1 p.m.

Off-campus supervisors seeking to hire work-study students for the 2023-24 academic year must attend a training session today outlining program expectations and updated requirements. Register for the Zoom session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/FWS515.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This full-body circuit training takes the basics martial arts and adds the fun. You’ll be punching and kicking your way through 30 minutes of strength and cardio. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/41xku6H.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 2 p.m.

On-campus supervisors seeking to hire work-study students for the 2023-24 academic year must attend a training session outlining program expectations and updated requirements. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/FWS516.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 2 p.m.

On-campus supervisors seeking to hire work-study students for the 2023-24 academic year must attend a May 16 training session via Zoom outlining program expectations and updated requirements. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeanette Hickl at jwhickl@vcu.edu or visit http://tZEkcuyvpjItEtMsbns7iiKbJ4VuUuJgrrEM.

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

In this virtual session, John Venuti, VCU police chief and associate vice president for public safety, will discuss how policing has changed since 2020 in the wake of the George Floyd murder. He will also dissect the significant differences between municipal law enforcement and campus law enforcement as well as discuss a model for the future of policing, “Policing With a Purpose.” The session will be moderated by Chernoh Wurie, Ph.D., assistant professor of criminal justice. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VP4H8wumSxyiflkmv9eR-g#/registration.

Thursday, May 18, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the graduate certificate in media and leadership. Join the session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/journalism. Submit an inquiry at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/certificate-in-media-and-leadership/.

Monday, May 22, 2023 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a free workshop series on May 22-26 from noon-2 p.m. that will prepare participants to tackle major applications for postgraduate scholarships. Led by the NSO staff, the workshop will address topics such as how to write about yourself, how to connect past experiences and future goals, how to select recommenders and how to speak to the values and mission of the award for which you are applying. The session will be at the NSO office, Room 1210, The Honors College, 701 W. Grace St. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at honorsnso@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/W7DR6DzN9EZdMjSPA.

Friday, Jun. 2, 2023 at 7 p.m.

VCU faculty member SJ Sindu's graphic novel, "Shakti," will be launched at Shelf Life Books, 2913 W. Cary St. Sindu will be in conversation with VCU MFA alum Brenna Camping and will also sign books.

For more information, contact SJ Sindu. Ph.D., at sathiyaseels@vcu.edu or visit https://shelflifebooksrva.com/event/2023-06-02.

Saturday, Jun. 17, 2023 at 9 a.m.

VCU's School of Pharmacy has partnered with KNIME to organize this online event, which targets health care students. The event will take place on June 17-18. Teams of undergraduate and graduate students from medicine, pharmacy, dentistry and nursing programs are invited to create digital health care solutions using the no-code/low-code KNIME Analytics Platform, turning ideas into tangible solutions. Prizes include a paid internship at KNIME this summer. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dayanjan S. Wijesinghe at digitalhealth@vcu.edu or visit https://digitalhealth.pharmacy.vcu.edu/sop-knime-digital-health-hackathon/.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon today, Tuesday, May 16, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end of the 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 Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

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

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/3NqLY7a.

As of Jan. 10, 2023 VCU HR provided enhanced leave accrual rates to veteran classified and UAP employees in alignment with updates to DHRM’s Policy 4.10. VCU will also adjust the annual leave accrual rate for faculty and the university leave accrual rate for University and Academic Professionals in a similar manner. Eligible employees must supply DD-214 documentation for each period of military service to receive this benefit.

For more information, contact VCU Leave Administration at leave@vcu.edu.

Today, May 15, is the last day to make health coverage changes and/or enroll in flexible spending for the plan year that begins July 1. Elections can be made online or by using an enrollment form. Enrollment forms must be received by VCU Human Resources no later than 5 p.m. EST today or postmarked by today if sent by mail. For more information, visit https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or openenroll@vcu.edu

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at openenroll@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/open-enrollment.

May is Electrical Safety Month. Daisy chaining is a frequent OSHA violation found in most office and work areas. Daisy chaining occurs when multiple power strips are connected to each other or when using a power strip with an extension cord. When this is done, the cord directly connected to the outlet is often supplying power to more plugs than it is rated for. This electrical current overload increases the risk of fire, causes circuit breakers to trip or malfunction and can de-energize electrical equipment. For questions about occupational safety, email occsafety@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Chad Hammack at hammackct@vcu.edu.

This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identity as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Amazon gift card compensation is available. Participation in this research study is voluntary.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VmlFqlb19CZYWi.