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

At the Whetting your Appetite for Research lunch research series presented by the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library, Wright Center senior bioinformatics specialist Amy Olex will discuss applications being developed and used at VCU to mine electronic health records for research data. The lecture will be in Room 2-010, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://events.vcu.edu/details.asp?myVal=69991.

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.

Thursday, May 16, 2019 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Online MBA program at a webinar hosted by VCU's School of Business. The 30-45 minute online presentation provides an overview of the program and how to apply. Click on the following URL 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/eventregistration/?program=OMBA&formname=Webinar%20Registration&prospectaction=Webinar&eventdate=05%2F16%2F2019&eform1=3.

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 p.m.

Do you want to invest, but don’t know how to begin? Learn investing basics and get advice on how to invest at a session presented by the MEMBERS Financial Services Program Representatives located at Virginia Credit Union. The workshop will be held at The Learning Center, Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St. Register at the following email.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17199.

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 is hosting the LEAP (Leadership Environment and Adventure Program) onto the James River camp July 8-11 for high school students. This overnight program, at the Inger and Walter Rice Center for Environmental Life Sciences, 3800 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City County, is for adventurous high school students who are ready to push their leadership skills and develop their outdoor competence. Register at the following URL by July 2.

For more information, contact Katie Schmidt at outdoors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8826 or visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=e2074910-786a-4a6e-91a3-37eb8fa50692&semesterId=de8463d0-2001-43ba-8bb4-b37c567ccaa6.

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.

Freshen up your fitness routine and have fun by joining VCU Human Resource's Well-Being Fitness Bingo. Join the 30-day challenge (May 15-June 14) by creating a team with a buddy. Pick a square on the bingo board and complete the suggested activity. All participants will be included in weekly raffles. Prizes include a Fitbit Inspire and gift cards. Visit the following URL for rules and strategies.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Construction and utility work at and around the VCU Health Outpatient Facility and Inpatient Children's Hospital sites will affect traffic patterns on the MCV Campus for several months. For current information and updates, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Carroll at carrie.carroll@vcuhealth.org or visit http://vcuhealth.org/traffic.