10 a.m.

Shirley Helm, manager for clinical research administration at VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, will discuss the development of her onboarding/offboarding checklist template and how this tool can be adapted for staffing needs. Time will be allowed for questions and discussion on best practices related to staff transitions in research. The event is hosted by the Research Career Community. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Schifano at ResearchCC@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/a6fb343d-099f-416c-b141-9489ad5f6ca0.

5 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff are invited to participate in a free webinar with a panel of VCU faculty experts who will provide strategies on how parents and families can handle working, parenting and homeschooling in our current environment. The event will be hosted by the schools of medicine, education, business, the office of the provost, human resources and ADVANCE-IT. Join the webinar via Zoom at the following URL; iPhone one-tap, +19292056099,,97553795312#; or telephone, (888) 788-0099 (toll free). Webinar ID is 975 5379 5312.

For more information, contact Betsy Ripley at elizabeth.ripley@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/97553795312.

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

President Michael Rao, Vice President Aashir Nasim and the Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success invite the VCU and VCU Health System community to the virtual ceremony for the 2020 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment. This virtual event is accessible through the PACME web page at the following URL. This year’s PACME recipients are Tegwyn H. Brickhouse, D.D.S., Ph.D. (Academic and Administrative Leadership); Mariam F. Alkazemi, Ph.D. (Faculty); Stevara Clark, M.S.W. (Faculty); Henry W. Lewis III, M.A. (Staff) and Calvin J. Hall III (Student), who will be honored for their contributions to promoting civility, building community, establishing cross-cultural initiatives and nurturing an environment of inclusive excellence. Also, the School of Pharmacy and Development and Alumni Relations will be recognized as Models of Inclusive Excellence. This event is free and open to all.

For more information, contact Florence Johnson at inclusive@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8947 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/pacme.

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host an online seminar, “Navigating the National Institute of Health’s Grant Process.” Gerry Moeller, M.D., director of the Wright Center, will discuss the NIH research application and review process. Register at the following URL (keyword "NIH") for a Zoom link.

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

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This 45-minute online presentation offers 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/97415905572.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at GSIB@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-mba-042920?program=MBA&utm_source=Drip-OMBAProspect&utm_medium=email&utm_content=GMATWaiver&utm_campaign=OMBARY20.

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020 from 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Learn how to apply appreciative inquiry to your work. VCU Human Resources' Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will host an online lunch-and-learn-from-each-other session. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture at learndev@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/hr-learning/virtual-lunch-and-learn-events/.

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020 at 3 p.m.

Explore creative and collaborative uses of Google Docs. In the webinar, part of a series by VCU Libraries' The Workshop, participants will work in small teams to create a collaborative poem that includes multimedia elements.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2019-20/workshop-webinars.html.

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020 at 4 p.m.

Kim Case of the Center for Teaching Excellence will host a 30-minute chat for faculty to discuss current issues and find support among colleagues. Join via the Zoom link provided or Zoom ID 521 478 248; password: 967869.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/521478248?pwd=TXl6WHpNSlNyVkxwQmlqZy9RMjBQUT09.

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU Pre-X and VCU Healthcare Innovation Sprint are coming together for this year’s virtual Demo Day. Judges from the VCU da Vinci Center’s Angel and Corporate Advisory Boards and VCU Health will select the winning pitches. Additionally, there will be a People’s Choice Award for each program that includes digital pitches from all teams and is open to the community to vote. Register for the online event at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lloyd Young at youngel3@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/da-vinci-demo-day-2020.

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

Environmental Health and Safety will hold online Dangerous Goods Training. Register for the class through BioRaft to be sent a Zoom invitation prior to class.

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

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.

Preservation Librarian Nora Bloch will lead a Zoom session on "Celebrating Preservation Week: Collections Care Activities at VCU Libraries and Preserving Your Personal Treasures." Find out how VCU Libraries protects its valuable collections of books, artifacts and art. Also, ask questions about how to preserve individual family treasures and documents. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2019-20/community-zooms.html.

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff are invited to participate in a free webinar with a panel of VCU faculty experts who will discuss the financial uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The event will be hosted by the schools of medicine, education, business, the office of the provost, human resources and ADVANCE-IT. Join the webinar via Zoom at https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/96638671861; at the following URL; iPhone one-tap, +13126266799,,96638671861#; or telephone, 877 853 5247 (Toll Free), and enter Webinar ID: 966 3867 1861.

For more information, contact Gypsy Denzine at svpfa@vcu.edu or visit http://www.provost.vcu.edu/thrive.

Friday, May 1, 2020 at 1 p.m.

