11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This workshop will cover tips and tricks within the Canvas LMS. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18327 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=88971978442

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

8 a.m.

VCU Libraries Special Collections and Archives offers a companion exhibit of artifacts from its archives. On display will be tools used in battlefield surgery, surgeons’ kits and first aid materials used in the Civil War era. See the exhibit at the Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St., Special Collections and Archives Reading Room.

For more information, contact Sue Moss at mosssr2@vcu.edu or (804) 838-3737 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/exhibits/current/instruments-of-survival-tools-of-civil-war-amputation.html.

Tuesday, Mar. 12, 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 speak about their experience in the program, including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. In addition, program administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/mda-weekend/#newsSection.

Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024 at noon

Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the Business School. Alumni will speak about 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, Mar. 12, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Humanities Research Center will present a roundtable discussion of medicine, marginalization and resistance with the HRC's residential fellows: Grace Gipson, Adin Lears, Gabriela León-Pérez and Victoria Tucker. The event will be in Virginia Room B, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/mm0312.

Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Come to the Alumni Panel/Networking event hosted by the VCU School of Business Career Services office. Four master's-level graduates from information systems will discuss how they leveraged their degrees post graduation. The first hour will be the panel discussion followed by an hour of informal networking between alumni and current students. The event will be in Room B3189, Snead Hall, Room B3189, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Helene Bumbalo at hmbumbalo@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/?id=20eff347-305b-4ec7-a36d-90b4fb6ea8bf&_gl=1*1bzsvv*_ga*MjE3Mzk0MDE4LjE3MDQzNzQzMTk.*_ga_WMHV0FXMBD*MTcwOTE0OTQ1NS4yNi4xLjE3MDkxNTA1MjguNTMuMC4w.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Central Virginia Society of Clinical Research Associates Chapter together with the Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Science will host a meeting via Zoom. Nyssa Towsley, MS, CIP, Assistant Director, IRB, University of Nevada, Las Vegas will present “My Wife Is Always the Father – Understanding the Impact of Gendered Language in Participant-Facing Research Materials." SOCRA CE will be available for SOCRA members. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shelm@vcu.edu or (804) 241-7340 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUucOyqqTwrEt2FGRcWQocZo52ZQr06jBH1.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Mindful communication encourages us to be present when we engage with ourselves and others verbally and nonverbally. The sessions explore ways to identify and communicate personal and professional needs and ask for support using the three pillars of mindful communication - compassion, commitment and curiosity. The session, at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will be facilitated by BareSOUL Wellness. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/97/1710342000000.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 at 11 a.m.

Stop by the Richmond Public Library table in the lobby of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., to sign up for a library card and learn more about library services. To sign up for a card, you need a state or federal issued ID and a document with your current address. Your card permits access to library physical and digital collections, including books, audiobooks, movies, music, newspapers and magazines. Richmond Public Library has public computers, laptops for checkout and Wi-Fi for public use.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://rvalibrary.org/services/get-card/.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 at 4 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop will break down the artist's statement, how to write one and why art students should focus on their writing skills. Register at the center's events page at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a writing workshop with Petersburg author and poet Paula G. Akinwole in the OMSA offices, Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Those who attend will have the opportunity to win a PGARTistry Writer's Bundle. Journals and treats will be provided. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact amala thomas at thomasac4@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1932158.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Trying to make sense of the 2024 presidential primary season? Wondering if the nomination process has become obsolete? Bring your post-Super Tuesday questions to an open forum with VCU political scientists Allie Reckendorf, Alex Keena and John Aughenbaugh. They will discuss the 2024 presidential primary season and what it portends for the upcoming presidential election. The session will be held in person (lecture hall at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.) and virtually. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2023-2024/civil-discourse-town-hall-.html.

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Melanie Chambliss, American Council of Learned Societies postdoctoral fellow in residence at the Humanities Research Center, will present her work exploring the early gift economy of the James Weldon Johnson Memorial Collection. The talk will be in the second floor conference room, Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rani Sisavath at sisavathr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/M582nYMUx6MN89su7.

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU HR and VCU's approved real estate vendor, Long & Foster, for this virtual session. Topics will include the RVA housing market update, preparing to buy or sell a home, marketing your home, the process from contract to close, financing and the rewards of the VCU “Moving With the Ram” discount program. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://tinyurl.com/462xc3ke

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

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 at noon

VCU's Robertson School will host two virtual informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. A certificate is also offered in Media and Leadership. Join the session Thursday, March 14 at noon-12:30 p.m. and 4-4:30 p.m. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 at 2 p.m.

