12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP for the opportunity to take a positive look at negative events. The discussion will also include the topic of grit. 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/.

2 p.m.

Handshake is VCU’s one-stop online platform for scheduling career advising appointments. Sign up for career development workshops and career fairs and apply for internships, part-time jobs, Federal Work-Study positions, research opportunities, full-time jobs, virtual roles and more. This session, hosted by VCU Career Services, will outline how to engage with the system and make the most of it. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu.

Friday, Jun. 19, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosts the virtual Men of Color Discussion Group. The discussion, "Achieving Goals Amidst Adversity," will be facilitated by Roy Roach and Monquell Middleton. The group, for students who identify as men of color, provides a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Friday, Jun. 19, 2020 at noon

Before committing to a full internship, it can be a good idea to engage in shorter and less intensive ways of gaining experience and exposure related to career interests. This can include shadowing, research, project-based work and more. This session, hosted by VCU Student Success, will focus on the types of experiences to build résumés and comfort level when planning for future internships. Register for a Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Julia Bailey at baileyje@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErceCqqjksHdwZ6bN3WtW_mLF2l1DJU8yJ.

Friday, Jun. 19, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The Office of the Provost hosts the Summer Write-on-Site virtual sessions. These sessions, hosted every Friday on Zoom, provide a dedicated space and time for faculty members to research and write in a distraction-free environment. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Linda Hamrick at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/6Rb7rPD3j4VFiXAH9.

Tuesday, Jun. 16, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Introductory and question-and-answer sessions about Canvas, a Learning Management System, will be offered throughout the summer. A schedule of the sessions, hosted by VCU Learning Systems in Academic Technologies, 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/.

Monday, Jun. 22, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Collaboration Services presents Google Drive - Collaboration in the Cloud. Keep all your work in one secure place with online file storage in Google Drive. Learn how to share and collaborate with others and access on any computer, smartphone or tablet. Register at the following URL.

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

Monday, Jun. 22, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Learn about the VCU Writing Center during an informational session on Zoom. Services include working with an experienced peer writing consultant to become a stronger, more confident writer who doesn’t procrastinate. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian McTague at bjmctague@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvfuuqqzoqHNXSYiq9Ue2gxbjp3fvVVqBD.

Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2020 at noon

In the search for internships, part-time jobs and full-time opportunities, learn how to avoid scam jobs and other potential traps, especially in a virtual environment. This session, hosted by VCU Career Services, will provide the information necessary to identify and avoid any unsafe postings or people. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Julia Bailey at baileyje@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpc-qrqTwsGNR6_dXMBELveA1jFhw1-Mg5.

Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs presents "You're Just Confused," exploring bi-erasure and bi-phobia, facilitated by Kelsie Potter. This discussion group is for students who identify as LGBTQIA+. The group provides students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Looking for a part-time job off campus to help pay for expenses? This session, hosted by VCU Career Services, will provide guidance on setting up a profile on VCU’s job and internship database (Handshake), searching for opportunities that meet your needs (including those within a short walk or bus ride from campus) and uploading materials to produce a strong application. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkduuvqzosGdBTzvP-Qnlnvs8feW0dYtgT.

Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on using Pear Deck to gauge student understanding of content and as a means for students to contribute to classroom conversations. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/kQdyurHJeYszyLoV9.

Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2020 at 1:30 p.m.

Faculty members are not just course instructors, but potential mentors, recommendation letter writers, references for scholarships and internships and connections to undergraduate research opportunities. As you acclimate to VCU or prepare for the next semester, now is the time to build relationships with current or past professors. This session, sponsored by VCU Career Services, will explain how to do so effectively. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cody Rogalski at rogalskict@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUodOugrjgiHNb7sYgnxo-xwTWQO-91Na9H.

Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU’s Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Information regarding tuition waivers and how to access your education benefits will be provided to VCU and VCU Health Systems employees. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gsib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-062420.html.

Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services hosts weekly rental workshops to go step by step through the process of finding and renting an apartment. Learn about deposits, leases, budgets, tenant/landlord rights and more. Join the meeting via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at offcampus@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/8048284514.

Wednesday, Jun. 24, 2020 at 3 p.m.

Learn about VCU Campus Learning Center and ask questions about learning support and time management at an online session. Register for a Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIodeCrrDsjHd2xsQXcVWIpvaPb9GVS-gT5.

Thursday, Jun. 25, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Off Campus Student Services Office and Off Campus Partners will host a virtual housing fair. Connect with landlords and property management companies to discuss their properties, amenities, vacancies and upcoming specials. Each property will have staff available to chat and will be holding raffles. Register at the following URL. Questions, http://offcampus.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth at lmathewsails@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4514 or visit https://forms.gle/6nx9M7y9UY1QytNH7.

