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VCU Police, RPD To Conduct Active Shooter Training Exercise on Monroe Park Campus

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Add to calendar https://police.vcu.edu 08-01-2025 08:00:00 08-01-2025 17:00:00 15 VCU Police, RPD To Conduct Active Shooter Training Exercise on Monroe Park Campus VCU and Richmond Police will hold an active shooter training exercise in the 900 block of West Franklin Street. The drill will involve the sound of simulated gunfire, SWAT team personnel and drones. Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the 900 block of West Franklin Street and the parking lot between 900 and 910 West Franklin Street will be closed. Sidewalks and buildings will remain open, with the exception of the sidewalk in front of the Office of the President. VCU Police, RPD To Conduct Active Shooter Training Exercise on Monroe Park Campus Jake Burns burnsjh2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU and Richmond Police will hold an active shooter training exercise in the 900 block of West Franklin Street. The drill will involve the sound of simulated gunfire, SWAT team personnel and drones. Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the 900 block of West Franklin Street and the parking lot between 900 and 910 West Franklin Street will be closed. Sidewalks and buildings will remain open, with the exception of the sidewalk in front of the Office of the President. For more information, contact Jake Burns at burnsjh2@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu.

Möbius Training and Feedback Opportunity

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Add to calendar http:// 08-01-2025 11:00:00 08-01-2025 15 Möbius Training and Feedback Opportunity Sponsored by Learning Systems, this is an online opportunity for training specific to your individual experience and challenges on the newly acquired Möbius platform. Ask questions and provide feedback. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: mobius). Questions: Visit go.vcu.edu/mobius Möbius Training and Feedback Opportunity Jamillah Martin jpmartin@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Sponsored by Learning Systems, this is an online opportunity for training specific to your individual experience and challenges on the newly acquired Möbius platform. Ask questions and provide feedback. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: mobius). Questions: Visit go.vcu.edu/mobius For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu.

Stravitz-Sanyal Research Seminar

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b2agLWXqT8W64Q_DI2je3g#/registration 08-01-2025 12:00:00 08-01-2025 13:00:00 15 Stravitz-Sanyal Research Seminar The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health will present its monthly research seminar at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Saul Karpen, M.D., Ph.D., the institute's chief scientific officer, will present "Discovery and Evaluation of Genetic Causes of Biliary Atresia." Attend in person or join via Zoom at the following URL. Stravitz-Sanyal Research Seminar Sarah McCall Sarah.mccall@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health will present its monthly research seminar at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Saul Karpen, M.D., Ph.D., the institute's chief scientific officer, will present "Discovery and Evaluation of Genetic Causes of Biliary Atresia." Attend in person or join via Zoom at the following URL. For more information, contact Sarah McCall at Sarah.mccall@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b2agLWXqT8W64Q_DI2je3g#/registration.

Becoming a PreK-12 Teacher Informational Session With RTR Teacher Residency Program

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Add to calendar http://teachrtr.org 08-01-2025 18:00:00 08-01-2025 19:00:00 15 Becoming a PreK-12 Teacher Informational Session With RTR Teacher Residency Program 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 Becoming a PreK-12 Teacher Informational Session With RTR Teacher Residency Program Sabrina Evans teachrtr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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.

Getting Your Canvas Course Ready for Spring 2025

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon
Add to calendar http://learningsystems.vcu.edu 09-01-2025 11:00:00 09-01-2025 12:00:00 15 Getting Your Canvas Course Ready for Spring 2025 This workshop will cover adding your syllabus and configuring Canvas to have your course prepared for the Spring semester. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18456 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82292648713 Getting Your Canvas Course Ready for Spring 2025 Jon Reed reedjj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

This workshop will cover adding your syllabus and configuring Canvas to have your course prepared for the Spring semester. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18456 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82292648713 For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Spring New Faculty Orientation

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Add to calendar https://forms.gle/EDXcfp4SHCr3c2mk6 09-01-2025 08:30:00 09-01-2025 12:45:00 15 Spring New Faculty Orientation VCU's Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs will host New Faculty Orientation with a focus on mapping effective practices for successful career trajectories, learning and accessing VCU resources and creating meaningful connections with VCU colleagues. The meeting will be in the STEM Building, Room 110, 817 W. Franklin St. New faculty are encouraged to join and register at the following URL by Thursday, Jan. 2. Please register even if you plan to attend only part of the orientation. Spring New Faculty Orientation Michele Murray mmurray2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs will host New Faculty Orientation with a focus on mapping effective practices for successful career trajectories, learning and accessing VCU resources and creating meaningful connections with VCU colleagues. The meeting will be in the STEM Building, Room 110, 817 W. Franklin St. New faculty are encouraged to join and register at the following URL by Thursday, Jan. 2. Please register even if you plan to attend only part of the orientation. For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/EDXcfp4SHCr3c2mk6.