Learn how to find, read, evaluate and incorporate academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

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

Thursday, Mar. 14, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will present a true and personal story of breaking the myth of marriage from a woman's perspective. This animated film, almost a musical for adults, is a blend of Eastern-European and American aesthetics. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2022 and went on to screen at over 100 film festivals around the world winning 25 awards. It will be shown in Suite 215, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Marta Krivade at krivadem@vcu.edu or visit http://cglink.me/2dV/r1932124.

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

Friday, Mar. 15, 2024 at 3 p.m.

VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics will host Emily Riehl, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, who will present "Path Induction and the Indiscernibility of Identicals" as a part of the department's colloquium series. The talk will be in Room 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. These broad audience presentations are intended to introduce the VCU community to the world of mathematics.

For more information, contact Nicola Tarasca at tarascan@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6295 or visit https://math.vcu.edu/events/event-items/math-colloquium-path-induction-and-the-indiscernibility-of-identicals.html.

Monday, Mar. 18, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Have you ever wondered how implicit biases show up on campus and in classrooms, impacting both educators and students? Social psychologist and former congressional fellow Luis Rivera, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Rutgers University and director of the Rutgers Implicit Social Cognition Lab, will offer a presentation on implicit bias-in-action, highlighting current research, as well as offering solutions to this problem, with a focus on identity-safe classrooms. The event will be sponsored by the VCU College of Humanities and Sciences and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Committee. The talk will be in Room 112, STEM Building, 817 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn Jones at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qXpv6VtqBhcJWvyp8.

Monday, Mar. 18, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Spring has sprung and so have seasonal allergies. Join VCU HR and Employee Health and learn more about seasonal allergies and getting back outside in this virtual session. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/mrxadnyh

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

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

Following the President’s announcement, "Promoting a Welcome, Safe VCU Campus," the Provost lecture series will begin with two virtual workshops, one focused on resilience and another focused on courageous dialogues. Register for the "Courageous Dialogue" workshop at the following URL. Space is limited. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/tbnDtXq3GyJERGrB8.

Tuesday, Mar. 19, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Hear from five alumni – Allison Gilbreath (B.S.’11; M.S.W.’16), Rachael Randall (M.S.W.’19), Lourdes Sandoval (M.S.W.’23), Chrissy Wengloski (M.S.W.’17) and Alexa Zafarana (M.S.W.’18) – about how their field experiences have impacted their career trajectory. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Zeeve at zeeverb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdu2grDwtHtXBrFzS62L0J_WkNaeff0qk#/registration.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

When politics and ideologies threaten to divide us every day, RAMmalogues can provide a path to connect, share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, offers a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. Spring sessions are in person in Room 2121, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/bGUQwQPtQ4cSqmeSA.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In the next Pauley Heart Center Young Career Seminar Series, panelists will lead a discussion about the nuances of selecting a mentor, defining the qualities of a strong mentor-mentee relationship and effectively navigating the dynamics of mentorship. Come gain some helpful tips on deciding your next career steps. The session will be available via Zoom or in person at the Hess Library, fifth floor of West Hospital, 1200 E. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at pamela.alebna@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAqduqvqzwjE9KEph2BHh6ZWLxYMNv9NnWg.

Wednesday, Mar. 20, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU's Health Sciences Career Community will host an informal networking event at The ParkRVA, 2601 Durham Drive. Boost your social and professional network. All are welcome. Food and beverages available for purchase. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Megan Malstrom at malstromml@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3HM_kXTmn95VOS_5v8S2unaZTByB3eDhT00bdKoNd0EsDqA/viewform.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kalpen Trivedi, Ph.D., vice provost for Global Affairs at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, will lead a workshop, "'Be Bold, Be Bold, Be Not Too Bold:' Charting a Strategic Course for Academic Engagement with India." The workshop is part of the Global Education Office's Global Initiatives Master Class Series and will be held in Virginia Rooms C-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 426-8053 or visit https://bit.ly/GlobalInitiativesMasterClassSeriesSpring.

Monday, Mar. 25, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This course begins with an in-depth description of the Six Sigma phases, roles and related statistical tools required for success. The curriculum follows both the DMAIC (Green Belt) and DMADV (Black Belt) methodologies, teaching candidates how to integrate Six Sigma into an overall approach to process improvement. Prior Green Belt course work is highly recommended. The cost is $3,300 due at registration. The class will be held at Snead Hall, VCU School of Business, 301 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Katie Fauth at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/center-for-corporate-education/?post=1445.

