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 same session will be offered at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. 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/.

5:30 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/84413539708.

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 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.

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Provost will host a Faculty Club in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. This Faculty Club will be focused on the upcoming COACHE Faculty Job Satisfaction Survey, in which VCU is participating this Spring semester. The Faculty Club will feature remarks from Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos, Ph.D.; a raffle for prizes; food and drinks and opportunities to connect with colleagues while learning about the upcoming survey. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Latoya Blizzard at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gJiqt7DVA8zebQt46.

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.

Monday, Apr. 28, 2025 at 9 a.m.

The Virginia Executive Institute is now accepting applications. This program offers a forum for current and emerging leaders to connect with a network of state executives dedicated to strengthening their leadership skills and driving positive change for Virginia's future. Questions: Visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/vei/

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or visit http://GEHLI.vcu.edu.

Mail facilities will be open Dec. 23, 27 and 30 from 10 a.m.-noon on MPC, 8 a.m.-noon on MCV campus and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Ownby location. Mail services will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Jan. 1 All incoming mail will be sorted and posted to the mailboxes daily. Departments receiving pickup and delivery services must contact VCU Mail Services in writing or by email to request assistance during the winter closing. Otherwise, mail deliveries will resume on Jan. 2, 2025.

For more information, contact Donnette Haynes at haynesds@vcu.edu.

RamPages will no longer create personal web pages and users will need to transition their content by June 30, 2025. Learn more at https://blogs.vcu.edu/provost/2024/12/02/important-update-rampages-sunset-and-transition-plan/. Site owners who have questions or need assistance should file a support ticket at https://go.vcu.edu/ramscentral.

For more information, contact Elaine Reeder at ereeder@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/.

The VCU Cashiers Office at 1015 Floyd Ave., Grace Harris Hall, will close early at noon on Friday, Dec. 20 for Winter Break. All transactions should be delivered no later than 11:30 a.m. to ensure proper and timely processing.

For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8774 or visit http://cashop@vcu.edu.

Abstract submissions are being accepted for the 10th Annual Heart Health in Women Symposium. All career levels are eligible, including basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological or implementation science impacting women’s cardiovascular health. The best trainee abstract will receive a monetary travel award. The registration fee will be waived for abstract presenters. Submit abstracts by 12:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at the following URL. The access code is AE7XXPA9C

For more information, contact Moriah Bellissimo at moriah.bellissimomyers@vcuhealth.org or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Thursday, Dec. 19, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end of the semester processes prior to the winter closure. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an excel file into eServices or use the Canvas grade passback to push grades into Banner. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact Office of the University Registrar at rar@vcu.edu.

Employees will need to use 16 hours of leave for the 2024 winter break. Employees should submit a leave request to their manager in RealTime for eight hours on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024 and eight hours on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. As a reminder, employees with leave balances exceeding the maximum carryover amount for their leave plan will forfeit these leave hours on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. Unused leave above the maximum carry forward amounts are automatically donated to the leave share pool.

For more information, contact VCU Leave Administration at leave@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/information/leave/.