Coming up
Spring New Faculty Orientation
Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
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.
Faculty Club at Cabell
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
VCU's Office of the Provost will host a Faculty Club in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. This Faculty Club will be focused on the upcoming COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey, in which VCU is participating this Spring semester. The Faculty Club will feature remarks from Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos, Ph.D.; a raffle for prizes; food and drinks and opportunities to connect with colleagues while learning about the upcoming survey. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Latoya Blizzard at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gJiqt7DVA8zebQt46.
Registration Open for Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp, a Professional Development Course
Monday, Feb. 3, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Grace E. Harris Leadership Development 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 some of the challenges that come with supervising others. Sessions will be held at Westover at Maymont. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Deborah Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.
Homecoming Makers Market Event and Application
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
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.
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
Google Sites Decommission
The ability to create and edit Google Sites is no longer available. The Google Sites service will be fully decommissioned as of December 2024. University-related sites and course-related sites should be moved or created in the appropriate university systems. Personal sites should be created on non-university hosted platforms.``
For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://collaborate.vcu.edu/apps/sites/.
RecWell Facilities Winter Break Closure
All RecWell facilities will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2025. Facilities will reopen for Winter Break reduced hours on Thursday, Jan. 2. Winter Break hours continue through Friday, Jan. 11.
For more information, contact Scott Steiner at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.
RecWell Water Safety Instructor Course January 2025
This course will prepare participants to plan and teach courses within the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program. Courses include preschool aquatics, learn-to-swim and safety training for swim coaches. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive American Red Cross certification as a water safety instructor valid for two years. This course does not provide lifeguard or CPR/AED training. Program dates are Jan. 5-8, Monday through Thursday, noon-7 p.m. Register at the following URL by Friday, Dec 20.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c7e6f354-bd63-40e1-a2fd-6d4563decb00.
Apply for Black and Queer Leadership Board
The Honey Club at VCU is accepting leadership applications from any black, queer students interested in serving their community. Anyone who can demonstrate passion and committment to black queer liberation will be welcomed (while positions last, so apply soon). Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Mychal Young at youngm19@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/rigtzJrRtGDX9Wt3A.
Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan Voluntary Contribution Election Deadline is Dec. 16
Monday, Dec. 16 by 4 p.m. is the quarterly deadline for participants in the Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan to elect voluntary contributions to become effective in January. Employees in the VRS Hybrid Plan can elect to voluntarily contribute up to four percent (4%) of their creditable salary to receive up to a 2.5 percent employer match. Questions: Visit http:www.varetirement.org/hybrid or request VCU HR support from https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport
For more information, contact Kelvin T. Allen at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://www.varetirement.org/hybrid/plan-info/voluntary-contributions.html.
Cashiers Office Closing Early
The VCU Cashiers Office at 1015 Floyd Ave., Grace Harris Hall, will close early at noon on Friday, Dec. 20 for Winter Break. All transactions should be delivered no later than 11:30 a.m. to ensure proper and timely processing.
For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8774 or visit http://cashop@vcu.edu.
Nominations Open for Seventh Annual Awards of Excellence
VCU Staff Senate Awards for Excellence provide exposure and recognition of the work and achievements of VCU and VCU Health staff. Nominations are now open. Nominate a staff member by Monday, Jan. 6, 2025 at the following URL.
For more information, contact Maya Rogers at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuportal.questionpro.com/vcustaffsenstear2024-2025.
Equity and Access Services Publishes Annual Report
VCU's Equity and Access Services announces the publication of its fiscal year 2023-24 annual report. This year's report reflects on the 60 years since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the struggles that shaped the freedoms, access, equity and opportunities of today. Explore the report at the following URL to discover how EAS daily supports and upholds these principles.
For more information, contact Equity and Access Services at equity@vcu.edu or visit https://equity.vcu.edu/about/news/.
Abstract Submissions for Women's Heart Health Symposium
Abstract submissions are being accepted for the 10th Annual Heart Health in Women Symposium. All career levels are eligible, including basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological or implementation science impacting women’s cardiovascular health. The best trainee abstract will receive a monetary travel award. The registration fee will be waived for abstract presenters. Submit abstracts by 12:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at the following URL. The access code is AE7XXPA9C
For more information, contact Moriah Bellissimo at moriah.bellissimomyers@vcuhealth.org or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/.
Women in Science and Children's Hospital of Richmond Toy Drive
Join the Women in Science organization and Children's Hospital of Richmond to collect and donate toys for local children in the Richmond area. MCV drop-off sites are located at Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St.; Molecular Medicine Research Building (MMRB), 1220 E. Broad St.; and Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. The last day to drop off toys is Wednesday, Dec. 18. All toys nust be brand new and in their original packaging.
For more information, contact Annalise Hassan at vcu.wis@gmail.com or visit https://www.chrichmond.org/patient-and-family-resources/support-services/child-life/donate-to-child-life.
Risk-Taking in Eating Disorders Study
The TREAT Lab (Translational Research on Eating and Affect) is recruiting adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth (aged 12 to 25 years) for a brain imaging study to understand how risky decision-making differs between individuals with bulimia nervosa and individuals without a psychological disorder. There will be compensation for participation. Questions: Serena Gu, Clinical Research Coordinator, at treatlab@vcuhealth.org, or Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI, at the following email address. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Kelsey Hagan at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.
