Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. The 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/95025068948.

For more information, contact Crystal Alawi at alawics@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-mba-052020?program=MBA&utm_source=DAR%20Alumni&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=LogOnAndMoveForward-BusinessKnowledge-Leadership-ManagerialSkills-CriticalAndCreativeThinking-ProgramFetures&utm_term=Register&utm_campaign=OMBARY2019.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Looking to change up your workout but have little to no equipment available at home? In this online session, discuss with an athletic trainer how to utilize a set of stairs as part of your fitness routine. Explore safe, effective exercises to build or maintain strength and stability for the whole body. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Shepherd at aball4@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/about/virtual-programs/ask-an-athletic-trainer/.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, VCU Libraries and ALT Lab will present a virtual workshop to consider sharing resources using open licensing and introduce local and international repositories where they can be shared. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/1414QpUZmH6rQDNC8.

Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Looking to get a full body workout done without having to leave your home or office? Join Ashley Shepherd, VCU Recreational Sports' athletic trainer, to find out how to stay energized and alert through the work day while incorporating equipment found easily around you. Join VCU Human Resources and Rec Sports for a virtual workout that can be done anywhere.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Thursday, May 21, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host a virtual overview of its programs and how students can become involved. A review of other VCU offices and departments that address diversity, inclusion, and equity topics will be included.

For more information, contact David Brown at http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/ or (804) 828-6672 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/95816355889.

Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Staff Senate will host a live online forum with VCU and VCU Health leadership to answer employee questions related to COVID-19. To stream the event, visit the following URL. Questions may be submitted in advance at https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/covid-19/.

For more information, contact Saher Randhawa at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://staffsenate.vcu.edu/covid-19/forum/.

Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU Recreational Sports will host Thursday night Virtual Trivia on May 21 and May 28. The topic for both nights is general trivia. All games are offered through Zoom, with teams using breakout rooms to develop their answers. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Connie Kottmann at crkottman@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/about/virtual-programs/virtual-trivia/.

Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU Environmental Health and Safety will hold online training for those who handle dangerous goods. Register for the class through BioRaft to be sent a Zoom invitation.

For more information, contact Barbara Back at bjback@vcu.edu.

Friday, May 22, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join VCU Globe, a co-founder of Heian Daiko, members of River City Taiko and Lifelong Learning Institute members for a virtual introduction to Japanese drumming and an opportunity for intergenerational connections. Participants will learn about traditions associated with taiko and collaborate in a gentle rhythmic workout that can be done at home. All you need to participate are your hands and cushions. Sign up for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Audrey Short at aeshort@vcu.edu or (347) 234-6121 or visit https://forms.gle/4hJcArpE9aTA86kn7.

Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at noon

Take a break from email notifications, meetings and your to-do list to find a moment of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with mindfulness meditation. The virtual session, hosted by VCU Human Resources, is open to all and no previous meditation experience is necessary. The session will provide a sense of calm, peace and balance to improve attention, focus and the ability to work through stressful circumstances. Register in Talent.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Collaboration Services is hosting a webinar with two guest presenters to show how to leverage the power of Google Sheets. Learn more about advanced Google Sheets functions and formulas. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Center for Corporate Education in VCU School of Business will present a virtual training session, "Gaining Control of Your Time: Do You Have Time – or Does Time Have You?" Participants will construct their most productive day and develop strategies for setting boundaries with their time. This virtual session, via Zoom, will be lead by Lee Ann Pond, founder and CEO of Engaging Leadership. A link to the session will be sent after registration at the following URL. The cost is $35.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2616 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Thursday, May 28, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU's Department of Gerontology and World Events Forum will host a live webinar on person-centered care. Topics will include trauma-informed care, tools for caring, person-centered approaches and at-home activities. Gerontologists with experience in dementia care, diversity, long-term care and trauma-informed care will speak. Certificates of completion will be provided via email. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jay White at whitejt2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuagewaveevents.virginiainteractive.org/Home/Detail/395.

