Faculty/staff Issue for May 23, 2024
Special Announcement
Parking Deck Subscribers To Relocate During Graduations
Upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking. Through Friday, May 24, all West Broad Street Deck subscribers will relocate to the West Cary Street Deck, located at 1101 W. Cary St.; Jefferson Street Deck, located at 100 S. Jefferson St.; West Main Street Deck, located at 801 W. Main St.; or Henry Street Deck-East, located at 201 Henry St.
A dedicated shuttle service will be provided by Parking and Transportation through Friday, May 24 to transport subscribers to and from on-campus locations. RamSafe shuttles will run continuously to and from the West Cary Street Deck, Harrison and Franklin streets, Franklin and Laurel streets, and Shafer and Franklin streets during the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. If a VCU parking subscriber needs transportation between the hours of 6:31 p.m. and 6:29 a.m., they can place a ride request through the RamSafe using the Ride Pingo app.
Reciprocal parking will not be permitted on the West Broad Street Deck through Friday, May 24. MCV Campus subscribers may park on the West Cary Street Deck, Jefferson Street Deck, Henry Street Deck or West Main Street Deck.
Additional information regarding high school graduation impacts can be found at go.vcu.edu/hsgraduations.
Coming up
An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This presentation covers what we know about mental health and suicide, the most up-to-date research on prevention and what we can all do to help save lives. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs in Black and African American communities, as well as how to keep ourselves, our loved ones and those in our community safe. This presentation was developed by suicide prevention experts from the Black community and is intended for audiences that identify as Black or African American. This is a hands-on experience. The session will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Register at the following email address.
For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu` or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/123/1716908400000.
Virtual Guided Meditation
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Summer is upon us and now is the perfect time to take a moment for quiet reflection and meditation aimed to help reset in a time of busyness. This meditation brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3Qrd5CG
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.
Staff Appreciation Event - Summer Block Party
Thursday, May 30, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
VCU Staff Senate invites all staff to a time of food, fun, resources and prizes. Grab your coworkers and come outside to the Student Commons Plaza (rain or shine) for an afternoon filled with VCU resource tables, Dogs on Call, RecWell chair massages, outdoor games, yoga demonstrations, contests, raffles, treats, free swag, chances to win basketball tickets, King of Pops popsicles, photo booth, VCU Senior Leadership meet and greet and more.
For more information, contact Melissa Burton at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit http://www.staffsenate.vcu.edu.
Navigating the National Institutes of Health Research Grant Process
Thursday, May 30, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
Gerry Moeller, M.D., director, Wright Regional Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Professor and Division Chair, Addiction Psychiatry, will discuss via Zoom the National Institutes of Health’s application and review process. The event will be part of a grant-writing series hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. 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/tZIqdO-pqDssGNWYpCwM8ApcBMjank7MXV20.
Attend Virginia Executive Institute, a Professional Development Course
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 Charlottesville.
For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/vei/.
Notices
Annual Student Organization Re-Registration
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/.
New Website: Audit and Compliance Services
Visit Audit and Compliance Services' new website at the following URL. Content has been streamlined, making searches easier. Follow the links to the COI/OPA disclosure form, the Policy Library, the ICO blog, the new ICO Resource Library and more.
For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at ucompliance@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://acs.vcu.edu/.
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