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StudyWell

Description

VCU Libraries and partners in the Division of Student Affairs and Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success offer StudyWell sessions focusing broadly on student wellbeing. Events highlight all types of health and wellness, including physical, financial, emotional and social health, in addition to academic success.

All sessions are free and open to all VCU students. Most events are drop-in with no registration required. For questions or accommodations, please contact the VCU Libraries Events Office at rbpander@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0593.

Session Lineup Fall and Spring

  • Study Breaks in Cabell Library
    A variety of coloring pages, puzzles and Legos to help with de-stressing and stimulating creativity

  • Science Hub Hours
    Throughout the semester, Mondays 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays 11 a.m-1 p.m. and Wednesdays and Thursdays 1-4 p.m.*except week of spring break 
    Cabell Library, Multipurpose Room (250)
    Drop-in help on science topics, staffed by STEM faculty

  • You First Study Hours
    Throughout the semester, Mondays and Wednesdays 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
    *except week of spring break
    Cabell Library, Study Room 404
    Drop-in study hours for first-generation students

  • Whiteboard Wednesdays
    Cabell Lobby
    Weekly on Wednesdays 

  • VCU SWAG Giveaway Table
    Cabell Lobby
    January 17, 10:30-12
    and January 18, 12-1:30 p.m. 

  • Blood Pressure Screening with University Health Services
    Cabell Lobby
    February 6th, 1:45-2:45 p.m.

  • Study Well Be Uncommon
    Take a break and stop by the VCU Uncommon swag giveaway at the Health Sciences Library. Shirts, buttons, bags, and more. Health Sciences Library Lobby
    Feb. 8, 10 a.m until 1 p.m. or while supplies last

  • Campus Learning Center Resources
    Come meet the Campus Learning Center Academic Coaches and learn about all the resources the CLC has to offer. Tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, Academic Coaching and new this semester Peer Academic Coaching.
    Cabell Lobby
    February 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

  • Love Data Week Table
    Cabell Lobby
    February 13-February 17 

  • Peer Health Educators Find Your Fit
    Cabell Lobby
    February 13, 1:45-3:45 p.m.

  • FOL Library Love Table
    Cabell Lobby
    February 14, 11a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Anatomical Heart Valentines at the Health Sciences Library
    Stop by the Health Sciences Library to make a Valentine’s Day card for someone special, grab a sweet treat, and learn more about the equipment available in the Health Sciences Library Makerspace.
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    February 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  • Peer Health Educators Count Your Zzz's
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    February 20, 1:45-3:45 p.m.

  • Writing Center Writing Group
    Cabell Library, Multipurpose Room (250)
    February 21, 1-3 p.m.

  • Peer Health Educators Spring Time Blues
    Cabell Library Lobby
    February 21, 4:30-6 p.m.

  • Gaming at the Library: Mario Kart
    VCU Libraries provides access to video games and more. Bring your friends and race to the finish with Mario Kart
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    February 22, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.

  • Writing Center Book Club / Reading Group
    Cabell Library, Multipurpose Room (250)
    February 22, 5-6 p.m.

  • Study Abroad Day
    Come celebrate Study Abroad Day with GEO at the Cabell Library. Learn how you can study or intern abroad, how to get involved with our international community, how to fund your international experience, and much more
    Cabell Lobby
    February 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

  • Leisure Reading with a Librarian
    Did you know you can access more than just academic materials? Learn how to access fun books with Humanities Research Librarian John Glover.
    Cabell Lobby
    February 28, 4-6 p.m.

  • Midterm Prep with Campus Learning Center
    Come meet the Campus Learning Center Academic Coaches and learn about all the resources the CLC has to offer. Tutoring, SI, Academic Coaching and new this semester Peer Academic Coaching.
    Cabell Lobby
    March 2, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

  • Peer Health Educators Mindful Midterms
    Cabell Lobby
    March 13, 1:45-3:45 p.m.

  • University Counseling Services Resource Table
    Stop by to learn about mental health resources available to students both on campus and virtually. There will be chances to win some Counseling Services swag, such as a water bottle or stuffed ram.
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    March 14, noon - 1 p.m. 

  • Dogs on Call at Health Sciences Library
    Health Sciences Library 
    March 15, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • Send a Postcard Home with the Friends
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    March 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

  • NCAA VCU Watch Party
    Cabell Multipurpose Room 250
    March 17, 2 p.m. 

