12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in Media and Leadership. Join the session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

4 p.m.

Equality VCU, a faculty/staff LGBTQIA+ advocacy and networking organization, will host a casual social hour at And Dim Sum, 305 Brook Road. Join the gathering and get to know other faculty and staff. RSVP at the following email address.

For more information, contact Josh Leidy at leidyjw@vcu.edu.

9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Through video scenarios, interactive debriefing discussions and improvisation experiences, participants will discuss and practice responses to the scenarios in a safe and supportive environment. Learn how to address discrimination and other mistreatment in the clinical and learning environments. The training has a clinical focus, but the skills presented are adaptable to non-clinical settings. The session will be held in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11836772.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 from noon to 6 p.m.

The Communication Arts Senior Expo is the annual year-end tabling event for the graduating class. Seniors build booths to promote their art, sell prints and merchandise, display gallery work and connect with the VCU community. The event will be in the Richmond Salons, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Communication Arts Student Advisory Board at VCU at casabvcu@gmail.com.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Ensuring that our assets will pass to loved ones, and causes that are near and dear is important to most of us. Join VCU HR and TIAA to discover the components of a basic estate plan and strategies to ensure that your wishes are met in this virtual financial well-being session. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4dioUoi

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

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

The ability to understand and communicate effectively in teams is an important part of your personal and professional success. Through discussion and interactive exercises, explore virtually how teams can work together most effectively and learn how to apply successful team concepts and strategies in very practical ways. Interpersonal difficulties, such as trust, skill identification, conflict resolution and communication issues will be examined. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3UePGp0

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

Open enrollment for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s health coverage and flexible spending plans takes place through Wednesday, May 15. Eligible university faculty and staff may enroll in flexible spending accounts and/or make changes to health coverage elections for the plan year that begins Monday, July 1, 2024. No action is required to maintain current health coverage elections for the upcoming plan year, but enrollment is required to begin or continue participation in flexible spending. COVA Care and COVA HealthAware participants can qualify for premium rewards for the upcoming plan year by completing a new or updated health assessment. See information and instructions at the following URL. Questions? Request HR Support from https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport or contact openenroll@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/open-enrollment.

VCU's Trademark Licensing Office needs your help with a quick survey to influence VCU licensed merchandise in the retail marketplace. Upon completion, you will be automatically entered to win 1 of 4 $100 gift cards to the VCU Campus Bookstore. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eric Hart at hartet@vcu.edu or visit https://survey.clc.com/survey/index?key=SrszRDOmNxAiElZMjlFfHm48YSzmEFNgL6blBod8wI2yzw3ohoUdaAkl8gH0GVTc6gIhGZmpCv1PcduQNB0l8MNh3Y3ashAbwLyoa9W0dlaREOdpP9bttsq52LhtOO955n71L5ru%2f9G153h6BBv1wA%3d%3d.

Looking to take a break during finals week? Come play Pickleball at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., next to the Cary Street Field and Gym. No equipment is needed; extra paddles and pickleballs are available. 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.

The Queer Research Advocacy Collective (The Q Collective) builds, represents and serves VCU’s intellectual and creative communities by supporting scholarly and artistic activity that centers and nourishes the diversity of VCU students, employees and the greater Richmond community. Complete the form at the following URL if you are a current member or are interested in participating in the Q Collective. Questions: Contact Kevin Allison at kallison@vcu.edu or the Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/VDaU7DfMUr74LaFd7.

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/.

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.

Are you above 18 years of age and have at least one caregiver who identifies as first- (immigrant) or second-generation (born of immigrant parents) originally from a country in Africa or the Caribbean? Consider the Racial Socialization and African American Immigrants Study. SONA Research credit is available for participants in this study. (SONA is an online platform that manages research opportunities for VCU's psychology department.)

For more information, contact Shawn Jones, Ph.D., at scjones4@vcu.edu or visit http://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6i02JLXmkAdAjwq.