Tuesday, Mar. 26, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Social Security will present an overview of Medicare basics and of the Medicare-coordinating health plans available to faculty members, University and Academic Professionals and classified staff of the university at retirement. This session will be held on Zoom. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/yc4aazkz

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

Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Equality VCU will host an award ceremony and reception for the winners of the Burnside Watstein award, which honors faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members who have made a positive impact on the LGBTQIA+ community at VCU. The event will be in person (Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.) with a Zoom livestream option. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dae Newman at newmanad@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5fsU136Pw16PPo6h6.

Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Whether living with or without disability, ableism affects daily life for all of us, and we need connections with diverse groups of staff, students and faculty where we can share personal experiences and understand the unique stories of others. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators, is a respectful space for dialogue about who we are and what matters to us. The session will be held in Room 2121, 912 W. Grace St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/KE4X13H2kLrPtzN56.

Wednesday, Apr. 3, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center will host a four-part webinar "Voicing Resiliency: State Vocational Rehabilitation Best Practices With Indigenous Communities." The first installment will be an overview of vocational rehabilitation. See the flyer at https://tinyurl.com/475ay8bf Register for the Zoom link at https://tinyurl.com/mr2j7hpn

For more information, contact Teri Blankenship at tcblanke@vcu.edu or visit https://vcurrtc.org/.

Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2024 at 7 p.m.

Experience the uplifting melodies and rich harmonies of "Anchors of the Soul: A Celebration of Black Composers" and “Soul Searching.” The evening will honor the contributions of Black composers to choral music. The concert will feature Vox Concordia, Black Awakening Gospel Choir and Commonwealth Singers. The event will be held in the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. All students with VCU ID will be admitted for $5. General admission is $10.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/94056788/spring-choral-concert-richmond-sonia-vlahcevic-concert-hallsingleton-center-for-the-performing-arts.

Monday, Apr. 22, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center's Pride Employee Resource Group will present its "Out in the Workplace" webinar. Join the open discussion about what it means to be out at work and how to make the LGBTQIA+ community feel safe and welcome at work. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Massey Pride at masseypride@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTivDhLPPNUcTGDBMOZ9c5FKGlRiiNwrPzVDbmpmKY0gCRFg/viewform.

VCU Staff Senate is an organization of staff from across the university’s diverse community. Are you interested in serving as a part of this representative body? VCU Staff Senate will be holding elections for new staff senators. All VCU Staff/UAP with at least one year of service are eligible to run and serve as senators. The nomination phase will be held May 28-June 14. Elections will be July 8-Aug.2.

For more information, contact Jennifer Tennison at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/elections/.

RecWell’s personal training packages are available to VCU students and RecWell members. Participants are guided through an exercise program customized to meet their specific needs and goals by a certified personal trainer. RecWell offers one-on-one and buddy training packages of three-, six-, 12- or 18-hour-long sessions. Registration information is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.

RecWell’s fitness consultation is a flexible session for participants to work one-on-one with a certified personal trainer and ask questions, perform fitness assessments specific to individual goals and develop a fitness program. This 90-minute session is designed for those who might not need full guidance from a trainer, but want to learn more about equipment, progressions or general health status. Consultations are available at both Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Recreation Center. Registration is ongoing.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students and RecWell members looking to learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training. March class dates: March 20, 27 and 30. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981.

VCU students and RecWell members are invited to build their fundamental swimming technique in the Spring 2023 adult swim program. Lessons are designed for older teens and adults. Participants should be comfortable learning basic skills in both shallow and deep water. The program runs March 12-April 4, Monday/Wednesday, 6-6:55 p.m. Register at the following URL by noon on March 8.

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

This class is for currently certified lifeguards seeking recertification. In order to participate, you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate or be within 30 days of expiration. Proof of certification must be submitted to the instructor prior to participation in the review. Classes will be held at Cary Street Gym, 101 S., Linden St., Saturday/Sunday 1-6 p.m. Register at the following URL by March 18.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=2ce927aa-e031-40e6-b64c-d3a8ac5d6876.

RecWell’s Intramural Sports spring season continues with 6v6 Volleyball, 9v9 Softball and 9v9 Outdoor Soccer Leagues. Games will be played March 24-April 30. Registration ends today, March 21. To register, participants must purchase a $10 season pass that allows access for all Intramural Sports activities throughout the semester.

For more information, contact Alex Bruman at brumana@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.

The annual poster symposium organized by VCU's Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry is an opportunity for students to share their research endeavors and creative scholarship with the campus community. The event, part of VCU Research Weeks, is open to undergrads from every discipline who wish to present or attend. Presentations may be for completed research projects, completed papers or research in progress and may be submitted by March 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Herb Hill, Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Inquiry, at hhill@vcu.edu or visit https://academics.provost.vcu.edu/transformative-learning/undergraduate-research/poster/.

