Faculty/staff Issue for March 17, 2020
Special Announcement
University Events Impacted Due to COVID-19
The majority of events and activities featured in the TelegRAM may be affected as the university follows precautions to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Please confirm with organizers before traveling to events. The university's COVID-19 site, now located at https://covid-19.vcu.edu/, is the source for the latest VCU updates.
This week
VCU Online MBA Lunchtime Webinar
Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2020 from noon to 12:45 p.m.
Learn more about VCU's Online MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This 30-minute online presentation will provide an overview of the program and how to apply. Register at the following URL. If you cannot register ahead of time, you can attend using this URL: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/678962282
For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-omba-031820?program=OMBA.
Records Management 101 Training
Thursday, Mar. 19, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
VCU's Records Management Office will hold Records Management 101 training via Zoom. Training will cover recordkeeping requirements and practices to be compliant with state regulations and university policy. Register at the following URL (keyword "records").
For more information, contact Amber Peranski at aperanski@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2097 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.
Online OCSS Rental Workshop
Thursday, Mar. 19, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Off Campus Student Services will host an online monthly workshop to walk through the step-by-step process of finding and renting an apartment. Learn about deposits, leases, budgets and tenant/landlord rights. Participate in the session at the following URL.
For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at lmathewsails@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/8048284514.
LinkedIn Learning Webinar for Faculty
Thursday, Mar. 19, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
LinkedIn Learning will host a webinar for faculty that will cover what LinkedIn Learning is, how it can be leveraged in the classroom, demonstrations of the platform and how it can be used for professional and personal development. Q&A will be ongoing throughout the session. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Rochelle Clarke at rclarke3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-7768 or visit http://bit.ly/FacWeb2.
Notices
MCV Campus Construction: Traffic Impact Updates
Construction and utility work at and around the VCU Health Outpatient Pavilion and Inpatient Children's Hospital sites will affect traffic patterns on the MCV Campus. 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.
'Retiring With the Optional Retirement Plan'
Human Resources presents "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" via Zoom as a webinar. These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. See upcoming sessions at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/2XvaJIH.
Wilder School Dean Candidate Open Forums Postponed
The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs dean search committee has postponed the candidate open forums scheduled for March 16 and March 19. New information will be available next week at the following URL.
For more information, contact Jenn Arce at jmarce@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/wilderdean/.
Adobe Use on Multiple Computers
Adobe Acrobat and Creative Cloud license holders may install the software on multiple computers, including home computers. The applications may be in use on two computers at the same time. If difficulty is experienced logging onto a third computer, users must first log off one of the other computers. Installation information is available at the following URL.
For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at lhalunko@vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.vcu.edu/faculty-and-staff/.
Normal Schedule for On-Campus Mail
VCU Mail Services is delivering mail on its normal schedule. The Monroe Park and MCV campus mail centers are open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and the Mail Processing Center (Ownby Lane) is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Pickup and delivery times and locations will remain the same on both campuses.
For more information, contact Donnette Haynes at haynesds@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1343 or visit https://bsv.vcu.edu/mailservices/.
Canceled: IExcel Pop-Up Course on Disrupting Disability
The IExcel Pop-Up Course Disrupting Disability (SC0247) scheduled for March 17 has been canceled.
For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at jhaltman@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/students/.
Monroe Park Campus Parking Office Closing Temporarily
In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, VCU Parking and Transportation will close the Monroe Park Campus customer service office on March 18 until further notice. The MCV Campus office will still be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information, contact Mia Williams at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.
fixIT, Barnes and Noble Updates
RamTech’s on-campus computer repair service, fixIT, is not available. Barnes and Noble on the Monroe Park campus will be open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The MCV campus bookstore will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed on weekends. Updates, social media on @ramtechvcu and @vcugear.
For more information, contact Christy Rabil at crabil@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3615.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.