New Faculty Orientation

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Add to calendar https://forms.gle/EDXcfp4SHCr3c2mk6 09-01-2025 08:30:00 09-01-2025 12:45:00 15 New Faculty Orientation VCU's Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs will host new faculty orientation with a focus on mapping effective practices for successful career trajectories, learning and accessing VCU resources and creating meaningful connections with VCU colleagues. The session will be in the STEM Building, Room 110, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL. New Faculty Orientation Michele Murray mmurray2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs will host new faculty orientation with a focus on mapping effective practices for successful career trajectories, learning and accessing VCU resources and creating meaningful connections with VCU colleagues. The session will be in the STEM Building, Room 110, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/EDXcfp4SHCr3c2mk6.

Internal Funds Office Hours

Friday, Jan. 10, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89365296981 10-01-2025 12:00:00 10-01-2025 13:00:00 15 Internal Funds Office Hours Join the internal research funding program team to discuss upcoming funding opportunities. The team will answer any questions regarding the four recently released funding opportunities: VCU Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund; VCU Breakthroughs Fund, VCU Momentum Fund and VCU Quest Fund. Join directly at the following Zoom link. Internal Funds Office Hours OVPRI funds team ovprifunds@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Join the internal research funding program team to discuss upcoming funding opportunities. The team will answer any questions regarding the four recently released funding opportunities: VCU Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund; VCU Breakthroughs Fund, VCU Momentum Fund and VCU Quest Fund. Join directly at the following Zoom link. For more information, contact OVPRI funds team at ovprifunds@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89365296981.

Coming up

Creating a Sense of Belonging for Youth

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Add to calendar https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/187/1737050400000 16-01-2025 13:00:00 16-01-2025 15:00:00 15 Creating a Sense of Belonging for Youth This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to explore specific features to create inclusive climates. Participants will explore their own experiences and use those experiences to identify practices for fostering a sense of belonging. The session will be led by Amanda Hurwitt, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities and presented at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address. Creating a Sense of Belonging for Youth Vaughn Garland garlandvw@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

This workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to explore specific features to create inclusive climates. Participants will explore their own experiences and use those experiences to identify practices for fostering a sense of belonging. The session will be led by Amanda Hurwitt, Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities and presented at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/187/1737050400000.

Canvas Overview, Jan. 16

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon
Add to calendar http://learningsystems.vcu.edu 16-01-2025 11:00:00 16-01-2025 12:00:00 15 Canvas Overview, Jan. 16 This workshop will cover the components of Canvas LMS and a course shell. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18458. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=8867140693 Canvas Overview, Jan. 16 Jon Reed reedjj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

This workshop will cover the components of Canvas LMS and a course shell. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18458. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=8867140693 For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

'The Dream … We Almost Never Heard'

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Add to calendar https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/190/1737070200000 16-01-2025 18:30:00 16-01-2025 19:30:00 15 'The Dream … We Almost Never Heard' “The Dream … We Almost Never Heard” a presentation on the Rev. Martin L. King Jr. by Arthur T. Broady will be available live (Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St.) and via Zoom. Gospel soloist Daphne Jackson will perform. A student-led discussion will follow the presentation. The event will be part of VCU's MLK Jr. celebration events. 'The Dream … We Almost Never Heard' Vaughn Garland garlandvw@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

“The Dream … We Almost Never Heard” a presentation on the Rev. Martin L. King Jr. by Arthur T. Broady will be available live (Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St.) and via Zoom. Gospel soloist Daphne Jackson will perform. A student-led discussion will follow the presentation. The event will be part of VCU's MLK Jr. celebration events. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/190/1737070200000.

Fatherhood Mix and Mingle: Engage, Educate, Empower

Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Add to calendar https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/171/1737154800000 17-01-2025 18:00:00 17-01-2025 20:00:00 15 Fatherhood Mix and Mingle: Engage, Educate, Empower Join the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., for a celebration of fatherhood. Connect with other fathers in a safe and supportive space to explore meaningful ways to engage with your children, educate them beyond traditional schooling and empower them to thrive. Build trust, share strategies and create lasting connections for a brighter future. This event is part of VCU's MLK Jr celebration events. Register at the following email address. Fatherhood Mix and Mingle: Engage, Educate, Empower Vaughn Garland garlandvw@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Join the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., for a celebration of fatherhood. Connect with other fathers in a safe and supportive space to explore meaningful ways to engage with your children, educate them beyond traditional schooling and empower them to thrive. Build trust, share strategies and create lasting connections for a brighter future. This event is part of VCU's MLK Jr celebration events. Register at the following email address. For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/171/1737154800000.