Friday, May 29, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will host a Fidelity webinar on Navigating Market Volatility. The focus of the online event will be to answer financial questions, including the status of retirement savings. Register in Talent.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Thursday, Jun. 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Center for Corporate Education will host a Zoom workshop that explores the importance of getting started, embraces the process of failing forward, uses setbacks as motivation and develops curiosity and courage. Those who take part in the session will participate in a mindset assessment, engage in a series of interactive exercises to cultivate a growth mindset and leave with the tools to help build relevance and resilience. Register at the following URL. The cost is $35.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2616 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

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.

University Band (APPM 357) is open to all VCU students and staff. University Band is a one-credit course that meets Monday-Wednesday-Friday from 3-3:50 p.m. No audition is required. Members of this ensemble perform one concert each semester. Choose APPM 357 when registering for fall courses.

For more information, contact Duane Coston, assistant director of bands, at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974 or visit https://go.arts.vcu.edu/music/ensembles/.

The VCU Pep Band is seeking new members for the 2020-2021 season. Membership is free and open to all students and staff. No audition is required. The pep band performs at athletic and community events. Interested students should complete the pre-registration form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Duane Coston, director of athletic bands, at costonpd@vcu.edu or (804) 240-7974 or visit http://tinyurl.com/thepeppas.

VCU Libraries, the Office of the Provost, Online@VCU, the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Academic Technologies, Barnes and Noble @ VCU, Inclusive Excellence and the Friends of VCU Libraries invite applications for affordable course content awards to support faculty adoption of zero-cost resources and creation of openly licensed alternatives to expensive textbooks. The deadline to complete an Intent to Submit form is Sept. 15.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/2020award.

May 20 is international Clinical Trials Day, a time to celebrate the efforts of the doctors, nurses and staff who make clinical trials happen. The day offers an opportunity to encourage patient participation in clinical trials. The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, VCU's home for clinical trials along with the Massey Cancer Center, encourages members of the VCU community to post their support of clinical researchers and patients who enroll in trials with #CTD2020 and tagging the Wright Center.

For more information, contact Jackie Kruszewski at krusewskij@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/vcucctr/2020/05/11/clinical-trials-day-2020/.

VCU's Honors College is requesting proposals for Spring 2021 courses and modules (five-week courses). Submit a proposal by June 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

PennyAppeal at VCU is a nonprofit student organization that is raising money to create “Blessing Bags” for homeless residents of Richmond. Donations will go toward food, clothing, hygienic products and other items. Donations may be made via the following LaunchGood URL.

For more information, contact Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit http://www.launchgood.com/RelieveRichmond.

Filelocker, a web application used to securely share files on and off campus, will be upgraded May 21-June 21 and migrated to a new server. The program is managed by Web Services and allows for larger uploads than can be attached in an email. Filelocker is also HIPAA compliant. The application is used widely around the university and averages over 2,000 uploads per month.

For more information, contact Web Services Middleware at tsmiddleware@vcu.edu or visit https://status.ts.vcu.edu/schedules/14.

The deadline for COVA Care or COVA HealthAware participants to complete the online health assessment for Premium Rewards effective July 2020 has been extended to May 29.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/media/hr/documents/cova-premium-rewards-requirements-2020-2021.pdf.

VCU Police and VCU Arts are looking for student pitches and ideas for future safety videos. The extended deadline for entries is May 22. All that is needed is a cellphone or laptop with a video camera. Videos do not have to be highly produced and can be filmed from anywhere. The VCU student who submits the best idea will win $1,000 and a chance to have their idea professionally produced. Enter and see topics and contest rules at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aaron Anderson, Ph.D., at adanderson@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/viralvideo/.

VCU Recreational Sports' Fitness and Wellness Team will host live virtual workouts via Facebook. Two classes each week will be featured for the next two weeks: May 20, 5-5:30 p.m., HIIT With Sydney; May 22, 5:15-5:45 p.m., Tabata Core With Jess; May 26, 4:15-4:45 p.m.; Restorative Yoga With Sydney; and May 27, noon-12:30 p.m., Core With Hannah. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Connie Kottmann at crkottman@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/recsportsvcu/.