Faculty/staff Issue for March 10, 2023

Coming up

Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses

Add to calendar 13-03-2023 10:00:00 13-03-2023 11:00:00 America/New_York Manage Unexpected Events and Expenses Join VCU HR and Fidelity and learn how to assess spending and take control of a budget, consider reasons for taking money from a workplace savings plan and understanding how Fidelity can help. Register in Talent@VCU or at http://bit.ly/3IBi14m Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join VCU HR and Fidelity and learn how to assess spending and take control of a budget, consider reasons for taking money from a workplace savings plan and understanding how Fidelity can help. Register in Talent@VCU or at http://bit.ly/3IBi14m

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

Patient Safety Week Town Hall With Tejal Gandhi, M.D.

Add to calendar 13-03-2023 12:30:00 13-03-2023 13:30:00 America/New_York Patient Safety Week Town Hall With Tejal Gandhi, M.D. VCU Health Chief Quality and Safety Officer Silvia Munoz-Price, M.D., Ph.D., will host a patient safety town hall via Zoom featuring a presentation from Tejal Gandhi, M.D., MPH, CPPS, titled "Health Care Transformation: Leading With Safety." Gandhi is the Chief Safety and Transformation Officer at Press Ganey. Click on https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/98850481334 to join the webinar, or one-tap mobile, US: +17866351003,,98850481334# or +19292056099, 98850481334# or telephone: +1 301 715 8592, The webinar ID is 988 5048 1334. https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/98850481334 Adam Austin acaustin@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 13, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Health Chief Quality and Safety Officer Silvia Munoz-Price, M.D., Ph.D., will host a patient safety town hall via Zoom featuring a presentation from Tejal Gandhi, M.D., MPH, CPPS, titled "Health Care Transformation: Leading With Safety." Gandhi is the Chief Safety and Transformation Officer at Press Ganey. Click on https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/98850481334 to join the webinar, or one-tap mobile, US: +17866351003,,98850481334# or +19292056099, 98850481334# or telephone: +1 301 715 8592, The webinar ID is 988 5048 1334.

For more information, contact Adam Austin at acaustin@vcu.edu or (804) 243-2638 or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/98850481334.

Canvas Gradebook Basics Workshop

Add to calendar 14-03-2023 11:00:00 14-03-2023 12:00:00 America/New_York Canvas Gradebook Basics Workshop This workshop will cover the different components of Canvas Gradebook, including a discussion on Gradebook views, customization and how the Gradebook integrates with other areas of Canvas. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn Questions: https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/ Register at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn Jon Reed reedjj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the different components of Canvas Gradebook, including a discussion on Gradebook views, customization and how the Gradebook integrates with other areas of Canvas. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/my/canvaslearn Questions: https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/ 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=18102.

Pass Her The Pen: Writing Workshop

Add to calendar 14-03-2023 17:30:00 14-03-2023 19:30:00 America/New_York Pass Her The Pen: Writing Workshop Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for a writing workshop for Women's Herstory Month. The event will be led by published poet, writing teacher artist Paula G. Akinwole, owner of PGARTistry and the creative force behind the blog "For Lack of Better Words." The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The first 10 people to arrive will receive a journal. Snacks will be provided. RSVP at the following URL. Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215 [2nd Floor] 907 Floyd Avenue, Suite 215, Richmond , VA 23284, United States Amala Thomas thomasac4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for a writing workshop for Women's Herstory Month. The event will be led by published poet, writing teacher artist Paula G. Akinwole, owner of PGARTistry and the creative force behind the blog "For Lack of Better Words." The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. The first 10 people to arrive will receive a journal. Snacks will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amala Thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1927420.

Deep Stretch

Add to calendar 15-03-2023 12:30:00 15-03-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York Deep Stretch Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for a virtual practice focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. A yoga mat is recommended. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3XJMz8q Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for a virtual practice focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. A yoga mat is recommended. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://bit.ly/3XJMz8q

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

'A Secret Third Thing' at The Anderson

Add to calendar 15-03-2023 17:00:00 15-03-2023 20:00:00 America/New_York 'A Secret Third Thing' at The Anderson The VCUarts department of Sculpture and Extended Media will present the 2022-23 Senior Capstone exhibition, "A Secret Third Thing." The exhibit will be up through Monday, March 20 at The Anderson Gallery, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. Anderson Gallery 907 1/2 West Franklin St Kristin Caskey kacaskey@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Mar. 15, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCUarts department of Sculpture and Extended Media will present the 2022-23 Senior Capstone exhibition, "A Secret Third Thing." The exhibit will be up through Monday, March 20 at The Anderson Gallery, 907 1/2 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Kristin Caskey at kacaskey@vcu.edu or (804) 343-3558.

SAEO and OMSA: Paint Mixer

Add to calendar 20-03-2023 17:30:00 20-03-2023 19:30:00 America/New_York SAEO and OMSA: Paint Mixer VCU's Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity and the university's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invite students with disabilities to come connect with one another and have fun painting and eating doughnuts. The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Email Amala Thomas (thomasac4@vcu.edu) or Caitlin Provencher (provenchercj@vcu.edu). Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, 907 Floyd Ave., Suite 215 [2nd Floor] contact the preceding email addresses DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Mar. 20, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity and the university's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs invite students with disabilities to come connect with one another and have fun painting and eating doughnuts. The event will be at the OMSA, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: Email Amala Thomas (thomasac4@vcu.edu) or Caitlin Provencher (provenchercj@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact contact the preceding email addresses.

Collective Making Event

Add to calendar 24-03-2023 14:00:00 24-03-2023 16:00:00 America/New_York Collective Making Event Join Margarita Quiroz Ruiz “Lita” for an afternoon of collective making and conversation hosted by VCUarts, the Global Education Office and mOb Studio. Learn ancestral textile craft techniques from Oaxaca, Mexico. The event will be at mOb Studio, 205 E. Broad St. mOb Studio 205 East Broad St. Jeannine Diego diegoj@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Mar. 24, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join Margarita Quiroz Ruiz “Lita” for an afternoon of collective making and conversation hosted by VCUarts, the Global Education Office and mOb Studio. Learn ancestral textile craft techniques from Oaxaca, Mexico. The event will be at mOb Studio, 205 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Jeannine Diego at diegoj@vcu.edu.

Notices

Applications Open for Student Admissions Ambassadors

VCU's Student Admissions Ambassadors is welcoming new members. The group works with the Office of Admissions to help recruit the newest classes of Rams by giving campus tours, serving on student panels and representing the Office of Admissions across campus. Meet new people, gain leadership skills and share your love for VCU. Schedule a walk-in interview at the following email address.

For more information, contact Jerry Brown Jr., adviser, at brownjb6@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2224.

Draft Open for Public Comment: Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Policy

The draft of the revised Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid policy is open for public comment until Friday, March 17. View the draft and comment on it at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockj2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.public.doctract.com.

Black Love Safe Love

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://progress.vcu.edu/team/.

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