12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break with VCU's Wellness Resource Center and practice mindfulness outdoors. Bring a blanket or yoga mat to the fountain in Monroe Park. One of the Well's staff members will serve as a guide during a 20-minute session to focus on the present. The rain location is The Well, 815 S. Cathedral Place.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9355 or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/wellness/mental-health/mindfulness/.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Anthem Employee Assistance Program will host a session about the the principles and priorities of balancing work and life. The workshop will be in Room B4178, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17195.

Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 11 a.m.

All graduating seniors are invited to be a part of the Catholic Campus Ministry Baccalaureate Mass Celebration at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 823 Cathedral Place. Participating seniors will be able to wear their gowns for the Mass and will receive a blessing. All students and families are welcome to attend. A reception will follow. RSVP to mrpugsley@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact April Ruiz at ruizalc@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 6 p.m.

Set in 1902, the members of a multigenerational family in the Gullah community on the Sea Islands off South Carolina (former West African slaves who adopted many of their ancestors’ Yoruba traditions) struggle to maintain their cultural heritage while contemplating migration to the mainland. The screening of the 1991 film will be at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. Admission is free, but tickets are required. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/films/cinema-0508/.

Monday, May 20, 2019 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. The session will be held in the HR training facility, 922 W. Grace St. This session is open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, contact Sherri Goodine at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16971.

Monday, May 13, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Global Education Office will host a workshop for VCU faculty, advisers and other staff discussing best practices for working with international students. The program will address personal cultural awareness, culturally responsive teaching, and academic integrity and international students. The program will be held in Room 3127, Grace Street Center, Grace Street Center, 912 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Amber Bennett Hill at abennett@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2551 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/faculty/globalzone/.

Wednesday, Jun. 5, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Writing Your Strength-Based Résumé." The workshop, to be held in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St., will be led by Katybeth Lee, M.A., Assistant Director, Center for Corporate Education, VCU School of Business. The $50 fee includes a boxed dinner, parking and materials. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katybeth Lee at kelee@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/corporate-education/career-boosters.

Open enrollment for health coverage and flexible spending plans ends at 5 p.m. May 15. Eligible employees may enroll or make changes to flexible spending accounts and health coverage elections for the plan year beginning July 1. No action is required to maintain current health coverage, but enrollment is required to begin or continue participation in flexible spending. COVA Care and COVA HealthAware participants may qualify for premium rewards by completing or updating a health assessment.

For more information, contact VCU HR Benefits at openenroll@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/open-enrollment/.

The VCU Office of Alumni Relations has launched a new career platform. VCU Link gives alumni, faculty, staff and friends a means to connect and share career advice, experience industry networking opportunities and develop meaningful professional relationships.

For more information, contact Latisha Taylor at lntaylor2@vcu.edu or visit https://link.vcu.edu/.

Beginning at 8 a.m. May 6, VCU and VCU Health System departments will be able to book USC&A Student Center spaces (University Student Commons, Larrick Student Center and Hunton Student Center). Reservations will be for the 2019-2020 school year (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020) on Virtual EMS at the following URL.

For more information, contact USC&A Event Services at uscaevent@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9502 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/ems.

VCU Libraries' Food for Fines food drive ends May 12. Those who owe fines or fees for library materials may donate a food item at the libraries' information desks. For each food item donated, VCU Libraries will waive $5 in fines up to a $30 maximum. To qualify, materials must be returned and fees for damaged and lost items will not be waived.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2019/food-for-fines-benefits-rampantry.html.

VCU's Common Book program seeks faculty, staff and administrators interested in leading small-group discussions of this year's book, “Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City,” by Matthew Desmond. Discussions will be held Aug. 19 in 45-minute slots, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Training will be provided.

For more information, contact Marcie Walsh at walshmj2@vcu.edu or visit https://commonbook.vcu.edu/.

The committee leading the search for the position of VCU's Executive Director of Global Education is hosting open forums for the university community to hear from candidates. Opportunities to hear from the final two candidates will be held May 3 and 6. Times and locations as well as information about each candidate are available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rosa Richardson at rsrichar@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/edgeo/candidates/.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, Wilder School, is accepting applications for its 2020 cohorts of the VCU Leadership, HIGHER Ground, and MPLI programs. Each program takes a cohort between 25-40 participants a year. Learn more about the institute, its programs and application requirements and deadlines at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kiara S. Faulks at gehli@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit http://gehli.vcu.edu.