12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center presents Survivor Solidarity Hour at The Well's Recovery Clubhouse. Survivor Solidarity Hour is a weekly, year-round program, held every Tuesday, where survivors of violence and allies can come together, meet and hang out in a safe space. This is not a therapeutic group but rather a causal, supportive space. Students can engage in activities from coloring, to playing games, to engaging in conversation.

For more information, visit http://www.thewell.vcu.edu/advocacy-services/resources/.

9:30 a.m.

Due to a scheduled power shutdown and generator test, Cabell Library will open at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, instead of the usual 7:30 a.m. VCU Libraries apologizes for any inconvenience.

Wednesday, May 17, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon

The Safe Zone Program, sponsored by University Counseling Services, presents a two-hour Safe Zone Workshop in the University Student Commons. The purpose of Safe Zone is to raise awareness of LGBTQ issues and their importance to everyone and to make VCU a more welcoming and inclusive environment. Advance registration is required - use the keyword "diversity" to see all current offerings at training.vcu.edu and to register.

For more information, visit https://students.vcu.edu/counseling/safe-zone/.

Thursday, May 18, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences and University Student Commons and Activities host a film screening of "Handmaidens and Battleaxes: The Real Story of Nursing" in the Hunton Student Center, TML Learning Center, Room 209. This global picture of nursing, using Australia as a case study, uses rare archival footage, dramatic re-enactments, interviews and photographs from nursing colleges worldwide. Following the screening, engaging discussion will be led by Jodi Koste, archivist.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/real-film-2016-17.html.

Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU holds a Radical Listening session at The Depot. Participants will learn about plans for the ICA and be able to engage in conversation around what the institution can do to be a convener and catalyst for VCU, Richmond and beyond. There will be food and giveaways. R.S.V.P. by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit http://ica.vcu.edu/about/radical.

Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Friends of VCU Libraries debuts a new "friendraiser" event, a weekend tasting luncheon with speaker Clare Schapiro, author of "Stories and Recipes from Clare's Kitchen," in Cabell Library, Lecture Hall, Room 303. If not a member of Friends of VCU Libraries, new friends can join at a reduced $50 membership fee, attend the luncheon and receive a complimentary copy of the book as a thank you. If not interested in attending the event, new members can still join at the half-priced rate through Tuesday, May 23.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/clare-schapiro-event.html.

Monday, May 22, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The HR Redesign's Career Development Committee invites all VCU faculty and staff to a free one-day "First Look at Career Development" event in the University Student Commons. Attendees will learn about the university's new career development program, its goals and the many development opportunities available to all A&P and classified employees. The event includes an overview of the new compensation plan, job families, market-based salary ranges, job summaries, career communities and mentoring.

For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/firstlook/.

Monday, May 22, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Structural Biology, Drug Discovery and Development presents as part of its spring seminar series, "Target Validation of Calpain-1 as a Novel Regulator of Platelet Hyperactivity and Pain Sensitivity in a Humanized Mouse Model of Severe Sickle Cell Disease" in BioTech One, Robert Ball Conference Room. Jen Nwankwo, Ph.D., health care strategist and investor at Bane & Company, Boston, MA, will facilitate.

For more information, visit http://isb3d.pharmacy.vcu.edu.

Monday, May 22, 2017 at noon

VCU Libraries hosts a screening in the Cabell Library Lecture Hall of VCUarts sold-out fashion show that took place on May 10 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts for faculty, staff, alumni and other friends of VCU. Attendees can bring lunch and gather in the Lecture Hall with colleagues and friends.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2017/vcu-community-see-vcus-famous-fashion-show-may-22-at-noon-in-cabell-lecture-hall.html.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in the Larrick Student Center, Jackson Ward Conference Room. This session is open to VCU faculty employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15577.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU and the Greater Richmond Society of Human Resource Management present the third annual Diversity and Inclusion Symposium, "Community: Celebrating the Heroes Amongst Us," on Tuesday, May 23, from 3-6 p.m. and on Wednesday, May 24, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. Keynote speakers include Tiffany Jana, chief executive officer of TMI Consulting and author of "Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationships Across Difference," and Andres T. Tapia, senior client partner/solution lead of Korn Ferry and author of "The Inclusion Paradox: The Obama Era and the Transformation of Global Diversity." A 10 percent discount will be given to VCU and nonprofit participants. 7.5 recertification points are available for human resource management professionals.

For more information, visit http://www.richmondshrm.org/?page=2017Symposium.

