Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Learn about the Ph.D. program in VCU's Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual information session hosted by the university's Department of Health Administration. Meet program faculty and staff and learn about faculty, funding and more for Fall admission. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/programs/hsor-phd-program/.

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The VCU Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care will host an interest session for the 2024 CLARION National Case Competition. The annual event sponsored by the University of Minnesota promotes leadership and communication skills and prepares health care students for interprofessional practice. Last year's VCU team won third place nationally, earning a $2,500 scholarship prize. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87930807058 Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Whelpley at ipecenter@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/4B8mKn2QbVF9DUv3A .

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 at noon

Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. Alumni will discuss their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, members of the program administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/executive-mba/#newsSection.

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. Alumni will discuss their experience in the program, including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Members of the program administration will join the alumni to answer questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/mda-weekend/#newsSection.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Google Assignments tool in the Canvas Learning Management System makes it easy to create and distribute assignments to your students. Use originality reports and rich submission feedback to prevent plagiarism and enable your students to do their best work. Simplify grading and leaving feedback through pre-defined rubrics and your comment bank, which carryover between courses. Register for the online link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Celebrate former Va. Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's seven decades of public service and dedication to civil rights, visionary education and people-first governance. A documentary film will have its premiere on Wilder's 93rd birthday, offering personal insights into his life, revealing memories, passions and the experiences that forged the man. The free film will be shown at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center, Virginia Union University, 1500 N. Lombardy St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or (480) 686-6606 or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/a-national-ovation-to-l-douglas-wilder/.

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's School of Social Work will sponsor a seven-part seminar series via Zoom with sessions Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 22, March 14, March 28, April 11 and April 25 from 6-7:30 p.m. Continuing education credits and digital badge will be available upon completion of all sessions. Separate registration is required. Free to social work students, faculty, staff; $30 per session for field instructors & alumni; $35 for all others. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stevara Haley Clark at sswinfo@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1030 or visit https://socialwork.vcu.edu/information-for/continuing-education/.

Elevate your vocal talents with VCU's choir program. Experience the power of music and friendship with Choral Arts Society (APPM-359), Vox Concordia (APPM-378) and Commonwealth Singers (APPM-358). Audition for Spring 2024. Register 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/.

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Register for an upcoming session at https://bit.ly/3xuwHLZ. For more information, create a service request at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or call the following telephone number.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/retirement/planning-resources/.

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. Sign up for the study at the following URL.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.

VCU Wellbeing Lab invites students to join the research assistant team. Contribute to the lab's research studies on the effects of online stress reduction training on VCU students' emotional well-being, as well as on making high school education more engaging for students. Research assistants are in charge of participant recruitment and day-to-day communication with participants and participant interviews. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Luka Djajakusuma at djajakusumal@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5Ss8Bg9wwFXjznpY8.