Tuesday, May 17, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will host an informational session via Zoom for classified employees who wish to learn more about converting to VCU's Great Place HR plan for University and Academic Professionals. Upon registration, those who attend will be asked to submit their questions prior to the session via a Google form. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kathleen Blankenship at blankenshike@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d5f065035-ce00-409e-a917-aa136c49fe26.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.

Do you want to spend a year abroad on someone else's dime? VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a Fulbright informational session both in person (Room 1210 701 W. Grace St.) and on Zoom. The Fulbright scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit https://forms.gle/oaFchVaQQq6HdUtSA.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Research Administration and Management Symposium Forum will feature presentations via Zoom covering research-related topics through full-day sessions or virtual meetings. This session will feature VCU strategic plan innovators who will cover their research and how it aligns with the One VCU Research Strategic Priorities Plan.

For more information, contact Lydia Klinger at leklinger@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/events/rams-forum/.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 10 a.m.

Registration for the Student Services Career Community GROW Conference is now live in Talent. Connect with colleagues across VCU and engage in networking and development opportunities. Registration will be open through today, May 16. Lunch will be provided for those who register in advance. The event will be held in the ballrooms of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/c54bbfee-0a11-4267-a4db-f46b74202a3f?session=ca480c71-6dbd-41f6-ae79-0f8a0c2b90ef.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Russia’s war against Ukraine has seen widespread use of digital disruption. Western sanctions have set in motion an unprecedented shift in how Russians use the Internet. What cybersecurity lessons can we learn from the conflict, and what can we expect from Russia in the months and years to come? Join Christopher Whyte, Ph.D., assistant professor of homeland security and emergency preparedness, to learn more. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_blkQmCs_RpSHOfLAZu_kBQ#/registration.

Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

VCU's Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will present a development workshop for university managers and leaders. Practice using a positive perspective to achieve lasting change and inspired results. Focus on and build upon strengths, powerful questions and open dialogue. Explore the positive power of appreciative leadership in this two-part series, to be held May 19 and May 26. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeremy Bost at jbost2@vcu.edu or (804) 301-5973 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dd7d76e8c-fc10-4475-beb6-a5f7434240e7.

Thursday, May 19, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union and learn how to access a free copy of your credit report and the importance of reviewing and understanding the report. The components of a sample credit report will be provided and discussed at this virtual session. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3OOxPS8.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

VCU Telecommunications Services will be offering virtual training on the Avaya Workplace app. Our customers are inquiring about extending their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote staff on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. Register for the Avaya Workplace training by clicking the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

We want to learn how painting and expressing your thoughts and feelings could help mental health and blood pressure in Black women. Open to women ages 18+.This is an eight-part, eight-week program. You'll enjoy painting, talking and sharing with others and will be given tools to take home to help keep track of your blood pressure. Email the following address to register.

For more information, contact Anika Hines at EqCHOLab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030.

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.

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.

Open enrollment for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s health coverage and flexible spending plans continues through today, May 16. Questions: Request HR Support at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport.

For more information, contact VCU HR Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/open-enrollment/.

Technology Services is enabling enhanced security protections for your VCU Gmail. Follow the Collaboration Services blog for additional information regarding all Google Workspace updates.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn about mental well-being by watching a RecWell Health Promotion webinar. RecWell features two webinars on mental well-being. "Managing Stress Using Mindfulness" and "Self-Care and Campus Resources for Well-Being." Request access at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Recreation and Well-Being at thewell@vcu.edu or visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

Wouldn’t you love to pick up fresh produce straight from the farm, within walking distance of VCU and open six days of the week until 9 p.m.? And while you are there picking up your produce you can grab a healthy, delicious dinner made with locally grown produce. Become a member of the Goatocado farm for only $50 a year (a savings of almost 35 percent) using the new VCU discount. Check out the discount at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/employee-discounts/.

RecWell's weekly meditation sessions are going on summer vacation. Mindfulness moments are still available by visiting RecWell Health Promotion on YouTube at the following URL. View a playlist of prerecorded guided meditations.

For more information, contact Health Promotion at thewell@vcu.edu or visit https://www.youtube.com/user/thewellvcu.

All summer parking permits will be available for purchase online beginning today, May 18, at 9 a.m. for both campuses. No lottery will be held for summer permits. View options and rates at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/options-and-rates/.

We are inviting male and female Type 2 diabetes patients with painful diabetic neuropathy ages 18-75 to participate in a research investigation of a new treatment to alleviate pain and examine its effects on pain perception. In addition to the new treatment, this study involves completing surveys and undergoing tests to evaluate perceptions of pain. Volunteers will be compensated for their time. Participants are only required to come once for the study. The study is conducted within the VCU Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Lab. Questions: Email Edmund Acevedo, Ph.D., FACSM, at eoacevedo@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact bhushan thakkar at thakkarbs2@vcu.edu.

Individuals over the age of 18 who have experiences with substance use disorders, including active users and those in recovery, are invited to participate in a preliminary research study. This study aims to assess the needs of the population who experiences SUD in order to better inform preclinical and clinical research done at VCU. The study is in the form of an anonymous survey, which can be found at the following URL. No compensation provided.

For more information, contact Alaina Jaster at jastera@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=L4RRDF7KYXMPE8WN.