12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at VCU's da Vinci Center. Learn exactly what a certificate is and then talk about programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation and Human-centered Design and how they can fit into your academic plans. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary-Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/july-ug.

Thursday, Jul. 28, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for an on demand FLEX fitness session on Full Body Stretch. Mobilize and lengthen every joint and muscle in the body as we stay on the floor for this full body stretch. It's a perfect session in which to unwind and ease muscle tension. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3bvY1C2.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Alumni will present a webinar on how to take control of your personal finances during uncertain economic times. Host Tiera Byrd (B.S.'12/B) is a professional money coach and the assistant director of lifelong learning programs for VCU Alumni. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiera Byrd at mcguiretj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-S29B1gSSZOgPEhXLAtRng#/registration.

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab is holding the Art for Hearts study, starting Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 4-6 p.m. at the VCU Health Hub at 25th. The study is an eight-part, eight-week program about how painting and expressing your thoughts and feelings could help mental health and blood pressure in Black women.

For more information, contact Anika L. Hines, Ph.D., MPH, at eqcholab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030.

Family Programs invites all student organizations, offices and departments to submit in-person, hybrid and virtual events to be included in Family Weekend taking place Oct. 7-9. Thousands of families are expected on campus and online exploring all VCU has to offer. Submit an event at the following URL by 5 p.m. Aug. 12.

For more information, contact Lynanne Jamison at ljyndestad@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vVBXn6967xvEvAHv8.

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/3xuwHLZ.

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.

VCU's Equity and Access Services is seeking several volunteers for its Physical Accessibility Workgroup for 2022-2023. The group seeks to improve accessibility to existing campus environments and buildings and to advise the integration of accessibility in future infrastructure projects at VCU. Employees (faculty or staff) living with physical, sensory or neurodiverse disabilities are invited to apply by contacting ADAservices@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Cleopatra Magwaro at magwaroc@vcu.edu.

The VCU Votes Advisory Council seeks interested campus community members to join its informal collaborative of administrators, faculty members and student leaders. The council meets periodically throughout the academic year to promote civic learning and democratic engagement on campus. For an invitation to join an upcoming meeting, complete the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson, council member, at nlpatterson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/2WuLFAhPmmhLWPqQ7.

Are you an instructor looking for a new textbook? Would you like a more affordable alternative for your students, something more aligned with your syllabus or that allows more flexibility in your course design? Learn about free textbook alternatives through this VCU Libraries asynchronous Canvas course. Write a short review of an open textbook and earn a $200 stipend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://open.umn.edu/network/workshops/open-textbook-workshop-summer-2022.

The Virginia Geriatric Education Center, housed in VCU’s Virginia Center on Aging, is accepting applications for its annual faculty and clinicians development program. CIRCAA is a case-based, interprofessional learning experience that creates age-friendly practitioners who are knowledgeable of person-centered care. The program meets monthly from mid-September through May. Apply at the following URL by Sept. 1.

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at circaa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1525 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/circaa.

Adults who smoke menthol cigarettes and identify as Black/African American are invited to participate in a study that involves electronic cigarette use for six weeks to reduce their smoking. Participants must be willing to visit the study site, receive phone calls and respond to texts and surveys. Compensation is provided. Primary investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.