11 a.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/.

12 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 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.

This initiative is sponsored by VCU's School of Medicine Human Resources Department in collaboration with the Inclusion Council and Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The initiative will feature four individual excellence awards with prizes of $1,000 each and one team category for excellence in collaboration, with a $2,000 prize to the eligible staff on the winning team. The recipients of the award will be announced and honored in July at the department's staff distinction awards ceremony in the learning theater of the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. A reception will follow the ceremony.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11759941.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program invites VCU students and RecWell members to close out the summer on Saturday, Aug. 10 with a full day bike ride on the High Bridge Trail near Farmville. The highlight of the trip is the magnificent High Bridge, a historic structure which is more than 2,400 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox River. The price includes transportation, equipment and guides. Pack a lunch; food is not included. Register at the following URL by Sunday, Aug. 4.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0b70e9f2-5267-44e4-a7fd-123e9de7d171.

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.

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 at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Wi9JcoycQwWWCssJ8.