  • Peer Health Educators: Debunked!: Mpox Myth vs Fact
    Cabell Lobby
    March 20, 1:45-3:45 p.m.

  • Puzzle Well at HSL
    Health Sciences Library near printing station
    March 20 - March 31

  • Writing Center Writing Group
    Cabell Library, Study Room 404
    March 21, 1–3 p.m.

  • Writing Center Book Club / Reading Group
    Cabell Library, Study Room 404
    March 22, 5 – 6 p.m.

  • Peer Health Educators Debunked: Mpox Myth vs Facts
    Cabell Lobby
    April 3, 1:45-3:45 p.m.

  • Peer Health Educators Cannabis 101
    Cabell Lobby
    April 10, 1:45-3:45 p.m.

  • Writing Center Writing Group
    Cabell Library, Study Room 404
    April 11, 1–3 p.m.

  • Peer Health Educators Sexual Health 101
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    April 12, 1-3 p.m.

  • Zine Making Workshop
    MAPP Room, Cabell Library 4th Floor
    Join Special Collections and Archives staff in the Mapp room on Wednesday, April 12th for an introduction to some simple zine-making techniques. Materials will be provided for students to make single-sheet and pamphlet-stitched booklets, and more. Snacks will be provided as well.
    April 12, noon-2 p.m.

  • Cabell Grab and Go Coloring pages
    Take a break from studying and do some coloring with some complimentary crayons and coloring book pages
    Cabell Lobby 
    April 18, noon-2 p.m. 

  • Earth Day Seed Packet Giveaway
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    April 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  • VCU Libraries User Experience Cafe
    Enjoy free coffee and snacks for 5 minutes of your time, helping us improve VCU Libraries website, services and spaces
    Cabell Library Lobby
    April 19, 11:30-12:30

  • Earth Day VR Experience
    Explore the beauty of our blue planet through virtual reality!
    Health Sciences Library Makerspace
    April 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m

  • Finals Prep with Campus Learning Center
    Come meet the Campus Learning Center Academic Coaches and learn about all the resources the CLC has to offer. Tutoring, SI, Academic Coaching and new this semester Peer Academic Coaching.
    Cabell Lobby
    April 20, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

  • Caricature Artist
    Come take a break and get your caricatures done
    HSL Lobby
    April 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

  • Earth Day Table
    Come by and grab some wildflower seed packets to celebrate earth day
    Cabell Lobby
    April 21, noon-2 p.m.

  • Comics and Cake Pops
    Take a break to celebrate student creativity.
    Cabell Lobby
    April 24, 10 a.m.-noon

  • Peer Health Educators Nutrition for the College Student 
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    April 24 1:45-3:45 p.m.

  • Drop-in library feedback with SGA and VCU Libraries Administration
    Share your ideas and feedback about VCU Libraries, and get questions you have answered
    Cabell Lobby
    April 24, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

  • VCU Libraries User Experience Cafe
    Enjoy free coffee and snacks for 5 minutes of your time, helping us improve VCU Libraries website, services and spaces
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    April 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  • Writing Center Book Club / Reading Group
    Cabell Library, Study Room 404
    April 26, 5–6 p.m.

  • Send a Postcard Home with the Friends
    Cabell Lobby
    April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Make a Journal with VCU Libraries' Collections Care Team
    Join us to learn how to make a small journal out of one sheet of paper. All supplies will be provided
    Cabell Lobby
    April 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

  • Peer Health Educators Mindful Finals
    Cabell Lobby
    May 1, 1:45-3:45 p.m.

  • Caricature Artist
    Come take a break and get your caricatures done
    Cabell Lobby
    May 2,  noon-2 p.m.

  • Dogs on Call
    Health Sciences Library Reading Room
    May 1, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Writing Center Writing Group
    Cabell Library, Study Room 404
    May 2, 1–3 p.m.

  • VCU Libraries User Experience Cafe
    Enjoy free coffee and snacks for 5 minutes of your time, helping us improve VCU Libraries website, services and spaces
    Cabell Library Lobby
    May 3, 11:30-12:30

Previous Sessions: 

  • Humanities Accelerated Library Fellows Tabling
    Cabell Library Lobby
    August 11, noon-2 p.m. 

