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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. These events are open to all friends, allies, and supporters of the first-generation community.

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. These events are open to all friends, allies, and supporters of the TRIO community.

Transfer Tuesdays in Cabell
James Branch Cabell Library Multipurpose Room (Room 250)
Throughout the semester, Tuesdays 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

  • Drop-in study hours for transfer students. These events are open to all friends, allies, and supporters of the transfer student community.

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

  • Drop-in study hours for men of color. These events are open to all friends, allies, and supporters of the men of color community.

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.

  • 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.

Book Giveaway
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 29, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • It’s the Last Day of Classes, and you’ve worked hard all semester.  Take a break, and treat yo self to free books!  Stop by our table to find out how.

Dogs on Call
James Branch Cabell Library
May 2, 11:30 a.m. - 1 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.

Healthy Snacks at HSL
Health Sciences Library Lobby 
May 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

  • Stop by the lobby of HSL to fuel up on some whole fruit while you study for finals.

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.

Past Sessions: 

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 - 4:30 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.

Mario Kart in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
Feb. 26, 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. 26. Join us anytime during 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to take a study break with friends.

A Moment of Gratitude – with the Campus Learning Center
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
Feb. 26, 10 a.m. - noon

  • With over half of the semester already behind us, what better time to show some love and appreciation for those who helped us get started on the right foot. Join our Campus Learning Center academic coaching team for a gratitude-themed craft and some resources to help you balance your busy schedules.

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.

Will Eisner Week Pop-Up At James Branch Cabell Library
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

  • It’s Will Eisner Week at Cabell Library. Come take a break and see a selection of graphic novels available for checkout in the lobby. A browsable satellite display of recent Eisner Award winners will be available on the fourth floor in Special Collections and Archives from 12 - 4 p.m.

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.

Healthy Snacks at HSL
Health Sciences Library Lobby 
March 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 

  • Stop by the lobby of HSL to fuel up on some whole fruit while you study for midterms.

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

Richmond Public Library -- Sign Up for a Library Card
Health Sciences Library Lobby
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on the following dates:
Thursday, March 13

  • 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/

Follow the Rainbow to Success With the Campus Learning Center
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

  • We have reached the midterms, how are you feeling– lucky or a little unlucky? Let’s help keep good luck on our side by building a strong study plan together. The Campus Learning Center's academic coaching team is here to help you explore what study strategies might work best for you.

Dogs on Call
James Branch Cabell Library
March 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1 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. 

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.

Richmond Public Library -- Sign Up for a Library Card
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
March 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • 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/

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.

First Day of Spring Maker Event
Health Sciences Library Lobby
March 20, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  • Stop by the Health Sciences Library to make a paper flower to celebrate the first day of spring, grab a delicious treat, some StudyWell swag and learn more about the equipment available in the Health Sciences Library Makerspace.

Flowers for the First Day of Spring
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby 
March 20, noon- 2 p.m. 

  • Stop by the James Branch Cabell Library lobby for a gerber daisy to celebrate the first day of spring! While supplies last.

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.

Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby 
March 21, 11:45 a.m. -2 p.m.

  • Join VCU's Rams in Recovery program as they showcase their coffee and narcan bikes as well are other services during drug and alcohol facts week. 

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.

Mario Kart in the Library
Health Sciences Library Lobby
March 27, 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.

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.

Managing the Job Search Stress with University Career Services
Health Science Library Lobby 
April 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30p.m. 

  • Join staff from University Career Services to learn about job searching resources available to students both on campus and virtually.

Mental Health Resources
Health Science Library Lobby
April 8,  noon - 1p.m. 

  • Join staff from University Counseling Services to learn about mental health resources available to students both on campus and virtually. Enter to win swag, such as a water bottle or stuffed ram.

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.

Community Pop-Up Library
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby 
April 9, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

  • Stop by to learn how you can strengthen your community! The pop-up library will feature books that celebrate and advocate for the power of community. Get connected with the VCU community using our new resource guide.

Richmond Public Library -- Sign Up for a Library Card
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 10, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. 

