Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Whether you're using Google Sheets for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, join us for this online hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020 at noon

Do you wish there was one place to store research files, track versions in any file (not just Google files) and share with teammates and advisers? VCU librarians will share how the Open Science Framework allows all that plus share research publicly or on your CV. Sign up for the online presentation at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/osf2020.

Wednesday, Apr. 15, 2020 from 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Athletic trainers from VCU and the University of Richmond recreational sports departments will be offering an informational session online about athletic training practices that may help people while at home. Learn about injuries, injury prevention, how to modify rehab, exercises to do around the house, exercise modification due to discomfort/injury, exercises to complete workout goals at home and more. This will be an open forum event for people of all ages. Register at the following URL to be sent a Zoom link.

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

Friday, Apr. 17, 2020 at 1 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship office will offer final online informational sessions regarding the Fulbright Student Scholarship (us.fulbrightonline.org) at 1 p.m. April 17 and 12:30 p.m. April 23. All juniors, seniors, grad students and recent alumni are encouraged to attend. Register to receive the Zoom link at blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or (804) 317-5929 or visit http://nso.vcu.edu.

Friday, Apr. 17, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Adobe will host live online sessions for students every Friday, beginning April 17. The first session will focus on portfolios. Professional designers offer feedback on what makes a portfolio stand out and how to make it reflect your creativity. To have a portfolio featured, tag your work on social with #AdobeOfficeHours and include this link in the post: https://www.behance.net/live/videos/5409/Office-Hours-with-Andrew-Hochradel-Nick-Longo.

For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at lhalunko@vcu.edu or visit https://www.behance.net/live/videos/5409.

Tuesday, Apr. 21, 2020 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold an online undergraduate program informational session via Zoom. An overview of the school's undergraduate programs will be presented, with special attention paid to students who may be interested in declaring or transferring to a Wilder School major. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/2JAmQM3.

Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2020 at 11 a.m.

Participants will be able to ask questions of Northrop Grumman Corp. representatives at an online session hosted by Capital CoLAB. VCU is a member of Capital CoLAB, a partnership of businesses and academic institutions whose initiatives develop talent for the job market. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dustin Kratochwill at dakratochwill@vcu.edu or visit https://capitalcolab.com/credential-month/.

Sunday, Jul. 12, 2020 at 10 a.m.

The 2020 VCU Acceleration program, geared to incoming first-year students interested in pursuing majors related to health sciences, is now accepting applications. VCU Acceleration is a four-week summer program (July 12- Aug. 7) and an academic-year living-learning community that helps freshmen transition from high school to college. The program offers noncredit college-level biology, chemistry and math courses and helps students develop learning skills. Apply by May 1 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorayah Lenore at dhsd@vcu.edu or visit https://dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/high-school/vcu-acceleration-vcua/.

The Commonwealth Times is asking members of the VCU community what they're grateful for in the midst of the current situation. Share your positive interactions, thoughts and more with The CT for the chance to be published in an upcoming story. What are some things you're grateful for, despite living through a global pandemic? Being at home with family? Home-cooked meals? Health-care workers across the world? Fill out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact The Commonwealth Times at spectrum@commonwealthtimes.org or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_8HEUKZz1cphnvt_W2at2t-Tn69akVt-b55u8PWlRHH7GFA/viewform.

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.

Looking for a way to restore the calm? Join the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center online each Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. for a 30-minute group guided meditation. Sign up at the following URL to use the Zoom link on the Resilience Lab calendar to join. Meditation is suitable for all levels of practice.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/resilience-lab/.

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/.

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

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

The Advocacy Program through University Counseling Services invites students to join a Zoom call to discuss sexual assault awareness and prevention. The virtual meeting follows the successful Take Back the Net initiative. April is sexual assault awareness month. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Confidential Advocates at myoptions@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6200 or visit http://tinyurl.com/ActionSpaceVCU.

Researchers at VCU School of Nursing and VCU Health are reaching out to pregnant and postpartum women who may have an interest in sharing their experiences related to COVID-19. Please click the link below to learn more. We will provide you with information about the study and give you the option to participate in a short survey (25 minutes or less). Everyone who chooses to participate will have a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Questions, VCUCOPEstudy@gmail.com or the following email address.

For more information, contact Patricia Kinser, Principal Investigator, Ph.D., Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, RN, at kinserpa@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=E94WFDTDR8.

VCU Active and Supportive Personal Networks Lab seeks undergraduate and graduate students at the university to participate in a 30-minute online survey about their mental health, school achievement and social relationships. Compensation for time and participation will be provided. Find the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Claire Luce at socialties@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5411 or visit https://rampages.us/aspnlab/2019/09/28/welcome-to-aspn-lab/.

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’s 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.