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Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2023 at 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-dapt-060623?program=DAPT 06-06-2023 13:00:00 06-06-2023 15 Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A The next application deadline for the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Program is June 15. Learn more about earning your degree on the weekends at a webinar hosted by VCU's School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program covering the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program personnel will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The next application deadline for the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Program is June 15. Learn more about earning your degree on the weekends at a webinar hosted by VCU's School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program covering the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program personnel will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-dapt-060623?program=DAPT.

Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2023 at noon
Add to calendar https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-emba-060623?program=EMBA 06-06-2023 12:00:00 06-06-2023 15 Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A The next application deadline for the VCU Executive MBA program is June 15. Learn more about earning your EMBA on the weekends at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program, including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program personnel will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The next application deadline for the VCU Executive MBA program is June 15. Learn more about earning your EMBA on the weekends at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program, including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program personnel will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-emba-060623?program=EMBA.

Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps

Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2023 at 3 p.m.
Add to calendar https://training.vcu.edu/ 06-06-2023 15:00:00 06-06-2023 15 Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps The Avaya Workplace app allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site and is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers 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. Also, learn how the MyE911 app works in conjunction with Avaya Workplace if the desktop version is being used. The session is open to all VCU and VCU Health. Register at the following URL. Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps Wayne L. Johnson wljohnson@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The Avaya Workplace app allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site and is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers 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. Also, learn how the MyE911 app works in conjunction with Avaya Workplace if the desktop version is being used. The session is open to all VCU and VCU Health. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

'Hepatobility Development and Disease,' Presented by Takanori Takebe, M.D., Ph.D.

Wednesday, Jun. 7, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Add to calendar http:// 07-06-2023 17:00:00 07-06-2023 18:00:00 15 'Hepatobility Development and Disease,' Presented by Takanori Takebe, M.D., Ph.D. The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health will present a talk by Takanori Takebe, M.D., Ph.D., the endowed chair of organoid medicine and director of commercial innovation for Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and a professor at Osaka University and Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Takebe seeks to develop and apply novel approaches and tools to recapitulate, probe and manipulate human liver development and to understand the personalized molecular mechanisms that lead to disease. The event will be at the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, The Learning Theater, 1201 E. Marshall St. 'Hepatobility Development and Disease,' Presented by Takanori Takebe, M.D., Ph.D. Emily Wigginton Emily.Wigginton@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health will present a talk by Takanori Takebe, M.D., Ph.D., the endowed chair of organoid medicine and director of commercial innovation for Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, and a professor at Osaka University and Tokyo Medical and Dental University. Takebe seeks to develop and apply novel approaches and tools to recapitulate, probe and manipulate human liver development and to understand the personalized molecular mechanisms that lead to disease. The event will be at the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, The Learning Theater, 1201 E. Marshall St. For more information, contact Emily Wigginton at Emily.Wigginton@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5066.

High Intensity Interval Training

Thursday, Jun. 8, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Add to calendar https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/ 08-06-2023 12:00:00 08-06-2023 12:30:00 15 High Intensity Interval Training High intensity interval training features intense bursts of exercise followed by short recovery periods. This virtual session will be presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation and Well-Being. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3WyAUKr High Intensity Interval Training Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

High intensity interval training features intense bursts of exercise followed by short recovery periods. This virtual session will be presented by VCU HR and VCU Recreation and Well-Being. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3WyAUKr For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Coming up

Master of Science in Health Administration Informational Session

Monday, Jun. 12, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Add to calendar https://forms.gle/kMBUJyox3cpGdDAV8 12-06-2023 17:00:00 12-06-2023 18:00:00 15 Master of Science in Health Administration Informational Session Learn from current students and recent alums about their experiences in the Master of Science in Health Administration program, a hybrid graduate degree geared toward health care professionals. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Master of Science in Health Administration Informational Session Cameron Parkins parkinsc@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Learn from current students and recent alums about their experiences in the Master of Science in Health Administration program, a hybrid graduate degree geared toward health care professionals. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kMBUJyox3cpGdDAV8.

