1 p.m.

See VCU Police Academy recruits train with pepper spray. The exercise will involve the use of OC foam, a form of pepper spray containing oleoresin capsicum, the active ingredient in pepper spray. The first 15 in attendance will receive a free hand-held container of pepper spray. The event will be held in the Grace Street Green Space next to the Laurel Street Parking Deck. Academy instructors will spray recruits with foam; the recruits are then required to complete a practical exercise after exposure. Police will answer questions about the training and the use of pepper spray.

For more information, contact Sgt. David Nigro at dnigro@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The College of Health Professions and VCU Learning Systems will present an overview of Kaltura Capture. As of May 2019, Kaltura Capture Space has been replaced by Kaltura Capture. This training session, to be held in Room 2019, College of Health Professions, 1200 E. Broad St., will provide insights into how to use the new personal capture tool, the differences between the tool and what to expect when you visit Kaltura. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michael Forder at mjforder@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/jVsbmuFSYF8tjcvj6.

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.

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.

Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 from noon to 1 p.m.

Nearly one out of three Americans provides care for an older family member. Join VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP for a session about the issues of self-care, assessing family needs and leading a balanced life. The session will be in Room 225, Robert Blackwell Smith Building, 410 N. 12th St. 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=17302.

Friday, Aug. 9, 2019 at 2 p.m.

Rams in Recovery presents a hands-on training session “Revive! Reversing an Opioid Overdose with Naloxone” in the Academic Learning Commons Room 1105, 1000 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shauntelle Hammonds at shammonds@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/p5L1HKpGkMKymZT49.

Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education presents "Developing Influencing Skills." The seminar will be in Room B3189, Snead Hall, School of Business, 301 W. Main St. This installment of the Lunch-and-Learn Series will be led by Terrie L. Glass, LCSW, president of Leadership Solutions. 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/.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Need to organize a messy Inbox? Want to know what that cool sidebar has to offer? Not sure what's new? VCU's Collaboration Services will host a session about all things Gmail and how to successfully master the Inbox. This class, in Room B1-020, Computer Classroom, Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St., will provide a hands-on walk-through of the organizational and productivity tools Gmail has to offer. The class will include labels, filters, quick actions, smart replies, snooze, Google tasks and more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jourdan James at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17315.

Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

The goal of chair yoga is to provide a calm and relaxed feeling to promote a greater sensation of happiness and well-being. VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports will host a 45-minute session in the Group Exercise Room, Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register at Talent@VCU or the following URL. Have a colleague register and come with you and you will both receive a sweet prize.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17303.

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.

University Student Commons and Activities invites campus partners to participate in its Fall Student Organization Fair. The event will be in the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., and surrounding outdoor spaces. VCU's Student Organization Fair is an interactive event for new and returning students to learn about and connect with registered student organizations and university departments.

For more information, contact Jenaé Harrington at jdharrington@vcu.edu.

VCU Recreational Sports facilities will begin Fall 2019 semester hours on Aug. 17. Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation Center will open weekdays at 5:45 a.m. Cary Street Gym will close nightly at midnight. A full list of hours is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0321 or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/hours/.