Academic Affairs will hold a virtual workshop on DesignPlus via Zoom. DesignPlus is a Canvas integration available to all VCU faculty. Learn how you can use this tool to make your Canvas courses more visually engaging, organized and interactive. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpd-ysqz4uHtK-LKk1hHOxl20-Gr9Q47ON For more information, contact Rebecca Stooks at stooksr@vcu.edu or visit https://online.vcu.edu/faculty/.

The goal of this virtual presentation, brought to you by VCU HR and Genuine Wealth Solutions, is to cover tax planning and investment strategy and to identify risks and opportunities to conclude 2024 financially confident. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4dgso9H For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Military Student Services offers Green Zone training to members of the VCU community who want to learn more about the military student experience. The program trains faculty and staff to support veterans and their families as they transition to academic life. Lunch will be provided and options will be offered after registration. The session will be held in SGA Council Chambers, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Stephen Ross at stross@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6563 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18416.

In this virtual talk hosted by VCU's Humanities Research Center, Christopher Brooks, Ph.D., will discuss his new book, "Tales of Koehler Hollow: An African American Family in Rural Appalachia," which recounts the story of Amy Finney and her descendants. Amy, a formerly enslaved Black woman, gained her freedom and established a homestead in the Appalachian mountains during a time in American history when she was dehumanized for the color of her skin and devalued for being female. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://humanitiescenter.vcu.edu/events/meet-vcu-authors/tales-of-koehler-hollow-an-african-american-family-in-rural-appalachia.html.

Join a virtual session with the VCU Global Education Office and VCU Career Services to learn about internships, including those abroad. The discussion will include what an internship is and why it is important, how to find and fund internships.. Register on Hankshake at the following URL. This event is a part of Experiential Learning Week at VCU. For more information, contact Alex Heyden at levya@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5794 or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/events/1591798/share_preview.

VCU Office of Alumni Relations are unafraid to be heard and unyielding to the status quo. Your voice matters in every election. Represent VCU while encouraging others to do their part in shaping the future. Pick up your free "Rams Rock the Vote" swag while supplies last Monday, Oct. 28 on the lawn at Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Ashley Jones at jonesa61@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/enews/2024/09/25/rams-rock-the-vote/.

This workshop will cover components of Canvas useful for the mid to end of semester, such as assignment and grading configuration. Register on training.vcu.edu by searching keyword "Canvas." Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=86514801655 For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

VCU's Office of the Provost will host a virtual open forum to discuss the Promotion and Tenure task force reports. During this open forum, faculty will have an opportunity to provide input and insights on the final P&T reports submitted by the task force committees. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpl2uSuXXhISoedxpWycXSjPjVVyYzQyYK2T1E-ayeLnhpZg/viewform For more information, contact LaToya Blizzard at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/task-forces--committees/promotion-and-tenure-task-force/promotion-and-tenure-task-force-reports/.

Are you a current Virginia licensed teacher or educator who is looking to add on the administrative and supervision endorsement to your license? VCU’s M.Ed. in Educational Leadership with a Concentration in Administration and Supervision and the Post-Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership helps prepare professionals for the ever-changing educational environment. See the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Alease Randall at randallam3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/CertMeEdLeadFall24cox.

In order to ensure that faculty members have an additional opportunity to provide input and insights on the Assessing Teaching Effectiveness Committee Report, a second forum (virtual) will be hosted by the Office of the Provost. Access to the report and optional feedback forms are available on the Faculty Affairs website. Those who wish to participate will receive a Zoom link immediately after registering. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/o17JQq4VwnoJYBTk7.

Join the AUCTUS October GBM to learn how to get research, art and creative works published in VCU's undergraduate journal. Join the editorial team and work with peers and faculty and learn about opportunities to gain leadership experience. Insomnia Cookies will be available. The meeting will be held in Room 1303, the Honors College multipurpose room, 701 W. Grace St. Those who cannot attend in-person can join on Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84715912704 and receive updates through RamsConnect https://vcu.campusgroups.com/auctus/club_signup For more information, contact AUCTUS at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

Join community members, organizations and VCU faculty, staff, students and alumni for a day of learning, networking and skill-building. Connect 2024 offers insights into community engagement approaches to health equity and features interactive design activities to inspire future collaborations that address community needs. The event will be in James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Shari Garmise at garmiseso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/E1kHN95pQLmDoevv6.

The VCU-based V-TOP (Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership) grant team, the RVA Collab, will host a virtual professional development opportunity for faculty and staff with MentorVA called "Connect, Focus, Grow." MentorVA is a nonprofit organization focused on mentoring programs and services for young people ages 5-24. The goal of the training is to help supervisors of student employees hone mentorship skills. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Sean Walden at swalden2@vcu.edu or visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-mpqjopGNxWxKmeq2V3_p4ETeSWW1pS.

Discover the untapped potential of the non-coding genome in cancer research. While whole-genome sequencing is now more affordable, over 98 percent of the genome remains unexplored. Join this online seminar sponsored by Bioinformatics Shared Resource - "Revisiting Whole-Genome Sequencing in Cancer Research: Uncovering the Non-Coding Genome in the Era of Low Sequencing Costs' - to learn how studying these regions can unlock new cancer drivers, advancing biomarker discovery and precision medicine. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Hillary Boucher at connollyh@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcemtqjovGN0SAx2dLcGT_RMD0eloXGTh#/registration.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) in an interactive session in which faculty members can share their thoughts and experiences regarding the impact of Gen AI on teaching and learning in their classrooms. As Gen AI continues to evolve, so do faculty experiences. Hear from colleagues about how it is shaping classroom dynamics, influencing student learning and affecting course design. The session will be in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 4100, 1000 Floyd Ave. For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/GBypB9LP6Mfy39Ef8.

Do you sometimes feel as if you're not as good as others think you are? That your success is due to luck versus your talents and hard work? If you have ever felt like others think you don’t know what you're doing, you're not alone. VCU HR offers a new workshop for employees who have experienced "imposter syndrome" and feel as if they would benefit from discussion, perspective shifting and learning skills and approaches to address challenges. Register by Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Talent@VCU at the following URL. For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://t.ly/SZVjy.

Join the Research, Assessment and Evaluation faculty in the School of Education for the fall installment in the Critical Quantitative Methodologies Speaker Series. Mario Suárez, Ph.D., will speak via Zoom about "Using Effect Coding as an Alternative to Reference Categories and Dummy Coding in Regression Analysis: A Gender Identity and Ethnicity Example." Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Kamden Strunk at strunkk2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpfu6tqj0tG9D1OL8kV2AluqtTcSI3IGYA#/registration.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at this virtual informational session. Register at https://tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSession2425 For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

VCU's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a new resource to foster more meaningful intergroup relationships and communications – Dialogue to Action: Community-Building Circles to Foster a Culture of Respect and a Shared Sense of Belonging. Community-building circles open to faculty, staff and students are scheduled over the next few months that seek to create a sense of belonging through sharing stories and active listening and build and strengthen relationshipc. The session will be held in Room 6-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, MMEC, 1201 E. Marshall St. For more information, contact Ashli Harris at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announces to Fall 2024 VCU graduates (undergraduate, graduate, professional studies) that registration to participate at the end-of-the-semester cultural achievement ceremony is now open. The ceremony will take place in the Commonwealth Ballrooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL by Monday, Nov. 4. For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/yi7ZoFifUYDSYBAj9.