Monday, Aug. 12, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

There are many different ways to save and invest. Join VCU HR and Bill Giesen from Fidelity for a virtual overview and a chance to ask questions. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3WBoa7A

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

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 from 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 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 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/.

Saturday, Sep. 14, 2024 at 5 p.m.

The National Pan Hellenic Council at VCU will present its annual step competition, Fall Block a cinematic experience, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. Purchase tickets at the following URL. For Greek tickets, visit the Fraternity and Sorority Life office in the VCU Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Madison Traylor at traylorm@vcu.edu or visit https://vcutickets.evenue.net/events/FBSS.

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/.

On July 29 VCU Human Resources sent a two-minute survey to all VCU staff to hear feedback on the experience of working at VCU. VCU HR is committed to making the university a great place to work - and staff input is necessary to do so. The survey is anonymous and closes today, Friday, Aug. 9. Check your VCU email for the survey link.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu.