Thursday, Jun. 27, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., Wright Center research liaison, will present a specific aims review workshop. The session, hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, is part of a series on grant writing for early career faculty researchers. Each session covers a topic related to writing competitive research grant applications and is taught by senior faculty researchers. The session will be in Room 1-013, Molecular Medicine Research Building, 1220 E. Broad St.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=16993.

Wednesday, Jun. 26, 2019 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Chair yoga can provide a calm and relaxed feeling which leads to a greater sensation of happiness and well-being. VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports will co-host a session in Jackson Ward A Conference Room, Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin 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=17240.

Wednesday, Jun. 26, 2019 at 6 p.m.

Each Social Session, part of the ICA's "Summer Sessions" exhibition, brings together Session partners, community members and the public around music, wine and common interests. Make connections and experience the Summer Sessions space at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. The event will include a live DJ, hands-on activities, cash bar and brief remarks at 6:30 pm.

For more information, contact the Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/summersessions2/.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Many people accept what they're told about fitness. But how do you know what's right and what's wrong? Join VCU Human Resources and American Family Fitness to learn the answers and be entered to win an AFF gift pack. Register at the following URL. The event will be held in Room 250, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17241.

Friday, Jun. 28, 2019 at 4 p.m.

Shy Lennox is a young artist making a name for himself in the new world of Alternative R&B. Fifty years after the Stonewall Riots, he will present a performance in response to Rashid Johnson’s “Monument” installation at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. He will also offer a performance at 3 p.m. June 29.

For more information, contact the Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/performances/provocations-0628/.

Saturday, Jun. 29, 2019 at 1 p.m.

How does urban infrastructure connect or divide us? This week's program, part of the "Summer Sessions" exhibition at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St., invites a deeper look into the topic via discussion and experience.

For more information, contact the Institute for Contemporary Art at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/summersessions2/.

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

Reduce defects and improve your bottom line with "Lean Six Sigma Black Belt," a methodology that gives data a voice to solve problems across organizations. The program, offered once a year and hosted by VCU's Center for Corporate Education, includes four on-site days and completion of an approved Six Sigma project. The program is held in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. Green Belt is a prerequisite for this course.

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

Monday, Jul. 22, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In partnership with the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education, the College of Engineering will offer Automation and Controls July 22-26. This introductory course in Industrial Automation is intended for engineers, technicians and supervisory personnel who work in the area of industrial automation, but do not have in-depth knowledge of programmable logic controllers. A degree in engineering is helpful, but not required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/engineering.

Thursday, Jul. 25, 2019 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Building and Rebuilding Trust: A Leadership Perspective." The session, part of the Lunch-and-Learn series, will be held in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. It will be led by Jean B. Gasen, Ph.D., Director for Leadership and Executive Coaching, VCU's School of Business. The $35 fee includes lunch and parking. 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/lunch--learn-series/.

Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

In partnership with the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education, the College of Engineering will offer "Introduction to Little Data: Statistical Design and Analysis of Experiments" for professional development. This two-day course, in Room 106, VCU College of Engineering West Hall, 601 W. Main St., serves as an introduction to a statistical approach to the design and analysis of experiments in science, engineering and data-driven decision making. It is designed for entry-level scientists, engineers and business managers. Early-bird pricing is available.

For more information, contact the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/engineering.

Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education, in partnership with the Chrysalis Institute, presents a course about self-compassion. Learn tips for better self-care and mindfulness techniques. The class will be held at 213 Roseneath Road.

For more information, contact the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/mindfulness.html.

Construction and related 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 URL below.

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

VCU Recreational Sports is hosting a Women's Climbing Weekend, June 29-30. Outdoor Adventure Program trip leaders will teach basic climbing techniques, equipment usage and belaying techniques in a safe and trusting environment. Registration (at the following URL) ends June 25.

For more information, contact VCU OAP at outdoors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1274 or visit https://portal.recsports.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bd3579fa-042f-456a-bc9e-2e0d8363d129&semesterId=8a14dc23-63fb-42fe-bb61-ba99772f1fe3.

VCU has signed a three-year paid agreement with GRTC to fund unlimited transportation access on Pulse Bus Rapid Transit, local and express routes for all VCU, VCU Health System and Virginia Premier students and employees effective Aug. 1. In an effort to eliminate redundant services and contribute to the cost of the new partnership, VCU will eliminate the Campus Connector route, effective July 1. To travel between campuses, passengers can use Pulse, Route 5.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/grtc.

The VCU Cashier's Office at Grace Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., will close at noon on June 28, due to fiscal year end closing. All departmental deposits, student payments and other items to be processed for the 2019 fiscal year should be delivered to the office no later than 11:30 a.m. on June 28.

For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1874.

VCU Libraries, in support of open and affordable course materials across the VCU community, announces that a new round of VIVA Course Redesign Grants is open for applications. These $1,000-$30,000 grants give faculty the resources and time they need to redesign courses by swapping textbooks and other expensive course materials for open, no cost, or library options. Applications are due Sept. 30.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2019/faculty-apply-by-sept-30-for-state-grants-to-switch-to-open-or-no-cost-course-materials.html.

VCU’s Black and Gold and You employee giving campaign will close June 30. There’s still time to contribute any amount to any area of your choice through payroll deduction or by making a one-time gift.

For more information, contact Emma Coates at ekcoates@vcu.edu.

VCU Recreational Sports is hosting a four-day overnight LEAP (Leadership Environment and Adventure Program) onto the James camp. The session, for rising ninth, 10th and 11th graders, will be at the Inger and Walter Rice Center for Environmental Life Sciences, 3800 John Tyler Memorial Highway, Charles City County, from July 8-11 and July 22-25. The camp is for the adventurous who wish to push their leadership skills and develop their outdoor competence. Registration (at the following URL) ends July 2 and July 16, respectively.

For more information, contact Katie Schmidt at outdoors@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8826 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/outdoor-adventure-program/rice-rivers-center/.

VCU Recreational Sports offers personal training for those looking for a certified instructor and an individually designed plan. One-on-one, partner and mind-body personal training options are offered, ranging from three to 18 sessions.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at dalesm3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-6411 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/personal-training/.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 who have post-traumatic stress disorder or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of PTSD symptoms on blood vessel function at rest and during exercise. Participants will be compensated. This study will be conducted at the 500 Academic Centre, 1020 W. Grace St. The principal investigator is Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Dept of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.