1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Enterprise Analytics and Advanced Research hosts two town hall meetings on both campuses open to VCU employees on Insights. The meetings will be held on Tuesday, June 6, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the University Student Commons Theater; and on Thursday, June 8, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Larrick Student Center, Court End Ballroom B. Insights is an institutional information and data analytics platform that provides access to actionable information and institutional data for analysis and decision support.

For more information, visit http://opds.vcu.edu/eaar/insights/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts a men's health program at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. Stephen Sowulewski, Ph.D., will present "Men's Health Intel" and discuss testicular and prostate health, testosterone (Low T), and proper fueling for fitness. To register, use the contact information below.

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

Wednesday, Jun. 7, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Safety and Risk Management holds a safety fair in the VCU Medical Center, Main Hospital, Second Floor Conference Rooms (above the cafeteria). Attendees will learn how to use a fire extinguisher, decrease infections, Black Bin removal, Tru-D, MRI safety and chemical spill kits, and have the opportunity to talk with VCU Police and hospital security.

Thursday, Jun. 8, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Records Management Office holds Records Management 101 training sessions on the Monroe Park Campus on Thursday, June 8, and Thursday, June 22. Training will cover record-keeping requirements and practices to be compliant with state regulations and university policy. If interested but unavailable to attend, self-paced Records Management 101 training is available. Register at the website below using the keyword "records". On-site department training can be requested by emailing the email address below.

For more information, visit http://training.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Jun. 8, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Institute for Women's Health hosts "How to Treat a Woman: Strategies for Health Care and Self-Care" brown bag lunch series featuring Nicole Karjane, M.D., associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, who will address screening strategies for gynecologic health issues facing adolescents and explore effective options for teen pregnancy prevention in VCU Medical Center, Main Hospital Learning Center. Open to all; no pre-registration is required.

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

Friday, Jun. 9, 2017 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents an information and question-and-answer session in the HR Training Building, Room 115, for faculty and staff in the Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan. Topics will include contributions, vesting and retirement benefits under the plan. This session is open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15964.

Friday, Jun. 9, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

RamTech invites all faculty and staff members to stop by 930 W. Grace St. for free coffee, pastries and a chat with the expert staff at RamTech. Attendees can enjoy breakfast refreshments and allow the RamTech team to help with whatever their tech needs may be - considering a new computer, learning about a certain device or just browsing the store.

For more information, visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.

Monday, Jun. 12, 2017 at 4 p.m.

The Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation holds informational sessions for participants to learn more about the Langston Quality Scholars Program virtually from 4-5 p.m. on Monday, June 12; and on Tuesday, June 13, at noon in the VCU Medical Center, Main Hospital Learning Center.

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

Tuesday, Jun. 13, 2017 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

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

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15575.

Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2017 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in the HR Training Building, Room 115. 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=15517.

Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan participants can change voluntary contributions once per calendar quarter. Thursday, June 15 is the election deadline for changes to become effective in July. Participants can voluntarily contribute up to 4% of their creditable salary to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Plan, and receive up to a 2.5% employer match.

For more information, visit http://www.varetirement.org/hybrid.html.

This summer, VCUDine restaurant locations are operating under modified hours until Friday, Aug. 11. Locations such as Einstein's Bros. Bagels, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Freshii and Market 810 will be open and welcome cash, credit, swipes, Dining Dollars and RamBucks. VCUDine also offers the opportunity to purchase a faculty/staff dining plan with a payroll deduction payment option. To purchase a plan or view complete summer openings and hours, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

VCU Alumni accepts nominations for its 2017 10 Under 10 awards. The 10 Under 10 awards recognize the noteworthy and distinctive achievements made by alumni who earned their first VCU degree within the past 10 years. Nominations can be made by any person or group affiliated with VCU - students, faculty, staff or alumni. Note that nominees must have graduated from VCU between 2007 and 2016. In addition, consideration is given to the nominee’s contributions in one or more of the following ways: service to the university; service to VCU Alumni; remarkable professional success; outstanding contributions to the community. Nominations will be accepted until Saturday, July 1, at the website below.

For more information, visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Events/10-Under-10/.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) holds a variety of online strategy workshops, on-campus information sessions, and test prep courses for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT and ACT. Live-online options are also available. Use promo code VCU50 to save $50.

For more information, visit http://www.ocpe.vcu.edu/vcutestprep/.

Due to upcoming construction for the new School of Allied Health, on June 1, the Larrick Center stop will close temporarily. A new stop will be placed at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, located on Jackson Street between 7th and 8th streets. Campus Connector and I Lot passengers who normally utilize the Larrick Center stop should proceed to the new J. Sargeant Reynolds stop beginning June 1. The Larrick stop is expected to return to its original location following construction.

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

VCU Massey Cancer Center hosts a series of four workshops about nutrition for cancer survivors each Wednesday in June from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at 9000 Stony Point Parkway, First Floor Conference Room. To confirm registration, call the number below and leave a message with a name and phone number.

VCU Rec Sports offers faculty and staff a 15 percent discount on personal training packages of three, six and 12 sessions, during the month of June. Sessions can be one-on-one with a personal trainer or in a group up to five people.

For more information, visit http://recsports.vcu.edu/.

The School of Medicine accepts nominations through Wednesday, June 21, for four teaching awards: Gerszten Faculty Excellence Award, Irby-James Award for Clinical Teaching, Distinguished Mentor, and Educational Innovation/Research. For nomination requirements, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.medschool.vcu.edu/facultyaffairs/awards/.