12 p.m.

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, Jan. 8, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at this virtual informational session. Register at https://tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSession2425

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover adding your syllabus and configuring Canvas to have your course prepared for the Spring semester. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18456 The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=82292648713

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

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 at noon

Join VCU HR and Wayne Laplante of the Association of Financial Educators for a virtual discussion of the best ways to use retirement accounts including 403bs, IRA’s both traditional and Roth to fund your income goals in retirement and for your beneficiaries. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/4wcrw5rm

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost - Faculty Affairs will host New Faculty Orientation with a focus on mapping effective practices for successful career trajectories, learning and accessing VCU resources and creating meaningful connections with VCU colleagues. The meeting will be in the STEM Building, Room 110, 817 W. Franklin St. New faculty are encouraged to join and register at the following URL by Thursday, Jan. 2. Please register even if you plan to attend only part of the orientation.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/EDXcfp4SHCr3c2mk6.

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the components of Canvas LMS and a course shell. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18457. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=81666374188

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

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This workshop will cover the components of Canvas LMS and a course shell. Register at: https://training.vcu.edu/course.aspx?processFlag=2&itemID=18458. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Technology Services. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=8867140693

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

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 at 9 a.m.

This course equips new and experienced supervisors with the tools and strategies to enhance their effectiveness and boost team performance. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/ffs/

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