8 p.m. to 9 p.m.

" . . . and Drive (Far Away)" is a mixed media sound installation and durational performance by "Set It Off" artist Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste which centers on a cross-country drive in a decommissioned police car. Throughout his week-long solo drive from Tucson, Ariz., to Richmond, Toussaint-Baptiste will perform activations in key cities along Interstate 10 and Interstate 95, highways that are themselves arteries of Gulf South sonority. The culminating performance in Richmond, which will be open to the public, will be held at 401 W. Broad St. This performance is co-presented by VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 1708 Gallery and Martos Gallery, New York.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/jtb-and-drive-far-away/.

Tuesday, Jun. 14, 2022 at 11 a.m.

All VCU faculty and staff are invited to join the Office of the Provost for a Quality Enhancement Plan Topic Proposal Workshop via Zoom. Learn about the plan, how a topic is determined and how it shapes VCU’s academic future. Gain the tools that can help you submit a successful topic proposal for VCU's next QEP. Questions: https://provost.vcu.edu/qep/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erin Webster Garrett at elwebstergarr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-mvrzooHtExZHx0P14UuxDOcodHUWHU#/registration.

Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

What can you do to support infant and early childhood mental health? VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of its 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Jackie Robinson Brock, MSW, via Zoom for an overview of infant and early childhood mental health and learn about various professional development opportunities being offered in Virginia. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.

Wednesday, Jun. 15, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current and future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a credly badge that can be posted on LinkedIn. Register for the 120-minute immersive workshop via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/061522DT.

Thursday, Jun. 16, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

Have questions about Public Service Loan Forgiveness? This session brought to you by VCU HR and VCU Financial Wellness will review the details of PSLF, including qualifying repayment plans, employer certification and implications of recently passed economic policies and legislation. Through this webinar, you'll understand your options and make sure you're on track to have your student loans forgiven. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3wJUaJV.

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

The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program pledges $1.5B for outstanding early career faculty committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Funding will be awarded to outstanding basic biomedical researchers, including physician-scientists in their efforts to create labs in which everyone can thrive. Apply at the following URL by Sept. 28.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3GKcAxp.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, is currently accepting applications for the 2023 cohorts of the VCU Leadership and HIGHER Ground programs. Learn more about the Institute, its programs, application requirements and deadlines by calling the Institute at the following telephone number or emailing gehli@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/.

Current exhibitions at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., will close June 19. The exhibitions include Sila Chanto and Belkis Ramírez: "Aquí Me Quedo/Here I Stay," Gideon Appah: "Forgotten, Nudes, Landscapes," Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste: "Set It Off" and "Doing Language: Word Work." With the season closing, the ICA will be illuminating Tavares Strachan's “You Belong Here (Flamingo II)” for the final time.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/exhibition/.

June 15 is the quarterly election deadline for voluntary contributions to become effective in July for participants in the Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan. Participants can voluntarily contribute up to 4 percent of their creditable salary and receive up to a 2.5 percent employer match. Questions: Visit https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or visit http://www.varetirement.org/hybrid.

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 who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. Visit the following URL or call the following number This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.

Youssef Roman from VCU's School of Pharmacy is leading a community genetic research study to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in Filipino Americans. You can participate in this study if you are 18 or older and self-identify as Filipino and both of your biological parents are also Filipino. This study will take place at VCU Clinical Research Unit. Details, click on the following URL.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., at romany2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/uapLjWrLgpG3WrQXA.

Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? We can help. TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention - all conducted virtually - for teens ages 12 to 16 who are overweight or obese. The program is offered by Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens also participate in live exercise sessions conducted online by personal trainers.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit http://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.