Faculty/staff Issue for August 18, 2023
This week
Church Crawl
Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.
Meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. to walk to and attend a local Christian worship service. The group will attend services of churches that are in walking distance of campus and are affirming of LGBTQ people.
For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.
Coming up
Sweet Treat Meet and Greet: Community Carnival
Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
Come to the lawn of the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St., for a free carnival. Games will include giant Jenga, water balloon toss and face painting. Come inside for a sweet treat - ice cream and cotton candy.
For more information, contact Russ Kerr at kerrr@vcu.edu or visit http://thepacecenter.com.
Setting SMART Nutrition Goals
Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Join registered dietitian Samantha Haswell from Massey Cancer Center and VCU HR to learn how to set realistic and achievable nutrition goals for wellness. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3NZkpDh
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
Canvas Overview
Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon
This 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.
Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Overview
Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Avaya Workplace app allows 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. Also, learn how the MyE911 app works in conjunction with Avaya Workplace if the desktop version is being used. The virtual session is open to all VCU and VCU Health. 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/.
Da Vinci Center for Innovation Undergraduate Informational Session
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 at 4 p.m.
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/ug824
For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/undergrad-info-sessions/.
SHIFT Open House
Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., provides a space for entrepreneurs to test their ideas through sales and customer feedback. This alternative type of retail offers a lab-type approach for creative thinkers to put their ideas into action. Learn more about SHIFT and support the current Shelfies. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or visit https://shiftretail.vcu.edu/events/.
Kaltura Overview
Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 from 11 a.m. to noon
This webinar will provide an overview of Kaltura, as well as the editing and publishing features in the video management system. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18197 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315
For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.
Notices
Recreation and Well-Being Facilities Fall Hours
RecWell facilities fall hours begin Tuesday, Aug. 22, running through Thursday, Dec. 14. Details can be found on the following URL.
For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.
Registration Is Now Live
The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's 17th Annual Higher Ground Women's Leadership Conference will present "Overcoming Grief, Grudges and Guilt With GRACE" with keynote speaker Debbie Johnston. Register at gehli.vcu.edu/conference/ or email the following address to learn more about the conference. Visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/conference/2023-sponsorship-opportunities/ for sponsorship opportunities.
For more information, contact Viviana Pham at gehli@vcu.edu or visit http://gehli.vcu.edu.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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