The K Club of VCU’s C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research presents "Considerations in Developing and Managing Your K Research Team: Biostatistical Collaborators as an Exemplar." Theresa Swift-Scanlan, Ph.D., RN, Department of Adult Health and Nursing Systems, will give the presentation, which covers expertise necessary for data analysis and analyses tasks needed in translational research. The session will take place via Zoom. RSVP at the following URL to receive the link.

For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=YJCAADH7XD.

Friday, May 1, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, Global Education Office and the National Scholarship Office will co-sponsor a panel discussion featuring several VCU faculty and staff who have recently completed Fulbright awards abroad. Each panelist will give a brief overview of their Fulbright experience and explain how these opportunities have impacted their professional development. A Q&A will follow. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZ5Jyt8NRTgP0LvTGt-mf7tnW98FlPw-fz0Q2Ms-zLSTtmcQ/viewform.

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the work day to explore building-block yoga postures to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. Participants will be encouraged to move mindfully, connecting movement to breath. Simplicity, repetition and ease of movement will be emphasized. Register in Talent at the following URL. This virtual session is sponsored by VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports.

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 7, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and the Center for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care will co-sponsor the panel. This online session via Zoom will be moderated by Alan Dow, assistant vice president of Health Sciences for Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Care. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Pk5v45FDAqXik9oT6.

Thursday, May 7, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and Carolyn McCrea, director of the VACU Financial Success Center at VCU, to learn ways to find balance during these unprecedented times. This interactive webinar will provide ideas and best practices for keeping financially well even when times are tough. During the session, participants will work on their own personal finances to help maintain stability during this crisis and through economic recovery. 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 14, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Center for Corporate Education in the School of Business will present an online training session. Jean Gasen, Ph.D., will lead participants through a series of activities while sharing best practice strategies for managing stress. The fee is $35. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1595 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Monday, May 18, 2020 from midnight to 11:59 p.m.

In partnership with VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture, "Digital Media Strategies for the COVID-19 Crisis" will be offered again in an online, self-paced format with Jeanine Guidry, Ph.D. The course will explore digital media strategies relating to COVID-19 and develop digital content for nonprofit messaging and campaigns. The course is open to VCU students and VCU and VCU Health employees for credit and 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. Register at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. May 19.

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.

Monday, May 18, 2020 from midnight to 11:59 p.m.

In partnership with the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture, "Solutions Journalism: Reporting During COVID-19 and Beyond" will be offered in an online, self-paced format with Karen McIntyre, Ph.D. The course will include guest speakers and online discussions, and students will report and write their own solution-based news story. The course is open to VCU students and VCU and VCU Health employees for credit, and to the community as noncredit. Eligible employees may use their tuition benefit/education assistance. Noncredit revenue will be split between funding solutions journalism research and assisting with student needs during the COVID-19 crisis. Register at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. May 19.

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/journalism.

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.

VCU Human Resources now offers virtual "Conflict Coaching for Managers" sessions. The content includes an overview of conflict management and best practices for informal dispute resolution. The training is offered monthly, on April 14, May 19 and June 16. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture at learndev@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/talentatvcu.

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) 827-1803 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

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 computer skills, customer service, dealing with difficult people in the workplace, event planning, foundations of biochemistry, fundamentals of computing, Google Analytics, mindfulness, paralegal studies and test prep for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, ACT and the MCAT.

For more information, contact VCU OCPE at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu.

In an effort to adapt to COVID-19 and its impact on day-to-day life and VCU’s operations, camp-related in-person activities for minors are suspended until July 6 and all summer 2020 residential camps are canceled. The full announcement is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Rhoney, assistant director, Mary and Frances Youth Center, at youth@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/mfyc/youth-safety/.

VCU Parking and Transportation will not place student permits for sale for the summer 2020 semester. Fall sales will resume in July 2020. In the meantime, students with extended parking needs may contact VCU Parking and Transportation directly at the following email address.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.

VCU School of Medicine students have put together a virtual 5K to benefit The Holli Fund, a Richmond nonprofit providing grants to local restaurant workers such as those affected by COVID-19. Details may be found at the following URL. The event continues through April 29.

For more information, contact Rebecca Pilkington at pilkingtonra@mymail.vcu.edu or (540) 645-1749 or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/2624143061174827/.

A new lineup of virtual events, VCU Libraries Community Zooms, debuts April 30. This weekly series of informal sessions is designed for the VCU community. The sessions, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays, will cover a variety of topics, starting with library preservation and moving on to health information, summer reading, creativity exercises and more. The series webpage lists currently scheduled sessions. More will be added. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2019-20/community-zooms.html.

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. Questions, visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3KYM8DDDX9.

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 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.