Faculty/staff Issue for July 29, 2022
Coming up
VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism
Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 at 1 p.m.
Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Wright Center Consulting Hours
Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Have questions about conducting research projects? Visit the open consulting hours hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. You can receive assistance from the inception of your project through to data analysis. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=9PEXYCJTYN.
Evening MBA: Employee Benefits
Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.
Learn more about VCU’s Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. Information on VCU and VCU Health Systems education benefits will be discussed. A Q&A session will also be included. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/84110454181. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-080522.html.
Money Mondays With Bill: Navigating Market Volatility
Monday, Aug. 8, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Market volatility can be unsettling and raise questions about current plans. Join VCU HR and Fidelity to address those questions and more. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3Pk3nPH.
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Notices
Biomedical Researchers: Apply for Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program
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.
Applications Available for 2023 GEHLI Leadership Programs
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/.
Nominations Open: National Science Foundation's Alan T. Waterman Award
The Alan T. Waterman Award is the U.S. National Science Foundation’s highest honor. The award recognizes an outstanding early career researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by the NSF. In addition to a medal, the recipient of the award will receive a grant of $1,000,000 to use over a five-year period. Nominations will be accepted to Sept. 16. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Melissa Throckmorton at throckmortms@vcu.edu or visit https://beta.nsf.gov/od/honorary-awards/waterman?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery.
Do You Smoke Tobacco Cigarettes?
Individuals who smoke tobacco cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. 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.
Black Love Safe Love
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.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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