Faculty/staff Issue for July 16, 2024
Today
VCU Writing Center Workshop: Writing With Confidence
5 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/.
Evening MBA Webinar
5:30 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 the following URL.
For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81505462781.
This week
Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership: Informational Session
Wednesday, Jul. 17, 2024 at 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/.
Stress Management: Building Resiliency
Thursday, Jul. 18, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.
Reconciling the demands of work and home life can be a source of constant tension which can result in sleep disturbances, appetite changes, headaches, poor concentration and irritability. In this virtual session presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, participants will learn how to identify emotional and physical symptoms of stress, assess their situation and discover hands-on techniques to bring life-work balance. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4eIkqIn
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.
Paralegal Certificate Program Informational Session
Thursday, Jul. 18, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Expand your career with a paralegal certificate. Secure a spot in the summer cohort of VCU Continuing and Professional Education's paralegal studies certificate program. Learn more and register for the online informational session at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/19a93df906e9409e80a9cb6b9277e218
For more information, contact Katherine Coates at coateske@vcu.edu or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/paralegal/.
Coming up
Attend Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp, a Professional Development Course
Monday, Sep. 16, 2024 at 9 a.m.
VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute's Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration. This five-day course, Sept. 15-20 at Westover at Maymont, 1000 Westover Road, is an interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving some of the challenges of supervising others. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/smb/.
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 Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center Pilot Grants
The PMDC offers a pilot grants program which funds innovative scientific investigations and helps fuel more independent and interdisciplinary research in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. Projects may be clinical, translational or basic science. Awards are for one year and up to $50,000. Questions: Email pdcenter@vcuhealth.org
For more information, contact Bonnie Mahl at mahlb@vcu.edu.
RecWell Massage Therapy Services
Table massage promotes a healthy and active life, relieves stress and muscle tension and assists in rehabilitating an injury. RecWell’s licensed massage therapists will discuss any client needs and will implement a customized treatment. Table massage is open to VCU students, RecWell members and faculty/staff non-members. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at massage@vcu.eu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/massage-therapy/.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.