Faculty/staff Issue for May 24, 2024
Special Announcement
Parking Deck Subscribers To Relocate During Graduations
Upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking. Through today, 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 today, 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 today, 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
Teamwork: The Essentials
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/.
Evening MBA Lunchtime Webinar
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at noon
Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of the Evening MBA formats (Flexible and Online Cohort), curriculum and admissions process. No registration is required;join via Zoom with the following URL.
For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/82860818647.
VCU Women's Basketball Youth Camp
Monday, Jul. 15, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
VCU women's basketball head coach Beth O’Boyle will host a week-long basketball camp at the Stuart C. Siegel Center this summer for all girls and boys ages 5-14. Campers will be taught basic basketball skills and fundamentals by current VCU players and coaches. Campers will also have the opportunity to play games, participate in contests and win prizes. All skill levels are welcome. Register at the following URL by Friday, June 14 for $25 off the cost of registration. Along with that, VCU staff and employees can use the following promo code DAY10OFF for an additional $10 off.
For more information, contact Samantha Brenner at brenners@vcu.edu or (603) 321-5231 or visit https://www.bethoboylebasketballcamps.com/index.cfm.
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
Cary Street Climbing Wall Closed for the Summer
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/.
Join the Choir and Sing Mozart
Discover the majesty of Mozart's Requiem with VCU's Choral Arts Society (APPM359, CRN 29766). Register for choir and join forces with the VCU Symphony to delve deep into the melodies and intricate harmonies of Mozart's iconic music. Under the guidance of conductors Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., (Choral) and Professor Daniel Myssy (Orchestral), refine your vocal skills, collaborate with fellow musicians and experience the sheer joy of making music at its finest.
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/.
Black Women Planning to Conceive Invited to Participate in Research Study
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 alhines@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://eqcho.lab.vcu.edu/.
Individuals Age 21-55 Who Both Vape and Occasionally Drink Are Invited to Participate in a Research Study
Individuals between the ages of 21 and 55 who vape electronic cigarettes daily and also occasionally drink alcohol are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. The purpose of this research study is to find out how ethanol (alcohol)-containing e-cigarettes impact ethanol breath tests, field sobriety tests and other tests of sobriety. (Ethanol is a common part of e-cigarette liquids.) Compensation may be provided. This study will be conducted at VCU’s Center for the Study of Tobacco Products at 100 W. Franklin St. The principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.
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