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StudyWell Spring 2025

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.

More about StudyWell

Session Lineup 2024-2025 Academic Year

You First Study Hours 
James Branch Cabell Library Multipurpose Room (Room 250)
Throughout the semester, Mondays and Tuesdays 4-9 p.m.

  • Drop-in study hours for first-generation students.

TRIO Study Hours 
James Branch Cabell Library Multipurpose Room (Room 250)
Throughout the semester, Mondays 1-4 p.m. 

  • Drop-in study hours for TRIO students. 

Transfer Tuesdays in Cabell
James Branch Cabell Library Multipurpose Room (Room 250)
Throughout the semester, Tuesdays 1-3 p.m.

  • Drop-in study hours for transfer students.

Men of Color Study Hours
James Branch Cabell Library Multipurpose Room (Room 250)
Throughout the semester, Fridays 1-5 p.m. and Sundays 4-10 p.m.

  • Drop-in study hours for men of color. 

Whiteboard Wednesdays
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Wednesdays throughout the semester

  • Every week, we post a question on the large whiteboard in the lobby and provide markers so that you can share your responses. Prompts might include drawing your favorite cartoon character or asking a question like what’s your favorite coffee order. It’s your chance to share your thoughts on the question of the day.

Financial Success Center Peer Coaching Hours
James Branch Cabell Library Room 108
Throughout the semester:
Tuesdays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; plus drop-ins 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Fridays, 12 - 3 p.m.

  • Peer coaches from The Virginia Credit Union Financial Success Center at VCU offer free financial coaching on topics such as cash flow plans, savings goals, affording college, improving your credit score and paying down debt. Meet in the conference room on the first floor directly next to the gender neutral restrooms. No appointment needed Tuesday evenings.

Richmond Public Library -- Sign Up for a Library Card
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday, Jan. 16
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Wednesday, March 19
Thursday, April 10

  • If you live in the City of Richmond or surrounding counties, stop by to register for a free library card during this visit by Richmond Public Library staff. Bring a state or federal issued ID and a document with your current address, and you’ll have access to their physical and digital collections including books, audiobooks, movies, music, newspapers and magazines. More info here: https://rvalibrary.org/services/get-card/

Richmond Public Library -- Sign Up for a Library Card
Health Sciences Library Lobby
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the following dates:
Wednesday, Jan. 2
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Thursday, March 13
Wednesday, April 16

  • If you live in the City of Richmond or surrounding counties, stop by to register for a free library card during this visit by Richmond Public Library staff. Bring a state or federal issued ID and a document with your current address, and you’ll have access to their physical and digital collections including books, audiobooks, movies, music, newspapers and magazines. More info here: https://rvalibrary.org/services/get-card/

What's Your Why?
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Jan. 15, 10:30 a.m - noon

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to reflect on your motivation for exercise and the ways it can benefit you.

Mario Kart in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Jan. 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Calling all Mario Kart racers. The Health Sciences Library will be offering Mario Kart in the lobby on Jan. 21. Join us anytime during 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to take a study break with friends.

Green Flags: Relationship Reflections
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Jan. 21,  12:30-2:30 p.m. 

  • Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators for an interactive, peer-led activity to reflect on green, yellow and red flags in relationships. Learn on campus relationships here to support you.

Find Your Fit
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Jan. 23, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn realistic ways to stay active, and the resources on and around campus to help you find your fit.

Cannabis 101
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby 
Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about the effects of using cannabis. You will have the opportunity to test your knowledge and win prizes in a trivia game.

StudyWell x ConnectED
James Branch Cabell Library
Jan. 29, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • Learn how to get the most out of your General Education classes. ConnectED faculty will be on hand with prizes and PIZZA. Join us for an interactive study break that will leave you recharged and ready to get ConnectED. More information about ConnectED here: https://www.connected.vcu.edu

Caffeine Consciousness
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Jan. 30, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • Join the Peer Health Educators for an interactive activity to test your knowledge about the caffeine content in your favorite drinks.

You got the Beat!
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Jan. 30, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

  • Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about the effect music can have on your mental health and wellbeing.

Green Flags: Clear Convos
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to reflect on the elements of consent, and how they can show up in romantic, platonic, and everyday relationships. Learn ways to approach boundary-setting conversations.

Healthy Hearts 
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Feb. 4, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

  • Join the Peer Health Educators for American Heart Month to learn about ways to promote heart health in your life and receive a free blood pressure screening from clinicians at University Student Health Services.

Joy Journals
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 6 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to decorate a reflection journal and discuss ways you can practice self care.

Love Data Week Table
Health Sciences Library Lobby and James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 10 - Feb. 14

Healthy Hearts
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 11, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 

  • Join the Peer Health Educators for American Heart Month to learn about ways to promote heart health in your life and receive a free blood pressure screening from clinicians at University Student Health Services.

Valentine’s Day Maker Event
Health Sciences Library Lobby 
Feb. 13, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. 

  • Stop by the Health Sciences Library to make an anatomically correct heart card for a friend or loved one (or even yourself), grab a sweet treat and learn more about the equipment available in the Health Sciences Library Makerspace.

