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.

Session Lineup 2022-2023 Academic Year

• Study Breaks in James Branch 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
  James Branch 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
  James Branch Cabell Library, Multipurpose Room (250)
  Drop-in study hours for first-generation students.
  
  
• Humanities Accelerated Library Fellows Tabling
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Aug. 11, noon-2 p.m.
  
  
• Peer Health Wellness Passport table
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Aug. 24, 2-3:30 p.m.
  
  
• Health Sciences Library 90th Anniversary
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
  
  
• Make your own Bookmark with the Friends of the Library
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Sept. 20, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
  
  
• Campus Learning Center Tabling
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Sept. 23, 11:30-1:30 p.m.
  Connect with the Campus Learning Center and learn about their resources for students.
  
  
• Make a Journal with VCU Libraries' Collections Care Team
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  Join us to learn how to make a small journal out of one sheet of paper. All supplies will be provided.
  
  
• Friends of VCU Libraries/ Family Weekend Table
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
  
  
• Coloring with Academic Coaches
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Oct. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  Academic Coaches from the campus learning center will provide a coloring activity as well as information regarding resources provided by the center.
  
  
• Postcards with the Friends
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Oct. 18, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
  VCU Friends will be providing a study break to write postcards home.
  
  
• Buttons for Wellbeing with Peer Health Educators
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Nov. 16, noon-2 p.m.
  Create buttons with affirmations with our Peer Health Educators to promote positivity.
  
  
• Postcards with the Friends
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Nov. 16, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  VCU Friends will be providing a study break to write postcards home.
  
  
• Count your Zzs with Peer Health Educators
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Nov. 17, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
  Join our Peer Health Educators in learning about sleep hygiene and how to get the sleep of your dreams.
  
  
• Grow Your Goals with Peer Health Educators
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Nov. 29, noon-2 p.m.
  Let your goals blossom as you decorate a potted plant with your aspirations.
  
  
• Reflection Beads with Peer Health Educators
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Nov. 30, noon-2 p.m.
  Practice Gratitude and self-reflection by creating beaded jewelry just in time for the holiday season with our Peer Health Educators.
  
  
• Gaming at the Library: Mario Kart
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Nov. 30, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m.
  VCU Libraries provides access to video games and more! Bring your friends and race to the finish with Mario Kart.
  
  
• Stay Well with RecWell
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Dec. 1, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
  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.
  
  
• Study Well Men’s World Cup Match Viewing
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Dec. 2 - Dec. 14, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on match days
  
  
• StudyWell Eat Well: Hot Cider and Fruit
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
  
  
• Dogs on Call at the Health Sciences Library
  Special Collections and Archives Reading Room
  Dec. 6, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  
  
• Joy Journals with Peer Health Educators
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m.
  'Tis the season to be mindful. Decorate a personal wellness journal to take with you into the New Year
  
  
• De-stress with Chair Massages
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Dec. 7, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
  Relax and destress with free chair massage from trained professionals from RecWell
  
  
• Gratitude Cards with Peer Health Educators
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Dec. 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
  Kick off the season of giving with gratitude cards for yourself, your professors, your coworkers, or your loved ones.
  
  
• De-stress with Chair Massages
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Dec. 8, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
  Relax and destress with free chair massage from trained professionals from RecWell
  
  
• Finals Relaxation Table with the Campus Learning Center
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  Stop by for a study break with representatives from our campus learning center to help destress during finals.
  
  
• You First Study Hours Spring 2023
  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
  James Branch Cabell Library, Study Room 404
  Drop-in study hours for first-generation students
  
  
• Whiteboard Wednesdays
  James Branch Cabell Library
  Weekly on Wednesdays
  
  
• VCU SWAG Giveaway Table
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Jan. 17, 10:30-12 and Jan. 18, noon-1:30 p.m.
  
  
• Blood Pressure Screening with University Health Services
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Feb. 6, 1:45-2:45 p.m.
  
  
• Study Well Be Uncommon
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Feb. 8, 10 a.m until 1 p.m. or while supplies last
  Take a break and stop by the VCU Uncommon swag giveaway at the Health Sciences Library. Shirts, buttons, bags, and more.
  
  
• Campus Learning Center Resources
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  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.
  
  
• Love Data Week Table
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Feb. 13-Feb. 17
  
  
• Peer Health Educators Find Your Fit
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Feb. 13, 1:45-3:45 p.m.
  
  
• Friends of the Library Library Love Table
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Feb. 14, 11a.m.-1 p.m.
  
  
• Anatomical Heart Valentines at the Health Sciences Library
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  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.
  
