Tuesday, Sep. 12, 2017 from 10 a.m. to noon

VCU Human Resources and Social Security present an information session covering the basics of Medicare and the Medicare-coordinating health plans available to state retirees in the HR Training Building, Room 115. This session is appropriate for faculty and staff who are nearing or have reached Medicare eligibility and are exploring retirement. Registration is required by visiting the website below.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16152.

Due to multiple events impacting nearby traffic and street accessibility this week, the Cabell Library bus stop will be closed beginning at noon on Thursday, Aug. 24, through Sunday, Aug. 27. There will be no Express service on Thursday, Aug. 24, or Friday, Aug. 25. The Cabell bus stop is expected to reopen at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 28; however, should accessibility improve, service may be provided sooner. Connector passengers should proceed to the Laurel and Main Street stop for service.

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

Nominations are being accepted until Friday, Aug. 25, for this year's President's Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction. These awards recognize and honor staff and administrative and professional faculty (A&P, non-tenured). The nomination site and award criteria are available at the website below.

For more information, visit http://www.president.vcu.edu/nominations/index.html.

2017 marks the 46th annual service awards celebration for VCU and VCU Health faculty and staff with five to 55 years of service. The ceremony/reception will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 3-5 p.m. in the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Invitations will be emailed in late Aug. To see this year's list, visit the website below. Questions, changes or corrections can be submitted to the contact below (for the university) or HR4U@vcuhealth.org (for VCU Health).

For more information, visit http://www.hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/recognition-and-awards/annual-service-awards/.

The VCU Outdoor Adventure Program offers a beach stand-up paddle boarding day trip on Saturday, Sept. 9. The cost is $22 for students and $25 for members. Participants should pack a lunch as food is not included in the cost. Register online or in-person at the Outing Rental Center from Thursday, Aug. 24, until Tuesday, Sept. 5.

The Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity has relocated to 809 W. Broad St., Second Floor. Note: one must navigate steps to enter the building and to get to the second floor. If concerned that you, or someone accompanying you, will be unable to access the office, call the number below ahead of time so that the necessary accommodations can be made.

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

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE) presents a variety of face-to-face and online opportunities for personal and professional development for VCU faculty, staff, students and alumni. Noncredit certificate programs include: Corporate Event Planning, Certified Wedding and Event Planning, Signature Wedding and Event Design, and Paralegal Studies. Weekend workshops in play therapy, and an evening workshop series taught by Certified Professional Organizers, are also offered.

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

A draft "University-Related Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)" policy is now open for university comment through Thursday, Aug. 31. 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.

A revised Intellectual Property policy is now open for university comment through Thursday, Aug. 31. 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.

A revised "Conflicts of Interest in Research" policy is now open for university comment through Wednesday, Sept. 6. 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.