12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

VCU's Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will present via Zoom the VCU Data Science Series, featuring April D. Kimmel, Ph.D. Kimmel's presentation will include a discussion of strategies for Virginia Medicare and Medicaid data studies. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-6630 or visit https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/data-hub/vcu-data-science-series/.

Monday, May 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

Participants will learn about the health impact of adverse childhood experiences often seen in adulthood. While learning the ACE impact, each individual will create a piece of art. The art will represent the effects of ACES and each person's resilience. 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/130/1716213600000.

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/.

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 9 a.m.

As part of a joint Campus Life Safety initiative under VCU Administration, VCU Emergency Management will host two, two-hour-long Stop the Bleed classes on May 23rd at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Classes will be in Room 5136, Grace E. Harris Hall, 015 Floyd Ave. Stop the Bleed courses are aimed at teaching community members how to render aid in a bleeding emergency. Registration is free and can be completed by following these links: https://bit.ly/vcustb0900, https://bit.ly/vcustb1130. Questions: email EmergencyMGMT@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu or (804) 837-2999.

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.

VCU Online is working to improve RamPages by cleaning up websites that are no longer needed. If you are a VCU faculty or staff member and would like to keep your RamPages website active, email siteupdates@rampages.us by Friday, May 17 to prevent permanent site deletion. Your email should include your full name, VCU email address and website URL(s).

For more information, contact Elaine Reeder at ereeder@vcu.edu.

If you create and deliver instruction in a digital classroom, join VCU Online and Continuing and Professional Education for the next Excellence in Online Learning cohort beginning Monday, May 27 (individual courses also available). This noncredit program is asynchronous with support and facilitation from VCU’s experienced and seasoned instructional design team. Contact the following email address for questions or the VCU faculty/staff code.

For more information, contact Tinsley Jones at jonesmt6@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/onlineed.

This month, VCU's Collaboration Services has dark mode for Google Drive, a new annotation mode for Google Docs on Android and a new layout editor tool for Gmail and more.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2024/05/15/google-updates-recap-april-2024-clean-up-reminder/.

The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes (EqCHO) Lab at VCU is conducting a study on the stress experiences of young Black women. We would like to use the information gained from this study to develop a stress reduction program to improve cardiovascular health among young African American women. Resources will be provided on stress and health management. The study will take place over two consecutive weeks. Compensation is available. Check your eligibility and sign up at https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=KYP34XPP8J7A8JJX

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

Chemotherapy may impact memory, attention, processing speed, multitasking and problem solving. We hope to improve our understanding of these difficulties and identify women who are at the most risk for having them. We are seeking healthy female volunteers (35-68 years) free of MRI contraindications. Participation involves two study visits 12-18 months apart. Visits include brain MRI and online assessments.

For more information, contact Cancer Survivorship Team at cancerwellness@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-8869.