Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Libraries and the VCU Data Science Lab are offering a half-day workshop to provide hands-on instruction in reproducibility techniques through the use of the Open Science Framework. Learn how to make your research more reproducible and set up your own OSF project page. By attending, you will get hands-on experience to facilitate future data sharing, improve team communication and increase your research profile. The session will be held in Room 2-006, the Computer Classroom, Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, 509 N. 12th St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nina Exner at nexner@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/5533288.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Long and Foster Real Estate will host an overview of the Smartmove housing program for VCU employees. The session will include a Richmond-area housing market update, preparing to buy or sell a home, marketing a home, the process from contract to close and financing. The event will be held in the Long and Foster Conference Room, VCU Basketball Development Center, 1300 W. Marshall St. Bring a lunch. Healthy snacks, desserts and drinks will be provided. All who attend will be registered to win a three-month membership to VCU Recreational Sports and a 60-minute massage. Register at Talent@VCU or 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=17299.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Collaboration Services presents Google Drive - Collaboration in the Cloud. Keep all your work in one secure place with online file storage in Google Drive. Learn how to share with others and access on any computer, smartphone or tablet. The class will be held in Room 108, Technology Administration Building, 701 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyw.in/weNh.

Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Using LinkedIn to Boost Your Career." The event will be in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. The session, to be led by Latisha Taylor, M.A., Associate Director, Outreach and Engagement – VCU Alumni Career Programs, will guide participants in a step-by-step process to strengthen their LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters. A $50 fee includes boxed dinner, parking and materials. 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/career-boosters.

Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Jo Robins, Ph.D., associate professor, VCU School of Nursing, will lead a Tai Chi class in Monroe Park. The goal of the "Meditation in Motion" session is to improve physical and mental health. Register at Talent@VCU or 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=17301.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Academic Technologies is partnering with Top Hat to host a Top Hat certification day and professor panel. The session will be held in Room B41, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. After lunch, hear seven VCU professors discuss their classroom experiences and use of Top Hat.

For more information, contact Academic Technologies at ts-classroom@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2227.

Grading for Summer 2019 has begun. Grade sheets are available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon Aug. 13; 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 more information, contact VCU's Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

Effective Aug. 1, RMA Worldwide will provide RamSafe, RamCharter and RamRide shuttle services for the VCU community. An interim fleet of minibuses will be used to service RamRide routes until the permanent fleet arrives. Passengers can track RamRide using the Ride Systems platform, available for download through Google Play and iOs app stores or VCU Mobile. Additionally, riders should flash their current VCU ID card to the RamRide driver upon boarding.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at ramride@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://news.vcu.edu/article/RMA_Worldwide_VCUs_new_shuttle_provider_to_begin_operating_Aug.

VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers a variety of in-classroom and online learning opportunities. Continuing education, for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members, is available in craft beer, cultural competency and languages, disability support services, engineering, event planning, mindfulness, paralegal studies, play therapy and test prep for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, SAT, ACT, Praxis Core and MCAT. Foundations of Biochemistry is also offered.

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

A new subsidy program has replaced the reimbursement program for Weight Watchers. The Commonwealth of Virginia offers Weight Watchers at discounted pricing to state employees, spouses and adult dependents. The program is only open to employees currently enrolled in state health plans (COVA Care, COVA HealthAware, COVA HDHP and Kaiser Permanente HMO). The subsidy is not open to retirees, or to The Local Choice health plan members.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit http://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeeprograms/weightwatchers.

VCU's Global Education Office is seeking volunteers to host two to four international Fulbright Scholars for dinner on Aug. 14. Fulbright scholars from across the globe will be visiting VCU for a brief orientation program before the U.S. portion of their Fulbright experience. Transportation is required.

For more information, contact Nichole Dorton at nldorton@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9331.

A draft of the revised Financial Aid Adjustments Due to Total Withdrawal or Enrollment Changes and Return of Title IV Funds (R2T4) policy is now open for university comment through Aug. 7. The draft policy can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Heidi Goldsworthy, Financial Aid, at hhgoldsworthy@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

The Tina L. Bachas Oncology Nursing Research Award, announced by Massey Cancer Center, strives to advance oncology nursing research. Bachas served as Massey's first director of oncology nursing and she and her husband have committed their support in honor of Walter Lawrence Jr., M.D. Bachas worked closely with Lawrence throughout her tenure. This award will support full-scale, nursing-led research and evidence-based projects. This is a general cancer-focused grant. Project funding is up to $20,000 for one year. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Olivia Patterson at opatterson@vcu.edu or (804) 628-3400 or visit https://massey.vcu.edu/research/funding/tina-l-bachas-nursing-award/.

Researchers in VCU's Department of Psychology are interested in learning more about the psychological impact of current policies on individuals who immigrated to the United States at a young age. Participation includes a one-hour confidential interview. Compensation is available.

For more information, contact Lisa Fuentes at fuentesls@mymail.vcu.edu or (804) 828-6624.