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

Join VCU's Wellness Resource Center every Monday at noon while classes are in session for a brief, guided-mindfulness exercise. Bring a blanket or yoga mat and meet by the fountain in Monroe Park. This week's session will focus on a guided imagery practice on giving thanks.

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.

The purpose of the ONE VCU Clinical Research Teams Meeting is to support monthly communications directly with research teams, including coordinators, regulatory, financial and administrative leadership across the enterprise. The meeting will focus on International Clinical Trials Day, which is recognized on May 20. It will also feature a recording of the keynote presentation from the inaugural Virginia Clinical Research Conference, which was hosted on April 12. The meeting will be held in Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Lisa Ballance at lballanc@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/vcucctr/2019/04/29/may-one-vcu-clinical-research-teams-meeting/.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

VCU's Human Resources and Recreational Sports is offering a chair yoga class. The goal of the 45-minute session, in the Group Exercise Room, Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St., is to improve posture, increase flexibility, reduce stress and improve balance while avoiding injury. 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=17197.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Stop by the Rams Horns in the University Student Commons with $2 or perishable/nonperishable food items in exchange for a plate of food catered by Deep Run Roadhouse. All proceeds will go to Ram Pantry. For questions, contact Lisa Ailsworth-Mathews at (804) 828-4514.

For more information, contact Felicia Dixon at fdixon@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3475 or visit https://students.vcu.edu/find-resources/dean-of-students/ram-pantry/.

Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Rams in Recovery and VCU's Wellness Resource Center invite faculty and staff to its Recovery Ally Program. The training is designed to help participants better support students and loved ones in recovery. The session will be held in the Alumni Association Board Room, First Floor, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tom Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit https://docs.google.com/a/vcu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfISpY2Iqmvq_nbttV2YmWSF5cKFHyxSxY5yGrIxiSNXfMh5Q/viewform.

Friday, May 17, 2019 at 4 p.m.

Composer David Dominique will perform at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. He will use his voice, electronics and loop pedal to create a soundscape built from whispers, chants, vocal harmony and a selection of the texts and themes that have informed Rashid Johnson's “Monument.” He will also perform at 3 p.m. May 18 at the ICA.

For more information, contact the Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/performances/provocations-0517/.

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 27, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Police in partnership with VFW Post 6364 host the Never Forget Memorial Run, rain or shine. This is a 1.4 mile silent run through VCU to the Virginia War Memorial. Runners are asked to wear white T-shirts for a uniform appearance. This event is free; all runners are welcome. Sign-in begins at 10:30 a.m. in the west parking lot, Stuart C. Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. The opening ceremony will be at 11 a.m. and the run begins at noon. Participants may park for free in the Bowe Street parking deck. Unaccompanied minors must have a parental consent form, which is on the event's Facebook page.

For more information, contact Officer Stephen Adt at sgadt@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/2Hkvblx.

Eligible university faculty and staff may make open enrollment elections for state health coverage and flexible spending until 5 p.m. May 15. Elections may be made online or by using a paper form.

For more information, contact VCU HR Benefits at openenroll@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1077 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/open-enrollment/.

VCU Recreational Sports will offer several small-group training programs in a variety of formats. Outdoor Bootcamp, Women on Weights, Faculty/Staff Functional Fitness and more are open through May 24. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at dalesm3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6411 or visit https://bit.ly/2Pmm6L0.

Grade sheets are available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on May 14; at which time grading will be turned off. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned in the Class Schedule. If you do not see one of your grade sheets, contact your department's course scheduling representative. For other questions, contact the Office of Records and Registration at the following email.

For more information, contact the Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

Beginning on May 17, VCU's Connector Express will transition to a reduced summer service schedule, operating from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information, contact Dwain Cosby at ramride@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6585.