Friday, Aug. 9, 2024 at noon

Learn about the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs graduate programs and how they can help advance your career and professional goals. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at wsrecruit@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/aug24wilder.

Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU HR Learning and Development will offer a two-part virtual feedback course for managers. The dates are Monday, Aug. 12, and Thursday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 3 p.m. Participants must attend both sessions in full to receive credit for the course. Register in Talent at the following URL no later than Thursday, Aug. 8.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://rb.gy/sk47h1.

Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 at 9 a.m.

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 two-day series, on Aug. 12 and Aug. 13, 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.

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

This virtual workshop will show users how to add a syllabus, create a homepage and initiate conversation with your students in Canvas. Register at training.vcu.edu (keyword: Canvas) The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=86741621917

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

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This is a slower 30-minute practice focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. Join VCU HR and RecWell in this virtual session and learn how to release built-up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and increase long-term flexibility. No equipment requirements, though a yoga mat is recommended. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4fz72Hd

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

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 1 p.m.

The K12 Career Development Award Informational webinar is designed to provide an in-depth overview of the application process and key components of the K12 program. This webinar will cover eligibility criteria, program benefits and tips for preparing a competitive application. The award is for two years, funded and administered by the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Advancing Translational Science and VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. It provides junior faculty investigators a mentored, research-intensive experience in a multidisciplinary setting. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brad Williams at williamsb12@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclfu2ppjotEtX6c8jF3g4HC5N3eCiV_rXm.

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue is back. Build your communication skills around high-stakes, emotional or risky topics. Experience the course at a fraction of the cost of public courses. Register at the following URL for the five-part virtual workshop, which will meet Aug. 20, 22, 26, 28 and 30.

For more information, contact Jeremy Bost at jbost2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/DeepLink/ProcessRedirect.aspx?module=lodetails&lo=fe074423-2b11-46ae-9b53-f34df1d83589.

Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU HR and RecWell to take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with guided meditation. This virtual session is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3Wm9xDJ

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 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.

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.

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.

Career Services has posted two jobs to Handshake to hire multiple Peer Career Advisors to host drop-in appointments for the 2024-2025 academic year. One posting is available to Federal Work Study students; the other is a grant-funded position available to only graduate students. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://careers.vcu.edu/experience/search-tools/handshake/.

Residential Life and Housing will hold its annual move-in weekend on Friday, Aug. 16 and Saturday, Aug. 17. Over 3,000 first-year students will be moving in and your help is needed to unload vehicles, manage and push move-in carts and welcome the Class of 2028. To volunteer visit https://forms.gle/TLbULLT3jfecmSs9A.

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