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/.

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/.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.