Sunday, Mar. 29, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

EOTC Campus Ministry of VCU is hosting an online monthly conference via ringcentral. Visit the following URL to join in sermons, mezmurs and discussions.

For more information, contact Leah Tizazu Berta at bertaa@vcu.edu or (571) 489-9505 or visit https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/4946101049.

Monday, Mar. 30, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Have you heard, seen or experienced feelings of exclusion around campus related to the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Has your VCU experience changed as a result? As the COVID-19 outbreak creates distance between us, we believe it is still important to stay connected, check in with our peers and have a discussion about the emotional, mental and social impacts of COVID-19. This online session of RAMmalogues is an opportunity to talk with other faculty and staff about lived experiences. The goal of RAMmalogues is to increase our understanding of issues related to acceptance, belonging and inclusion around campus and to provide tools for talking about difference. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators provided by Kimbrough Consulting and Richmond Action Dialogues, provides a braver/safer space for faculty and staff to talk with each other about their social identities and lived experiences at VCU. Register for this special online session of RAMmalogues on Talent through the following URL to be sent a link to join this virtual community.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at jhaltman@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/stories/rammalogues-virtual-dialogue-on-coronavirus.html.

Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.

Join the online Adobe Summit beginning at 8:30 a.m. PDT. Tune in as industry leaders discuss the current trends and learn how to use Adobe to transform the learning experience for students. Sign up now at the following URL for free on-demand access to breakout sessions and keynotes.

For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at lhalunko@vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.com/summit.

Thursday, Apr. 2, 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 offers an overview of the program and how to apply. The university's online MBA offers the faculty and curriculum of the conventional MBA with the advantages of participating from anywhere. VCU's program is currently ranked 35th nationally by U.S News & World Report. Click on the following URL to register. Questions, https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/. For those who cannot register ahead of time, attend by using the following URL: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/564991489.

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-040220?program=OMBA&utm_source=Drip-OMBAProspect&utm_medium=email&utm_content=GMATWaiver&utm_campaign=OMBARY20.

The IExcel Pop-up Course (Dis)ability, Access and Inclusion (SC0241) scheduled for March 27 has been canceled.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at jhaltman@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/students/.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education is currently offering a variety of online learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Continuing education is currently available in customer service, dealing with difficult people in the workplace, event planning, foundations of biochemistry, Google analytics and test prep for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, ACT and the MCAT.

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

Barnes and Noble on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses are closed until further notice. Most usual bookstore services, such as buying books for summer classes, returning rentals and ordering VCU branded merchandise, have free shipping options. Visit the following URL to place orders. Also, follow @vcubookstore for updates.

For more information, contact Harry Pacheco at hpacheco@vcubooks.com or (804) 828-1678 or visit https://vcu.bncollege.com/.

In partnership with the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture, Digital Media Strategies for the COVID-19 Crisis will be offered March 30-May 8 in an online, self-paced format with Jeanine Guidry, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Robertson school and director of the Media + Health Lab. The course is open to VCU students and VCU and VCU Health employees for credit, as well as to the community as noncredit. Eligible employees may use their tuition benefit/education assistance. Noncredit revenue will be split between funding Coronavirus-related research by the Media + Health Lab and assisting with student needs.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/covid-19.

Two VCUDine locations will be open and accepting swipes all day during hours of operation. Shafer Court Dining Center Market 810 will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Panda Express will be open from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Visit the following URL or follow @vcu_dining on social media for the latest updates.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at lhay@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

VCU Mail Services has suspended delivery to departments effective March 24. The VMI Building, 1000 E. Marshall St., and the Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St., are open 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Mail Services will hold departmental mail until further notice. For arrangements to pick up critical essential mail, contact the following email address or telephone number.

For more information, contact Donnette Haynes at haynesds@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1343 or visit https://bsv.vcu.edu/mailservices/.

Thinking about quitting or cutting back the use of tobacco products or e-cigarettes/vapes? The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center is offering virtual one-on-one smoking cessation appointments for students.

For more information, contact Kendyll Graham at grahamk4@vcu.edu or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/tobacco-cessation/.

On behalf of VCU School of the Arts, Technology Services and the VCU Libraries, a new, limited two-month license for Adobe Creative Cloud is now available to all VCU students for free. This new license can be installed on multiple personal devices and allows access to all Creative Cloud applications. More information is available at adobe.vcu.edu. Students can retrieve their licenses directly at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at lhalunko@vcu.edu or visit http://vcu.onthehub.com.

Many publishers are providing expanded free access to digital course materials. VCU Libraries is also providing digitization services for course materials students cannot access from remote locations. See details at the following URL. Questions or requests, email libtlireserve@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://guides.library.vcu.edu/continuity/scanning.

VCU Libraries’ Innovative Media department and its Workshop offer a series of webinars focused on collaborative technology tools that aid teachers and students with online coursework. The free webinars, which focus on free tech tools available to VCU community members, will be held on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. starting April 1. Find details at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/the-workshop-teaches-series-to-help-faculty-learn-creative-collaboration-tech-tools.html.