1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join VCU's Transfer Center for Transfer Tuesdays in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Come to this open study session to work on whatever you need to and meet other transfer students. These sessions will continue for the remainder of the fall semester.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu.

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Learn and discuss strategies to engage, connect and support youth. This workshop will focus on discussion of skills to build and enhance your relationship with youth by maximizing positive communication, attention and validation of feelings and experiences. The session, to be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will also include an exploration of ways to use these skills with distressed youth. Richmond Youth Development Network will host facilitators Michele Cosby, PsyD, LCP, and Caroline Mazzer, Ph.D., Virginia Treatment Center for Children.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at Garlandvw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2696 or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/79/1701788400000.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Thinking about a career in health care leadership or administration? Learn about graduate programs in the VCU Department of Health Administration at an online session. The program has been recently ranked No. 3 in the nation in health care management by U.S. News & World Report. Sign up to attend the one-hour, live informational session with Program Director Paige Powell, who will be joined by current MHA and MSHA students. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/VCCSk6F1P3JYFCSW8.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. to noon

Shannon Cassano, Side By Side, will speak at this event, hosted by Richmond Youth Development Network, to be held at Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. This session seeks to increase knowledge of LGBTQ+ identities and terminology, increase knowledge of the unique experiences of LGBTQ+ youth related to mental and behavioral health, identify common risks and pathways to risk connected to LGBTQ+ youth, identify best practices and protective factors to support LGBTQ+ youth and identify resources for future support and education. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at Garlandvw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2696 or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/71/1701874800000.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the Health Sciences Library will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Shelly Orr, Ph.D., RN, CNE, VCUHS, Research Operations Program Director, and Amy Salisbury, Ph.D., RN, School of Nursing Associate Dean for Research, will use case studies to demonstrate ways to expand clinical research studies outside of academic research institutions. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcOivrzMqGNQ6lOmM-5jwL45NmjFkd38d.

Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU'S Senior Media Capstone students from the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will present their final work at a special screening, "Growing Through the Motions." The evening will feature four student-created short documentaries and one extended documentary that focuses on the distinct and diverse day-to-day lives of three VCU students. Admission is free. The screenings will be in the auditorium of Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Robert Milazzo at milazzor@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

People trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. Richmond Youth Development Network will host the event, which will feature facilitators Robin Pentecost and Travis Fellows of the Goochland Powhatan Community Service Board. The event will be at Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2696 or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/59/1701961200000.

Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Q Collective and Equality VCU will hold an open house for faculty and staff members in Room 301, Scott House, 909 W. Franklin St., to celebrate the conclusion of the first semester. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaS1efrPXKnPqbJGYXDG9k_IBNMEzPGxjwbtSuCk55OM6zwA/viewform.

Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Telecommunications Services will offer virtual training on the Avaya Workplace and MyE911 apps, which allow customers to extend their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote workers on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. The sessions are open to all VCU and VCU Health associates. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU's RTR Teacher Residency program will host a virtual event via Zoom. Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career as a teacher? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree or certificate? RTR is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn how to become a teacher in high-needs and hard-to-staff schools by joining us for this information. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/7040429011

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

CVC is the only annual workplace giving program for the Commonwealth’s workforce and provides employees with a selection of approximately 700-plus screened charities you can support. All monetary donations donated through the CVC are 100 percent tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You can give by credit card or payroll deduction.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/commonwealth-of-virginia-campaign.

Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Research will offer an eight-week Certified Clinical Research Professionals Exam Study Group in February 2024. Study Group enrollment requires proof of exam eligibility and scheduled date to sit for the exam. Interested participants are encouraged to submit a Society of Clinical Research Associates Certification application no later than Dec. 31 to allow adequate time for processing and approval by SOCRA.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://www.socra.org/.

Private swimming lessons and semiprivate swimming lessons are available to VCU students and RecWell members ages 2 and older. Lessons are taught by certified water safety instructors and are available in packages of two, four and six sessions. Sessions can be 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length. Registration is ongoing through April 30.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=7ed7ea86-88d1-4cc7-8094-d6560f38fd1d.

The EqCHO Lab at VCU is conducting a study on the stress experiences of young Black women. We would like to use the information gained from this study to develop a stress reduction program to improve cardiovascular health among young African American women. Resources will be provided on stress and health management. The study will take place over two consecutive weeks. Compensation is available. Questions: http://facebook.com/eqcholabvcu Check your eligibility and sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anika Hines at alhines@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=KYP34XPP8J7A8JJX.

VCU's Quest 2028 strategic plan outlines aspirations for VCU as a place to work, including commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion and providing a culture of care and appreciation. VCU HR is committed to making this vision a reality - and we need your input to do so. Check your VCU email for the link to complete the survey. The survey is anonymous and will be available until 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu.