12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join faculty and staff from the VCU School of Nursing and VCU da Vinci Center for Innovation to ask questions about the graduate certificate program that will make it simpler for those with an interest in innovation to develop products and solutions to challenges facing the health care industry. Register for the Zoom link at https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/HealthCareCertQA-06-11

For more information, contact VCU da Vinci Center at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/news--events/graduate-info-and-qa-sessions/.

12 p.m.

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.

12 p.m. 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/.

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/.

8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Equality VCU, a LGBTQIA and ally advocacy and networking group for faculty and staff, will hold a casual coffee meetup at Blanchard's Café, 26 N. Morris St. RSVP at the following email address. All are welcome. Join the mailing list at the following URL.

For more information, contact Josh Leidy at leidyjw@vcu.edu or visit https://listserv.vcu.edu/subscribe/LGBT-L@lists.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This class, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, offers an excellent abdominal and low back workout and challenges your other major muscle groups. Register for this virtual session in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4aGe1u9

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

Wednesday, Jun. 12, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center will host a webcast via Zoom. Learn about resources from experts and successful entrepreneurs and discuss self-employment topics. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

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

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.

Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

VCU's Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will present via Zoom the VCU Data Science Series, featuring T. Brady Wright, MD, MBI, Central Virginia VA Health Care System. Wright will present an overview of VA datasets for research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or visit https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/data-hub/vcu-data-science-series/.

Tuesday, Jun. 18, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Do you want to elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Avaya Workplace mobility app? Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. All inbound calls from the app will display Avaya Workplace and have a distinct ring. Attend a session to also learn how your other departments are taking advantage of cost savings measures in using the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Sessions are open to VCU and VCU Health staff and faculty. 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.

Monday, Sep. 30, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Virginia Executive Institute applications are open until June 28 at the following URL. VEI provides a dynamic forum for current and future leaders to join a network of state executives who have committed to developing their leadership strengths and becoming change agents for Virginia's future. Sessions will be held in Virginia Beach and Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/vei/.

Welcome the Class of 2027. Residential Life and Housing will hold its annual move-in weekend on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17. Over 3,000 first-year students will be moving in and help is needed to unload vehicles, manage and push move-in carts and welcome the Class of 2028. To volunteer visit the following URL. Questions: Email RLHconduct@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kenzel Hill at hillka4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/TLbULLT3jfecmSs9A.

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.

Those interested in a law enforcement career are invited to speak with VCU Police. Take courses in all levels of degree programs for free, work toward student loan forgiveness and receive a competitive salary and benefits as a VCU Police officer. VCU and VCU Health faculty and staff receive a $5,000 bonus upon completing the academy and field training. The 50th Academy starts in fall 2024.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policerecruit@vcu.edu or visit http://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

The VCU Campus Card Services Office on the Monroe Park Campus will be temporarily closed for staff training on Tuesday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office on the MCV Campus, 1000 E. Marshall St., 3rd floor will remain open for services during this time.

For more information, contact Lene Hunt-McMillan at huntla@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2273 or visit http://cardservices.vcu.edu.

VCU's Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., offers free open court pickleball play for all from 4:30-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturdays. Bring a friend, colleague or neighbor. No equipment needed.

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

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.