Faculty/staff Issue for June 27, 2023

Today

Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Add to calendar 27-06-2023 13:00:00 27-06-2023 America/New_York Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A There's still time to apply for VCU's Master of Decision Analytics weekend program. The rolling admission process is still in effect, but only a limited number of spots remain. Alumni will share their experience in the program, including the curriculum, program structure, cohort experience, networking advantages and career growth opportunities. Register for the webinar at the following URL. virtual Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

1 p.m.

There's still time to apply for VCU's Master of Decision Analytics weekend program. The rolling admission process is still in effect, but only a limited number of spots remain. Alumni will share their experience in the program, including the curriculum, program structure, cohort experience, networking advantages and career growth opportunities. Register for the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/decision-analytics-professional-track/#newsSection.

Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Add to calendar 27-06-2023 12:00:00 27-06-2023 America/New_York Executive MBA Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A VCU's Executive MBA program is still accepting applications on a rolling basis for the fall semester. Attend a virtual webinar to explore the possibility of pursuing your degree on weekends. Alumni will share their firsthand experiences in the program, covering the curriculum, program structure, the cohort dynamic, networking advantages and career growth opportunities. Register for the webinar at the following URL. Virtual Bill Miller wjmille1@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

VCU's Executive MBA program is still accepting applications on a rolling basis for the fall semester. Attend a virtual webinar to explore the possibility of pursuing your degree on weekends. Alumni will share their firsthand experiences in the program, covering the curriculum, program structure, the cohort dynamic, networking advantages and career growth opportunities. Register for the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/executive-mba/#newsSection.

This week

Ramscaping Your Google Account - Week 3

Add to calendar 28-06-2023 09:00:00 28-06-2023 America/New_York Ramscaping Your Google Account - Week 3 Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week 3 of Ramscaping your Google Account. Learn about tools and tips that will make it easy to keep your inbox clear and tidy. Online Dr. Gee drgee@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 28, 2023 at 9 a.m.

Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week 3 of Ramscaping your Google Account. Learn about tools and tips that will make it easy to keep your inbox clear and tidy.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/category/general-news/project-updates/storage-cleanup/ramscaping/.

TriNetX: Using a Cohort Discovery Platform for Clinical Research

Add to calendar 29-06-2023 12:00:00 29-06-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York TriNetX: Using a Cohort Discovery Platform for Clinical Research VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a Whetting Your Appetite for Research seminar via Zoom. Patrick Shi and Evan French, Wright Center Clinical Research informatics, will provide an overview of TriNetX, a HIPAA-compliant, real-world data platform that facilitates cohort discovery and helps answer research questions. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. via ZOOM Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 29, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a Whetting Your Appetite for Research seminar via Zoom. Patrick Shi and Evan French, Wright Center Clinical Research informatics, will provide an overview of TriNetX, a HIPAA-compliant, real-world data platform that facilitates cohort discovery and helps answer research questions. 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/tZwvd-6rrTouHdCuypSAyOTk17lHTEKdRarB.

Exercising At Your Desk: Health and Wellness Library Program

Add to calendar 29-06-2023 12:00:00 29-06-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York Exercising At Your Desk: Health and Wellness Library Program Do you feel as if you are sitting too much at work? Are you stiff and tired at the end of each work day? Join the Health and Wellness Library as Health Coach and Educator Carrie Baines outlines the benefits of physical activity and demonstrates how to keep active throughout the work day, whether working at a desk or at home. The class will be held at the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL. Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building G-112 Jackson Wright wrightjc4@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 29, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Do you feel as if you are sitting too much at work? Are you stiff and tired at the end of each work day? Join the Health and Wellness Library as Health Coach and Educator Carrie Baines outlines the benefits of physical activity and demonstrates how to keep active throughout the work day, whether working at a desk or at home. The class will be held at the Health and Wellness Library, Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10845197.

HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community

Add to calendar 30-06-2023 12:00:00 30-06-2023 13:00:00 America/New_York HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community The VCU Human Research Protection Program invites all members of the research community to join via Zoom for the sixth session of the HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community series. The topic is "Single IRB and Multi-Site Research." Questions: Email irbeducation@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. via Zoom VCU Human Research Protection Program irbeducation@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jun. 30, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Human Research Protection Program invites all members of the research community to join via Zoom for the sixth session of the HRPP Tool-Kit Training for the Community series. The topic is "Single IRB and Multi-Site Research." Questions: Email irbeducation@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Human Research Protection Program at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/?p=2646.

Coming up

Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning

Add to calendar 08-07-2023 09:00:00 08-07-2023 America/New_York Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning RecWell offers the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, which prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. Successful completion of this course provides participants with a certificate valid for two years. The class will be taught at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL by June 30. Cary Street Gym Mat Scott aquatics@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Saturday, Jul. 8, 2023 at 9 a.m.

RecWell offers the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, which prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. Successful completion of this course provides participants with a certificate valid for two years. The class will be taught at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL by June 30.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.

