9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This online extended seminar will be led by Adrien DeLoach, executive director of the Division for Student Engagement and Impact. The seminar is designed for faculty to workshop their syllabi to enhance diversity and inclusion throughout their teaching. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact IExcel Education at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This virtual in-person exercise session is presented by VCU HR and VCU RecWell. A slower 30-minute practice focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. Release built-up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and increase long-term flexibility. No equipment requirements, though a yoga mat is recommended. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3ogarkw.

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

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. This social connecting event will bring together VCU students from all over campus to enjoy cookout-style food, games, photo ops, giveaways, a DJ and much more. The event will be in Monroe Park, 620 W. Main St. 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.

Saturday, Sep. 17, 2022 at 7 a.m.

The VCU College of Health Professions and VCU Health have are forming a student, faculty and staff race team for the Sept. 17 Run Richmond 16.19 race. Register at the following URL. Click sign up and enter the requested information. On the team page, select VCU Health Sciences. Use the password RAMS2022. Participants will be contacted by the race team director with details of how the team will be supported.

For more information, contact Michael Forder at mjforder@vcu.edu or visit https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Richmond/RunRichmond1619.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday, Aug. 16 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.

VCU's English Language Program is offering two courses for international graduate students in Fall 2022: Oral Communication and Written Communication. These courses are designed to provide English language and academic support to graduate students and visiting scholars who are currently enrolled in a degree program or doing research at VCU. Complete the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Aziz at rcwiltshire@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/9kPd8HHzdBuHEQaj7.

Rammalogues, a facilitated discussion series that provides a braver and safer space to talk about social identity, will host four sessions on MCV Campus this fall. The VCU Common Book, "The Organ Thieves: The Shocking Story of the First Heart Transplant in the Segregated South," will be discussed. Rammalogues are free and readers are invited to join no matter where they are in the book. Registrants can pick up a free book from the Goodwin Research Laboratory front desk. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact IExcel Education at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/yXK5Zl.

HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture has launched a short monthly newsletter for managers interested in tips on and links to such topics as leadership, team development, employee engagement and retention. The inaugural newsletter is available at the following URL. Initial content includes a link for readers to provide input on content for future newsletters.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/yc34vu9b.

Adobe’s higher education strategist spoke with VCU Provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs, Fotis Sotiropoulos, as well as several VCU students and staff. Read the news article at the following URL to learn more about how VCU is closing the gap between career requirements and best-in-class learning and creating a new blueprint for the university of the future with Adobe Creative Cloud.

For more information, contact Jana Avery at adobe@vcu.edu or visit https://blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2022/08/03/vcu-aims-become-university-future-by-partnering-with-adobe.

The program’s relaunch includes a new website, a simplified registration process and virtual seminar options, all geared toward building more equitable and inclusive organizational climates. Offerings include an Inclusive Leadership Certificate, interactive seminars, Rammalogues sessions and mentoring opportunities. View and register for sessions at http://iexcel.vcu.edu/calendar/.

For more information, contact IExcel Education at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/.

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/ surveys. Compensation is provided. Primary investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Health Behavior and Policy Department, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Psychology Department.

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