3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Panelists at a Richmond Geometry meeting will give speeches on various aspects of developing a career in either industry or academia after obtaining a Ph.D. in mathematics. The event will feature speeches by Scott Baldridge (Louisiana State University), Evangelia Gazaki (University of Virginia), Nika Lazarian (Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond), Andre Perunicic (Google) and Boya Wen (University of Richmond). The event will be in Room 1165, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St.

For more information, contact Nicola Tarasca at tarascan@vcu.edu or visit https://math.vcu.edu/rgm/.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will show users how to add a syllabus, create a homepage and initiate conversation with your students in Canvas. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18373

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit http://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 at noon

VCU's Office of First and Second Year Experiences invites you to virtually meet the VCU Class of 2028. The First-Year Student Profile provides key information about student demographics and success metrics for the university's newest Rams. Sessions will be held virtually at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 14 and Thursday, Aug. 15. Register for a session or to receive a recording using the following URL.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vStL3vwmbcZFt7kp6.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

With all the paperwork surrounding your finances, what should you keep? What should you throw out? In this webinar, hosted by VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union, learn a quick, clear path to what you need and what you don’t. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3WoVA7U

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

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 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU HR is facilitating a bimonthly series of Leadership in Action workshops for managers of university and academic professionals and classified staff. The virtual session is on the topic of compensation. Register by Tuesday, Aug. 20 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penelope McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or (804) 398-8936 or visit https://tinyurl.com/3e9benvk.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the Bioinformatics Core at Massey Cancer Center and C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for a hands-on Ingenuity Pathway Analysis training session. Learn to perform pathway analysis on omics and user-provided data, compare different groups and generate networks. Explore IPA's database to make discoveries, leveraging and modifying public data for in-depth analysis. Bring a laptop to follow along. The session will be held in Court End A, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Lunch will be provided. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hillary Connolly at connollyh@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdm6qX3xzhlV7EJvUmzFOtFJfUjC3DWLDzgS5z1ok-TFEsk0g/viewform?usp=sf_link.

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

Recruit work-study student staff at the Federal Work-Study Hiring Event hosted by VCU Career Services. Registration is free (no lunch or parking validation provided). Sign up to reserve your spot before registration closes on Thursday, Aug 15. This fair is for work-study positions on- and off-campus; a FWS posting on Handshake is required to participate. The event will be in the Richmond Salons, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Career Services at HireVCURams@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/50608/employer_preview?token=ehGI2hVOsaOs_V6XhtZEmDpFP2NVRBtN1kMIGe2fifr74siCYGMTGw.

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024 from noon to 3 p.m.

Recruit non-work-study student staff at the Part-Time Job Fair hosted by VCU Career Services. Registration for VCU departments is discounted at $50 and includes lunch. Sign up to reserve your spot before registration closes on Wednesday, Aug 14. Note: This fair is for student jobs off- and on-campus; a part-time (non-work-study) job posting on Handshake is required to participate. Register at the following URL (select nonprofit rate and discount will be applied before invoicing). The job fair will be in the Richmond Salons, VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/50471.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Want to learn more about the No.1 graduate program for advertising and branding in the U.S.? Join us for a virtual informational session — like a Brandcenter 101 — to learn about how we develop the most prominent thinkers and creatives in the industry. We’ll chat about our program, our five concentrations (Art Direction, Copywriting, Creative Brand Management, Experience Design and Strategy), the admission process and more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandcenter at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/VirtualInfoSessionAug?utm_source=TelegRam.

Tuesday, Sep. 10, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU's Global Education Office will hold the fall series to provide VCU deans, associate deans, faculty and staff with support, recommendations, guidance and data-informed approaches to increasing global engagement. Grant Chapman of Kansas State University will highlight the innovative global engagement directory project and provide context on how a university can portray and measure global engagement. The series will be held in Richmond Salons III-Iv, Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/master-class-series//.

Monday, Sep. 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Development Institute’s Supervisors and Managers Boot Camp is open for registration. This five-day course, held at Westover at Maymont, is a highly interactive sequence of topics, tips and tools focused on developing leadership skills while increasing knowledge and confidence in solving some of the challenges that come with supervising others. Register at the following URL.

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

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.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon today, 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.

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 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’s Weightlifting 101 is a beginner-friendly class for individuals looking to build strength and confidence in the gym. Experienced and welcoming instructors will teach the fundamentals of weightlifting, including proper form, technique and safety measures to ensure a fun and injury-free workout. Dates are Tuesday, Aug. 27-Oct. 3, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration closes Friday, Aug. 23.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=ee81b025-a172-4470-b8c9-199992eca3cf.

Jasmohan Bajaj, M.D., is conducting a research study for males and females that is breaking barriers to access to dental care and identifying if dental disease worsens in patients with liver disease. The study entails a free dental exam, cleaning and questionnaires - nothing more. You do not have to have health insurance to participate. Those who are qualified and enrolled will be compensated for their time.

For more information, contact Jennifer Montano at jennifer.montano1@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-3051.

Do you vape? We are seeking participants between 18 to 29 years old who regularly vape to participate in a study investigating the effects of e-cigarettes on cardiovascular health. We are also seeking non-users. Compensation is included.

For more information, contact Vascular and Integrative Physiology (VIP) Laboratory at theviplab@vcu.edu or (804) 396-4498.