VCU's Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Student Conduct board members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. This virtual interactive program typically takes around two-and-a-half hours. A second session will be offered from 9:30-noon on Tuesday, May 14. For more information, contact Tracey Mullis at mullistd@vcu.edu.

Saltanat Liebert, Ph.D., will discuss immigration in Virginia and the barriers immigrants face in their integration journey to life in the Commonwealth. The discussion is based on the findings of the needs assessment conducted in 2021-22, commissioned by the Office of New Americans at Virginia Department of Social Services. The needs assessment was conducted by Liebert and Grant Rissler, Ph.D., (an alum of the Wilder School and soon-to-be Assistant Professor at the University of Richmond). Register for the webinar at the following URL. For more information, contact Rachel Zeeve at zeeverb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v61qMihwSv-KQWIzfmwPDQ#/registration.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Honor Council members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. Virtual training will be offered and typically takes around two-and-a-half hours. A second session will be offered from 1:30-4 p.m. the same day. For more information, contact Tracey Mullis at mullistd@vcu.edu.

Qasarah Bey Spencer, Ed.D., who serves in the intersection of macro social work practice and ministry to build connection, inclusion and healing in educational and community contexts, will speak at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. The talk will be part of "EmpowerED Spaces: A Youth Healing and Education Series," with the goal of creating spaces where youth can engage in transformative learning experiences while also addressing and supporting emotional well-being. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Faith Wilkerson at fawilker@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/J2M9usuzf3H8gH6K9.

Join VCU HR and Fidelity virtually and learn how to assess spending and take control of your budget. Consider reasons for taking money from a workplace savings plan and understand ways that Fidelity may help. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3xY4YHc For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the VCU School of Medicine's DEI Office will host a presentation via Zoom by Associate Professor Lindsay E. Y. Kuo, M.D., MBA, FACS, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine Department of Surgery. Kuo will discuss the journey of AAPI individuals within the medical profession. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12382235.

VCU's School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a new resource to foster more meaningful intergroup relationships and communications. Open to all, this series seeks to create a sense of belonging through the sharing of stories, active listening and building and strengthening relationships and connections. The meeting will be in Room 7-202, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12375795.