Thursday, Jun. 6, 2024 at 3 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/.

Tuesday, Jun. 11, 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. Program administrators will join the alumni to answer questions. Click on the URL below to register.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/executive-mba/?post=executive-mba-webinar-with-alumni-panel-qa-3.

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

Deborah DiazGranados, Ph.D., Director of Evaluation, Wright Center, will discuss via Zoom best practices for designing and using research surveys. The seminar is part of the Whetting Your Appetite for Research hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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/tZMpdeusqjkoE9M2Drc8IkNtf0Myc41s7flo.

Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a grant-writing seminar via Zoom. Imad Damaj, Ph.D., professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology, will discuss effective strategies for responding to reviewers’ comments about grants. 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/tZYlf-ihrTkpEtQXbm4zypolqvKctffE-hcj.

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Experienced Supervisors Institute is open for registration until Nov. 1. This three-day course, Nov. 6-8, will help participants build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor and become an influential leader. ESI focuses on advanced supervision tools and tips and an introspective look at what it takes to succeed in challenging climates. The session will be held at Westover at Maymont. Register before Nov. 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/.

The Global Education Office's Peace Corps Prep Certificate program now offers micro-credentials allowing students to earn a digital badge. This formal partnership between the Peace Corps and VCU allows students to develop intercultural competency skills while simultaneously preparing for future Peace Corps service. Earners will gain global professional opportunities, knowledge and experience that will make them competitive in the global workforce. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah Young at syoung8@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/peacecorpsprep/.

VCU Libraries has selected six faculty projects involving 13 collaborating faculty for new Affordable Course Content Awards. This grant program supports faculty who enhance the learning experience for students through free and/or open course materials. Projects and recipients are detailed in the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or (804) 591-5865 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2024-news/acc-2024.html.

Automated external defibrillators and Stop the Bleed Kits are now available in large, high-traffic VCU buildings to use in the event of a medical emergency. Naloxone is also available through Rams in Recovery. Learn more about this life-saving equipment, locations and training at the following URL.

For more information, contact D. Travis Clark at occsafety@vcu.edu or visit https://srm.vcu.edu/workplace-safety-/occupational-safety/life-safety/.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will host open court times this summer for pickleball. All are welcome. Saturday mornings have been added. No equipment is needed. See the weekly schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10Vo05USr8hQJ2C4oZDrFOygOeuaD8WXs9OgacJs6z5w/edit?usp=sharing.

VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to contribute to a qualitative data coding for a study on the daily experience of desire. Get the experience of working with real psychology data and build your qualitative analysis skills. Project dates: Monday, June 17-Sunday, July 21. All meetings will be online. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at beloborodp@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/AqCckxUvVvakd7DH9.