First Gen/AAPI Faculty and Staff Learning Community

Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Add to calendar https://forms.gle/3VqPvTy45s4cKmrEA 24-01-2025 10:00:00 24-01-2025 11:00:00 15 First Gen/AAPI Faculty and Staff Learning Community The First Gen Futures and VCU and Asian American Pacific Islander organizations will meet at 10 a.m. on six Fridays across the semester. The discussion will include opportunities, strategies and techniques for addressing First-Gen and AAPI inclusiveness in VCU courses and programs, developing awareness about and generating strategies to support the university's FG/AAPI students through scholarship, teaching, service and/or programming activities. Meetings will be held in the STEM building, Room 108, 817 W. Franklin St. Questions? Contact the following email address or Michelle Yee at yeem@vcu.edu, or complete the form at the following URL to join. First Gen/AAPI Faculty and Staff Learning Community Ellen Carpenter emcarpenter@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The First Gen Futures and VCU and Asian American Pacific Islander organizations will meet at 10 a.m. on six Fridays across the semester. The discussion will include opportunities, strategies and techniques for addressing First-Gen and AAPI inclusiveness in VCU courses and programs, developing awareness about and generating strategies to support the university's FG/AAPI students through scholarship, teaching, service and/or programming activities. Meetings will be held in the STEM building, Room 108, 817 W. Franklin St. Questions? Contact the following email address or Michelle Yee at yeem@vcu.edu, or complete the form at the following URL to join. For more information, contact Ellen Carpenter at emcarpenter@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/3VqPvTy45s4cKmrEA.

Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics Mezcla

Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/13545959 30-01-2025 12:00:00 30-01-2025 13:00:00 15 Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics Mezcla Join the Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics (HCHA) for a mixer open to all. Connect with others and savor Latin American cuisine while supporting Hispanic representation in the health sciences. The event will be in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL. Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics Mezcla Ashli Phillips phillipsar3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Join the Hispanic Coalition of Healthcare Academics (HCHA) for a mixer open to all. Connect with others and savor Latin American cuisine while supporting Hispanic representation in the health sciences. The event will be in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 3-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at phillipsar3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/13545959.

Homecoming Makers Market Event and Application

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
Add to calendar https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo6InkVK7woU134WX0afCuU-CIGzCEsVyCxHLurrZKjXGVrg/viewform 22-02-2025 11:30:00 22-02-2025 15 Homecoming Makers Market Event and Application Showcase your business and products, connect with alumni, staff and students and engage with the broader VCU community at the 2025 VCU Homecoming Makers Market. Complete the application at the following URL by Monday, Jan. 13 to secure your spot as a vendor. Spaces are limited. The event will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Homecoming Makers Market Event and Application Breydon Duncan Horton hortonb2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Showcase your business and products, connect with alumni, staff and students and engage with the broader VCU community at the 2025 VCU Homecoming Makers Market. Complete the application at the following URL by Monday, Jan. 13 to secure your spot as a vendor. Spaces are limited. The event will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. For more information, contact Breydon Duncan Horton at hortonb2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo6InkVK7woU134WX0afCuU-CIGzCEsVyCxHLurrZKjXGVrg/viewform.

Virginia Executive Institute

Monday, Apr. 28, 2025 at 9 a.m.
Add to calendar http://GEHLI.vcu.edu 28-04-2025 09:00:00 28-04-2025 15 Virginia Executive Institute The Virginia Executive Institute is now accepting applications. This program offers a forum for current and emerging leaders to connect with a network of state executives dedicated to strengthening their leadership skills and driving positive change for Virginia's future. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/vei/ Virginia Executive Institute Mandy Fowler afowler3@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The Virginia Executive Institute is now accepting applications. This program offers a forum for current and emerging leaders to connect with a network of state executives dedicated to strengthening their leadership skills and driving positive change for Virginia's future. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/vei/ For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit http://GEHLI.vcu.edu.

Notices

Leave at Year's End

As a reminder, employees with leave balances exceeding the maximum carryover amount for their leave plan will forfeit these leave hours on Thursday, Jan. 9. Unused leave above the maximum carry forward amounts are automatically donated to the leave share pool. For more information, contact VCU Leave Administration at leave@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/information/leave/.

Burnside Watstein Award Call for Nominations

Nominate a colleague, student, alumni or community member for the 2025 Burnside Watstein Awards, which honor individuals who have positively impacted VCU’s LGBTQIA+ community. Nominations may be made by Feb. 21 at the following URL. The awards ceremony will be held on March 26 from 4-6:30 p.m. at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. For more information, contact Ron Jones at equality@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf0K_-zuE-vReiCs4WUonfCXMuj9WYysnmDy4vbpv6pX9DMuA/viewform.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate Program

The Global Education Office's Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate Program (TEFL) program is accepting applications. VCU's TEFL Certificate program is an intensive course designed for individuals interested in teaching English to students. In this program, participants will gain valuable work experience, travel abroad and earn money simultaneously. The next program start date is Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. Apply at the following URL. For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/specialprograms/tefl/.

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