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.

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.

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/.

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.