10 a.m.

Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Jul. 16, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This virtual full-body circuit training, presented by VCU HR and RecWell, takes the basics of martial arts and adds the fun. You’ll be punching and kicking your way through 30 minutes of strength and cardio. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4ceNgyq

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

Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024 at noon

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. 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/.

Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024 from noon 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.

Tuesday, Jul. 23, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In this virtual session presented by VCU HR and Fidelity, participants will learn about five basic money concepts to start their financial journey on the right foot. Designed for young professionals, this workshop will provide an overview of budget, credit, debt, investment and retirement. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/45LaSIL

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

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring Federal Work-Study office assistants for 2024-25. Applicants must be registered as full-time, on-campus students and have accepted their FWS award. This is a nine-month, part-time position in the OMSA for the 2024-25 school year. Applications are being accepted until noon today, July 12 and must be submitted via the Handshake app. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/9040439.

The university's Collaboration Services team is introducing a new initiative designed to enhance email security at VCU: DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance). View the blog post at the following URL to learn more.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2024/07/02/securing-vcu-email-with-dmarc/.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students and RecWell members looking to learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training. Classes are offered throughout June and July. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981.

In 2005, VCU was among the first universities to earn the Carnegie Community Engaged University classification. This self-study brings together the university and its partners to assess and improve community engagement. As the Division of Community Engagement seeks reclassification, input is sought to describe the university's work with communities. Participate in the effort at the following URL. The final results will be shared.

For more information, contact Division of Community Engagement at engage@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/WsgKsSwBqi5oN9yg6.

The Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture's certificate will boost your résumé with 12 graduate credits that can later be applied to a Master's in Mass Communication. Questions: Visit bit.ly/3xPrG4D

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/events/robertson-events/deadline-extended-graduate-certificate-.html.

VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute’s professional development courses are open for registration. These courses develop critical skills for supervisors, managers and senior leadership both professionally and personally. The programs currently open for applications and registration are Fundamentals for Supervisors, Experienced Supervisors Institute, Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp, Commonwealth Management Institute and the Virginia Executive Institute. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/.