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.

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.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The ICA will be open late to use as a change of scenery to prep for finals. Come to the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., for a free caffeine boost, a sweet treat and a safe space to study. No registration is necessary, but those who attend should bring a valid student ID.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Looking for a relaxing place to study? The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will host a café using the Pomodoro method (30 minutes of study following by a 10-minute break). All are welcome to come prepare for finals.

For more information, contact Amy Zhang at zhanga7@vcu.edu.

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.

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/.

Virginia Commonwealth University's Spring Universitywide Commencement will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St. For more information visit commencement.vcu.edu. Graduates who plan to participate in VCU’s universitywide commencement can register by filling out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/maygraduates2023.

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.

VCU’s Journal for Undergraduate Research and Creative Scholarship, AUCTUS, is currently accepting student submissions to its STEM, Social Sciences, Creative, Humanities and News and Noteworthy sections. Learn more at https://linktr.ee/auctusvcu

For more information, contact VCU Auctus at auctus@vcu.edu or visit http://auctus.vcu.edu.

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.