12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

During these uncertain times, VCU Autism Center for Excellence is working to provide resources for families. Weekly Lunch and Learn presentations will address different topics. Each will include a Q&A and will be offered via Zoom. The first session will focus on helping your child make successful transitions at home. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carol Schall at cmschall@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuautismcenter.org/te/lunchandlearn.cfm.

Friday, May 8, 2020 at 10 a.m.

VCU Office of University Events will host a celebration of the Class of 2020. Visit the following URL for celebratory videos, graduate slides and live Twitter and Instagram feeds. Graduates, faculty and staff, families and friends are encouraged to share photos and posts on social media utilizing #VCU2020.

For more information, contact VCU Office of University Events at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit https://commencement.vcu.edu/virtual-celebration-2020/.

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

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will hold the first of two virtual hands-on workshops to introduce both the course management and coding capabilities of LON-CAPA. LON-CAPA (Learning Online Network - Computer Assisted Personalized Approach) is an alternative course management system available to all VCU faculty and students. The workshop facilitator, Sally Hunnicutt, has used LON-CAPA exclusively for her CMS for over 10 years. Register at the following URL to be sent a Zoom link.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX-4E45n2eCDQ8Lf3QPTRUaIxcSl280T5o4JNjGXv8b3-TTg/viewform.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will hold the second of two virtual hands-on workshops to introduce both the course management and coding capabilities of LON-CAPA. LON-CAPA (Learning Online Network - Computer Assisted Personalized Approach) is an alternative course management system available to all VCU faculty and students. The workshop facilitator, Sally Hunnicutt, has used LON-CAPA exclusively for her CMS for over 10 years. Register at the following URL to be sent a Zoom link.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYQqWO4dg3-zmw_QUsjG3NY59p0gXsPr6UvKFILBnYsSk5oA/viewform.

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

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports for a virtual workout that can be carried out anywhere. Strengthen all the major muscle groups in this class led by Hannah Kotarski, VCU Rec Sports' group exercise coordinator. With a focus on body weight, dumbbells and resistance bands, participants will be guided through a series of exercises targeting the chest, back, arms, legs, glutes and core. Register at the following URL 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/.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.

VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the monthly One VCU Clinical Research Teams Meeting via Zoom. The meeting topic will be “VCU and VCU Health Clinical Research Updates.” See Zoom instructions and the One VCU blog at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/research/2020/05/03/one-vcu-clinical-research-teams-meeting/.

Wednesday, May 13, 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. Patrick Nana-Sinkam, M.D., associate director, Wright Center Career Development and Mentoring, will discuss the National Institute of Health's career development application and review process. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register at the following URL (keyword "NIH").

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

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.

Friday, May 15, 2020 at noon

VCU National Scholarship Office and the Global Education Office will host an online webinar for faculty and staff who are interested in the Fulbright Scholar awards (www.cies.org). Kimberly Williams of the Institute for International Education will lead the session. Register at the following URL. A meeting link will be sent to registrants the morning of the meeting.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or (804) 317-5929 or visit https://bit.ly/2WvjS1s.

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.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and CommonHealth in a virtual seminar on how to relax. The seminar will guide participants through a five-minute daily meditation exercise, have a discussion on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness, explore ways to find moments of calm during busy days and address techniques to help you power down for a good night’s sleep. 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 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.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on May 12, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to ensure students have time to opt into the flexible grading option prior to their deadline. Faculty may now choose to use the feature to upload grades from an excel file in Banner 9. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

VCU's Records Management Office will hold Records Management 101 training online via Zoom in the upcoming months. Training will cover recordkeeping requirements and practices to be compliant with state regulations and university policy. Register at the following URL (keyword "records"). Busy but can’t make it? Self-paced Records Management 101 training is available in Blackboard.

For more information, contact Amber Peranski at aperanski@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2097 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Premium Rewards for COVA Care and COVA HealthAware participants expire with the June 2020 premium. Payroll deductions automatically adjust to the regular premium beginning in July unless participants earn new Premium Rewards. To earn new Premium Rewards effective in July, employees and enrolled spouses must complete new or updated Health Assessments between May 1 and May 15 using the instructions at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at openenroll@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/open-enrollment.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on May 12, 2020 at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to ensure students have time to opt into the flexible grading option prior to their deadline. Faculty may now choose to use the feature to upload grades from an excel file in Banner 9. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

Do you know of an outstanding freshman or sophomore? Have you met with an impressive transfer student? Submit an Honors College student recommendation. The link can be found on the "For Faculty: More Ways to Engage" section of the Honors College website at the following URL or using this Google Form at https://forms.gle/WstVyLkCsne2ZrbN7.

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

VCU Recreational Sports and Human Resources are partnering to offer fitness and wellness challenges via two incentive programs through June 5. Register for the self-guided programs, Walk to Run and Go the Distance, at the following URL by noon on May 8 for weekly coaching and workout log submissions.

For more information, contact Sydney Dale at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/.

The VCU School of the Arts Dean search forums are now available. For candidate privacy with Zoom, the forums were not presented to a “live” online audience but were recorded. The university community was asked to submit questions on the search webpage which were used during the Q&A period. Forum recording and feedback forms are available at the following URL. Feedback for this search will close at 5 p.m. on May 11.

For more information, contact Jenn Arce at jmarce@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/searches/artsdean/candidates/.

A draft of the revised honor system policy and standards of academic conduct is open for university comment through May 18. The draft policy can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact Reuban Rodriguez, Division of Student Affairs, at rbrodriguez@vcu.edu or visit https://policy.vcu.edu/universitywide-policies/policies-open-for-public-comment/.

Audio Storytelling, a new Humanities and Sciences elective class for fall 2020, will be taught through the VCU Student Media Center. The 300-level class is open to any undergraduate student in any major; no prerequisites or previous experience are required. The special topics class — HUMS 391, section 903 — will be held 4-6:40 p.m. on Thursdays in the fall semester at the Student Media Center, 817 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Allison Bennett Dyche at abdyche@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1975.

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/.

fixIT is currently closed and unable to perform on-site repairs. Mail-in options are available to have repairs completed for hardware issues. Computers under a RamSupport warranty are administered by Safeware. Contact Safeware directly at (800) 800-1492 to file a claim and set up a mail-in repair with one of their service providers. If you are unsure of your warranty status, email your serial number to the following email address for information about individual coverage.

For more information, contact Erinn Budd at fixitservice@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9334.

As we navigate COVID-19, students can take steps to maintain momentum in planning their study abroad experience. VCU Global Education Office's new "Keep on Studying Abroad" website offers students tips for timing their study abroad in light of COVID-19, connecting virtually with a study abroad adviser, exploring funding options and considering virtual internships and online classes.

For more information, contact Sarah Carrier at abroad@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/abroad/keepstudyingabroad/.

VCU Medical Scientist Training Club is accepting executive board applications until 11:59 p.m. May 15 for vice chair, research chair and social chair. MSTC is a student organization which supports undergraduates interested in a physician-scientist career. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anirban Mahanty at vcu.mstc@gmail.com or visit https://forms.gle/ACsQAEuacZUk7pk78.