Coming up
Creating Work-Life Balance
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon
We all know how hard it is to find work-life balance. Even in these challenging times, it is possible to meet the competing demands of job and family. In this fun, interactive seminar, presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, participants will learn the four pillars of work-life balance and learn to prioritize what is important to you. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3y4e6YS.
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.
Developmental Disability and Child Welfare: What Do You Need to Know?
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Disability experts and child welfare practitioners will discuss the ABCs of developmental disability and what child welfare workers need to know when working with children and caregivers with developmental disabilities. Join VCU's School of Social Work for an interactive discussion and panel conversation. The event will be livestreamed at facebook.com/VCUSSW.
For more information, contact Naomi Sutton Reddish at cwstipend@vcu.edu.
'Survey Design for Research'
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Deborah DiazGranados, Ph.D., director of evaluation, VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, will lead the center's next Whetting Your Appetite for Research seminar via Zoom. She will discuss best practices for designing and using research surveys. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrceuvqzkpGtXla72fE2IcbrDQMmYP4gBv.
Never Forget Memorial Day Run
Monday, May 30, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Join VCU Police in a 1.4 mile silent run to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Participants are asked to wear white shirts for a uniform appearance. All runners are welcome. Sign-ins begin at 11 a.m. at the Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. The run starts at 12:30 p.m. Participants will run through VCU's Monroe Park Campus to the Virginia War Memorial. Free event parking will be available at VCU's Bowe Street Parking Deck.
For more information, contact Ofc. Stephen Adt at sgadt@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/neverforgetmemorialrun.
Notices
VCU Police Hold Fundraiser for Ukraine
VCU Police Ofc. Jacob Brush is collecting donations to help the nonprofit Lift Up Ukraine. Donation boxes are available until May 18 at VCU Police headquarters, 224 E. Broad St.; University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.; and Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Donations may take the form of nonperishable food, thermal underwear, hygiene products (except sprays, perfumes or products containing alcohol), diapers, disposable tableware, first aid kits and other items listed on the boxes. Each box has a scannable QR code for those who wish to donate monetarily.
For more information, contact Ofc. Jacob Brush at brushjd2@vcu.edu.
Spring 2022 Final Grades Due Today at Noon
Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon today, May 17, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-the-semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an Excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.
For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.
Faculty Feedback Requested: Six Questions, Big Impact
VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is seeking participation in a short and easy survey to better meet the needs of university faculty. Among other topics, questions touch on teaching programs, faculty success programs and recommendations for future efforts.
For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/VCoG2jqPWhdo54D67.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Survey for Faculty
VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence invites faculty to participate in a study on perceptions regarding the scholarship of teaching and learning. Even if you have not participated in SoTL, your perspective is important. The survey should take no more than 10-20 minutes. A full information sheet about your rights as a participant is available at the start of the survey. To participate, visit the following URL.
For more information, contact Jared Keeley, Ph.D., at jwkeeley@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cUbHLUKCx6yQhV4.