recording and editing. We’ll cover techniques, equipment, and apps that can help you get the most out of these powerful personal devices we carry in our pockets everyday!

Become a Change-Maker with VCU Transform

VCU Transform is the community for students who want to explore their leadership potential and become change-makers in their local and global communities. Students will build skills through a specialized curriculum, activities, and a community-focused residential experience in West Grace North Residence Hall.

As a Transform student, you get to build relationships and community by living and learning with your peers all while expanding your network by interacting with campus and community leaders. Students should consider VCU Transform as they look for a place to build a community, challenge themselves, and grow in their time at VCU. Our faculty and staff are professionals dedicated to guiding students to achieve your goals and make an impact during your time in the program.

For more information or to apply, visit https://lead.vcu.edu/transform-llp/. Applications will close in mid-February. You can come to our information session this week on Wednesday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. You can attend the session in person in The FILL (Harris 5116) or stream it live on Zoom (register for the Zoom link at https://bit.ly/3DdTZcn). Join representatives from VCU Transform to learn more about the living-learning community at VCU focused on leadership development, community engagement, and cultural agility. This half-hour session will overview the benefits of living-learning communities, describe how Transform can elevate your VCU experience, and answer any questions you have about joining this transformational program!

First Gen? Support Your Peers As a You First Mentor

Check out this great opportunity from our partners at You First at VCU! You First Mentors are upper-level first-generation college students who help first-year first-gen students adjust to college. Mentors help normalize what can be a stressful time, and they help mentees build their confidence and a sense of belonging. This program is as much for the mentors as it is for the mentees. As a mentor, you’ll receive training and develop leadership skills, and through this process you’ll see just how much you already know!

For more information information or to apply, visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/resources/you-first-mentors/. Applications are due by Sunday, February 12. Stop by You First at VCU's information table in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to connect with current mentors and learn more about the requirements and expectations of the role. Tables will be staffed today (Tuesday, February 7) and tomorrow (Wednesday, February 8) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Are you a first-gen student new to VCU interested in having a mentor? Answer this questionnaire that will help You First match you with a mentor. And if you haven't already, join the You First at VCU student organization. This will help you stay connected with services and events (like parties! And pizza!). 35% of VCU Freshmen this year are first-gen!

How can it be Week 4 already?!