Friday, Aug. 4, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Learn to feel comfortable with the process of paraphrasing in academic writing. 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/.

Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

This session will include discussions on the RVA Housing Market Update, preparing to buy or sell a home, marketing your home, the process from contract to close, financing and the rewards of the VCU “Moving With the Ram” discount program. This session is offered virtually and in-person at the HR training room, 822 W. Grace St. Lunch will be provided to those who register for the in-person session by noon Monday, Aug. 7. Register in Talent @VCU for either session.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

The Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs will host new orientation for faculty members on Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in Room 303,James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Sessions will focus on VCU resources, mapping successful career trajectories and creating meaningful connections. New faculty members are encouraged to join any sessions their schedules allow. A reception will follow on Aug. 17 from 3:45-5 p.m. Those who wish to participate should register by Friday, Aug. 11, at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/FhQDyMp4sPRUgT5cA.

Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon

House Calls is a Weeks of Welcome program sponsored by Residential Life and Housing for first-year residential students. Faculty and administrators join to welcome students to VCU. Volunteers help students prepare for their first day of classes by answering questions, sharing advice, calming nerves and giving them a welcome gift to assist them in this transition. Sign up for the program at the following URL.

For more information, contact Andrea Becker, Ed.D., at ahbecker@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDIrPLSvXuTqeppLHUaOEivHIWtpJzAoNXgzBFnXWuw9WWWA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

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.

VCU chorus auditions will be held Tuesday, Aug. 22, from 2-4:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Aug. 23, from noon–2:40 p.m. in the Recital Hall, James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave. All choral ensembles are open to all students, regardless of major. Audition information is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/vocal-ensemble/vocal-ensemble-audition-info/.

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 annual survey is open now until Friday, Aug. 4. Your feedback is valuable to HR. If you have not already done so, check your email for a link to the survey. The survey is anonymous and demographic information will only be reported in aggregate. If you need accommodations in order to complete the survey, contact VCU Human Resources at the following email address.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit http://hr.vcu.edu.

VCU is working with the Richmond Clean City Commission and Department of Public Works to help decrease trash during move-in and move-out periods. If you have old items, mattresses, furniture or appliances that you don't need or want, check out https://linktr.ee/rvacleancitycommission

For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at offcampus@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit http://offcampus.vcu.edu.

If you frequently use opioids or cocaine or do not use drugs, you may be able to participate in a research study. The goal of the study is to test an assessment battery that could be used to personalize treatment for people who use substances. If this is of interest, call the following telephone number or email the following address.

For more information, contact VCU Research IDAS at study4u@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3784.

Teens between the ages of 14 to 17 are invited to participate in a study on risky decision making. The study involves two online surveys about nine months apart, each completed remotely at the teen's convenience. Teen participants are compensated for both surveys. The principal investigator is Hayley Cleary, Ph.D., VCU Department of Criminal Justice.

For more information, contact Amy Clifton-Mills at savvyteens@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/savvyparentsvcu.