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Massey Cancer Center invites the VCU community to attend "Wellness for Women with Breast Cancer" at the Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St. Kristie Willis, nurse manager, and Freda Wilkins, clinical social worker, will talk about coping with breast cancer diagnosis, body image, sexuality and emotional changes. R.S.V.P. to the contact below.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

RamTech teams up with VCU Rec Sports and Human Resources for "Walk for Health," an educational fitness event about how wellness can start with walking, on the Commons Plaza. Participants will meet on the Commons Plaza at noon and walk together as a group. After the walk, an attendee will win a Fitbit Alta, courtesy of RamTech. Free bottled water and other Pepsi beverages will be provided. Register online through the VCU Training site.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15641.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries hosts Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., assistant professor of health behavior and policy, School of Medicine, as he leads a question-and-answer session and conversation about health care policy and the history of health care reform in Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, First Floor Special Collections and Archives Reading Room. The talk is tied to the National Library of Medicine exhibit, "For All the People: A Century of Citizen Action in Health Care." Attendees can participate in the discussion and see the exhibit at Tompkins-McCaw Library. Attendees should bring lunch; drinks and desserts will be provided. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2016-17/nlm-speaker-event-spring-2017.html.

Tuesday, Jun. 6, 2017 at noon

Human Resources holds a fun, interactive seminar in Snead Hall, Room B2164, for participants to learn the "Five Buckets Principle of Work/Life Balance" and get the tools to prioritize what is and should be important. Attendees will learn how to think about the big picture without ignoring the little things that matter and how to find time to take care of it all, including time for yourself and for fun. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15819.

Tuesday, Jun. 20, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU Langston Center hosts "Patient-Centered Care in Swiss Acute Care Hospitals: Results of a Cross-Sectional Multi-Center Study" presented by Stefanie Bachnick, M.S.N., R.N., research assistant and Ph.D. student, in the School of Nursing, Room 1011. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/bachnicklecture.

Beginning on Sunday, May 14, the Campus Connector operates on a reduced schedule for the summer, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday-Friday. There will be no weekend or Express service. All other routes will remain the same. Passengers may experience slightly longer headways. To track the status of RamRide in real time, visit vcu.transloc.com or select RAMRIDE on the VCU mobile app.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramride.

Grading for spring 2017 has begun. Grade sheets are available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Tuesday May 16; at which time grading will be turned off. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned in the Class Schedule. If you do not see one of your grade sheets, contact your department's course scheduling representative.

The Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities program (Va-LEND) accepts trainee applications for fall 2017 through Thursday, June 1. The Va-LEND program is committed to the preparation of professionals, family members and people with disabilities in the field of childhood neurodevelopmental disabilities who will assume leadership roles within health care and disability service systems.

For more information, visit https://rampages.us/virginialend1/.

VCU ASPiRE offers opportunities for faculty and staff to use community service leave this summer with partners like FeedMore and Habitat for Humanity. VCU ASPiRE will do all of the heavy lifting, including transportation, coordinating logistics with the community partner and facilitating a debrief session following the service experience. To set up a service activity, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://community.vcu.edu/news-and-events/aspire/opportunities-for-summer-service-offered-through-aspire.html.

To ensure the best possible classroom experience, Academic Technologies will make several changes to centrally-supported classrooms. Computers will be upgraded to Windows 10 and some classrooms will be upgraded to touch-enabled monitors. These changes will begin on Monday, May 15, and continue throughout the summer. To report a classroom issue, email ts-classroom@vcu.edu or call (804)828-1098 (Monroe Park) or (804)828-3400 (MCV).

For more information, visit http://wp.vcu.edu/classroomsupport.

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations’ annual faculty, staff and retiree fundraising campaign officially ends today. However, gifts made throughout fiscal year 2017 will count toward the faculty, staff campaign total. Those interested in contributing can give back to VCU or VCU Health scholarships, funds or another favorite recipient.

For more information, visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/faculty/.

Residential Life and Housing seeks volunteers for its fall 2017 freshman move-in on Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19. Those interested should sign up to volunteer by Saturday, July 15, by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit http://bit.ly/vcuvolunteer.

RamPantry offers opportunities for faculty, staff and students to volunteer this summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the University Student Commons.

For more information, visit http://www.usca.vcu.edu/slic/volunteer-opportunities/rampantry.

Cabell Library presents a time-lapse video that captures the energy of exam season at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LepBk4r9WgQ&feature=youtu.be

For more information, visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2017/time-lapse-video-captures-the-energy-of-exam-season-at-james-branch-cabell-library.html.

VCU Recreational Sports offers the Faculty/Staff Summer Golf League. The 10-week league will be held at The Crossings Golf Club, 800 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen, 23059, on Tuesday evenings at 5 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, May 23. The league registration fee is $50 and the daily golf fee is $22 walking or $28 riding. To register, visit the Recreational Sports "MyRecSports" portal.

For more information, visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProducts?productTypeCV=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000003502&classification=0adecd2c-65a4-4ad5-ba13-da6bd05536a9.

The VCU Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation hosts "Patients and Practitioners: Partnering for Health" on Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Kontos Medical Sciences Building. The center is seeking presentations to describe innovations that support partnering with patients and families to improve health care quality. Submissions are due by Monday, July 10. To submit an abstract, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/langston2017abstract.

A revised Alcohol and Other Drugs policy is now open for university comment through Friday, May 19. The draft policy can be found at https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment

For more information, visit https://policy.vcu.edu/policies-open-for-public-comment.