Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU Center for Community Engagement and Impact will host a webinar to discuss effective public policy practices for at-risk portions of the population during the coronavirus pandemic. Representatives from VCU and VCU Health will lead the discussion.

For more information, contact Adam Caldwell at caldwellab@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/plan-a-better-future-health-equity-considerations-during-covid-19-registration-104549243602.

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a seminar via Zoom. Patrick Nana-Sinkam, M.D., associate director, Wright Center Career Development and Mentoring, will discuss the National Institute of Health's career development application and review process. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register at the following URL (keyword "NIH").

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Ph.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

VCU Libraries' series of Community Zooms continues with medical information experts John Cyrus and Dana Ladd. The amount of information available on COVID-19 can be overwhelming. Librarians from the Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences and the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library share tips for identifying reliable health information and walk participants through free online guides. The session is for patients, providers and the community. Email libdevelop@vcu.edu for a link.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu.

Thursday, May 14, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Autism Center for Excellence is working to provide resources for families. Weekly Lunch and Learn presentations will address different topics. Each will include a Q&A and will be offered via Zoom. The session will focus on home activities to learning experiences. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carol Schall at cmschall@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/lunchandlearn.cfm.

Thursday, May 14, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports will offer virtual trivia for VCU students, faculty/staff, alumni and community members. Play individually or with friends on a team. Participation is free and requires a preregistration at the following URL. Trivia nights will also be held May 21 and 28.

For more information, contact Michael Potter at potterm2@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/about/virtual-programs/virtual-trivia/.

Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 8 p.m.

VCUarts The Anderson will present a virtual screening and artist Q&A for the third iteration of its Student Video Work initiative. Video work by 13 VCUarts students will be featured in "Student Video Work: Round 3." Join via Zoom to screen the videos and hear from the students about the inspirations and artistic processes behind their work. The Zoom link will be available on The Anderson's Instagram page (@vcuartstheanderson) on Thursday. Those interested can also email theanderson@vcu.edu for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu.

Friday, May 15, 2020 at noon

VCU National Scholarship Office and the Global Education Office will host an online webinar for faculty and staff who are interested in the Fulbright Scholar awards (www.cies.org). Kimberly Williams of the Institute for International Education will lead the session. Register at the following URL. A meeting link will be sent to registrants the morning of the meeting.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or (804) 317-5929 or visit https://bit.ly/2WvjS1s.

Monday, May 18, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The VCU Institutional Review Board will offer virtual open IRB consulting hours, hosted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. IRB staff will be available for consultations with faculty, staff and students from any school or department at VCU. Register to join the Zoom meeting at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2020/05/12/irb-consulting-hours-virtual-2/.

Monday, May 18, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

PubMed, a frequently used resource of VCU Libraries, is the world's premier biomedical and health sciences database. Beginning May 18, the PubMed interface will have a different appearance. Librarians have created a self-paced tutorial about the changes at http://vcu.libwizard.com/f/newpubmed that can be accessed anytime. Librarians will present two new PubMed webinars, one from 2-3 p.m. on May 18, the other from 10-11 a.m. May 21. Register at the following URL to be sent a link to either webinar.

For more information, contact Thelma Mack at mackta@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0017 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/.

To continue using Zoom after May 30th, download and install the latest version (5.0) of the Zoom client at https://vcu.zoom.us/download. This includes important security updates. To verify your current version of Zoom, open the desktop app and click on your avatar (photo) in the upper right corner. Navigate to "Help" and select "About Zoom." A window will open which will display your current version. Additional details are available at the VCUZoom Blog at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Morefield at dmorefie@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/zoom/2020/04/27/zoom-5-0-now-available/.

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.

The School of Medicine seeks nominations for the School of Medicine Teaching Excellence Awards. Recipients will be selected for four awards: The Enrique Gerszten M.D. Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, Irby James Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Distinguished Mentor Award and the Educational Innovation/Educational Research Award. The deadline for nomination packages is July 1.

For more information, contact Deborah Stewart at deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6591 or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/about/deans-office/facultyaffairs/.

fixIT is currently closed and unable to perform on-site repairs. Mail-in options are available to have repairs completed for hardware issues. Computers under a RamSupport warranty are administered by Safeware. Contact Safeware directly at (800) 800-1492 to file a claim and set up a mail-in repair with one of their service providers. If you are unsure of your warranty status, email your serial number to the following email address for information about individual coverage.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at fixitservice@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9334.

As we navigate COVID-19, students can take steps to maintain momentum in planning their study abroad experience. VCU Global Education Office's new "Keep on Studying Abroad" website offers students tips for timing their study abroad in light of COVID-19, connecting virtually with a study abroad adviser, exploring funding options and considering virtual internships and online classes.

For more information, contact Sarah Carrier at abroad@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/abroad/keepstudyingabroad/.

VCU Medical Scientist Training Club is accepting executive board applications until 11:59 p.m. May 15 for vice chair, research chair and social chair. MSTC is a student organization which supports undergraduates interested in a physician-scientist career. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anirban Mahanty at vcu.mstc@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/ACsQAEuacZUk7pk78.

Do you know a VCU alumnus who is providing volunteer service and leadership for the university as a board member, student mentor, advocate, advisor or other role? Nominations for VCU's Alumni Volunteer Service Awards should be submitted by June 1.

For more information, contact Ashley Dow Burton at aldburton@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/news/awards/alumni-volunteer-service-awards/.

As operations change at VCU due to COVID-19, safety messaging for all emergencies is still a top priority for VCU's Emergency Management staff and VCU Police. As you plan for the summer, these teams remind everyone that dangerous weather events can occur at any time. The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and continues through Nov. 30. VCU officials monitor weather reports daily. In order to prepare, you are encouraged to make a plan, build an emergency kit and stay informed of forecasts.

For more information, contact VCU Emergency Management Team at vcualert@vcu.edu or visit https://www.ready.gov/plan.

VCU Information Security Office warns that scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to send individuals emails with malicious links or attachments. The message will usually pretend to be an authoritative source claiming to contain critical information related to COVID-19. The email will usually include a link or attachment, and the links or attachments will either attempt to infect your computer or trick you into providing your credentials.

For more information, contact VCU Information Security Office at infosec@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/phishing.

The Change in Grade Mode Authorization forms to choose the temporary flexible grading options for the spring semester are available at the following URL. The deadline for submission is May 15 at 5 p.m.

For more information, contact Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu or visit http://rar.vcu.edu/flexiblegradeoption.

VCU School of Social Work's Food Access and Well-Being study invites VCU students to participate in an online survey. This research seeks to learn about student food access, basic needs and related concerns before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey takes 10-15 minutes. Participants have a chance for compensation. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Youngmi Kim, MSW, Ph.D., at ykim@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3613 or visit https://vcussw.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bDUqahL28dQWyax.