12 p.m. 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.

Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Pace Center (700 W. Franklin St.) will host a drop-in graduation brunch for students and their families. RSVP to the following email address.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.

Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture will present the first ever VCU Market Day at The Diamond, 2001 Arthur Ashe Blvd. Shop from over 20 Virginia brands before heading in to cheer on VCU baseball. The Rams take on the University of Richmond Spiders at 2 p.m. The VCU Market is a free and public event. A ticket is required for entry into the game.

For more information, contact Sarah Frasier at frasiers2@vcu.edu or (801) 232-0669.

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Are you interested in a creative career (advertising, branding, communications, marketing, innovation and more)? Check out the Brandcenter, the nation’s preeminent program for creative careers right here at VCU. Questions: http://www.brandcenter.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erica DePompeo at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/VirtualApplicationWorkshopMay?utm_source=TelegRam.

Friday, May 19, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) invites all members of the research community to join us via Zoom for the third session of the HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community series. The topic is "Clinical Drug and Device Trial Considerations." Questions: Email irbeducation@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Marlowe at marloweep@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/?p=2646.

The open enrollment deadline for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s health coverage and flexible spending plans is 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. Questions: visit https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or email openenroll@vcu.edu.

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

VCU Performance Management Group’s professional development courses are open for registration. These courses develop critical skills for supervisors, managers and senior leadership. The five programs open for a spring session are Fundamentals for Supervisors, Experienced Supervisors Institute, Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp, Commonwealth Management Institute and Virginia Executive Institute. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at pmg@vcu.edu or visit http://pmg.vcu.edu.

The VCU Libraries’ Affordable Course Content Awards is now accepting applications. The program supports faculty who adopt zero-cost resources or customize openly licensed alternatives to expensive course materials. The deadline is June 9. Apply 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/2023-acc-awards.html.

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.

VCU School of Medicine's ACCESS program has issued an invitation to the 2023 ACCESS Symposium, themed “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Global Era." The symposium will feature keynote speakers, workshops, panels and research from students nationally and internationally. Students interested in submitting an abstract and presenting a poster should complete the following form due July 31: https://forms.gle/2WJQqXt2gvVPq69A7

For more information, contact Samantha Matthesen, Jane Choi at vcu.access.symposium@gmail.com or visit https://rampages.us/access/symposium-2023/.