  
• Peer Health Educators Count Your Zzz's
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Feb. 20, 1:45-3:45 p.m.
  
  
• Writing Center Writing Group
  James Branch Cabell Library Multipurpose Room (250)
  Feb. 21, 1-3 p.m.
  
  
• Peer Health Educators SpringTime Blues
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Feb. 21, 4:30-6 p.m.
  
  
• Gaming at the Library: Mario Kart
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  Feb. 22, 11 a.m.- 9 p.m.
  VCU Libraries provides access to video games and more. Bring your friends and race to the finish with Mario Kart.
  
  
• Writing Center Book Club / Reading Group
  James Branch Cabell Library Multipurpose Room (250)
  Feb. 22, 5-6 p.m.
  
  
• Study Abroad Day
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Feb. 27, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  Come celebrate Study Abroad Day with GEO at the James Branch 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.
  
  
• Leisure Reading with a Librarian
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  Feb. 28, 4-6 p.m.
  Did you know you can access more than just academic materials? Learn how to access fun books with Humanities Research Librarian John Glover.
  
  
• Midterm Prep with Campus Learning Center
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  March 2, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  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.
  
  
• Peer Health Educators Mindful Midterms
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  March 13, 1:45-3:45 p.m.
  
  
• University Counseling Services Resource Table
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  March 14, noon - 1 p.m.
  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.
  
  
• Dogs on Call at Health Sciences Library
  Health Sciences Library Special Collections Reading Room
  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
  James Branch Cabell Library Multipurpose Room (250)
  March 17, 2 p.m.
  
  
• Peer Health Educators: Debunked!: Mpox Myth vs Fact
  James Branch Cabell Library 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
  James Branch Cabell Library, Study Room 404
  March 21, 1–3 p.m.
  
  
• Writing Center Book Club / Reading Group
  James Branch Cabell Library, Study Room 404
  March 22, 5 – 6 p.m.
  
  
• Peer Health Educators Debunked: Mpox Myth vs Facts
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 3, 1:45-3:45 p.m.
  
  
• Peer Health Educators Cannabis 101
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 10, 1:45-3:45 p.m.
  
  
• Writing Center Writing Group
  James Branch 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, James Branch Cabell Library 4th Floor
  April 12, noon-2 p.m.
  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.
  
  
• Cabell Grab and Go Coloring pages
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 18, noon-2 p.m.
  Take a break from studying and do some coloring with some complimentary crayons and coloring book pages.
  
  
• Earth Day Seed Packet Giveaway
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  April 18, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  
  
• VCU Libraries User Experience Cafe
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 19, 11:30-12:30 p.m.
  Enjoy free coffee and snacks for 5 minutes of your time, helping us improve VCU Libraries website, services and spaces.
  
  
• Earth Day VR Experience
  Health Sciences Library Makerspace
  April 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m
  Explore the beauty of our blue planet through virtual reality.
  
  
• Finals Prep with Campus Learning Center
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 20, 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.
  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.
  
  
• Caricature Artist
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  April 21, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
  Come take a break and get your caricatures done.
  
  
• Earth Day Table
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 21, noon-2 p.m.
  Come by and grab some wildflower seed packets to celebrate earth day.
  
  
• Comics and Cake Pops
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 24, 10 a.m.-noon
  Take a break to celebrate student creativity.
  
  
• 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
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 24, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
  Share your ideas and feedback about VCU Libraries, and get questions you have answered.
  
  
• VCU Libraries User Experience Cafe
  Health Sciences Library Lobby
  April 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  Enjoy free coffee and snacks for 5 minutes of your time, helping us improve VCU Libraries website, services and spaces.
  
  
• Writing Center Book Club / Reading Group
  James Branch Cabell Library, Study Room 404
  April 26, 5–6 p.m.
  
  
• Send a Postcard Home with the Friends
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
  
  
• Make a Journal with VCU Libraries' Collections Care Team
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  April 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  Join us to learn how to make a small journal out of one sheet of paper. All supplies will be provided.
  
  
• Peer Health Educators Mindful Finals
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  May 1, 1:45-3:45 p.m.
  
  
• Caricature Artist
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  May 2,  noon-2 p.m.
  Come take a break and get your caricatures done.
  
  
• Dogs on Call
  Health Sciences Library Reading Room
  May 1, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  
  
• Writing Center Writing Group
  James Branch Cabell Library, Study Room 404
  May 2, 1–3 p.m.
  
  
• VCU Libraries User Experience Cafe
  James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
  May 3, 11:30-12:30 p.m.
  Enjoy free coffee and snacks for 5 minutes of your time, helping us improve VCU Libraries website, services and spaces.

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.