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

This virtual session sponsored by VCU HR and RecWell will feature a variety of strengthening exercises using your own body. The session highlights each major muscle group to build muscle strength and endurance. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://tinyurl.com/38589uew

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

Tuesday, Jul. 30, 2024 at 2 p.m.

VCU's Department of Chemistry will hold its annual American Chemical Society Project SEED poster session in Room 3309, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. Local RPS high school students performing summer research within the laboratories of VCU chemistry professors will present the results of their summer work.

For more information, contact Josh Sieber at jdsieber@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024 at 10 a.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Bring mindfulness into your personal and professional life in an upcoming live, online mindfulness series led by facilitators from the Innerwork Center in partnership with VCU Continuing and Professional Education. The mindfulness practice helps to explore "in the moment," stress-reducing methods that can be transformative. Register at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dba005e532c34693a7fc54065b34e43e

For more information, contact Katherine Coates at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 786-1187 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/mindfulness.html.

Wednesday, Jul. 31, 2024 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health will host M. Shadab Siddiqui, M.D., for a discussion via Zoom on "Insights into MASH and Metabolic Risk in Liver Transplantation." Register at https://bit.ly/4d9LT4N

For more information, contact Emily Wigginton at emily.wigginton@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5066 or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

VCU Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will present the VCU Data Science Series via Zoom featuring Katherine Tossas, Ph.D. Tossas is the director for catchment area data analytics at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or visit https://pmr.vcu.edu/research/data-hub/vcu-data-science-series/.

Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at 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/.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research in partnership with TriNetX will present "Leveraging TriNetX for Clinical and Translational Research." TriNetX will be live in Classroom 2-006, VCU Health Sciences Library, 509 N. 12th St. to support researchers interested in learning about TriNetX and how their platform enables real world data generation for clinical research. This year's training options will be in-person only and seats are limited. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Patrick Shi at shipy@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=9kxlA_hN90Suwp13iFlGQk6JD_WY5tVFnEoVCkruFlxURDk1TTQwQU9NMERUTjQwOEdWS1JWTFI0Qi4u.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU HR Employee Relations and the Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team are facilitating a bimonthly series of Leadership in Action workshops via Zoom for managers of university and academic professionals and classified staff. Compensation is the topic for the upcoming session. Register in Talent@VCU by Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/3e9benvk.

The university-wide event and meeting coordinator group, the Campus Events Council, will convene again this year to share ideas and challenges. The council will review procedures, brainstorm collaboration opportunities and discuss challenges and opportunities faced on both campuses. Additional information can be found at https://universityevents.vcu.edu/university-events-council/ Those interested in the forum are encouraged to fill out the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact University Events Team at univevents@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKteAykagulKctkNFx3PQWj7EfUNDbAhugBsv5mCZIvWp93A/viewform.

Due to construction of the CoStar Center for the Arts and Innovation, one northbound lane and the sidewalk on North Belvidere Street between West Grace Street and West Broad Street as well as one eastbound lane and the sidewalk on West Broad Street between North Belvidere Street and North Henry Street will be closed from Tuesday, July 30 until construction is complete, which is anticipated by late 2027.

For more information, contact Molly Case at casems@vcu.edu or visit https://masterplan.vcu.edu/implementation/current-projects/costar-center-for-arts-and-innovation/.

The VCU Family Cultural Exchange program provides Richmond community members and international students and scholars the opportunity to develop cross-cultural relationships that stimulate curiosity, increase cultural understanding and provide insight into a world beyond personal perspectives. Participating families meet with international students at least once a month for activities, family events or local exploration. See the volunteer interest form a the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard at global@vcu.edu or (919) 816-5318 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/fface/.

VCU School of Nursing is looking for participants ages 0-25 to participate in a Long COVID study. Have you or your child experienced lingering health symptoms or behavior changes since having COVID or a virus? Participants will be paid for their time. Sign up for the study at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Rider at recoverkidsva@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/RECOVERkids.