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 noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the news, social media or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with meditation. This session will be hosted by VCU HR and VCU RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/38ebInO.

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

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.

Friday, Jun. 17, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The ICA will host an exploration of Black collage — the medium, material and process — with independent curator and writer Teri Henderson and graphic designer, curator and writer Justin Smith. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St.

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

In response to VCU's collective commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and the professional development of the university community, this fall the School of Education will launch a new five-course (15 credit) graduate Certificate in Culturally Responsive Leadership. See the application checklist at https://soe.vcu.edu/media/school-of-education/pdfs/application-checklists---nov-2021/Admissions-Checklist-Certificate-in-Culturally-Responsive-Leadership_ada.pdf. Apply for the certificate at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jenna Lenhardt at jlenhardt@vcu.edu or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/academics/certificates/culturally-responsive-leadership/.

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.

Fall 2022 permit sales will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, for the Monroe Park Campus and Tuesday, July 5, for the MCV Campus. Fall parking is sold via a parking lottery on the MCV Campus and on a first-come, first-served basis on the Monroe Park Campus.

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

In the coming months VCU Telecommunications Services will offer virtual training on the Avaya Workplace app, which allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is geared for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers 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. The sessions are open to all VCU and VCU Health. Register at the following URL.

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

This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identify as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Compensation is available.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://progress.vcu.edu.