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
  
  
• YouFirst Study Hours
  Throughout the semester, Mondays 5 -10 p.m., Tuesdays 1-5 p.m. and Thursdays 4-10 p.m. *except week of spring break
  Cabell Library, Multipurpose Room (250)
  Drop-in study hours for first-generation students 
  
  
• 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, 11:30-1:30 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, 12-2 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, 12-2 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, 12-2 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