Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The VCU Institutional Review Board will continue offering open IRB consulting hours, hosted by the VCU Psychology Department. IRB staff will be available for drop-in virtual consultations with faculty, staff and students from any VCU school or department. Join the Zoom meeting on June 3, anytime between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Visit the IRB Blog at the following URL for instructions on accessing the session.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2020/05/26/irb-consulting-hours-virtual-3/.

Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Canvas Intro and Q&A sessions, hosted by VCU Learning Systems in Academic Technologies, are being offered throughout the summer. The online sessions will provide an overview on getting started with Canvas, followed by Q&A. Canvas, a Learning Management System born in the cloud, streamlines digital tools and content used in teaching for a simpler, more connected learning experience. The session schedule, which begins June 3, is available at the following URL. Each one-hour session is the same.

For more information, contact Eric Harvey at canvas@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/.

Wednesday, Jun. 3, 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. Antonio Abbate, M.D., Ph.D., associate director of Hub Capacity, Wright Center, will discuss effective strategies for responding to reviewers’ comments about your grant. Register for a Zoom link at the following URL (keywords "research grant critiques").

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

Wednesday, Jun. 3, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and University Counseling Services are facilitating a space for students to process the recent acts of racialized violence and the protest movement. Register for the virtual event at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit https://bit.ly/2Brjs5g.

Thursday, Jun. 4, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Carolyn McCrea, M.Ed., director of the VACU Financial Success Center at VCU, as she answers questions online about Public Service Loan Forgiveness. She will review the details of the program, including qualifying repayment plans, employer certification and implications of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. 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. 4, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Passionate about empowering patients, clients and communities to take control of their health and well-being? Eager to help others set goals for disease control and compliance with medical recommendations? Ready to enhance your skills and become a health coach? If you answered "yes," join Kinesiology and Health Sciences for an informational session on VCU's online Health Behavior Coaching Post-bacc Graduate Certificate. Questions, visit https://healthcoach.vcu.edu/. Register for a Zoom link for the session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joann Richardson at khs@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1948 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctcO-hpjorGNf1vEiv5m5YQIaxlZV5npGf.

Thursday, Jun. 4, 2020 at 2 p.m.

VCU Career Services and VCU Financial Aid are holding online mandatory federal work study training for supervisors. This training will provide a review of program expectations and updated requirements. It is required for participation in the 2020-2021 academic year. Prior access to posting work study positions have been removed until this training is completed. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at hirevcurams@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/FWSRegister.

Thursday, Jun. 4, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Rams in Recovery invites faculty, staff and students to a training session designed to help participants better support students and loved ones in recovery. The session will be held via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thomas N. Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit https://goo.gl/2hY6KC.

Friday, Jun. 5, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

This group, for students who identify as men of color, will provide a safe space for students to discuss with supportive peers issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities. Visit the following URL to click on a link and attend the session.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Friday, Jun. 5, 2020 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold an online overview for university employees of the school's graduate programs and benefits. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Jun. 8, 2020 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports will host a slower 30-minute virtual practice focused on stretching muscles and opening connective tissue. The intent is to release tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and increase long-term flexibility. Participants are encouraged to have a yoga strap or dish/hand towel for the class. Register in Talent@VCU.

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

Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon

Join VCU Human Resources and the Association of Financial Educators for an online session about wills, types of trusts, estate taxation, the probate system, durable powers of attorney, forms of titling property and proper beneficiary designations. This presentation covers all the basics, including planning for incapacity (health care and property management) and planning for death (wills and probate). Register in Talent.

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

Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

Mary Harmon, Ph.D., director of clinical research, and Alison Montpetit, Ph.D., RN-BC, VCU Health Systems director of nursing research and innovation, will discuss clinical trial operational changes at a meeting of the One VCU Clinical Research Teams. Visit the following URL for a Zoom link to the meeting.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/research/2020/06/01/june-one-vcu-clinical-research-teams-meeting/.

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.

Thursday, Jun. 11, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources and the Alzheimer's Association will host a virtual session about optimizing physical and cognitive health during the aging process. Learn about research in diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Register in Talent@VCU.

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

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.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://bit.ly/2IQFZcJ.

Just because the semester is over doesn't mean the Health Promotion and Well-Being Center's weekly meditation practice has to end. All members of the VCU community are welcome to join guided meditation sessions each Wednesday from 2:30-3 p.m. Different types of meditation are practiced weekly and each practice is suitable for all levels of experience. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or (571) 428-9322 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/93693450990.

The purpose of the series is to engage honors students with a variety of topics and current events. It is also an opportunity for faculty to highlight research, practice for an upcoming conference or spread the word about a course they will be teaching. Speakers are asked to sign up for the Fall 2020 series using the Google Form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/more-ways-to-engage/.

University Counseling Services staff is facilitating new support groups for VCU students coping with the impacts of COVID-19, including support groups for all students, students of color and health professionals. Students can participate regardless of geographic location. Register using a VCU email address at the following URL.

For more information, contact Camille Rudney, senior staff clinician, at rudneycm@vcu.edu or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/.

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 Samah Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit http://www.launchgood.com/RelieveRichmond.

You are invited by VCU researchers to share your thoughts on vaccination and how your decision to get vaccinated has or has not changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey takes two to five minutes to complete and your participation is completely voluntary. Click on the following link to complete the survey.

For more information, contact Nicholas Hooper at hoopernr@mymail.vcu.edu or (518) 322-2019 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CDKA878LEH.