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/.

Friday, May 10, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Interior Design @ VCUarts will celebrate its graduating MFA and BFA students at its 2024 Thesis Show. See independent thesis projects that explore the intersections of humans and the interior environment. Remarks and honors will be offered at 6 p.m. All are welcome; light refreshments will be served. The event will be held at The Workshop by T+D at 1400 Mactavish Ave. in Scott's Addition.

For more information, contact Roberto Ventura at rlventura@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1713 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/interior-design/.

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.

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

Saltanat Liebert, Ph.D., will discuss immigration in Virginia and the barriers immigrants face in their integration journey to life in the Commonwealth. The discussion is based on the findings of the needs assessment conducted in 2021-22, commissioned by the Office of New Americans at Virginia Department of Social Services. The needs assessment was conducted by Liebert and Grant Rissler, Ph.D., (an alum of the Wilder School and soon-to-be Assistant Professor at the University of Richmond). Register for the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Zeeve at zeeverb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_v61qMihwSv-KQWIzfmwPDQ#/registration.

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to noon

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Honor Council members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. Virtual training will be offered and typically takes around two-and-a-half hours. A second session will be offered from 1:30-4 p.m. the same day.

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

Monday, May 20, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Qasarah Bey Spencer, Ed.D., who serves in the intersection of macro social work practice and ministry to build connection, inclusion and healing in educational and community contexts, will speak at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. The talk will be part of "EmpowerED Spaces: A Youth Healing and Education Series," with the goal of creating spaces where youth can engage in transformative learning experiences while also addressing and supporting emotional well-being. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Faith Wilkerson at fawilker@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/J2M9usuzf3H8gH6K9.

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join VCU HR and Fidelity virtually and learn how to assess spending and take control of your budget. Consider reasons for taking money from a workplace savings plan and understand ways that Fidelity may help. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3xY4YHc

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

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the VCU School of Medicine's DEI Office will host a presentation via Zoom by Associate Professor Lindsay E. Y. Kuo, M.D., MBA, FACS, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine Department of Surgery. Kuo will discuss the journey of AAPI individuals within the medical profession. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12382235.

Thursday, May 23, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a new resource to foster more meaningful intergroup relationships and communications. Open to all, this series seeks to create a sense of belonging through the sharing of stories, active listening and building and strengthening relationships and connections. The meeting will be in Room 7-202, 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/12375795.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday, May 14, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-the-semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an Excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact Office of the University Registrar at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://rar@vcu.edu.

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 Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., offers open pickleball play this week. Bring a friend or family member to join you. See available times 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.