Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

This online workshop will provide an overview on creating modules, assignments and quizzes. The event will include an overview of all course navigation and settings in Canvas, how Canvas relates to the VCU ecosystem and a brief look at Gradebook, Discussions and the Inbox Tool. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18093.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Patricia Kinser, Ph.D., professor, Family and Community Health Nursing, will discuss strategies for developing competitive research agendas at an online grant-writing session hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtdeCppzMpEt2JWaL8nTLo4Tg-RBbxRwvq.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join VCU HR and TIAA for this webinar on Social Security Strategies. Social Security will likely play a significant role in building your retirement income. Learn the basics about Social Security, including eligibility, how to apply, how your benefit is calculated and strategies for claiming benefits. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3v64bzm

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

Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Joyner Fine Properties, one of VCU's Preferred Real Estate Partners, for an exploration of the pros and cons of renting vs. buying. This session will be offered both in-person (HR Training Room, 922 W. Grace St., Room 115) and virtually. Lunch will be provided to those present and those who attend will have a chance to win a prize. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3WwmIQX

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

Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Join VCU Transform for an American Red Cross Blood Drive in Room 1030J, West Grace Street Student Housing – North, 830 W. Grace St. January is National Blood Donor Month. The Red Cross observes this as a time to celebrate volunteer donors and encourage others to participate. Register to donate at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1216 or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=VCU.

VCU’s School of Medicine requests proposals about educational research or innovations in health professions education at VCU. The theme for 2023 is "Redefining Professionalism to Foster a Positive Learning Environment." Visit the following URL to learn about presentation opportunities and to submit scholarly proposals, which are due Monday, Jan. 23. The symposium will be Thursday, March 23 beginning at 11 a.m. and is sponsored by the VCU College of Health Professions and Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/vcuhses.

This class is open to individuals new to the aquatic environment and those who want to become more independent in the water. Classes will be taught by trained instructors in a small group format. Session 1 classes will be held at Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St., Monday/Wednesday, Feb. 6- March 1, 6-6:55 p.m. Register by noon Feb. 3 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at scottm14@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/adult-swim-programs/.

Registration is open for Makers' Training Workshops and for Makers’ Courses (Modules I, II and III), for VCU students who seek to use the College of Engineering Makerspaces. Students must first complete the orientation and general safety training through the College of Engineering before registering for the more advanced courses. Morning and afternoon sections are available. View the full schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/engineering.

Join VCU's Vocal Chamber Ensemble, the one-on-a-part small group ensembles. Priority is given to Voice majors, but all music majors and non-music majors are welcome. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lisa C. Fusco at fuscolc@vcu.edu or (804) 690-6602 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/vocal-ensemble/vocal-ensemble-audition-info/.

Join the VCU Institute for Women’s Health and Highland Support Project and spend a week in partnership with indigenous midwives, doulas and community leaders learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. Trip dates are May 14-21. The cost is $1,200 (plus air fare). The application deadline is March 15. Apace is limited. Apply at the following URL or email ashtonhr@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Janett Forte at janett.forte@vcuhealth.org or visit http://www.womenshealth.vcu.edu.

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress-reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. Register at the following URL before Wednesday, Feb. 1.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or (804) 215-6196 or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.