Da Vinci Undergraduate Informational Session

Tuesday, Jun. 13, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Add to calendar https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83048835818?pwd=RFBEa09IbUsvQlFuRksyU01PbGtzQT09 13-06-2023 16:00:00 13-06-2023 16:45:00 15 Da Vinci Undergraduate Informational Session Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's graduate certificates. Programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation will be explained, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they can fit into future academic plans. Questions: https://davincicenter.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Da Vinci Undergraduate Informational Session Caslin Applewhite applewhiteec@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's graduate certificates. Programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation will be explained, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they can fit into future academic plans. Questions: https://davincicenter.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83048835818?pwd=RFBEa09IbUsvQlFuRksyU01PbGtzQT09.

Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning

Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Add to calendar https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/ 21-06-2023 17:00:00 21-06-2023 15 Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning RecWell will offer the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, which prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. Successful completion of this course provides participants with a certificate valid for two years. The class will be taught at the Cary Street Gym. 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL by June 13. Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning Mat Scott aquatics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

RecWell will offer the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, which prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. Successful completion of this course provides participants with a certificate valid for two years. The class will be taught at the Cary Street Gym. 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL by June 13. For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.

2023 Summer Learning Academy

Monday, Jun. 26, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
Add to calendar http://vcuschoolofeducation.info/Summer 26-06-2023 08:30:00 26-06-2023 15 2023 Summer Learning Academy VCU's Office of Strategic Engagement will present the 2023 Summer Learning Academy, which will explore critical topics in education, preparing both aspiring and practicing educators to create a culture of educational excellence and equity in schools. Fourteen virtual sessions covering eight topics will be offered in a variety of session meeting formats. Questions: soeose@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. 2023 Summer Learning Academy Leslie LaBrie labrielu@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's Office of Strategic Engagement will present the 2023 Summer Learning Academy, which will explore critical topics in education, preparing both aspiring and practicing educators to create a culture of educational excellence and equity in schools. Fourteen virtual sessions covering eight topics will be offered in a variety of session meeting formats. Questions: soeose@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Leslie LaBrie at labrielu@vcu.edu or visit http://vcuschoolofeducation.info/Summer.

Portfolio Development: A Course in Content Creation

Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Add to calendar https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=23-SS-199 12-07-2023 18:00:00 12-07-2023 19:30:00 15 Portfolio Development: A Course in Content Creation Bring your concepts to life and develop a professional portfolio to advance your career. Learn the basics of visual content creation from photo and video to set design, styling and developing a creative process in this new hybrid course with VCUarts alum Emma Manis. Courses meet through Aug. 16. Coupon codes are available for VCU Alumni, VCU students, VCU and VCU Health employees, active-duty military, reservists, Guard members, veterans and military spouses. Register at the following URL. Portfolio Development: A Course in Content Creation VCU Continuing and Professional Education ocpe@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Bring your concepts to life and develop a professional portfolio to advance your career. Learn the basics of visual content creation from photo and video to set design, styling and developing a creative process in this new hybrid course with VCUarts alum Emma Manis. Courses meet through Aug. 16. Coupon codes are available for VCU Alumni, VCU students, VCU and VCU Health employees, active-duty military, reservists, Guard members, veterans and military spouses. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=23-SS-199.

Notices

Ramscaping Your Google Storage

Like a front lawn, your Google account can become unruly without proper maintenance. Emails need to be collected and trashed, Drive files need to be pruned and you need all the right tools for the job. Follow Collaboration Services' eight-week journey to learn how to prune, trim and maintain your Google account. For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2023/06/01/welcome-to-the-ramscaping-your-google-account-summer-challenge/.

Give Feedback by Aug. 4 on Proposed Journal Cancellations

Due to budget constraints and rising journal costs, VCU Libraries will reduce subscriptions to journals published by Springer effective January 2024. Timing for decision-making is tight. Members of the VCU community are urged to share their opinions about the proposed cancellations via the online feedback form no later than Aug. 4. See the list of journals and the feedback form in the following URL. For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2023-news/springer-journal-cuts.html.

Recreation and Well Being OAP Weekly Activities June

Join VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program for an afternoon on the James River. June dates include: whitewater kayaking for beginners: June 14. stand-up flatwater paddling: June 7 and June 28 and whitewater rafting: June 21. Events are open to VCU students and RecWell members. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/trips-and-activities/.

Recreation and Well-Being OAP Summer Trips June

Enjoy the outdoors this summer with RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program, open to VCU students and RecWell members. Trip dates (registration deadlines): Blue Ridge day hike, June 10 (June 5); Backpacking weekend June 17-18 (June 12) and paddle and paint, June 24 (June 19). For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/trips-and-activities/.

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