Faculty/staff Issue for June 8, 2023
Special Announcement
Parking Deck Subscribers To Relocate During Graduations
Upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking. Today (June 8) and June 9 all West Broad Street Deck subscribers will relocate to the West Cary Street Deck, 1101 W. Cary St.; Jefferson Street Deck, 100 S. Jefferson St.; or West Main Street Deck, 801 W. Main St.
A dedicated shuttle service will be provided by Parking and Transportation June 8 and June 9 to transport subscribers to and from the West Cary Street and Jefferson Street decks. RamSafe shuttles will run continuously to and from the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck, Harrison and Franklin Streets, Franklin and Laurel Streets, and Shafer and Franklin Streets from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. VCU parking subscribers who need transportation between the hours of 6:31 p.m. and 6:29 a.m., can place a ride request at https://parking.vcu.edu/transportation/ramsafe/ using the Ride Pingo app.
Reciprocal parking will not be permitted on the West Broad Street Deck June 8 and June 9. MCV Campus subscribers may park on the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck or West Main Street Deck.
Additional information regarding high school graduation impacts can be found at go.vcu.edu/hsgraduations.
Today
VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement
3 p.m.
Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
This week
Pause and Reflect - Monroe Park Tragedy
Friday, Jun. 9, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., will pause to remember the lives lost and reflect with one another as information from Wednesday's events continues to unfold.
For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://thepacecenter.com.
Coming up
Ramscaping Your Google Storage
Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2023 at 8 a.m.
Like a front lawn, your Google account can become unruly without 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/2023/06/01/welcome-to-the-ramscaping-your-google-account-summer-challenge/.
Panel: Meet the New Media
Thursday, Jun. 15, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
VCU's Communications Career Community will host a discussion and Q&A via Zoom with Fadel Allassan, associate editor of Axios; Megan Schnabel, managing editor of Cardinal News; and Sarah Vogelsong, editor-in-chief of Virginia Mercury. The event will focus on online news media, which is filling a critical role in the information environment as traditional mainstream media declines in reach and impact. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XpORvvDCSBqRRqeAASgaBA#/registration.
Campus Partner Informational Session on WoW Event Planning
Thursday, Jun. 15, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Are you a VCU campus partner interested in hosting a Weeks of Welcome event for Fall 2023? Join us for a virtual informational session for event planners and hosts. Learn about RamsConnect and the schedule of events to help welcome VCU's newest Rams. View the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/3579581530.
Surviving in Today’s Economy
Thursday, Jun. 15, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
In times of economic uncertainty, let’s focus on what you can control. This webinar, brought to you by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union features tips on increasing your value in the workplace, cutting expenses, boosting savings and reducing debt. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3IBdzSx
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Recreation and Well-Being First Aid, CPR and AED Training - Blended Learning
Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023 at 9 a.m.
RecWell will offer 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 16.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.
Notices
Pass it Forward
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.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.