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Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. 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. Members of the program administration 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-050724?program=EMBA.

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. 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. In addition, members of the program's administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-dapt-050724?program=DAPT.

Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Learn about the da Vinci Center's undergraduate certificates and programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation. Classes about human-centered design and how they fit into individual academic plans will also be discussed. Register for the virtual session at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Undergrad-Q&A-May-7 For more information, contact Mary Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/.

Coming up

VCU-Veeva monthly office hours now available. Have questions about the 21 CFR Part 11 compliant managing system Veeva? Virtually join director of clinical research regulatory affairs Lauren Wallace, MS, RAC-Drugs on the third Monday of each month at noon to learn more about the system, how to gain access and any other questions. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86493989920 For more information, contact Lauren Wallace at kanigherl@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/human-research/regulatory-affairs/veeva/.

Ensuring that our assets will pass to loved ones, and causes that are near and dear is important to most of us. Join VCU HR and TIAA to discover the components of a basic estate plan and strategies to ensure that your wishes are met in this virtual financial well-being session. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4dioUoi For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

The Dr. Jagdip Shah Lectureship will present Emery Brown, M.D., Ph.D., for "Grand Rounds: General Anesthesia, Neuromodulations and Altered States of Arousal" in Room 3-106, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. Brown is a professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and professor of Medical Engineering and Computational Neuroscience at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For more information, contact James Nolan at James.Nolan@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-2497 or visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Zjgf0saPJ0WGIs76R_6WMjHAGgTnk75Ksh5ba-xGm55UREE0N0U2RDVZV1dPQVBHNUpOMlZUVzMzQy4u.

This virtual asynchronous graduate-level three-credit course is an elective for students studying brain injury. It is geared for those pursuing rehabilitation counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, gerontology, health administration, patient counseling, medicine, nursing, kinesiology and health science, social work, sports medicine and public health. Enroll in RHAB 681-905 Institutes and Workshops, CRN 40460. For more information, contact Kelli Talley, Ph.D., MPH, OTR/L, CBIS, at williamsjonk@vcu.edu.

VCU Staff Senate invites all staff to a time of food, fun, resources and prizes. Grab your coworkers and come outside to the Student Commons Plaza (rain or shine) for an afternoon filled with VCU resource tables, Dogs on Call, RecWell chair massages, outdoor games, yoga demonstrations, contests, raffles, treats, free swag, chances to win basketball tickets, King of Pops popsicles, photo booth, VCU Senior Leadership meet and greet and more. For more information, contact Melissa Burton at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit http://www.staffsenate.vcu.edu.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Experienced Supervisors Institute is open for registration until Nov. 1. This three-day course, Nov. 6-8, will help participants build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor and become an influential leader. ESI focuses on advanced supervision tools and tips and an introspective look at what it takes to succeed in challenging climates. The session will be held at Maymont. Register before Nov. 1 at the following URL. For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/.

Notices

Spring 2024 Final Grades Due May 14 at Noon

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday, May 14, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-the-semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an Excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned. For more information, contact Office of the University Registrar at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://rar@vcu.edu.

How to Retire With VRS

Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. Register for an upcoming session at https://bit.ly/3NqLY7a. For more information, create a service request at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or call the following telephone number. For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/planning-resources/.

Join the Choir and Sing Mozart

Discover the majesty of Mozart's Requiem with VCU's Choral Arts Society (APPM359, CRN 29766). Register for choir and join forces with the VCU Symphony to delve deep into the melodies and intricate harmonies of Mozart's iconic music. Under the guidance of conductors Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., (Choral) and Professor Daniel Myssy (Orchestral), refine your vocal skills, collaborate with fellow musicians and experience the sheer joy of making music at its finest. For more information, contact Christopher Hansen at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/vcuarts-faculty-and-staff/directory/christopher-hansen/.

Q Collective Interest and Input Form

The Queer Research Advocacy Collective (The Q Collective) builds, represents and serves VCU’s intellectual and creative communities by supporting scholarly and artistic activity that centers and nourishes the diversity of VCU students, employees and the greater Richmond community. Complete the form at the following URL if you are a current member or are interested in participating in the Q Collective. Questions: Contact Kevin Allison at kallison@vcu.edu or the Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/VDaU7DfMUr74LaFd7.

Call for Nominations: School of Medicine Teaching Excellence Awards and MCV Physicians Distinguished Clinician of the Year Award

The VCU School of Medicine invites all the school's faculty, residents, medical and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to help recognize and applaud the dedication, hard work and excellence of faculty in teaching, leadership, humanism, patient care and contributions to the professional development of others. Nominate faculty for the school's teaching excellence awards by Tuesday, June 18 and for the MCV Physicians Distinguished Clinician of the Year Award by Monday, July 22. Nominations may be made at the following URL. For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/deans-office/faculty-affairs/awards/.

Cary Street Climbing Wall Closed for the Summer

The Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall is closed through through Friday, Aug. 16 for replacement. During this time, there may be disruptions to normal operations, specifically in the fitness center surrounding the existing climbing wall. For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/climbing-and-bouldering/.

Pickleball Open Play

VCU's Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., offers open pickleball play this week. Bring a friend or family member to join you. See available times at the following URL. For more information, contact MIsti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10Vo05USr8hQJ2C4oZDrFOygOeuaD8WXs9OgacJs6z5w/edit?usp=sharing.

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