Student Issue for June 6, 2024

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Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A

Add to calendar 06-06-2024 12:00:00 06-06-2024 America/New_York Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program Webinar: Alumni Panel Q&A Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. 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 administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL. Virtual Rachel Kaeser rekaeser@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

12 p.m.

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. 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 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/?post=master-of-decision-analytics-webinar-with-alumni-panel-qa-3.

VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement

Add to calendar 06-06-2024 15:00:00 06-06-2024 America/New_York VCU Writing Center Workshop: The Personal Statement Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL. https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/ Trey Burnart Hall hallbr@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

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/.

Coming up

Health Care Innovation Certificate Q&A Session

Add to calendar 11-06-2024 12:00:00 11-06-2024 13:00:00 America/New_York Health Care Innovation Certificate Q&A Session 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 Virtual VCU da Vinci Center davincicenter@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Tuesday, Jun. 11, 2024 from noon 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/.

Management Fundamentals: Coaching

Add to calendar 13-06-2024 13:00:00 13-06-2024 14:00:00 America/New_York Management Fundamentals: Coaching The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team offers a one-hour course via Zoom on coaching for managers. This course introduces managers to an easy-to-use mindset and model to help employees progress toward goals. Registration is required by Tuesday, June 11 in Talent@VCU at the following URl. by zoom Penny McFarline mcfarlinep@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 13, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team offers a one-hour course via Zoom on coaching for managers. This course introduces managers to an easy-to-use mindset and model to help employees progress toward goals. Registration is required by Tuesday, June 11 in Talent@VCU at the following URl.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/f3gevm.

Leadership in Action Case Studies for Managers

Add to calendar 20-06-2024 10:00:00 20-06-2024 11:30:00 America/New_York Leadership in Action Case Studies for Managers HR Employee Relations and the Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team facilitate a series of case study workshops via Zoom for managers of university and academic professionals and classified staff. The next session on June 20 is in partnership with the Integrity and Compliance Office and aims for managers to strengthen their awareness and behaviors when employees report or disclose issues of ethics, equity or compliance. Register by Monday, June 17 at the following URL. By Zoom Penny McFarline mcfarlinep@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

HR Employee Relations and the Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team facilitate a series of case study workshops via Zoom for managers of university and academic professionals and classified staff. The next session on June 20 is in partnership with the Integrity and Compliance Office and aims for managers to strengthen their awareness and behaviors when employees report or disclose issues of ethics, equity or compliance. Register by Monday, June 17 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/95xi0h.

Notices

VCU Libraries Announces Affordable Course Content Awards

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.

VCU Campus Card Services Office To Close Temporarily

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.

Career Opportunities for Those Interested in Criminal Justice and Public Service

Students interested in law enforcement 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 an officer. VCU students receive a $5,000 bonus upon completing the academy and field training. The 50th Academy starts in fall 2024. Applicants who are made a conditional offer may qualify for the department’s Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP).

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

RecWell Faculty/Staff Summer Pickleball League

RecWell invites all faculty and staff to participate in a summer indoor pickleball league, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3-5 p.m., today, June 4 through Thursday, July 25. There is no requirement to participate in every session. Games will be held at Cary Street Gym. Equipment is provided, or bring your own. Sign up individually or as a pair. The cost is $10 per person. Register by Tuesday, July 2 to be eligible to participate in playoffs.

For more information, contact Alex Bruman at intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=100d324b-eec9-4e9f-a910-f2d71310e9b3.

Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center Closure

The Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center, 101 S. Linden St., will be closed for maintenance and repairs Monday, June 17 through Sunday, June 30. The spa will reopen Sunday, July 14.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.

Long COVID Study Participants Needed

VCU School of Nursing is looking for participants ages 0-25 to participate in a Long COVID study. Have you or your child experienced lingering health symptoms or behavior changes since having COVID or a virus? Participants will be paid for their time. Sign up for the study at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Rider at recoverkidsva@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/RECOVERkids.

Opportunity To Contribute To Psychological Data Coding

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.

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