3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will present "Lift Every Voice, A Collective Commitment to Understanding and Improving the Health of Black Women." Lauren McCullough, Ph.D., MSPH, and Alpa Patel, Ph.D., MPH, co-principal investigators of American Cancer Society's VOICES of Black Women study, will discuss the national initiative calling on Black women to join a collective commitment to understanding and improving the health of Black women across the nation. Join the session via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM#/registration

For more information, contact the Rev. Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-9154 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

Monday, Jul. 22, 2024 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Life’s Essential Eight are the key measures for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health as defined by the American Heart Association. Better cardiovascular health helps lower the risk for heart disease, stroke and other major health problems. Learn ways to do that in this virtual session hosted by VCU HR and the American Heart Association. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4bmlZZx

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

Tuesday, Jul. 23, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In this virtual session presented by VCU HR and Fidelity, participants will learn about five basic money concepts to start their financial journey on the right foot. Designed for young professionals, this workshop will provide an overview of budget, credit, debt, investment and retirement. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/45LaSIL

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

Thursday, Jul. 25, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

HR's Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will lead a workshop via Zoom on effective groups and teams for managers. The course will focus on ground rules that lead to mutual learning and improved team performance. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/ahftvg.

Thursday, Jul. 25, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU School of Medicine Dean’s Office will host a facilitated listening session for VCU School of Medicine staff to discuss the current conflict in the Gaza region. The listening session is to help foster a deeper understanding among our community and to deepen our understanding as colleagues. The session will be in Room 3-101, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E Marshall St. Questions: Email Kevin Harris, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at kevin.harris2@vcuhealth.org

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12746434.

Friday, Jul. 26, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join students participating in the Honors Summer Undergraduate Research Program for a poster session highlighting their research projects. The session will be at the Goodwin Research Lab, 1400 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Honors College at honors@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Development Institute’s Fundamentals for Supervisors is open for registration. This three-day course at Westover at Maymont provides essential skills required by those new to supervising others, leading project teams or who have not received prior supervisory training. The goal of the training is to increase an individual’s performance as a supervisor and to provide practical tools to enhance staff performance. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit http://www.pmg.vcu.edu.

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 is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving challenges that come with supervising others. The course will be held at Westover at Maymont. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deb Taminger at dktaminger@vcu.edu or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/smb.

Friday, Sep. 27, 2024 at 9 a.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host the Walter Lawrence Jr., M.D., Research Retreat at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The event will feature Pulitzer Prize winner Siddhartha Mukherjee as well as scientific presentations from faculty and students and a research poster session. The event honors Walter Lawrence Jr., Massey's director emeritus. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Courtney Rose at rosec2@vcu.edu or visit https://web.cvent.com/event/6bc3a054-8f1c-44b3-8347-cac1e431b7a6/summary.

The deadline to apply for the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture's Media and Leadership certificate is 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 19. The school will cover the $70 application fee. Questions: Visit bit.ly/3xPrG4D

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/events/robertson-events/deadline-extended-graduate-certificate-.html.

ACE-IT in College is hiring one Federal Work-Study Supported Employment Intern for 2024-25. Applicants must be registered as full-time students and have accepted their FWS award. This is a nine-month, part-time position with ACE-IT in College. Applications are being accepted until the position is filled. Applications must be submitted via the Handshake app. Apply at vcu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9072766

For more information, contact Sonya Durham at durhams2@vcu.edu or visit https://soe.vcu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/certificate-ace-it/.

The university's Collaboration Services team is introducing a new initiative designed to enhance email security at VCU: DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance). View the blog post at the following URL to learn more.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2024/07/02/securing-vcu-email-with-dmarc/.

This certificate provides essential 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 needed to excel in roles such as caregivers, mentors, teachers, health service providers and youth program staff. The program, offered by the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will span 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/.