Faculty/staff Issue for July 28, 2023
Today
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence
2 p.m.
Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
Coming up
Take Control of Your Financial Life: Five Steps to Managing Money and Debt
Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
If you’re just starting out or want to improve your day-to-day financial skills, this webinar, brought to you by VCU HR and TIAA, will help you learn how to manage your money and balance your priorities so you can enjoy life now and save for the future. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3K8oeVQ
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
VCU Massey Dialogues: 'Seek You'
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 at noon
VCU's Massey Cancer Center will host a conversation about readers' experiences with the VCU Common Book, “Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness.” The event will be moderated by Tremayne D. Robertson, director for diversity, equity and inclusion, VCU Massey Cancer Center. Light refreshments and raffle giveaways will be available. The book is included with free registration but does not need to be finished to participate. The event will be held at the Goodwin Research Laboratory - Thalhimer Conference Room, 401 College St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Marianne Johnson at johnsonm41@vcu.edu or visit https://cvent.me/9OnAgA.
Notices
Recreation and Well-Being Weekly Activities August
Join VCU's Outdoor Adventure Program for an afternoon on the James River including whitewater rafting on Wednesday, Aug. 2, and flatwater standup paddling on Wednesday, Aug. 9. Activities are open to VCU students and RecWell members.
For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/trips-and-activities/.
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.
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.