12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Staff Senate will host a seminar during Staff Appreciation Week about planning for retirement, no matter what your age. The event, to be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library 901 Park Ave., will include available resources and actions that can be taken now.

For more information, contact Thelma Mack at mackta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0017 or visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=69725.

Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn to create a test, edit and reuse questions and export and import tests all within Blackboard. Jamillah Martin of Learning Systems will facilitate the one-hour workshop in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. The event will be hosted by VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://goo.gl/forms/FZ7NoUB0A3ADF0Sb2.

Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and CommonHealth will host a session about the physical and mental benefits of mindfulness and meditation. The event will be held in Room 3206, VCU Police Department, 224 E. Broad St. All who participate will receive a mindfulness guide. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at worklife@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17092.

Thursday, Mar. 7, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Online MBA program at an in-person informational session. The 45-minute presentation, hosted by Graduate Studies, will be at the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park, 800 E. Leigh St. The event will offer an overview of the program and how to apply. Click on the link below to register.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/.

Monday, Mar. 18, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will host "Project Management Essentials." The three-day course, for participants looking for a project management overview, will be held in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St.

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

Monday, Mar. 25, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education at the VCU School of Business presents "Project Management Exam Prep." The two-day preparatory course, in Room B3189, Center for Corporate Education, 301 W. Main St., is geared for participants looking to fulfill PMP education hours or refresh before taking the PMP exam. The fee, $1,250 due at registration, includes breakfast, lunch, parking and all materials.

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

VCU Campus Services is offering spring break deals through March 8. The discounts are for VCU faculty and staff: 20 percent off purchases at VCUDine locations (check vcu.campusdish.com for open locations); 25 percent off VCU gear and 15 percent off third-party accessories, plus free computer diagnostics and Free Coffee Friday (March 8) at RamTech; 15 percent discount on VCU gifts, clothing and general books at Barnes and Noble @ VCU (both Barnes and Noble locations will have special hours, visit vcubooks.com). Faculty and staff must show a valid VCU ID.

For more information, contact Sarah Murphy at sdmurphy@vcu.edu or (410) 610-0142 or visit http://bsv.vcu.edu.

VCU's Campus Connector will operate on a reduced schedule during spring break. From March 4-8, the Campus Connector will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. On March 9, there will be no Connector service. Normal service will resume March 10. RamSafe will respond to cross-campus requests from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. while the Campus Connector is not in service.

For more information, contact Dwain Cosby at drcosby@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2019 annual Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. The VCU and VCU Health communities are invited to nominate a VCU or VCU Health System faculty, staff, academic and administrative leader, student or student organization. Nominations are due by March 8 at the following URL.

For more information, contact . at . or visit https://president.vcu.edu/nominations/pacme/.

VCU Recreational Sports facilities will operate on abbreviated hours through March 9. Cary Street Gym will be open 6 a.m.-10 p.m. and the MCV Campus Recreation Center will be open 5:45 a.m.-10 p.m on weekdays. See a full list of hours at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0321 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.