Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at noon

Take a break with guided meditation. This session is suitable for all levels of practice and his hosted by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/40sNds5

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Jun. 1, 2023 at 11 a.m.

The Avaya Workplace app allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site and is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers 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. Also, learn how the MyE911 app works in conjunction with Avaya Workplace if the desktop version is being used. The session is open to all VCU and VCU Health. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Jun. 26, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

VCU's Office of Strategic Engagement will present the 2023 Summer Learning Academy, which will explore critical topics in education, preparing both aspiring and practicing educators to create a culture of educational excellence and equity in schools. Fourteen virtual sessions covering eight topics will be offered in a variety of session meeting formats. Questions: soeose@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leslie LaBrie at labrielu@vcu.edu or visit http://vcuschoolofeducation.info/Summer.

The deadline to submit entries for the University Academic Advising Board Awards Program is June 16. The goal of the program is to encourage wider support and recognize outstanding advising at VCU. Awards are presented across several different categories to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in advising, innovation and administration. Nominations should be made at the following URL. Read each award description and submission guidelines carefully.

For more information, contact University Academic Advising Board at uaab@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd41J5SvNI29nkg_WDt3qhST4-nZ--zasYV1yUzLO9JPP9YOQ/viewform.

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions will be 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.

Spring has sprung, which means it is time for spring cleaning. Google no longer offers free, unlimited storage, and everyone's help is needed. Just like your own home, your VCU Google Workspace account may begin to accumulate extra items such as mail and files in Drive that are no longer needed. Take some time to clean up your account today. Visit the following URL for suggestions.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2023/03/02/kicking-off-a-digital-spring-cleaning/.