VCU Day at Hardywood (RVA)

Add to calendar 12-07-2023 16:00:00 12-07-2023 19:00:00 America/New_York VCU Day at Hardywood (RVA) VCU Athletics and VCU Alumni will host VCU Day at Hardywood (RVA), 410 Ownby Lane, for faculty, staff, alumni and fans. Visit VCU Athletics and VCU Alumni tables for enter-to-wins and giveaways. This event is free and open to the public. Hardywood (RVA) - 410 Ownby Ln., Richmond VA 23220 VCU Athletics Marketing ramsmkt@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jul. 12, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU Athletics and VCU Alumni will host VCU Day at Hardywood (RVA), 410 Ownby Lane, for faculty, staff, alumni and fans. Visit VCU Athletics and VCU Alumni tables for enter-to-wins and giveaways. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact VCU Athletics Marketing at ramsmkt@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuathletics.com/sports/2023/4/21/vcu-day-schedule-2023.aspx.

Registration Open for Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp, a Professional Development Conference

Add to calendar 07-08-2023 09:00:00 07-08-2023 16:30:00 America/New_York Registration Open for Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp, a Professional Development Conference The L. Douglas Wilder School's Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration. The course will be held Aug. 7-11 at Maymont. This course is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving some of the challenges that come with supervising others. Register at the following URL. Westover at Maymont Deborah Taminger dktaminger@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Monday, Aug. 7, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School's Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration. The course will be held Aug. 7-11 at Maymont. This course is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving some of the challenges that come with supervising others. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deborah Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.

Infant Mental Health and Attachment

Add to calendar 12-09-2023 17:15:00 12-09-2023 20:15:00 America/New_York Infant Mental Health and Attachment VCU Continuing and Professional Education will host Infant Mental Health and Attachment over six sessions on Tuesdays through Oct. 17 with the Early Childhood Mental Health Virginia Initiative at the VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities. This post-bachelor’s degree professional development opportunity is designed to enhance professional practice and understanding of early social and emotional development. Register at the following URL. Live Online VCU Continuing and Professional Education ocpe@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2023 from 5:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education will host Infant Mental Health and Attachment over six sessions on Tuesdays through Oct. 17 with the Early Childhood Mental Health Virginia Initiative at the VCU Partnership for People with Disabilities. This post-bachelor’s degree professional development opportunity is designed to enhance professional practice and understanding of early social and emotional development. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/imh.

Notices

Restriction of Apps From ByteDance and Tencent

Effective Saturday,July 1, the use of TikTok, WeChat and other products from ByteDance, Ltd. or Tencent Holdings, Ltd. will not be permitted on networks used by VCU employees and contractors or on university-issued devices. The university is taking this measure to comply with a new Virginia law that prohibits access to and use of apps or websites from the above entities on state-issued devices or on state-maintained networks.

For more information, contact Dan Han at infosec@vcu.edu or visit https://ts.vcu.edu/askit/essential-computing/information-security/titktok-restrictions/.

Recreation and Well-Being Summer Children's Swim Lessons Saturday Session 2

RecWell Children's Swim Lessons will be held on Saturday mornings at the Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St. Parent/Child, Preschool 1, 2 and 3 will be offered for children ages six months to 5 years. Register for Summer Session 2 by July 7 at noon.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/childrens-swim-lessons/.

Recreation and Well-Being OAP Summer Trips July

Get outdoors this summer with RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program. Activities are open to VCU students and RecWell Members. Trip dates (registration deadlines) are: day caving, Saturday, July 8 (7/3); False Cape day hike Saturday, July 15 (7/10); and backpacking weekend Saturday-Sunday, July 22-23 (7/17).

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/trips-and-activities/.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education

VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers learning options for the VCU community and the public. Choose from Aikido, business, communication, cultural competency and languages, data science, engineering, event planning, infant mental health, management, marketing, online teaching, paralegal studies, play therapy, portfolio development, pre-health test prep, storytelling, technology skills and world drumming. A free community series is also available.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses.

Digital Tech Credential

Earn The Capital CoLab Digital Tech Credential by completing a prerequisite course in Computers and Programming, and courses in both Data Science Skills and Cybersecurity Skills through the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering. Fall courses are open for registration. Nondegree-seeking students, including VCU and VCU Health employees, should register through VCU Continuing and Professional Education. Eligible employees may use their tuition benefit/education assistance.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/cs-fundamentals.

Volunteers Needed for Full-Scale Training Exercise

Role players are needed for a regional public safety training exercise hosted by VCU in early August. VCU students, faculty and staff members are invited to volunteer. Email VCU's Emergency Preparedness team at thomast16@vcu.edu or the following address for further information and to register.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu.

Cashiers Office Closing for Fiscal Year-End

VCU's Cashiers Office will be closing early at noon on Friday, June 30, due to Fiscal Year-End. Please bring any departmental deposits or student payments to 1015 Floyd Ave., Grace Harris Hall, no later than 11:30 a.m. on June 30 to ensure year-end processing. The office will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 3.

For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1874 or visit http://cashop@vcu.edu.

Volunteers Sought for VCU President's Special Commission on Slavery and Justice

VCU's Office of the President launched Project Gabriel in spring 2023 to report, reconcile and heal the wounds caused by VCU’s historic ties to the institution of slavery. Project Gabriel is hosting two community forums, on Thursday, June 29, from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday, July 11, from 6-8 p.m. Several volunteers are needed to serve as table hosts to guide conversations for feedback.

For more information, contact Jonsette Calloway at projgabriel@vcu.edu.

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