Faculty/staff Issue for August 15, 2022
Today
Avaya Workplace Training
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Telecommunications Services will be offering virtual training on Avaya Workplace app. The Avaya Workplace app is geared 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 at the following URL.
For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.
This week
Quality Enhancement Plan Topic Proposal Workshop
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 at 1 p.m.
All VCU faculty and staff are invited to join the Office of the Provost, via Zoom, for a Quality Enhancement Plan Topic Proposal Workshop. Come learn more about what a Quality Enhancement Plan is, how a QEP topic is determined, how it shapes VCU’s academic future and gain the tools that can help you submit a successful topic proposal for VCU's next QEP. To reserve your spot, sign up at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-mvrzooHtExZHx0P14UuxDOcodHUWHU#/registration.
For more information, contact Tom Myrick at myrickte@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/qep/.
Pilates Total Body
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 at noon
This FLEX (Fitness on Demand) 20-minute Pilates Total Body workout will help increase strength and stability. This session will be presented by VCU HR and VCU RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3IXGRKb.
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
VCU Knitting and Crocheting Group
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 at 5:15 p.m.
VCU's Knitting and Crocheting group meets twice monthly; on the first and third Thursdays of each month at 5:15 p.m. in Room 321, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Interested knitters and crocheters are welcome to join, as well as those who do embroidery, hand sewing, tatting and other hand crafts. Bring a project and join the group. Newcomers are welcome.
For more information, contact Kathy Bradshaw at akbradshaw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1171.
Fall Boot Camp Live
Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VCU Online's ALT Lab, in partnership with VCU Academic Technologies, will offer Fall Boot Camp Live for VCU faculty and staff in the Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Drop-in workshops will be held throughout the day in Room 4100. One-to-one assistance for instructors finalizing courses for the fall semester will be available in Room 4110. No registration is required. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Brianne L. Jackson, Ph.D., at onlinepd@vcu.edu or visit https://altlab.vcu.edu/.
Third Friday Facts and Faith
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Christina Vitto, M.D., from VCU Emergency Health, and Emily Millhiser from Caritas will discuss substance abuse and homelessness at a session hosted by VCU Massey Cancer Center. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Sharon K. Jones-Lomotey at joneslomots@vcu.edu or (540) 729-3887 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.
School of Social Work Convocation: Keynote Kryss Shane
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
VCU's School of Social Work's Fall Convocation will feature keynote remarks by Kryss Shane, Ph.D., LSW, LMSW, a national leader in diversity, equity and inclusion. Shane is also a consultant, speaker and trainer on LGBT+ topics; an author and a cast member on TLC's "I Am Jazz." RSVP at https://vcussw.info/3A7SYBO for in-person attendance (Room 1107, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave.) or register for Zoom at https://vcussw.info/3vNYc33.
For more information, contact Geoff LoCicero at locicerog2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1030 or visit https://socialwork.vcu.edu/.
Ramily Reunion
Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for its outdoor welcome back-celebration at Monroe Park, 620 W. Main St. This social connecting event will bring together VCU students from all over campus for cookout-style food, games, photo ops, giveaways, a DJ and more. Register via RamsConnect or at the following URL.
For more information, contact Beck Oh at ohrn@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/WoW/rsvp_boot?id=1628865.
Coming up
Central VA SOCRA Chapter Meeting: Ensuring Regulatory Compliance as a Study Team Member
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon
The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter together with the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host its August meeting virtually. Bret Brooks, CRC, VCU School of Nursing, will discuss strategies to maintain study data in an audit-ready state and transformation of abstract regulations into specific SOPs and best practices. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sdeivqTwvHdfOHhVh8WH9kgo7KW2b42im.
CTLE Workshop: Can We Talk About Race?
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a virtual workshop on VCU’s 2022-2023 Common Book, "The Organ Thieves." This workshop will help educators to foster safe yet brave spaces in their classes for engagement with racial issues. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/93KGSKhemVZwUNAE7.
VCU Leadership Development Program, 2022 Team Project Presentations
Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 at 9 a.m.
Join The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, a center in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and the 2022 cohort of the VCU Leadership Development Program for their final team project presentations. Each year, participants work together to address an issue of importance to the university. The presentations, in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., are scheduled to allow guests to come and go as needed. A detailed schedule is available at the following URL.
For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at gehli@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/vcu-leadership-development-program/team-projects/.
Notices
Summer 2022 Final Grades Due Aug. 16 at Noon
Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022 at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-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.
Biomedical Researchers: Apply for Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program
The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program pledges $1.5 billion 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.
How to Retire With VRS
Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/3NqLY7a.
Come Play In The Band
University Band, which performs contemporary music, is open to all VCU students and faculty and meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. VCU Music provides instruments for students at no additional cost. If you are a bit rusty, don't worry. University Band is a safe and inclusive environment for all. Come play with us. Enroll now in APPM 357.
For more information, contact Duane Coston at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974.
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 identity 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.
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