Faculty/staff Issue for June 20, 2017

Today

'Hands-On' Insights Training: Institutional Information and Data Analytics Platform

Add to calendar 20-06-2017 14:00:00 20-06-2017 15:30:00 America/New_York 'Hands-On' Insights Training: Institutional Information and Data Analytics Platform Enterprise Analytics and Advanced Research hosts "Insights" training on both campuses. The sessions will be held on Tuesday, June 20, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the T. Edward Temple Building, Room 1118; and on Wednesday, June 21, from 2-2:30 p.m. in Sanger Hall, Room B1-020. The training aims to provide an overview of the platform and the data within and will focus on various ways of drilling into the institutional data for self-service analytics. Pre-registration is required for all sessions. Enterprise Analytics and Advanced Research eaar@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Enterprise Analytics and Advanced Research hosts "Insights" training on both campuses. The sessions will be held on Tuesday, June 20, from 2-3:30 p.m. in the T. Edward Temple Building, Room 1118; and on Wednesday, June 21, from 2-2:30 p.m. in Sanger Hall, Room B1-020. The training aims to provide an overview of the platform and the data within and will focus on various ways of drilling into the institutional data for self-service analytics. Pre-registration is required for all sessions.

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

This week

Free Community Series

Add to calendar 21-06-2017 17:30:00 21-06-2017 18:30:00 America/New_York Free Community Series The Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "3rd Wednesdays" at Regency Square, 1420 North Parham Rd., in the Garden Room next to the food court. Each month will feature a different topic. Jennifer Sisane jsisane@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jun. 21, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents "3rd Wednesdays" at Regency Square, 1420 North Parham Rd., in the Garden Room next to the food court. Each month will feature a different topic.

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

The Wellness Resource Center's Summer Brown Bag Series

Add to calendar 22-06-2017 12:00:00 22-06-2017 13:00:00 America/New_York The Wellness Resource Center's Summer Brown Bag Series The Wellness Resource Center hosts its Summer Brown Bag Series on the first and third Thursdays of the summer 2017 semester from noon to 1 p.m. beginning on Thursday, June 22. Presentations will take place in The Well's Recovery Clubhouse, where The Well's staff will present on special topics ranging from advocacy services to creating a recovery-ready campus. The VCU community is invited to bring lunch and eat while attending these presentations. Mia Liadis myoptions@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 22, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Wellness Resource Center hosts its Summer Brown Bag Series on the first and third Thursdays of the summer 2017 semester from noon to 1 p.m. beginning on Thursday, June 22. Presentations will take place in The Well's Recovery Clubhouse, where The Well's staff will present on special topics ranging from advocacy services to creating a recovery-ready campus. The VCU community is invited to bring lunch and eat while attending these presentations.

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

Coming up

Feierstein Lecture: 'Innovation: Galvanizing the Advancement of Nursing Image and Practice'

Add to calendar 29-06-2017 12:00:00 29-06-2017 America/New_York Feierstein Lecture: 'Innovation: Galvanizing the Advancement of Nursing Image and Practice' The VCU Langston Center hosts the Feierstein Lecture, "Innovation: Galvanizing the Advancement of Nursing Image and Practice" presented by Michael Bleich, Ph.D., R.N., in the School of Nursing, Room 1011. This presentation will address the nature and scope of innovation, taking an idea and advancing it through research and practice channels through to implementation. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below. Jamie Smalley jlsmalley@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Thursday, Jun. 29, 2017 at noon

The VCU Langston Center hosts the Feierstein Lecture, "Innovation: Galvanizing the Advancement of Nursing Image and Practice" presented by Michael Bleich, Ph.D., R.N., in the School of Nursing, Room 1011. This presentation will address the nature and scope of innovation, taking an idea and advancing it through research and practice channels through to implementation. To R.S.V.P., visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://go.vcu.edu/feierstein-bleich.

Langston Quality Scholars Program: Informational Sessions

Add to calendar 07-07-2017 12:00:00 07-07-2017 America/New_York Langston Quality Scholars Program: Informational Sessions The Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation holds informational sessions for participants to learn more about the Langston Quality Scholars Program on Friday, July 7, at noon in the VCU Medical Center, Main Hospital, Conference Room 2-125; and virtually on Monday, July 10, from 4-5 p.m. Jamie Smalley jlsmalley@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jul. 7, 2017 at noon

The Langston Center for Quality, Safety and Innovation holds informational sessions for participants to learn more about the Langston Quality Scholars Program on Friday, July 7, at noon in the VCU Medical Center, Main Hospital, Conference Room 2-125; and virtually on Monday, July 10, from 4-5 p.m.

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

Notices

Technology Updates for Centrally-Supported Classrooms

To ensure the best possible classroom experience, Academic Technologies are making changes to centrally-supported classrooms. All computers are being upgraded to Windows 10. These changes began on Monday, May 15, and will continue throughout the summer. To report a classroom issue, email ts-classroom@vcu.edu or call 828-1098 (Monroe Park Campus) or 828-3400 (MCV Campus).

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

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute: Accepting Applications for Leadership Development Programs

The Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs accepts applications for the VCU Leadership Development Program, HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Development Program, and Minority Political Leadership Institute. To apply, visit the website below.

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

Mike Rhoades Basketball Camps

VCU Men's Basketball coach, Mike Rhoades, hosts three skill development basketball camps at the Siegel Center. Sessions one and two will run from June 19-23 and June 26-30, and are for rising 2nd-12th graders. The cost is $300 per session. Session three runs from July 31 to Aug. 3 and is a four-day camp for rising 2nd-7th graders and the cost is $250. For registration and details, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://coachrhoadescamps.com.

OMSA: Seeking Faculty and Staff Mentors

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) seeks faculty/staff interested in mentoring underrepresented students in the Multicultural Connection Advisement Mentoring Program (MCAP). MCAP is a valuable opportunity for incoming students to enhance their collegiate experience at VCU through mentoring, academic enrichment, and leadership development. If interested in being a mentor or for questions, use the contact information below.

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

Compensated Research Volunteer Opportunity

If you are between the ages of 21 and 40 you may be eligible to participate in a National Institute of Health funded research study conducted by the Virginia Commonwealth University. Call the Service Experience and Alcohol Preference Study at (804) 628-8387 or visit www.seap.vcu.edu to see if you qualify.

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

Other resources

VCU Libraries workshops

See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.

LinkedIn Learning @ VCU

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