Reflection Beads
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 13, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

  • Join the Peer Health Educators to learn how mindfulness and self-care can help us cope with stress and make your own beaded reflection bracelets.

Count Your Zzz’s
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 18, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to talk about ways to get the sleep of your dreams. This event includes sleep assessments and tips for healthier rest.

Mario Kart in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Feb. 19, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Calling all Mario Kart racers. The Health Sciences Library will be offering Mario Kart in the lobby on Feb. 19. Join us anytime during 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to take a study break with friends.

STI Jeopardy
Health Sciences Library Lobby 
Feb. 20, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn important facts about STIs with the help of an interactive Jeopardy game!

Well Being Rocks!
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 20, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to learn about ways to destress and practice mindful self-care by painting a rock!

Sweet Talk
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

  • Join the Peer Health Educators in a discussion about added sugars. Students will brainstorm creative meal and snack choices and test their nutritional knowledge on the amount of sugar in various beverages.

Reflection Beads
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 27, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

  • Join the Peer Health Educators to learn how mindfulness and self-care can help us cope with stress and make your own beaded reflection bracelets.

Caffeine Consciousness
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 4, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

  • Join the Peer Health Educators for an interactive activity to test your knowledge about the caffeine content in your favorite drinks.

Periodic Table of Friends
Health Sciences Library Lobby
March 5, noon - 1:30 p.m.

  • VCU Friends of the Library will be providing a study break for students to write postcards home.

Mindful Midterms-  Reflection Beads
Health Sciences Library Lobby 
March 6, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

  • Join the Peer Health Educators to learn how mindfulness and self-care can help us cope with stress and make your own beaded reflection bracelets.

Mindful Midterms: Buttons for Wellbeing
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 7, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Peer Health Educators Count Your Zzz’s
Health Sciences Library Lobby
March 18, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to talk about ways to get the sleep of your dreams. This event includes sleep assessments and tips for healthier rest.

Caffeine consciousness
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 18, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

  • Join the Peer Health Educators for an interactive activity to test your knowledge about the caffeine content in your favorite drinks.

Dogs on Call 
Health Sciences Library
March 19, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

  • Need a break? Come cuddle up with a furry friend! Therapy dogs will be ready to melt your stress away with their cuteness in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room.

Mario Kart in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
March 20, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Calling all Mario Kart racers. The Health Sciences Library will be offering Mario Kart in the lobby to take a study break with friends.

Dogs on Call
James Branch Cabell Library
March 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

  • Need a break? Come cuddle up with a furry friend. Therapy dogs will be ready to melt your stress away with their cuteness in the multipurpose room. 

Green Flags: Relationship Reflections
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 21, 10 - 11:30 a.m. 

  • Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators for an interactive, peer-led activity to reflect on green, yellow and red flags in relationships. Learn on campus relationships here to support you.

Grow Your Goals
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 25, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 

  • Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about setting personal goals for well-being, and let your goals blossom as you decorate a grow kit with your aspirations.

Green Flags: Wrap it up 
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 27, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. 

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators for an interactive table with activities to learn how to properly use an external condom.

What’s Your Why?
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 31, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

  • Join RecWell's Peer Health Educators to reflect on your motivation for exercise and the ways it can benefit you!

Sweet Talk
Health Sciences Library Lobby
April 1, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

  • Join the Peer Health Educators in a discussion about added sugars. Students will brainstorm creative meal and snack choices and test their nutritional knowledge on the amount of sugar in various beverages.

Pour it Up
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 3, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

  • Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators as they educate and promote awareness around standard drink size for alcohol, the Golden Zone and social norms regarding protective behaviors and alcohol use among VCU students.

Grow Your Goals
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 8, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 

  • Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about setting personal goals for well-being, and let your goals blossom as you decorate a grow kit with your aspirations.

Relationship Reflections
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 11, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

  • Join RecWell’s Peer Health Educators for an interactive, peer-led activity to reflect on green, yellow and red flags in relationships. Learn on campus relationships here to support you.

Mario Kart in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
April 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Calling all Mario Kart racers. The Health Sciences Library will be offering Mario Kart in the lobby on April 15. Join us anytime during 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to take a study break with friends.

You’ve Got the Beat!
Health Sciences Library Lobby
April 15, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

  • Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about the effect music can have on your mental health and wellbeing!

Buttons for Wellbeing
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 15, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Dogs on Call
Health Sciences Library
May 6, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

  • Need a break? Come cuddle up with a furry friend! Therapy dogs will be ready to melt your stress away with their cuteness in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room. 

Cannabis 101
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

  • Join the Peer Health Educators to learn about the effects of using cannabis. You will have the opportunity to test your knowledge and win prizes in a trivia game.

Mindful Finals: You got the Beat
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 24, 11 a.m. -  1 p.m.

  • Join the Peer Health Educators during finals to learn about the effect music can have on your mental health and wellbeing.

Dogs on Call
James Branch Cabell Library
May 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

  • Take a study break and hang out with some fluffy friends! Therapy dogs are ready to brighten your day with their cuteness in the multipurpose room.