Faculty/staff Issue for May 29, 2024
Today
Evening MBA Lunchtime Webinar
12 p.m.
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.
This week
Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program - Experience Day
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.
VCU School of Business will host a Master of Decision Analytics Experience Day. Come gain a comprehensive understanding of the weekend format master’s program, sit in on a class and share lunch with current students. The event will be held in Room B3106, Snead Hall, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/mda-weekend/?post=master-of-decision-analytics-experience-day.
VCU Mass Communications Graduate Certificate Informational Session
Friday, May 31, 2024 at noon
VCU's Robertson School will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the Graduate Certificate program in Media and Leadership. Join a session here: https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Unable to attend? Schedule a one-on-one at https://calendar.app.google/jfFWTc3M61sfR4qS7
For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.
Avaya Workplace and MyE911 Apps
Friday, May 31, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telecommunications Services will be providing a virtual overview training session to staff/faculty members for the Avaya Workplace and MyE911 mobility apps. Do you want to elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Avaya Workplace mobility app? Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. Training is open to VCU and VCU Health staff and faculty. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu.
Coming up
Director's Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series: 'Symptom Science and Cancer Survivors'
Friday, Jun. 7, 2024 at 4 p.m.
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host Patricia A. Ganz, M.D., a National Academy of Medicine member and national expert in quality-of-life outcomes and cancer survivorship at the Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 S. Broad St. As part of the Director's Distinguished Visiting Scholars Seminar Series, national visionaries in the field of science are invited to speak on the latest scientific advances influencing new approaches in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivor. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Courtney Rose at rosec2@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/F7340398-AC1A-46B9-A5EC-ED4FC35BE341/summary.
VCU HR Manager Orientation
Friday, Jun. 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon
VCU HR will facilitate a bi-monthly, three-hour manager orientation via Zoom designed to introduce all managers to the VCU culture and community. Questions: Visit https://hr.vcu.edu/new-employees/new-managers/ Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/new-employees/new-managers/#d.en.606935.
Notices
AEDs, Stop the Bleed Kits and Naloxone Available on Campus
Automated external defibrillators and Stop the Bleed Kits are now available in large, high-traffic VCU buildings to use in the event of a medical emergency. Naloxone is also available through Rams in Recovery. Learn more about this life-saving equipment, locations and training at the following URL.
For more information, contact D. Travis Clark at occsafety@vcu.edu or visit https://srm.vcu.edu/workplace-safety-/occupational-safety/life-safety/.
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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VCU Libraries workshops
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