Monday, Jul. 1, 2024 at 3 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/.

Tuesday, Jul. 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

VCU Learning Systems is sponsoring an online training session geared to your individual experience and challenges. Ask questions and provide feedback on the newly acquired Möbius platform. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: mobius).

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/mobius.

Tuesday, Jul. 2, 2024 at 2 p.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/.

Thursday, Jul. 11, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Through video scenarios, interactive debriefing discussions and improvisation experiences, participants will discuss and practice responses to the scenarios in a safe and supportive environment. Learn how to address discrimination and other mistreatment in our clinical and learning environments. While the training has more of a clinical focus, the skills presented are very adaptable to non-clinical settings. The session will be in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11836903.

Friday, Jul. 12, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a new resource to foster more meaningful intergroup relationships and communications – Dialogue to Action: Community-building Circles to Foster a Culture of Respect and a Shared Sense of Belonging. This series of community-building Circles will be open to faculty, staff and students. The session will be in Room 7-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at Ashli.Phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12376077.

Tuesday, Jul. 11, 2924 at 5 p.m.

The VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health will host Manisha Verma, M.D., MPH, via Zoom to discuss "Patient-Centered Care: A Paradigm for Health Services Research for Advanced Liver Disease." Verma is director of research for the Department of Medicine at Einstein Healthcare Network, now part of Jefferson Health in Philadelphia. Questions: https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/ Register to watch the online presentation at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Wigginton at emily.wigginton@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5066 or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C0XIRDWJQRynhL7kiZH7EQ#/registration.

We are currently recruiting participants for a motor learning study. This research is being done to investigate how you learn new movements. You will be asked to complete an MRI scan while wearing an electrode cap and playing a virtual joystick game. You must be right-handed and between the ages of 18 and 40 to participate. Compensation of $20 is available for your participation, and the study takes about one hour.

For more information, contact Narges Yaghoubi at yaghoubin@vcu.edu.

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 or visit https://forms.gle/Wi9JcoycQwWWCssJ8.

This certificate provides training in workforce and youth development. It is specifically designed for professionals across various youth program sectors and services, including health services, out-of-school time programs and early childhood education. Classes will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Participants will learn to excel in roles such as caregivers, mentors, teachers, health service providers and youth program staff. Participants will earn a non-credit credential earned over three semesters. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2696 or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/rydn/ydncertificate/.