12 p.m.

Learn how to develop clear, focused, complex research questions. 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/.

9 a.m.

Join VCU's Collaboration Services for Week 5 of Ramscaping your Google Account. This session will focus on cleaning out the largest files in Google Drive.

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, Jul. 20, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

The Sandwich Generation is accustomed to being in the middle. They care for aging parents while supporting their own children. In this workshop from VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union, participants will learn how to manage their parents’ medical, legal and financial needs while staying prepared for the future of their children. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3Ns41ei

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

Saturday, Jul. 22, 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 Friday, July 14.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.

Friday, Jul. 28, 2023 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education (APT Approved Provider 15-397) will present its workshop Advanced School-Based Play Therapy (16 contact hours) on Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. at ChildSavers, 200 N. 22nd St. The workshop is part of a series of noncredit workshops for licensed mental health professionals seeking the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or School-Based Registered Play Therapist (SB-RPT) credential. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/playtherapy.

Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 from 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present Society for Human Resource Management exam prep. Prepare for SHRM-CP or SHRM-CSP exam via Zoom with a practicing HR leader and SHRM-certified instructor. The course will be held on Tuesdays, Aug. 29-Dec. 5 from 5:45–8:30 p.m. Note: Sept. 5 and Oct. 31 are asynchronous and there will be no class on Nov. 21. The $1,640 registration fee includes all materials and online learning software. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/center-for-corporate-education/?post=1447.

Monday, Feb. 5, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present a five-session course to be offered live online on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. from Feb. 5-March 4, 2024. Participants will be guided through the features of creating a well-structured, enticing adventure that demands attention. VCU alumni, employee, student, and military discounts will be available. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/storytelling.

Weeks of Welcome is a comprehensive, campus-wide initiative taking place in the first few weeks of the semester. Consider hosting a program or event during WoW that will be advertised to the VCU community via RAMsConnect. Complete an event submission form at the following URL by Saturday, July 15.

For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s81878.

VCU School of Nursing's Mindful Moms Program welcomes those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant to join the school's free prenatal yoga or education classes during their pregnancy. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The school welcomes those who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed. Read about the program in Spanish at https://vcu4mindfulmoms.org/

For more information, contact Christine Aubry at mindfulmoms@vcu.edu or (804) 273-7267 or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.

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 Human Resources publishes an interfaith calendar annually. The VCU interfaith holiday calendar lists traditional holidays from various world religions. In an effort to celebrate diversity in the university community, please keep these dates in mind when scheduling university-sponsored events. The calendar can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact askHR@vcu.edu at VCU Human Resources or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/interfaith-holiday-calendar/.

As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is developing a new 10-year plan for improving service, built on a foundation of feedback from the community, both riders and non-riders — and they need your help. Take the Transit Priorities Survey, consisting of 25 quick questions, to share your thoughts and ideas by Friday, July 14, at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GRTCSurveyENG.