Special Announcement
VCU, City of Richmond To Hold Training Exercise on July 25
VCU and the City of Richmond will conduct a training exercise on Thursday, July 25, outside University Student Commons on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. There will be a heavy presence of police, EMTs, firefighters and emergency vehicles from various agencies in the area. The exercise will include a simulated hazardous materials emergency and volunteers will role-play as victims on site. University Student Commons and the Grace E. Harris Hall Auditorium, as well as the walkway between these facilities, will be closed to the public during the training.
There will be road closures on Thursday, July 25 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. to include: 1) North Linden Street between Park Avenue and Floyd Avenue, 2) Floyd Avenue between North Harrison and North Cherry streets and 3) North Cherry Street between Floyd Avenue and West Main Street. Street parking will not be available during the exercise on West Main Street between Cherry Street and Floyd Avenue.
Coming up
Total Body Strength
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
This virtual session sponsored by VCU HR and RecWell will feature a variety of strengthening exercises using your own body. The session highlights each major muscle group to build muscle strength and endurance. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://tinyurl.com/38589uew
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.
Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Overview Session
Tuesday, Jul. 30, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or are on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. . Register for the virtual Avaya Workplace training at the following URL.
For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 218-0714 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.
Registration Open for Fundamentals for Supervisors
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Grace E. Harris Leadership Development Institute’s Fundamentals for Supervisors is open for registration. This three-day course at Westover at Maymont provides essential skills required by those new to supervising others, leading project teams or who have not received prior supervisory training. The goal of the training is to increase an individual’s performance as a supervisor and to provide practical tools to enhance staff performance. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.
SHRM Certification Exam Prep Course
Tuesday, Sep. 3, 2024 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
VCU's Center for Corporate Education, part of the university's School of Business Foundation, is offering a prep course for the Society for Human Resource Management Certification Exam. The course will take place virtually on Tuesdays starting Sept. 3 and ending Nov. 24. (Note: Sept. 10 and Oct. 22 are asynchronous.) Visit the following URL to see if you qualify for a 10 percent discount.
For more information, contact Joseph Arton, Ph.D., at artonj@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/SHRM-Prep-Fall-2024.
Attend Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp, a Professional Development Course
Monday, Sep. 16, 2024 at 9 a.m.
VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration. This five-day course is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving challenges that come with supervising others. The course will be held at Westover at Maymont. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/smb.
Notices
Sound Bath Meditation Postponed
Today's Sound Bath Meditation that was to be held outside in Monroe Park has been rescheduled due to the possibility of rain. This well-being session will now take place at noon next Wednesday, July 31. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/y27453y9.
Securing VCU Email With DMARC
The university's Collaboration Services team is introducing a new initiative designed to enhance email security at VCU: DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance). View the blog post at the following URL to learn more.
For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2024/07/02/securing-vcu-email-with-dmarc/.
You First AANAPISI Program Hiring Federal Work Study Interns
You First at VCU's Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program is hiring two federal work study interns for the 2024-2025 academic year. Applicants must be enrolled full-time and federal work study eligible. The application closes on Friday, July 26. Students can apply through Handshake at the following URL.
For more information, contact Julie Nguyen at nguyenjq7@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9079039.
2024 VCU Campus Events Council Forum
The university-wide event and meeting coordinator group, the Campus Events Council, will convene again this year to share ideas and challenges. The council will review procedures, brainstorm collaboration opportunities and discuss challenges and opportunities faced on both campuses. Additional information can be found at https://universityevents.vcu.edu/university-events-council/ Those interested in the forum are encouraged to fill out the survey at the following URL.
For more information, contact University Events Team at univevents@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKteAykagulKctkNFx3PQWj7EfUNDbAhugBsv5mCZIvWp93A/viewform.
Do You Have Liver Disease?
Jasmohan Bajaj, M.D., is conducting a research study for males and females that is breaking barriers to access to dental care and identifying if dental disease worsens in patients with liver disease. The study entails a free dental exam, cleaning and questionnaires - nothing more. You do not have to have health insurance to participate. Those who are qualified and enrolled will be compensated for their time.
For more information, contact Jennifer Montano at jennifer.montano1@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-3051.
