11 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/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a series to foster more meaningful intergroup relationships and communications. The meetings, open to faculty, staff and students, are scheduled over the next few months and seek to create a sense of belonging through sharing stories and active listening and build and strengthen relationships. This meeting will be held in Room 6-101, 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/12733767.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at noon

Back pain is one of the most common medical problems in the United States. It’s typically caused by months or years of poor posture, improper body mechanics, tight or weak muscles and lack of overall fitness. Join VCU HR and CommonHealth for simple steps that can help prevent or improve back pain. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3A0Vo7D

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

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at 2 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/.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Having trouble communicating with your preschooler? Feel like you and your teen are speaking different languages? Discover how to reach younger kids and create a “safe space” for older ones. Join VCU HR and Anthem EAP for an online session to explore various communication techniques, which approaches make sense for different ages and best practices. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3LjkbWL

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

Join VCU's Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for this Zoom webinar about successful Native professionals as they discuss their employment paths, navigating disability, overcoming barriers, identifying their strengths and blazing their own paths to success. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teri Blankenship at tcblanke@vcu.edu or visit https://vcurrtc.org/training/webcasts/.

Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024 at 1 p.m.

Join the VCU Alumni Richmond Chapter and CoStar Group to fill backpacks with school supplies for 30,000 students in the Richmond and Virginia Beach metro areas and patients at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Volunteer at the following URL.

For more information, contact Timmy Nguyen. B.S. 2011 at nguyenth6@alumni.vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdY635eYsEC1Q3-_46wzPdVvH4zQv1DLzUPJC5g0Nf6EKe0AQ/viewform.

Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Residential Life and Housing will hold its annual Move-In for students living in nine-month residence halls, Brandt and Rhoads Hall, Cary and Belvidere, Gladding Residence Center, Grace and Broad, The Honors College, and West Grace South. Nine-Month Move-in begins Friday, Aug. 16 and continues Saturday, Aug. 17. VCU community members should be aware of increased traffic. To volunteer visit https://forms.gle/TLbULLT3jfecmSs9A Questions: Visit https://housing.vcu.edu/move-in/

For more information, contact Kenzel Hill at hillka4@vcu.edu.

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for a discussion about the challenges faculty face when accommodating diverse student needs. This session will offer strategies for overcoming these hurdles, ensuring that you can effectively support your students. Learn how to balance the demands of accommodations with your professional responsibilities. The meeting will be in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LF15ev6Fjv1cMuNy8.

Thursday, Sep. 5, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

Join VCU Payroll Services in celebration of National Payroll Week 2024 for an interactive networking event. Payroll Services will host a carnival with games, prizes and other surprises in the EE Parking Lot - Human Resources Building Monroe Park. National Payroll Week coincides with the week of Labor Day and highlights the achievements and partnerships between America’s employees, payroll professionals and various government programs and agencies.

For more information, contact Veronica B. King at vbking@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1807 or visit https://www.nationalpayrollweek.com/.

Those interested in a law enforcement career are invited to speak with VCU Police. Take courses in all levels of degree programs for free, work toward student loan forgiveness and receive a competitive salary and benefits as a VCU Police officer. VCU and VCU Health faculty and staff receive a $5,000 bonus upon completing the academy and field training. The 50th Academy starts in fall 2024.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policerecruit@vcu.edu or visit http://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement will host Childsavers for an in-person training series at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. This series will provide information and resources to help participants understand and cope with trauma. It includes a standard two-day training session with an optional one-day train-the-trainer workshop. Registration fees apply. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/143/1723467600000.

This certificate provides training in workforce and positive 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. Participants acquire the knowledge to excel as caregivers, mentors, teachers, health service providers and youth program staff. Sessions will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. A noncredit credential is earned over three semesters. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://mfyc.vcu.edu/rydn/ydncertificate/.

The Commonwealth Management Institute is an avenue for professional development for experienced managers in the Virginia state government. The goal of the institute is to bring about positive change - in self, in others and in your agency. Apply at the following URL by Thursday, Aug. 8.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at Jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/cmi/.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-the-semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an Excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.