Faculty/staff Issue for June 22, 2023
Today
Financial Blunders: Lessons We Never Learned
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join Jeff Holland, Society for Financial Awareness, for a discussion about common financial management mistakes. He will offer financial planning suggestions and simple remedies. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3otYmMk
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
This week
VCU School of Business: Evening MBA Webinar
Friday, Jun. 23, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.
Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/89423615446
For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gsib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-mba-062323?program=MBA.
Coming up
Virginia 529
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/.
Exercising At Your Desk: Health and Wellness Library Program
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
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.
Build Trust, Support Healing From Trauma Through Storytelling
Tuesday, Sep. 19, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present a new course taught live online over five sessions on Tuesdays from 6:30-8 p.m. from Sept. 19-Oct. 17. Participants will learn to give voice to experiences with grief and loss and tell stories that make life feel more authentic. VCU alumni, employee, student and military discounts are available. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/storytelling.
Notices
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 June 29 from 6-8 p.m. and July 11 from 6-8 p.m. Several volunteers are needed to serve as scribes to record key themes presented in virtual breakout room sessions.
For more information, contact Jonsette Calloway at projgabriel@vcu.edu or visit https://projectgabriel.vcu.edu/events/.
First July Paycheck Scheduled for July 3
In the Commonwealth of Virginia, the first payday of the fiscal year (for pay period June 10-June 24), is always paid in July. Since July 1, 2023 falls on a weekend, be advised that the first payday of the new fiscal year will occur on Monday, July 3, 2023. View the full 2023 Payroll Calendar at the following URL.
For more information, contact Payroll Services at payroll@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0740 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/payroll/.
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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