Do you know an outstanding administrative or office support staff member who enhances the image and mission of VCU and VCU Health? The Dorris Douglas Budd Award recognizes an employee who demonstrates an exceptional level of accomplishment in providing administrative support. Make a nomination at the following URL by March 15.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrecc@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/.

VCU Libraries invites students to apply for funding to attend the American Library Association Annual Conference in San Diego. The program seeks applicants interested in libraries or writing or illustrating children’s or young adult literature. The recipient will receive funding to attend the June 27-July 2 conference and will be assigned a mentor from VCU Libraries. Apply at the following URL by March 18.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2024-news/christenbury-award.html.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs announces that registration for Spring 2024 VCU graduates (undergraduate, graduate, professional studies) has been extended to Friday, March 15. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/N1kHPQXFUz8xayLF8.

The Division of Student Affairs is accepting nominations for VCU's annual Student Leadership Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in student leadership and community engagement. Students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate individuals or organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to their communities. Submit a nomination by March 15 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

What role do you play in your finances? Join VCU HR and Fidelity and learn the principles of budgeting and saving and how to get actively involved to create a plan to help you reach your goals. Explore what financial wellness means for women and discover how to design an investing plan to meet specific goals. Register in Talent@VCU or at: http://tinyurl.com/2acujb49

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

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join VCU HR and the Alzheimer's Association to learn about research in the areas where making healthier lifestyle choices can help reduce our risk of dementia and other health conditions. Register in Talent@VCU or at http://tinyurl.com/mswrzmcd

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

Each year, VCU and VCU Health recognize employees who meet a five-year milestone. This year's celebration is for those who met those milestones in 2023. Those employees should have received an email on Feb.23 from C.A. Short (VCU - Virginia Commonwealth University custser@cashort.com via sendgrid.net), the university's gift vendor. Please search your email inbox and follow the instructions to select your gift. Information on the in-person celebration will be sent the week of March 18.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/annual-service-recognition-celebration/.

On Monday, March 18, VCU customers will see a change in how they sign into the Central Authentication Service (CAS) and Microsoft platforms using the DUO application. On this date, VCU will implement the new DUO Security Universal Prompt with Verified Push. The Universal Prompt looks different from the traditional prompt and offers a more secure authentication method. For more details, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Information Security Office at infosec@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/duouni.

RecWell’s Mindful Ambassador Program aims to identify students, faculty and staff who are interested in creating a mindful revolution and healthier campus community. Participants will learn about various types of meditation, belly breathing, mindful posture and special considerations for leading meditation with others. Those who complete the workshop will receive additional resources to lead meditation in the community along with a campus leadership sticker.

For more information, contact Starr Robinson at robinsonsn@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/leadership-programs/mindful-ambassador-program-/.

It's not too late to join the 2024 Women's Health and Wellness Trip to Guatemala: May 25-June 1 with VCU's Institute for Women’s Health and Highland Support Project. The application deadline has been extended to Wednesday, March 20. Spend a week in partnership with indigenous midwives and community leaders, learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heather Ashton at ashtonhr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfspJLsZyinxlzC2poz9Wdjq0mjtC3oH1xTlNTbCOrq7q9ViQ/viewform.

VCU centers, departments, programs and organizations: apply for help with your problems of practice from a team of School of Education doctoral students in leadership (EdD). From summer 2024 to spring 2025, teams will utilize a variety of specialized skills and methods to improve your unique organization and context. Dissertation-in-practice (Capstone) work is provided at no cost to partners. Complete this form by Friday, March 15 to be considered for matching with doctoral student/leader teams: https://bit.ly/2024partners

For more information, contact Kim Bridges at bridgeskm@vcu.edu or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/academics/doctoral-programs/edd-leadership/capstone/.

In this study, you will be asked to participate in a survey about housing instability and support, academic and mental health outcomes and resiliency. The survey will take approximately 30 minutes. You will receive $20 for your participation.

For more information, contact Chelsie Dunn, Ph.D., at riseresearch@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bC86dhZzC0mT16m.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

For more information, contact Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

Individuals between the ages of 21 and 55 who vape electronic cigarettes daily and also occasionally drink alcohol are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. The purpose of this research study is to find out how ethanol (alcohol)-containing e-cigarettes impact ethanol breath tests, field sobriety tests, and other tests of sobriety. (Ethanol is a common part of e-cigarette liquids.) Compensation may be provided. For further information, go to cstp.vcu.edu/studies or call (804) 827-3562. You may also contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu. This study will be conducted at VCU’s Center for the Study of Tobacco Products at 100 W. Franklin St. The principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu.