Faculty/staff Issue for August 8, 2023
This week
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon
Join VCU HR and the Alzheimer's Association to learn about how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age and reduce the risk of development dementia. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/43vW5i9
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.
Da Vinci Center for Innovation Undergraduate Informational Session
Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023 at noon
Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend an informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at VCU's da Vinci Center. Learn about programs in Product Innovation and Venture Creation, as well as classes in human-centered design and how they can fit into individual academic plans. Register at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/UG-Aug-9
For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/undergrad-info-sessions/.
Coming up
Importing Canvas Content (A Bite-Sized Webinar)
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
This half-hour workshop will include discussions of the various ways of importing and sharing content within Canvas LMS. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315 Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18195
For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.
'Lettuce' Talk About Salads
Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.
Cook along with a VCUDine registered dietitian (or just watch and take notes) as you walk you through quick, healthy and tasty salad recipes. Learn successful tips and tricks about meal prepping and building a healthy, balanced meal. Register for the Zoom link in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3Q4wsBS
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
VCU Massey Cancer Center: Cancer Screenings, Prevention, Navigation Services and More
Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
VCU Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of the Annual 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Tiffani Collins, B.S., M.P.H., senior program administrator for the VCU Massey Cancer Center to learn about the wide array of cancer care and support services they offer, from cancer screening to treatment care options to supportive services and patient resources. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/community.
Canvas Overview
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon
This sixty-minute workshop will provide an overview of Canvas to prepare faculty for the upcoming semester. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315 Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18196
For more information, contact Jon Reed, Cairo Jones at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.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
Summer 2023 Final Grades Due Aug. 15 at Noon
Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-the-semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an Excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.
For more information, contact Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.
Voting Ends Aug. 11 for Research Administrator Day
The second annual celebration of VCU research administrators will be held Sept. 25 at the College of Health Professions. Awards will be presented for research administrator of the year, research administrator rookie of the year and outstanding leadership in research administration. Vote by Friday, Aug. 11 at the following URL.
For more information, contact Cathy Short at cfshort@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBwBa6icxfWsnbffWiNtQLqjn4VeG-OlStQLnI2YxJOTVLDQ/viewform?pli=1.
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.