VCU Learning Systems will sponsor free online training designed to help with semester transition. The session will provide an overview of how students are enrolled in Canvas courses, how multiple course sections can be merged into one course, how to use Canvas groups and how to manage a merged course. Participants will also be guided through the steps for exporting and importing course material. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at canvaslearn@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=17943.

Telecommunications Services will be offering virtual training on Avaya Workplace app. The Avaya Workplace app is geared for remote workers. Callers can reach remote staff on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

VCU Online's ALT Lab, in partnership with VCU Academic Technologies, will offer Fall Boot Camp Live for VCU faculty and staff in the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Drop-in workshops will be held throughout the day in Room 4100. One-to-one assistance for instructors finalizing courses for the fall semester will be available in Room 4110. No registration is required. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Brianne L. Jackson, Ph.D., at onlinepd@vcu.edu or visit https://altlab.vcu.edu/.

Learn more about nutrition and tips for healthy eating from certified health coach Greg Anthony of Wellcome MD and hear details on how you can engage in this year’s Richmond Heart Walk. This session will be presented by VCU HR and the American Heart Association. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3RQrLKK. For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Students Together Assisting Refugees at VCU's Richmond Refugee Health Partners program is recruiting student volunteers for the fall. Those interested in advocating for refugees in health and building cross-cultural, person-centered care skills should apply by Aug. 31 at the following URL. For more information, contact Vineeth Vaidyula at vaidyulavr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5UFh64CTSkqau7R57.

The VCU College of Health Professions and VCU Health have are forming a student, faculty and staff race team for the Sept. 17 Run Richmond 16.19 race. Register at the following URL. Click sign up and enter the requested information. On the team page, select VCU Health Sciences. Use the password RAMS2022. Participants will be contacted by the race team director with details of how the team will be supported. For more information, contact Michael Forder at mjforder@vcu.edu or visit https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Richmond/RunRichmond1619.