Faculty/staff Issue for January 4, 2023
Coming up
Invest With Confidence for Your Future
Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Learn how to build and manage a long-term investment plan for all your accounts at this virtual session presented by VCU HR and Fidelity. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3V6kHKg
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023 at 1 p.m.
Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, program administration members will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/analytics/master-of-decision-analytics-professional-track/#sob-events-1759442.
Getting Started With Canvas (A Bite-Sized Workshop)
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Set up your Canvas course for spring at this bite-sized online workshop. The discussion will include how to publish a course, how to add a syllabus to a course and how to navigate the Canvas Dashboard. This workshop will be sponsored by VCU Learning Systems. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.
For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn.
Admissions 101
Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023 at noon
Are you interested in pharmacy school but aren't sure where to start? VCU School of Pharmacy's admissions team is hosting this webinar-style event to tell you exactly what you need to know when applying to pharmacy school. Join to learn what makes a compelling applicant, how to ask for quality reference letters and what experiences can set your application apart.
For more information, contact Madeleine Wagner at pharmacy@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8436142934?pwd=MWpoUkx1Q1QrNVdXTnBMZHI5dmFrdz09.
SOCRA: Introduction to Generation Z
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon
Barbara van der Schalie, M.S., will discuss Generation Z in the workplace at a virtual meeting of the Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates chapter. The session will also be sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Schalle is senior clinical training/learning and development manager, clinical monitoring research program directorate, Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. 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/tZ0vduiurzwuH9bbnfK-mZ9Ffv4alhxG_f03.
Notices
New Recorded Sessions in the VCU HR Worklife Playlists
The VCU Worklife Living Your Best Life playlist in Talent@VCU has new recordings from recent well-being sessions. They include: The Power of Positive Thinking, Healthy Meal Planning and Shopping, The Science of Goal Setting, Healthy Eating and Treatment Options for Obesity and Metabolic Disease, and All about Anthem EAP. Find the playlists at: https://vcu.csod.com/catalog/CustomPage.aspx?id=221000415
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
VCU Continuing and Professional Education
VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers learning options for the VCU community and the public. Choose from accounting, business writing, communication, computer skills, customer service, data analysis, digital tech, event planning, facial reading, fitness and wellness, infant mental health, languages, makerspace training, management, marketing, mindfulness, online teaching, paralegal, play therapy, podcasting, Power BI, pre-health test prep, storytelling and WordPress.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/.
Do You Vape Electronic Cigarettes?
Individuals who vape/use electronic cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be provided. 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.
Do You Dip or Use Smokeless Tobacco?
Individuals who dip/use smokeless tobacco 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 Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.
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