Faculty/staff Issue for December 15, 2017
Special Announcement
New RamSafe App Launches Dec. 26
On Tuesday, Dec. 26, the existing RamSafe user application will change. VCU faculty, staff and students will be able to access the new app and place ride requests through the VCU Mobile app, ramsafe.vcu.edu or by calling 828-SAFE (7233). Users who have previously downloaded the RideCell application to their mobile device should access the new RamSafe app through the VCU Mobile app, beginning on Dec. 26. All users will be prompted to set up a profile upon the first time logging in to the new application.
In addition to a brand new interface, updated user features will include enhanced bus tracking information and real time arrival estimates.
For ADA assistance, users may contact 828-SAFE (7233). Questions or concerns regarding the new RamSafe app can be sent to ramsafe@vcu.edu.
VCU faculty, staff and students are encouraged to use RamSafe for a safe ride when traveling to on-campus locations and nearby residences and buildings. To learn more about the service, visit go.vcu.edu/ramsafe.
Today
2018 Dogs On Call Calendar Sales
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The Center for Human-Animal Interaction holds 2018 Dogs on Call calendar sales on the MCV Campus in the Sky Lobby of the Children's Pavilion. Attendees can meet the Dogs on Call therapy dogs and show support by purchasing a 2018 Dogs on Call calendar for $10. All proceeds support the Dogs on Call and The Center for Human-Animal Interaction and will help therapy dogs continue to spread joy to patients, students and staff.
For more information, visit http://chai.vcu.edu.
Psychiatry Department Grand Rounds
11:45 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
The Department of Psychiatry presents Grand Rounds with Lance Rappaport, Ph.D., LCP of the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics, speaking on the topic of "Dynamic Processes in Depressive and Anxiety Disorders" in Sanger Hall, Room 1-044. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend this presentation.
Coming up
VCUDine: Swipe Exchange at Chili’s at VCU
Monday, Dec. 18, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
VCUDine hosts a swipe exchange at Chili's at VCU from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18. Dining plan holders may exchange one swipe for any of the following menu items: the chipotle chicken fresh mex bowl, the oldtimer burger (black bean burger available) or chicken cajun pasta. Offer valid on takeout orders only. Substitutions or additional items ordered will be charged separately.
For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.
Notices
Policy Open for Public Comment: Research Misconduct
A revised Research Misconduct policy is now open for university comment through Monday, Dec. 18. 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.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
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