4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU Political Science will host an evening with former Va. Gov. Robert F. McDonnell in Room 1201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Join the students of POLI 330, Lobbying, to hear their lobbying plans and to interact with Virginia's 71st governor. Questions will be taken from the audience. RSVP required. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Margot Moser at polistaff@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekNkFa2jt-Ku_ij-2vyZuFcXxJhA2ek_4dtZisnWRKOKN5qw/viewform.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This class, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, moves through a variety of yoga poses in a balanced and systematic way also incorporating Vinyasa work: the union of the breath and movement. No equipment requirements, though a yoga mat is recommended. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3JyC3vR

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

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at noon

Expand your career with a paralegal certificate. Secure a spot in the summer cohort of the paralegal studies certificate program with VCU Continuing and Professional Education. Learn more about the program at a virtual informational session. Register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/19a93df906e9409e80a9cb6b9277e218

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/paralegal/.

Monday, May 13, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Student Conduct board members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. This virtual interactive program typically takes around two-and-a-half hours. A second session will be offered from 9:30-noon on Tuesday, May 14.

For more information, contact Tracey Mullis at mullistd@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to noon

VCU's Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Student Conduct board members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. This virtual interactive program typically takes around two-and-a-half hours.

For more information, contact Tracey Mullis at mullistd@vcu.edu.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the VCU Staff Senate Accessibility and Inclusion Working Group to celebrate the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day. This half-day event will be held via Zoom with four sessions that give participants a foundational understanding of the group, web accessibility and workshops on plain language and empathy. The keynote speaker will be John Robinson from OurAbility, who will discuss the work done for accessibility with AI. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Cappuccio at cappucciok@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N_2oerS_pHb1xe1UYk68H7S5i5j0-nFIvAhUucsnTak/edit.

Monday, May 20, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU HR Learning and Development offers a two-part virtual feedback course for managers. Dates are Monday, May 20 and Thursday, May 23 from 2-3 p.m. Participants must attend both sessions in full to receive credit for the course. Register in Talent at the following URL no later than Thursday, May 16.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/sk47h1.

The VCU Police Department and R.M.C. Security will conduct extra mobile and walking patrols at night near James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., through Wednesday, May 8. For police assistance, call the following number or use the LiveSafe app at any time.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1234.

Annual student organization re-registration is open through Saturday, June 1. Each year, all student organizations are required to submit the annual re-registration form to be recognized by the university and to be eligible to access (1) SGA funding, (2) SOVO Fair participation and (3) campus space reservations in EMS. Questions: Visit studentorgs@vcu.edu Re-register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/theunderground/student-org-registration-tips/.

The Global Education Office presents two 2024-25 Global Impact award calls for proposals, one for Global Learning and one for Global Partnerships. They will fund proposals from VCU academic units to develop partnership collaborations with institutions abroad or new global learning programs. For each call for proposal, there will be up to five awards of up to $5,000. Award descriptions can be found in the Global Learning CFP and Global Partnership CFP at the following URL. Completed proposals for both CFPs are due by due by Wednesday, May 15.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/global-impact-awards/.

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 Recruiter Conrad Simms at policerecruit@vcu.edu or visit http://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

Discover the majesty of Mozart's Requiem with VCU's Choral Arts Society. Are you ready to immerse yourself in Mozart's Requiem? Look no further than VCU's Choral Arts Society (APPM359, CRN 29766). Whether you're an experienced vocalist or just starting your musical journey, there's a place for you in the choir. This chorus isn't just about singing - it is an opportunity to earn 1-hour credit, open to all VCU students, regardless of major or concentration.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/vcuarts-faculty-and-staff/directory/christopher-hansen/.

This month VCU's Integrity and Compliance Office shares new videos about how two (fictional) employees react to misconduct from one of their leaders. Then, ponder the prevalence of plastic in our lives and how each of us can do more to use less, and explore why some people have concerns about a speak-up culture.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/2024/04/30/compliance-corner-issue-3-4/.

The Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall is closed through through Friday, Aug. 16 for replacement. During this time, there may be disruptions to normal operations, specifically in the fitness center surrounding the existing climbing wall.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/climbing-and-bouldering/.

Participants are sought who can attend three 90-minute sessions, are open to sharing their experience and willing to photograph their "voice." Participants will be paid $25 for each session. Participants must be a first-generation student and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For more information, contact Traci Wike at twike@vcu.edu.

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.

Are you a Black woman between the ages of 18-39? Do you plan to conceive within six to 36 months? The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes (EqCHO) Lab invites you to participate in a study aimed at creating a tailored program to reduce stress and improve blood pressure disorders during pregnancy. To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=M3CCHYWRR9PNJXDL

For more information, contact Anika Hines, Ph.D., MPH, at EqCHOLab@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://eqcho.lab.vcu.edu/.