Faculty/staff Issue for July 1, 2024
Today
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence
3 p.m.
Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
This week
Möbius Training and Feedback Opportunity
Tuesday, Jul. 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
VCU Learning Systems is sponsoring an online training session geared to your individual experience and challenges. Ask questions and provide feedback on the newly acquired Möbius platform. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: mobius).
For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/mobius.
Deep Stretch
Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
This is a slower 30-minute session focusing on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. Release built-up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and increase long-term flexibility. Brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3RN6cw6
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.
Coming up
Building Tax-Free Wealth for Retirement
Thursday, Jul. 11, 2024 at noon
This virtual session, presented by VCU HR and Genuine Wealth Solutions, will provide an overview of how to use different accounts and strategies to increase tax-free wealth before and during retirement. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3XEmX03
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.
Statewide Advanced Heart Failure Symposium
Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 at 8 a.m.
Specialists from Inova, Sentara, University of Virginia and VCU will present the most recent information and data on heart failure. Hear from providers on the latest management and treatments. The event will be at the Richmond Marriott, 500 E. Broad St. Register by noon Oct. 18 at https://reg.learningstream.com/reg/event_page.aspx?ek=0082-0003-c53c39b7c6684ce48ce61074ee32d656
For more information, contact Scott Diegelmann at diegelmannsj@vcu.edu or visit https://surgery.vcu.edu/statewide-heart-failure-2024/.
Notices
Call for Nominations: MCV Physicians Distinguished Clinician of the Year Award
The MCV Physicians Distinguished Clinician of the Year Award is the most prestigious award presented by MCVP. The award recognizes clinical excellence among faculty at the VCU Health System. Criteria considered include compassion, clinical effectiveness, efficiency, comprehensiveness, professionalism, availability and responsiveness to patients. Only full-time faculty are eligible. Nominations are due by Monday, July 22.
For more information, contact Anne Bonnevie at abonnevie@vcu.edu or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/CallforNominationsletter2024MCVPDistinguishedClinicianoftheYearAward.pdf.
VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Hiring Federal Work Study Office Assistants for 2024-25
Applicants must be registered as full-time on-campus students and have accepted their Federal Work Study award. This is a nine-month part-time position in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs for the 2024-25 school year. Apply at the following URL by noon on Friday, July 12.
For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/9040439.
Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center Spa Closure
The Cary Street Gym Aquatic Center spa, 101 S. Linden St., is closed for maintenance and repairs and is scheduled to reopen Sunday, July 14.
For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit http://recwell.vcu.edu.
Summer Camps at the Mary and Frances Youth Center
A few spots are available at the STEM in Sports camp and Multi-Sport Camps starting Monday, July 8 at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Questions: Visit http://mfyc.vcu.edu Information about each week is available at the following URL.
For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.givepulse.com/event/434127.
Apply To Join TEDxVCU's Planning Team
TEDxVCU is now accepting applications to join its 2024-2025 planning team. Roles include marketing, production and engagement, and curation. All applicants are welcome, but applicants for marketing and production and engagement are encouraged. Applications will be accepted throughout the summer. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Apply at the following URL.
For more information, contact TEDxVCU or visit https://forms.gle/Wi9JcoycQwWWCssJ8.
First-Generation/LGBTQIA+ Belongingness Study
Participants are sought who can attend three 90-minute sessions, are open to sharing their experience and willing to photograph their "voice." Participants will be paid $25 for each session. Participants must be a first-generation student and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.
For more information, contact Traci Wike, Ph.D., M.S.W., at twike@vcu.edu or (804) 420-2715 or visit https://tinyurl.com/bdfx5px5.
Open Pickleball at Mary and Frances Youth Center
The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., offers open pickleball for VCU and surrounding community members. There is no charge. Stop by any Monday-Friday between 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. or on Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. No equipment is needed. Email the following address to reserve a court.
For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit http://mfyc.vcu.edu.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
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