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VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host two virtual informational sessions (11 a.m. and 4 p.m.) for prospective students to learn more about the graduate certificate program in media and leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Unable to attend? Schedule a one-to-one at https://calendar.app.google/jfFWTc3M61sfR4qS7

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Monday, Jun. 10, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. 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, Jun. 11, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

When your boss cancels a meeting with you, do you assume it’s personal or that your job is in trouble? Does receiving a call from your child’s school cause heart palpitations? Jumping to conclusions and worst-case scenarios are examples of thinking traps – negative patterns of thought. Learn from Anthem EAP and VCU HR how to reverse your thinking traps and help others do the same. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4bEt097

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024 at 5 p.m.

Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a new resource to foster more meaningful intergroup relationships and communications. A series of community-building circles open to faculty, staff and students is scheduled over the next few months. The activities seek to create a sense of belonging through sharing stories and active listening and build and strengthen relationships. The sessions will be held in Room 7-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12375889.

Saturday, Jun. 15, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Health and cosponsors will host the inaugural Cultural Festival on 12th Street between Broad and Marshall streets across from the the Gateway Building valet entrance on the MCV Campus. The free festival will celebrate the diverse cultures represented in the communities VCU Health serves and will feature live music, dancing performances, food trucks, health screenings, face painting, balloon art and a cultural health presentation.Free parking will be available at the Children's Hospital of Richmond Pavilion, 1000 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org.

Monday, Jun. 24, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Interprofessional Pride Collaborative from VCU, VCU Health and University Counseling Services will host Safe Zone training via Zoom. Open to all, the goals of the event are to increase awareness of LGBTQQIA+ communities and identities; deepen understanding of sex, gender and sexuality while also considering other intersecting identities (e.g., race, ethnicity, religious/spiritual orientation); address such challenges as heterosexism and transphobia and build advocacy skills for Queer staff and students. Register at the following URL. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12593184.

Friday, Jun. 28, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Interprofessional Pride Collaborative, consisting of Pride organizations from VCU and VCU Health, will host a Health Sciences Interprofessional Pride Mixer. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff of VCU and VCU Health. Participants will have the opportunity to embrace community while working to enhance LGBTQIA+ visibility in the health sciences. Lunch will be provided. The session will be in the ninth floor conference room of the Outpatient Pavilion building 1001 E. Leigh St., 12th floor.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12551296.

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 goal of the University Academic Advising Board Awards Program is to encourage a wider support and recognition of outstanding advising or advising advocates at VCU. Awards are presented across several different categories to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in advising, innovation and administration. View all award categories, criteria and submit nominations by Friday, June 14 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cathryn Coffey at ccoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/H9wXq9XgWot9zJbX6.

The VCU School of Medicine invites all its faculty, residents, medical and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to help recognize and applaud the dedication, hard work and excellence of faculty in teaching, leadership, humanism, patient care and contributions to the professional development of others. Nominate faculty for the School of Medicine Teaching Excellence Awards by Tuesday, June 18 and for the MCVP Distinguished Clinician of the Year Award by Monday, July 22 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/deans-office/faculty-affairs/awards/.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at the following email address.

For more information, contact Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.