  • Residents of the City of Richmond or surrounding counties can 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/

Online Study Break: Trivia and Virtual Stickerboard
Zoom
April 10, noon - 1 p.m.

Looking for a fun study break without leaving the comfort of your room? We've got you covered! Join VCU Libraries staff for a live trivia game and test your knowledge about VCU. If you've had fun creating our Stick Together posters in the lobby, you'll love the virtual version, where you and your friends can make a masterpiece together in real time! This event is perfect for online students, commuters, or anyone in need of a break. Play from your laptop or phone. All are welcome! Register here:

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.

James Branch Cabell Birthday Celebration
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 14, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

  • Stop by the Cabell lobby to celebrate the man himself as well as the winners of the 2025 Jurgen Comics Contest. Cake pops and activities will be provided. 

Graduate School Mentoring
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby 
April 14, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Interested in furthering your education, but don’t want to go it alone? The Graduate School Mentoring Program (GSMP) pairs graduate students with undergraduate students who hope to attend graduate school. Through GSMP, undergraduates can develop a relationship with a graduate mentor in the discipline they hope to pursue to provide support and guidance on the graduate school process. Learn more by visiting the James Branch Cabell Library Lobby.

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.

Graduate School Mentoring
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby 
April 15, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • Interested in furthering your education, but don’t want to go it alone? The Graduate School Mentoring Program (GSMP) pairs graduate students with undergraduate students who hope to attend graduate school. Through GSMP, undergraduates can develop a relationship with a graduate mentor in the discipline they hope to pursue to provide support and guidance on the graduate school process. Learn more by visiting the James Branch Cabell Library Lobby.

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.

Puzzle Palooza!
James Branch Cabell Library, Room 250
April 15, 2 - 4 p.m. 

  • Join us for snacks, puzzles, and board games! Take a study break, make a friend, and learn the importance of community.

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

Richmond Public Library -- Sign Up for a Library Card
Health Sciences Library Lobby
April 16, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

  • 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/

Make one for The Branch and take one
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 17, 10 a.m. - noon

  • Meet representatives from The Branch Museum and do an origami project, one for you to keep and one for The Branch to take back and use as part of their holiday decorations.

Graduate School Mentoring
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby 
April 17, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Interested in furthering your education, but don’t want to go it alone? The Graduate School Mentoring Program (GSMP) pairs graduate students with undergraduate students who hope to attend graduate school. Through GSMP, undergraduates can develop a relationship with a graduate mentor in the discipline they hope to pursue to provide support and guidance on the graduate school process. Learn more by visiting the James Branch Cabell Library Lobby.

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.

Graduation Photo Booth and Selfie Station
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby 
April 21, 1-7 p.m. 

  • Graduates, it’s your time to shine! Swing by our lobby table to snap some fun grad-themed photos with our backdrop, props, and Instagram-worthy photo frame. Remember to tag @VCULibraries! 

Earth Day Button Making
Health Sciences Library Lobby
April 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  • Help bring awareness to environmental causes by creating a button and learning about ways to drive change and make an impact in our community and world.

Mario Time!
The Workshop at James Branch Cabell Library
April 22, noon-2 p.m.

  • The moment you’ve been waiting for, Mario and Luigi make their way to Cabell Library for the ultimate study break! Head to the Workshop to play classic games like Super Mario Smash, Mario Party and Mario Kart. There will be a maximum of four players at a time.

Healthy snacks for Finals at Cabell 
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 23, noon- 2 p.m.

  • Fuel up for final projects with a healthy snack!

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.

April Showers Bring May Flowers With the Campus Learning Center
James Branch Cabell Library Lobby
April 25, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

  • It’s the final stretch of the semester. Don’t let end-of-semester burnout and stress rain on your parade. Stop by and chat with the Campus Learning Center academic coaching team to learn more about final exam prep and how to finish the semester on a strong note.

Earth Day Button Making
Health Sciences Library Lobby
April 26, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

  • Help bring awareness to environmental causes by creating a button and learning about ways to drive change and make an impact in our community and world.