Office of Student Engagement

Thank you to all those who took the Health Sciences Student Experience Survey! We wanted to share some of the highlights with you: rampages.us/studentexp2/sa…

AND, there is a wonderful library in the Gateway Building on the MCV campus as well, the Health and Wellness Library, which supports patients and family members with a variety of resources, and a business center. vcuhealth.org/for-your-healt…

Vaccination can still be beneficial as long as #flu viruses are circulating. Seasonal flu usually peaks between December and March most years but can occur as late as May. #NIVW

Need research support? Want to review a search strategy or set up a time for a consultation? AskHSL! Email our librarians and we will be in touch with you soon! askHSL@vcu.edu ow.ly/iY2w50LXqX5 #VCU #MCV #Libraries #Library #Librarian #HealthSciences #Research

We hope everyone's finals season hasn't been too rough for y'all. This Friday, from 8am-9am, we will be serving Nate's Bagels, hot cocoa bar, and some fun prizes and treats! Come see us on the first floor of the VMI Building!

Will you be on campus during the ❄️winter break? 🚍RamSafe will still be in operation, starting at 5 p.m. nightly. If you'll need a safe ride, place your request online, through the app, or by calling 828-SAFE. Learn more about the service at go.vcu.edu/ramsafe.

August and December graduates have a unique opportunity to share your graduation photos so they can be displayed for family and friends during celebrations! Submit your photos: ow.ly/E3ft50LSFyR

9 out of 10 Rams who drink say they stick with the same friends when they party. What’s your plan? Source: RecWell’s UCelebrate Survey (n=554) #vcu #VeryCaringU

❕Remember, 🚗parking sales start this week! View additional information at parking.vcu.edu/parking/studen….

Take a study break from finals with the GSPB on Saturday at the Byrd Theatre! They have got tickets for a showing of Home Alone at Richmond's Historic Landmark Theatre. You will be required to confirm your RSVP by Thursday! Visit: ow.ly/I8TL50LQc92

Wondering how to stay healthy year-round? Join Peer Health Educators on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 1:30-3:30 p.m in the @VCUHSLibrary Lobby to learn about the services and programs available to the VCU community. @VCURecWell #VCU #MCV #VCUStudyWell #StudyWell go.vcu.edu/studywell

Happy Thanksgiving! Wish you and you family health, happiness, and success! Enjoy your break and see you next week!

⚠️ Drivers who sleep 5 to 6 hours a night are 2x as likely to crash; risks quadruple when you sleep only 4 to 5 hours a night. 👉 To be safe, please: 💤 Get a good night sleep. 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Plan to drive long trips w/ another person. (2/3)

🚙 DRIVING DROWSY: The end of Daylight Saving Time creates more drowsy drivers on city streets. In partnership with @000RVA, we encourage all drivers to take a break & drive awake. ⚠️ 2/3 of people drive drowsy & 1/3 admit to falling asleep behind the wheel. (1/3)

Join the Rev. F. Todd Gray, Rudene Mercer Haynes and Robert A. Winn, M.D. tomorrow as they will host a trio of guests for Facts and Faith Fridays to discuss food insecurity, food deserts and how the issue can be addressed as a community. Visit: ow.ly/Auc750LH2oK

Sleep makes a difference! Join Peer Health Educators from @VCURecWell today, Thursday, Nov. 17 from 1:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the @VUCHSLibrary lobby to learn about healthy sleep habits to help you catch some Zzs! #VCU #VCUStudyWell #MCV go.vcu.edu/studywell

Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators tomorrow from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Health Sciences Library to talk about getting the sleep of your dreams. This event includes sleep assessments and tips for healthier rest!

Get prepped and ready for next week 🦃 🥗 with our Nutrition team. Wed, Nov 16 at noon, head over to our Facebook page for a webinar about Setting the Table for a Healthy Holiday Meal 🍁. bit.ly/3PpliVp. See you there!

You belong at VCU. Germs don't! Check out health.students.vcu.edu to cut flu and COVID out of your social circle with a free vaccine. @VCURecWell

🚍RamRide service will be unavailable from Nov. 24-25. You can view alternate parking arrangements at blogs.vcu.edu/parkingtranspo…. #VCU

🐏🦃 Rams: starting to think about Thanksgiving travel? 🖤💛 Please buckle up. We're partnering w/ @NHTSAgov to share an important lifesaving reminder: #ClickItorTicket. Our officers enforce Virginia's seat belt laws & we encourage everyone to buckle up in cars. #VCU #RVA (1/3)