12 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats, curriculum and admissions process. No registration is required; join at the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81129254024.

2 p.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

The Postdoctoral Association of VCU will host its fall potluck at the Hunton Student Center, 1110 E. Broad St. Sign up for a dish at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anna Kovilakath at anna.kovilakath@vcuhealth.org or (804) 300-3514 or visit https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ki10Kph6ilFf_esWQc1RQvABkFyX82ErYCljdSDlpHI/edit?gid=0#gid=0.

Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024 at noon

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in media and leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad

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

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's doctoral program in Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual informational session. Meet with program faculty and learn about admissions and funding. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/FJPPUcSo1QzpLQag7.

Monday, Mar. 24, 2025 at 9 a.m.

The Experienced Supervisors Institute focuses on advanced supervisory strategies, providing practical tools and techniques to lead more effectively. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/

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

Join VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs to be a planning member for one of the various Cultural Achievement Ceremonies for the university's Spring 2025 graduations. Tasks include finding speakers, designing the ceremony space, researching regalia and planning receptions. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair Lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/a7QzWE3UGS5rcoqm6.

VCU's Equity and Access Services announces the publication of its fiscal year 2023-24 annual report. This year's report reflects on the 60 years since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the struggles that shaped the freedoms, access, equity and opportunities of today. Explore the report at the following URL to discover how EAS daily supports and upholds these principles.

For more information, contact Equity and Access Services at equity@vcu.edu or visit https://equity.vcu.edu/about/news/.

The deadline for submitting a VCU Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Fund application is Friday, Dec. 13. For more information, access the Request for Applications at https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/media/one-vcu-research/funding/vcu-ahss-rfa.pdf or https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/funding/

For more information, contact Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's (OVPRI) funds team at ovprifunds@vcu.edu or visit https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/funding/.

The deadline for submitting a VCU Quest Fund application application is Friday, Dec. 13. For more information access the request for application at https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/media/one-vcu-research/funding/vcu-quest-rfa.pdf or visit https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/funding/

For more information, contact Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation's (OVPRI) funds team at ovprifunds@vcu.edu or visit https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/funding/.

RecWell facilities will operate on reduced hours for Winter Break, Friday, Dec. 13 through Saturday, Jan. 11. All facilities will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 24 through Wednesday, Jan. 1.

For more information, contact Scott Steiner at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.

Annual deferral limits for the VCU 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (TDA) and the VRS 457 Deferred Compensation Plan will increase to $23,500 in 2025. Participants eligible for the age 50+ catch-up may contribute up to an additional $7,500 to either or both plans in 2025, permitting you to defer up to $31,000 for 2025 to each plan. Participants in the Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan who attain age 60 but are not older than age 63 by the end of the calendar year can take advantage of an additional catch-up contribution of $11,250, permitting you to defer up to $34,750 to the plan. No employee action is required due to these changes. However, employees wishing to change deferral amounts should visit the changing your benefits page at https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/changing-your-benefits/#d.en.726624

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/all-benefits/tax-deferred-annuity-and-roth-403b-program/.

Transform your semester with music in a VCU choir. No auditions are needed for the Choral Arts Society (APPM359 CRN30106). Interested in Commonwealth Singers (APPM358 CRN30105) or Vox Concordia (APPM378 CRN30122)?

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., Director of Choral Activities, at hansenc3@vcu.edu or (910) 280-4865 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/vocal-ensemble/.

The Honey Club at VCU is accepting leadership applications from any black, queer students interested in serving their community. Anyone who can demonstrate passion and committment to black queer liberation will be welcomed (while positions last, so apply soon). Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mychal Young at youngm19@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/rigtzJrRtGDX9Wt3A.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement offers $25,000 in funding through the Thriving Communities Research Pilot Grant Program. Apply at the following URL by March 14, 2025, to support community-engaged research that fosters equitable partnerships, addresses societal challenges, promotes health and well-being and fosters sustainable partnerships. Informational sessions will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18; 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16. 2025 and at noon Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025 for this opportunity.

For more information, contact Division of Community Engagement at dcegrantsinfo@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/faculty/thriving-communities-pilot-grant/.