Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Are you saving for retirement, but need help with your short-term financial goals? Learn the basics of investing and the different types of accounts so you can optimize your savings to help you reach your goals. This session will be hosted by VCU HR and Fidelity. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/44ysFRU

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

Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This half-hour workshop will include a discussion 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.

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/.

Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at 3 p.m.

AIM at Melanoma Foundation President Sam Guild and Sub:Culture's Tamice Spencer-Helms will speak at this event hosted by VCU Massey Cancer Center. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM#/registration Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or (804) 239-7037 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

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.

Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Interested in the arts? New to the Richmond art scene? The ICA’s Arts Mixer will bring together local arts organizations for an evening of networking, music and refreshments. Learn about Richmond’s vibrant arts community and talk with ICA staff, neighborhood gallerists and arts professionals about the work they do. Participants include The Anderson, Gallery 5, Oakwood Arts, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Black History Museum, Studio Two Three, Material Room, Agony Books, Vis Arts, Milk River Arts and WRIR. The event will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Natalie Hale at halene@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/wowartmixer/.

VCU classified employees can elect to convert their employment status to University and Academic Professional, gaining such benefits as merit-based pay and career development potential while retaining many of classified employee perks, such as prior leave accrual?

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/contact/hr-contacts-for-schools-and-units/.

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.