12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

What are the ripple effects of the recent challenges of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program? How will changes affect students, families and educational institutions? Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for its July virtual Lunch and Learn, a discussion led by Jill Desjean, a senior policy analyst at the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators. She will explore the complexities of the issue, based on her comprehensive report for the Brookings Institution. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mwK-qYDNSySZjOryMSJ0ig#/registration.

5 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about its graduate certificate program in media and leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. Apply now and the school will cover the $70 application fee. 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/.

Thursday, Jul. 18, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

VCU’s Institute for Democracy, Pluralism and Community Empowerment will present a webinar featuring faculty from VCU's Departments of Political Science, History and Homeland Security about the effects of political violence on democracy, the upcoming presidential election and strategies to foster resilience and accountability. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Margot Moser at moserm4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2076 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvdeysqDwvH9HA35TZA0ojHaOvoZirVcmw.

Tuesday, Jul. 23, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with this virtual guided meditation presented by VCU HR and RecWell. This session is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/45HywWs

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Wednesday, Jul. 24, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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 are 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. Register for the virtual Avaya Workplace training at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU HR facilitates a bi-monthly, three-hour manager orientation session via Zoom designed to introduce all managers, especially new managers, to the VCU culture and community. Register at https://hr.vcu.edu/new-employees/new-managers/#d.en.606935 See the HR webpage for new managers (https://hr.vcu.edu/new-employees/new-managers/) to learn about additional development opportunities.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/c9d762b0-4b72-40a9-b872-9c8b8a40d277.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Having trouble communicating with your preschooler? Feel like you and your teen are speaking different languages? Discover how to reach younger kids and create a “safe space” for older ones. Join VCU HR and Anthem EAP for an online session to explore various communication techniques, which approaches make sense for different ages and best practices. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3LjkbWL

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Have you forgotten your VCU eID password? To enhance security for the VCU community and safeguard institutional data, the IT Support Center will now have three data elements to verify student and employee identities for an eID password reset.

For more information, contact IT Support Center at itsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ts.vcu.edu/askit/eid/eidpassword/.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program invites VCU students and RecWell members to escape the city for a day in the Blue Ridge mountains on Saturday, July 27 to reconnect with nature. The price includes transportation, equipment and guides. Pack a lunch; food will not be provided. Register by Sunday, July 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=85248a6d-0fcc-430f-b4d3-542aacc6212d.