12 p.m. 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 will provide an overview of the program and how to apply. Register at the following URL. For those who cannot register in advance, attend the webinar at this URL: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/706197389

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at GSIB@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-040920-mba?program=MBA&utm_source=Drip-OMBAProspect&utm_medium=email&utm_content=GMATWaiver&utm_campaign=OMBARY20.

Friday, Apr. 10, 2020 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

This three-part IExcel Education virtual seminar series focuses on best practices for revising course content to incorporate learner-centered teaching methodologies that consider multiple cultural perspectives. Participants will examine the benefits of diversity as well as the effect of privilege in classroom environments, along with identifying some instructional practices that may inhibit learning processes for students from diverse backgrounds. Opportunities will also be provided for participants to interact, exchange relevant information and initiate plans for a future pedagogical innovation. All three sessions feature both didactic and experiential components. The first two sessions will be scheduled for 90 minutes; the third session will be 45 minutes. Sessions will be facilitated in sequence. Course instructors from all academic disciplines are welcome to attend. Register for this and other IExcel seminars at the following URL. A Zoom link will be shared before April 10.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://iexcel.vcu.edu/faculty-and-staff/.

Saturday, Apr. 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.

The Accounting Department’s service learning class will be helping members of the VCU community with tax preparation via Zoom. International and postdoctoral students are encouraged to make use of this service.

For more information, contact Roxanne Spindle at rspindle@vcu.edu or (804) 739-7415.

Monday, Apr. 13, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Need to organize a messy Inbox? Want to know what's new? Collaboration Services invites you to learn all things Gmail and make you the master of your Inbox. This online class will provide a hands-on introduction to the organizational and productivity tools Gmail has to offer. 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 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 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a virtual workshop on exam strategies to promote academic integrity, held via Zoom and facilitated by James Orr from Strategic Enrollment Management. Register at the following URL; a Zoom link will be provided on the confirmation page after filling out the registration form.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/JrR2wJW6ET6vTebd9.

April is sexual assault awareness month; while many students, faculty and staff are away from VCU, VCU Police officers are still available to take reports and provide resources to survivors. VCUPD uses the You Have Options Program, which gives survivors control over how much information they share about an assault. Each shift staffs specially trained, victim-witness officers who can speak with victims about any crime, survivors of assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and harassment.

For more information, contact Ofc. Jasmine Merricks at jnmerricks@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6356 or visit http://bit.ly/2D0FcCV.

VCU Honors College is seeking students for fall 2020 admission. Competitive candidates must be freshmen or sophomores and have a 3.5 GPA or above. Applications are due May 1.

For more information, contact Jenna Venable, Coordinator of Student Outreach, at venablejl@vcu.edu or visit http://honors.vcu.edu.

VCU Libraries is seeking feedback on its new website design at new.library.vcu.edu/. The libraries request that users explore the new site and offer feedback and suggestions for improvement at the following URL. The libraries will also be conducting virtual user testing. Students or faculty members who wish to participate can indicate their interest on the feedback form.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUnRGORMKhcYn1r9aKOZNRJfPSF5y72GyYKH873V_25Z1WmA/viewform?entry.371700483.

VCU's Integrity and Compliance Office has published the spring edition of Policy Points, the quarterly notification that highlights universitywide policy updates from Jan. 1-March 31. View this edition at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tony Rapchick at policy@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policy-points/.

Textbook adoptions for Summer and Fall 2020 are now due. Submit your adoption to the appropriate Barnes and Noble at VCU store. To submit, visit the following URL using Faculty Enlight or email your adoption information to the following address.

For more information, contact Harry Pacheco at textbooks@vcubooks.com or (804) 828-1678.

VCU Recreational Sports is participating in the 2020 Recreation Movement. This virtual fitness program, which runs through May 3, connects university students, faculty, staff and alumni from over 40 schools across the country. Members of the VCU community with an active vcu.edu email address can participate. Users log their active minutes per workout through the site; minutes are then combined by school and displayed in a leaderboard showcasing each school’s performance.

For more information, contact Anthony Muscatello at amuscatello@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/about/virtual-programs/recreation-movement/.

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.

Applications are open for the Recent Graduate Council. The council, led by the VCU Office of Alumni Relations, helps alumni who graduated within the past 10 years connect with one another and the university and provides engagement opportunities. Applications are being accepted through April 30.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/recentgradcouncil.

ALT Lab/Online@VCU is offering virtual office hours from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays for anyone needing help with teaching online or moving a class to remote instruction. An instructional designer, media production specialist and a web development expert will all be available through Zoom to answer questions and help determine the best way to share knowledge and measure learning in the online environment. No appointment is necessary.

For more information, contact Elaine Reeder at ereeder@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1798 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/640171317.

VCU School of Medicine is looking for black women ages 18-25 with a BMI between 25-45 kg/m2 in the Richmond area who want to take part in a study designed to capture experiences of racial discrimination. HER Squared is a research study designed to provide the opportunity to reflect on various experiences with racism and how you deal with the experiences. Compensation is available for eligible participants.

For more information, contact Kristal Brown at brownkl26@vcu.edu or (804) 628-4644 or visit http://hersquaredrva.com.

The Mid-Atlantic Twin Registry (MATR) is a registry of twins and their families who are willing to consider taking part in health-related research. As the largest twin registry in the United States, the MATR aims to be a resource for researchers at VCU and other organizations who are interested in conducting studies with twins. The registry welcomes twins of any age, ethnicity and zygosity (identical or fraternal). All twins (triplets, etc.) are invited to register.

For more information, contact Emily Lilley at echlilley@vcu.edu.