4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about the da Vinci Center's graduate certificates. Programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation will be explained, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they can fit into future academic plans. Questions: https://davincicenter.vcu.edu Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83048835818?pwd=RFBEa09IbUsvQlFuRksyU01PbGtzQT09.

Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This full-body circuit training, brought to you by VCU HR and VCU Rec Well, takes the basics of martial arts and adds the fun. You'll be punching and kicking your way through 30 minutes of strength and cardio. At the end of it all you’ll walk away ready to tackle the day. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3IBroAz

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

Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2023 at 9 a.m.

Like a front lawn, your Google account can become unruly without the proper maintenance. Emails need to be collected and trashed, Drive files need to be pruned and you need all the right tools for the job. Follow Collaboration Services' eight-week journey to learn how to prune, trim and maintain your Google account.

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/.

Friday, Jun. 16, 2023 at 9 a.m.

The Avaya Workplace app allows customers to extend their office number to their remote work site and is ideal 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. Also, learn how the MyE911 app works in conjunction with Avaya Workplace if the desktop version is being used. The session is open to all VCU and VCU Health. 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/.

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

Learn how to save for future education expenses for a student in your life – or even yourself. Learn how a Virginia 529 account can help you save for tuition and other costs, take advantage of tax-free earnings and meet your savings goals. As a bonus, those who attend will receive a $25 gift code to open a new Invest529 account and a chance to win one of the three $50 Target gift cards. Register in Talent@VCU.

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

Learn the foundational methods of cardio and resistance training and program design with the Summer Sweat Series small group training. Each week participants will work with a certified trainer to learn about new equipment and exercises to build skill and knowledge of proper technique and progressions. Session 2 runs Monday, July 3-Friday, Aug. 11, Tuesday and Thursday, 9-10 a.m. at Cary Street Gym. 101 S. Linden St. Register by Friday, June 30.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/small-group-training/.

Weeks of Welcome is a comprehensive, campus-wide initiative taking place in the first few weeks of the semester. Consider hosting a program or event during WoW that will be advertised to the VCU community via RAMsConnect. Complete an event submission form at the following URL by July 15.

For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s81878.

The Richmond Clean City Commission is working with VCU and other local partners to help VCU students reduce the amount of material that is discarded during move-out time. Before throwing something out, see if it can be donated for reuse at a local thrift store, recycled or composted. Check the following URL to see how landfill space can be saved.

For more information, contact LIsa Mathews-Ailsworth at offcampus@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit https://linktr.ee/rvacleancitycommission.

VCU Equity and Access Services will host training by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services through Thursday, June 15. The department will provide Trauma-Responsive Investigations and Sexual Assault Victim Interviews training to VCU's Title IX investigators and other participants from around the Commonwealth. Register at the following URL

For more information, contact Equity and Access Services at equity@vcu.edu or visit https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/node/8969.

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 with overweight or obesity. 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.

Teens between 14-17 years old are invited to participate in a study on risky decision-making. The study involves two online surveys about nine months apart, each completed remotely at teens’ convenience. Teen participants will be compensated for both surveys. Principal investigator is Hayley Cleary, Ph.D., Department of Criminal Justice.

For more information, contact Amy Clifton-Mills at savvyteens@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/savvyparentsvcu.