11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research invites the VCU community to attend the next Central Virginia SoCRA Chapter meeting in the McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 11th Floor, Rooms 11-101 and 11-102. A webinar titled "The Two Faces of Research: The Havasupai Indian Experience with Arizona State University Research" will be shown, followed by a discussion. 1.0 CEU will be offered for this meeting.

For more information, visit https://rampages.us/vcucctr/2017/02/27/central-virginia-socra-chapter-meeting-to-present-the-two-faces-of-research-webinar/.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The VCU Community Health Education Center hosts 30-minute mindfulness meditation sessions every Wednesday and Friday at noon and 12:30 p.m. at the center, VCU Medical Center, Gateway Building, Ground Floor. The sessions will be led by Georgianne Ginder, MSc, CHWC, VCU Department of Arts in Healthcare. Participants can relax and reduce stress with this healthy practice. Space is limited. To register, use the contact information below and specify which session you would like to attend.

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

Monday, Mar. 13, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents its "Discovery Dialogues" seminar, "Discovery of Interleukin-18 as a Target for Heart Failure Treatment," featuring Stefano Toldo, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Internal Medicine, in Main Hospital, First Floor, Learning Center (across from the cafeteria). Faculty, staff, students, patients and families are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Monday, Mar. 13, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The School of Education presents the School of Education Scholarship and Awards Ceremony in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms. The ceremony recognizes the 2017-2018 scholarship recipients and donors, and includes special award presentations to alumni. The reception, featuring music by students of VCU Jazz, will include light fare. R.S.V.P. to the email address below.

The Great Place: HR Redesign draft policy is now open for university comment through Friday, March 17. The draft policy addresses career advancement, career development, networking and mentoring, performance evaluation, merit pay and enhanced leave programs. Review and submit feedback at http://greatplace.vcu.edu/policy/

For more information, visit http://greatplace.vcu.edu/policy/.

The Integrity and Compliance Office reminds employees to share their insights in an anonymous 5-7 minute survey focused on VCU's culture by Wednesday, March 24. Participants may enter for a chance to win one of five $100 Rambucks cards. The survey can be found at https://goo.gl/forms/DtqS32QhZ90IlTPy1. Results will be used to evaluate employee perceptions of our culture, celebrate successes, identify opportunities for improvement and advance the quality of universitywide initiatives.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/DtqS32QhZ90IlTPy1.

The Global Education Office accepts applications for the 2017 Harris Manchester College Summer Research Institute to take place at Oxford University from July 2-9. The institute is an opportunity for faculty to enhance a research project through a week of focused study. Participants' time is their own for study and writing, as well as taking advantage of cultural activities offered at Oxford University. Applications are due by Monday, March 13, at 4:30 p.m.

For more information, visit http://www.global.vcu.edu/outreach/facultydevelopment/harrismanchester/.

The Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs invites faculty and staff to review the draft Annual Assessment of Faculty Performance policy. Comments can be submitted during the 10-business-day public comment period before continuing through the governance process. 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.