11 a.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/.

Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2023 at 9 a.m.

Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week 2 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/.

Thursday, Jun. 22, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

Summertime is great for picnics and cookouts, but its also a time when there is an increase in food poisoning and animal bites. Join Educational Specialist Shelly Clary from the Virginia Poison Center at the Health and Wellness Library or via Zoom to hear about how to prevent food poisoning, damage from the sun, harmful pool chemicals and animal bites. Register at https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10778013

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2022-2023-ongoing/health-and-wellness-library-programs.html.

Tuesday, Jun. 27, 2023 at noon

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.

Wednesday, Jun. 28, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and VCU RecWell for quiet reflection in the middle of your day with guided meditation. This session is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4351duj

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

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.

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.

As of Jan. 10, 2023, VCU HR provided enhanced leave accrual rates to veteran classified employees in alignment with updates to the Department of Human Resource Management’s Policy 4.10. VCU will also adjust the annual leave accrual rate for faculty and the university leave accrual rate for University and Academic Professionals in a similar manner. Eligible employees must supply DD-214 documentation for each period of military service to receive this benefit.

For more information, contact VCU Leave Administration at leave@vcu.edu.

Join VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program for activities on the James River in July. Beginners whitewater kayaking will be offered Wednesday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 26; flatwater standup paddling on Wednesday, July 19, and whitewater rafting on Wednesday, July 12. Activities are open to VCU students and RecWell members. Register at the following URL.

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

VCU classified employees: Did you know that you can elect to convert your employment status to University and Academic Professional? By doing so, you can gain such benefits as merit-based pay and career development potential while retaining many of your classified employee perks such, as prior leave accrual. To find out more, contact your HR professional via the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/contact/hr-contacts-for-schools-and-units/.