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

VCU's Staff Senate is offering tours of the Virginia Capitol. Guided tours of the Capitol for VCU and VCU Health employees will begin at the Capitol entrance at 10th and Bank streets. A tour will also be offered March 8. Participants should arrive by 11:45 a.m. and must show a valid ID. Register at the following URL. The tours are offered in recognition of Employee Appreciation Week, through March 8.

For more information, contact Thelma Mack at mackta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0017 or visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=69715.

Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Jess Collins, assistant professor in advertising, VCU Robertson School of Media and Culture, will lead a workshop about translating "teachable" moments into real-life success. The event, hosted by VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, will be held in Room 4100, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://goo.gl/forms/6H8DnpEv4C7jVTKF2.

Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Joe Ring, senior research DNA analyst in the Emerging Technologies Section at the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory, will discuss "The Role of DNA in the Identification of Missing U.S. Service Members." The talk, hosted by VCU's Department of Forensic Science, will be in Room 2129, Grace E. Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Jo Murphy at jsmurphy@vcu.edu or visit http://has.vcu.edu/the-role-of-dna-in-the-identification-of-missing-u-s-service-members/.

Friday, Mar. 22, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care will host a lecture about preparing for a disaster. “Worst Case Scenario: Being Ready for Disaster” will be in Room 200, McGuire Hall, 1112 E. Clay St. Learn how governmental agencies plan for disasters, how health-care practitioners can participate in disaster preparedness and how collaboration and coordination is essential for effective disaster response. Speakers will be James Keck, Associate Professor Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness; and Chris Hogan, Associate Professor Emergency Medicine. Lunch will be provided for those who register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Melissa Burton at mhburton@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2898 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-KzoQrYkFNejKjGZu25c3MWaiKBFu69PdhhszERJXtjRbLQ/viewform.

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.

Virginia Commonwealth University's May Commencement exercises take place at 10 a.m. on May 11 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Faculty participating in the ceremony will wear academic apparel. Regalia must be ordered by April 12.

For more information, contact . at . or visit http://apps.bsv.vcu.edu/retailstr/commencement.pdf.

VCU's Wellness Resource Center is accepting applications for Peer Health Educators for the 2019-2020 academic year. Students interested in increasing their knowledge about health topics, sharing what they learn with others and being a good role model to their peers are sought. Complete the application at the following URL by March 13.

For more information, contact Carrie Baines at peerhealth@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0231 or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/wellness/peer-health-education/.

Utility work and construction at the VCU Health Outpatient Facility construction site continues. The work, at the corner of North 10th and East Leigh streets, will affect traffic patterns in the area of the MCV Campus over the next several months. For current information and updates, visit the URL below.

For more information, contact Jake Hughes at jake.hughes@am.jll.com or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/our-story/building-projects/adult-outpatient-facility/updates-adult-outpatient-facility.