8 a.m.

Due to the regional winter weather advisory and ongoing efforts to restore water production in the city of Richmond, active shooter training scheduled for today, Wednesday, Jan. 8, has been postponed by VCU and Richmond police. All scheduled road closures and parking restrictions are cancelled along the 900 block of West Franklin Street. Once a new date is identified, officials will again update the VCU and Richmond community on impacts. For the latest information on winter weather and water quality advisories, visit https://alert.vcu.edu/.

For more information, contact Jake Burns at burnsjh2@vcu.edu.

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.

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=88671406931

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

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Join VCU's Office of the Provost, Faculty Affairs, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, and Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success for a virtual hour of learning about the resources faculty members have at their disposal to support students. Leearn more about the culture of care VCU has built around every student who needs guidance, support and clarity for the journey to graduation. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/quR2v9Khj9dtUwid7.

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.

Nominations for the VCU Staff Senate Awards for Excellence are now open. These awards provide exposure and recognition of the work and achievements of VCU and VCU Health staff. Nominate a staff member by Friday, Jan. 17 at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/initiatives/awards-for-excellence/.

RecWell offers adult beginner swim lessons intended for older teens and adults who are comfortable in the water but wish to learn basic skills such as floating, treading water and coordination for swimming strokes. Lessons at the Aquatic Center, 121 S. Linden St., will primarily be taught in shallow water, but participants will practice supporting themselves in deeper water throughout the class. Register between Sunday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Jan. 31, 2025. Morning lessons - Feb. 4-27, Tuesday and Thursday, 7-7:55 a.m. Evening lessons - Feb. 3-26, Monday and Wednesday, 6-6:55 p.m.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=cf8f4caa-89df-40ea-8176-1f6f14815527&semesterId=ed6b5309-a132-464a-a14c-cade712e1da9.

RecWell is holding a Lifeguarding Recertification Course for currently certified lifeguards seeking recertification. Participants must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguard certificate or be within 30 days of expiration and proof of certification must be submitted to the instructor prior to participation. The class will be held March 1-2, Saturday and Sunday, 1-6 p.m. at the Aquatic Center, 121 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL by Friday, Feb 21.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=2ce927aa-e031-40e6-b64c-d3a8ac5d6876.