11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Our communities need more certified Geriatric Care Managers, and now is a great time to jump into this fast-growing field. Complete the program at your own pace as either a full-time or part-time student. The entire program can be completed either in-person, online or a hybrid of both. And now for online students, our programs are residency tuition neutral. Online out-of-state students pay the same as in-state students. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Catherine MacDonald at macdonaldcs@vcu.edu or (571) 484-4511 or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvde2vqD4vGtN0n_1kzWrju0jn477Kc_l3.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Faculty Affairs will present a Spotlight on IDEAS Scholars. Faculty members and grant recipients from pharmacy and mathematics have created teaching resources in fields where instructors often find it challenging to integrate DEI pedagogies into their courses. Join the virtual discussion of the available resources. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tara Stamm at tstamm@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/41uuBcs.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU HR and TIAA and learn how creating a diversified income plan – one that uses a combination of income sources and includes annuity income that’s guaranteed for life – can help reduce the risks you may face in retirement and ensure you have income that never runs out. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3H8H9hM

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

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Pat Nana-Sinkam, Ph.D., VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research associate director, Career Development and Mentoring, will discuss the National Institutes of Health’s career development application and review process as part of the center's grant-writing series. 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/tZ0pc-Gopz0jHtAtVS5xN6AmVJ0C6iNFD8lT.

Friday, May 5, 2023 at noon

VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 17th by U.S. News & World Report for student engagement, is now accepting applications for Fall 2023. Learn why this synchronous two-year cohort format is a great choice for working professionals; current students have an average work experience of 10 years and the graduation rate is over 90 percent. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/online-mba/#newsSection Register for the Zoom connection at the following URL.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-omba-050523?program=OMBA&utm_source=email&utm_medium=slate&utm_content=IC2021&utm_term=SaveTheDate&utm_campaign=invite.

Friday, May 5, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In the coming months VCU Telecommunications Services will offer virtual training on the Avaya Workplace and MyE911 apps, which allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is geared 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. The sessions are open to all VCU and VCU Health associates. Register at the below listed URL. 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/.

Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Black Women in STEM will host a celebration of the members' accomplishments during the 2022-2023 school year. Fancy dress is requested. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their accomplishments of the past academic year and anticipate the opportunities of the coming year. The event will be held in the Virginia Rooms, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Questions: https://instagram.com/bwsatvcu?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Raquel Jones at jonesri@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWGlIfVLZ_uoUPGCTSDqm-fzj-iuYuULSDMXoUNmEGvbprdg/viewform.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Join VCU HR to learn more about tools to set up consistent career development conversions, understand the role of the manager and the employee in career development and how to align career development with performance management. Also, explore how career paths fit into the career development plan and practice conversations about career development. Register at the following URL or use the Talent@VCU link.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dc6308454-a7bf-41e4-8e05-26ed0fbbc9fa.

Friday, May 12, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Emotional intelligence helps you recognize and understand feelings and how they affect your behavior and those around you. With greater emotional intelligence, you can meet life every step of the way. Explore how to navigate tricky waters and lead a more productive and fulfilling life professionally and personally. Learn how to make a plan of action to become a better parent, partner, colleague and leader. Brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP. Register in Talent@VCU for this virtual session or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3mXpzX2.

Friday, May 12, 2023 at 12:30 p.m.

The Massey Alliance Young Professional Board extends an invitation to attend the Massey at Belmont Golf Tournament at the Belmont course, 1600 Hilliard Road, as either a golfer or sponsor. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit cancer research at VCU Massey Cancer Center. Golf will be followed by an after-party happy hour. Non-golfers are welcome to join the after party. Beverages will be available for purchase.

For more information, contact Emily Pumphrey at pumphreyej@vcu.edu or (410) 279-2901 or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/MasseyatBelmont.

R.M.C. Security will conduct extra mobile and foot patrols in and around Cabell Library through Tuesday, May 9. This includes additional R.M.C. Security staff outside the library and on nearby blocks from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. daily through finals season. VCU Police officers patrol both of VCU’s campuses 24/7 and can be reached by calling (804) VCU-1234 at any time. Community members can also use the LiveSafe app to text with VCUPD dispatchers or send in safety tips.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu.

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/.

Teaching and research faculty who plan to participate in the faculty processional at VCU Commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St., should RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/mayfaculty2023.

Due to budget constraints and rising journal costs, VCU Libraries will reduce subscriptions to journals published by Springer effective January 2024. Timing for decision-making is tight. Members of the VCU community are urged to share their opinions about the proposed cancellations via the online feedback form no later than Aug. 4. See the list and feedback form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2023-news/springer-journal-cuts.html.

Open enrollment for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s health coverage and flexible spending is open through Monday, May 15. Eligible university faculty and staff may start or continue enrollment in flexible spending accounts, start or continue participation in premium rewards, and/or make changes to health coverage elections for the plan year that begins July 1. For more information, contact https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or visit the following URL.

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

Speak up and learn from an expert how to leverage the power of your position in the workplace. This month's ICO blog also follows two sets of relatives working in close proximity to examine the potential of conflict of interest. Have a suggestion for the blog? Email the following contact.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/.

Are you concerned about your teen’s weight? We can help. TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention - all conducted virtually - for teens ages 12 to 16 who are overweight or obese. The program is offered by Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens also participate in exercise sessions led by personal trainers.

For more information, contact Sarah Farthing at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit http://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.