Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for an online event designed to empower faculty with strategies for navigating the academic year. Whether you're gearing up for your first semester or looking to refine your approach, this session will offer practical insights on class milestones and effective teaching tips. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/HdEVyWkf3KbLVK7AA.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This 30-minute virtual session, hosted by VCU HR and RecWell, features a variety of strengthening exercises using your own body. Build muscular strength and endurance in every major muscle group. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4cXN7j8

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

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost-Faculty Affairs will host a promotion and tenure reception to celebrate newly promoted and/or tenured faculty in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact LaToya Blizzard at lblizzard@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6162 or visit https://forms.gle/vLHGGLWfnUN8xVpE7.

Saturday, Sep. 14, 2024 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The ACCESS Program at the VCU School of Medicine will host the sixth annual ACCESS (Acute Care and Systems Strengthening in Low Resource Settings) Global Health Symposium. The event, to be held at the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St., will include lectures, interactive workshops, research presentations and networking opportunities. The theme will be "Advancing Global Health Education: Empowering the Next Generation.” Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact ACCESS Program at accessprogram@vcu.edu or visit https://shorturl.at/PL5TR.

Join the UNStoppable VCU Liver Team at the Liver Life Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Richmond's William Byrd Park. 600 S. Arthur Ashe Blvd. This American Liver Foundation event provides participants an opportunity to come together and raise awareness and funds in support of the liver community. Registration is free through Wednesday, Aug. 28. On Aug. 29, a $20 fee will be implemented for walkers 18+ and up. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sarah McCall at Sarah.McCall@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverlifewalk.org/virginia/.

VCU Division of Inclusive Excellence is now accepting applications for the Inclusive Excellence Student Fellows program. This program aims to empower students to actively contribute to campus-wide inclusion initiatives, enhance their leadership skills and promote inclusive excellence throughout the university and the broader Richmond community. Apply at the following URL by Friday, Aug. 30.

For more information, contact Brooke Berry at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/RHjUPUqH7oMCDDKr6.

RecWell will hold a Lifeguarding Recertification Course for currently certified lifeguards seeking recertification. In order to participate, you must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate or be within 30 days of expiration. Proof of certification must be submitted to the instructor prior to participation. Program dates are 1-6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25. Register at the following URL by noon on Friday, Aug. 16.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=2ce927aa-e031-40e6-b64c-d3a8ac5d6876.

T-shirts featuring the student illustration from the 2024 Friends of the Library design contest are available to order online. Designed by student Tess Versprille, the shirts will be sold for a limited time during August, so order early. Proceeds will benefit VCU Libraries.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vculdesign2024.ccbrands.com/.