Faculty/staff Issue for July 26, 2023
Today
Ramscaping Your Google Account - Week Seven
9 a.m.
Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week Seven of Ramscaping your Google Account. This session will focus on the benefits of a shared drive and how it can help keep your own drive clean.
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/.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing the Personal Statement
12 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
Möbius Pilot Demonstrations
Thursday, Jul. 27, 2023 at noon
Join the university-wide Möbius pilot today. The pilot will be open to all faculty, staff and students and is scheduled to end June 2024. Möbius, by DigitalEd, is a cloud-based learning platform designed to create and deploy STEM course materials for all modalities. Register to attend a virtual demo and get more information regarding this software and pilot by visiting the following URL. This pilot is sponsored by VCU Academic Technologies.
For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/mobius.
Coming up
Core and More
Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for this virtual 30-minute class that will not only give you an excellent abdominal and low back workout, but will also challenge your other major muscle groups. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3Oo1cgf
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
VCU Day at Nats Park
Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 at 7:05 p.m.
Join VCU alumni, students, parents, faculty and fans as the Nationals host VCU Day at Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. Tickets are available for purchase at the following URL and cost $40-$87 per person. The price includes a limited-edition co-branded VCU/Nationals baseball half-zip pullover.
For more information, contact Sarah Ramkey, Assistant Director, Student and Alumni Programs, VCU Alumni at ramkeysm@vcu.edu or visit https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/specials/college-day-series/virginia-commonwealth-university.
Notices
Move-In Volunteers Needed
VCU Residential Life and Housing seeks volunteers to assist with "Move-In 2023" on Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19. Volunteers will help with everything from unloading vehicles to pushing move-in carts to passing out water and treats. Sign up at the following URL.
For more information, contact Ra'meer Roberts, Ed.D., at movein@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/G3mwxQNzP6yyaZM17.
VCU, City of Richmond to Conduct Training Exercise on Aug. 2
VCU and the City of Richmond will conduct a training exercise Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the University Student Commons on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. A heavy presence of police, EMTs, firefighters and emergency vehicles from various agencies will be in the area. The exercise will include simulated gunfire sounds inside the building and volunteers will role-play as victims on site. The University Student Commons (907 Floyd Ave.), Grace E. Harris Hall Auditorium (1015 Floyd Ave.) and the walkway between these facilities will be closed to the public during the training. Road closures on Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. will include North Linden Street between Park Avenue and Floyd Avenue, Floyd Avenue between North Harrison and North Cherry Streets and North Cherry Street between Floyd Avenue and West Main Streets.
For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu.
Calling All McNair Program Alum
Were you a TRIO McNair Scholar during your undergraduate journey? Have you ever worked directly with or for a McNair Scholars Program? The VCU McNair Scholars Program is looking to network and build community with all McNair alum who are faculty or staff at VCU. Complete the following form so that VCU's McNair Scholars Program may connect with you.
For more information, contact Shay Lumpkin at lumpkinm@vcu.edu or (804) 928-8523 or visit https://forms.gle/tzYuuMgrYzt7svgeA.
Are You the Parent or Guardian of a Teen? VCU Study on Teen Decision-Making
Teens between the ages of 14 to 17 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 the teen's convenience. Teen participants are compensated for both surveys. The principal investigator is Hayley Cleary, Ph.D., VCU Department of Criminal Justice.
For more information, contact Amy Clifton-Mills at savvyteens@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/savvyparentsvcu.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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