  • Peer Health Wellness Passport table
    Cabell Library Lobby
    August 24 2-3:30 p.m.

  • Health Sciences Library 90th Anniversary 
    Health Sciences Library Lobby 
    September 14, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

  • Make your own Bookmark with the Friends of the Library 
    Cabell Library Lobby 
    September 20 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

  • Campus Learning Center Tabling
    Connect with the Campus Learning Center and learn about their resources for students
    Cabell Library Lobby
    September 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

  • Make a Journal with VCU Libraries' Collections Care Team!
    Join us to learn how to make a small journal out of one sheet of paper. All supplies will be provided
    Cabell Library Lobby 
    September 30, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

  • Friends of VCU Libraries/ Family Weekend Table
    Cabell Library Lobby 
    October 8, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. 

  • Coloring with Academic Coaches
    Academic Coaches from the campus learning center will provide a coloring activity as well as information regarding resources provided by the center
    Cabell Library Lobby
    October 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

  • Postcards with the Friends
    VCU Friends will be providing a study break to write postcards home
    Cabell Lobby
    October 18, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

  • Buttons for Wellbeing with PHE's
    Create buttons with affirmations with our Peer Health Educators to promote positivity
    Cabell Lobby
    November 16, noon-2 p.m.

  • Postcards with the Friends
    VCU Friends will be providing a study break to write postcards home
    HSL Lobby
    November 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Count your Zzs with PHE's
    Join our Peer Health Educators in learning about sleep hygiene and how to get the sleep of your dreams
    Health Sciences Lobby
    November 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

  • Grow Your Goals with PHE's
    Let your goals blossom as you decorate a potted plant with your aspirations
    Cabell Lobby
    November 29, noon-2 p.m.

  • Reflection Beads with PHE's
    Practice Gratitude and self-reflection by creating beaded jewelry just in time for the holiday season with our Peer Health Educators
    Cabell Lobby
    November 30, noon-2 p.m.

  • Gaming at the Library: Mario Kart
    VCU Libraries provides access to video games and more! Bring your friends and race to the finish with Mario Kart
    Health Sciences Lobby
    November 30, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.

  • Stay Well with RecWell
    Peer Health Educators from RecWell will be on-site to provide information and tips about how to stay healthy and well during this busy time of year.
    Health Sciences Lobby
    December 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

  • Study Well Men’s World Cup Match Viewing
    Health Sciences Library Lobby 
    December 2 - December 14, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on match days

  • StudyWell Eat Well: Hot Cider and Fruit
    Health Sciences Library Lobby
    December 5, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

  • Dogs on Call at the Health Sciences Library
    SCA Reading Room 
    December 6, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

  • Joy Journals with PHE's
    'Tis the season to mindful! Decorate a personal wellness journal to take with you into the New Year
    Cabell Lobby
    December 7, 1-3 p.m.

  • Destress with Chair Massages 
    Relax and destress with free chair massage from trained professionals from RecWell
    Health Sciences Lobby 
    December 7, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

  • Gratitude Cards with PHE's
    Kick off the season of giving with gratitude cards for yourself, your professors, your coworkers, or your loved ones
    Health Sciences Lobby 
    December 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

  • Destress with Chair Massages 
    Relax and destress with free chair massage from trained professionals from RecWell
    Health Sciences Lobby 
    December 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

  • Finals Relaxation Table with the Campus Learning Center
    Stop by for a study break with representatives from our campus learning center to help destress during finals
    Cabell Lobby
    December 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

Other Events Focused on Wellness and Student Success

  • Wellness programs from the Health and Wellness Library
  • Health Sciences Webinars
    Throughout the Semester
    Sessions aimed at researchers at all levels in the health sciences to help with mastering online tools and other resources and strategies that benefit research projects
  • Advance Your Research Webinars
    Throughout the Semester
    Online workshops for graduate students and advanced researchers to help strengthen research skills
  • Workshops @ The Workshop
    Throughout the Semester
    Hands-on demonstrations of tools and software to stimulate productivity and creativity on academic and personal projects

Image: Study Well, by Caslin Applewhite

For special accommodations, or to register offline, please contact Ryan Pander, event manager, rbpander@vcu.edu or 804-828-0593.