Thursday, Jun. 25, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

VCU Center for Corporate Education will present "Customer Service Mindset," a virtual training session via Zoom to be led by Lee Ann Pond, founder and CEO of Engaging Leadership. Participants in this interactive workshop will sharpen their MAC skills (Manners, Attitude and Communication), viewing them through the lens of how they influence the customer’s experience. The cost is $35. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2616 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Thursday, Jun. 25, 2020 at noon

A special welcome hosted by the Campus Learning Center and Transfer Center geared to transfer students will focus on upper-level course success. Register for a Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michal Coffey at mzcoffey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvce2hrDMtGNxdhsN4na-GYmUXIDOF7NMB.

Thursday, Jun. 25, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.

Now is the time for undergraduate students in their final year to establish a strategy for the upcoming job search or graduate/professional school application process. This session, sponsored by VCU Career Services, will provide tips for the next chapter. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Megan Hollis at mghollis@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdOutqD4pHd2vderLIulNUvEViOnsgD17.

Thursday, Jun. 25, 2020 at 2 p.m.

Have you been awarded Federal Work-Study as part of a financial aid package? FWS is an opportunity to work in a student-focused position on or near campus to earn money while taking classes at VCU. This session, hosted by VCU Career Services and Financial Services, will explain how to apply for FWS jobs, find the best opportunity based on career goals and maximize money received throughout the year. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu.

Sunday, Jun. 28, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Campus Ministry of VCU will hold an online conference with sermons, hymns and panel discussions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leah Berta at bertaa@vcu.edu or (571) 489-9505 or visit https://meetings.ringcentral.com/j/1483948969.

Monday, Jun. 29, 2020 at 4 p.m.

It can be frustrating to put so much work into a paper, only to be told it doesn’t flow or make sense. Alternately, if you’re not sure how to go about it, you may put off writing until the last minute, which can result in a rushed effort. This interactive Zoom workshop, hosted by VCU Writing Center, will supply the tools necessary to meet the needs of the intended audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian McTague at bjmctague@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEvcOqvpzktE9FpinrLped0hHNv6REXJLhM.

Tuesday, Jun. 30, 2020 at 11 a.m.

Navigating the waters when it comes to writing at your new university can be a challenge. The VCU Writing Center will host an informational session outlining its services and how the center can make you a stronger, more confident writer. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian McTague at bjmctague@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuceChqzMjGdz_OEqmB-yIKJqvcXhWXq2F.

Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Ever wonder what clinical trials are and how they make a difference? The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents this session as part of its Third Wednesdays Free Community Series. Join VCU's Mary Harmon, Ph.D.; Lauren Harris, M.S., M.Ed.; and Katie Schifano, M.S., to learn more about VCU clinical trials and what is happening related to COVID-19. They'll also share how individuals and families can become involved. Register at the following URL.

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/community.

VCU biology student Samah Nor Bouyakoub, a member of MEDLIFE at VCU, is participating in a service-learning campaign to provide free medical and dental care to low-income communities in Ecuador via a mobile clinic. Money contributed will go toward hiring doctors and nurses, purchasing medicine and follow-up care. Donations may be made via the following URL.

For more information, contact Samah Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit https://my.medlifemovement.org/campaigns/samah-nor-bouyakoub-riobamba-ecuador-may-09-20/.

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has issued its call for nominations for the 2020 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Awards. These awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research and service. Nomination instructions are available at the following URL. For assistance in compiling nomination packets, contact Gypsy M. Denzine, Ph.D., senior vice provost for faculty affairs, at the following email address. Nominations are due to the appropriate dean no later than July 13.

For more information, contact Gypsy Denzine at gmdenzine@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6162 or visit https://president.vcu.edu/nominations/.

The VCU Human Research Protection Program is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as members on the Institutional Review Board. Learn more about the IRB and apply to be a member at the following URL. VCU faculty, VCU/VCUHS staff, VCU students and members of the community are encouraged to apply.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2020/06/11/the-vcu-institutional-review-board-irb-is-seeking-new-members/.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education is offering a variety of online learning opportunities for VCU faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. Offerings include event planning, paralegal studies, play therapy and test prep for the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, SAT, ACT, MCAT, PCAT and DAT. A Free Third Wednesdays Community Series and a Free "What is Addiction?" module are also available.

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/courses/.

VCU's Department of Psychology invites African American college students to participate in an online survey that seeks to understand factors that influence their food choices. The survey takes about 30-35 minutes to complete. SONA credit is available for VCU psychology students who take the survey via SONA. All other participants have a chance to receive compensation. To participate, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Danyel Smith at smithdi@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/ycqgax2u.

Black women who are breast or ovarian cancer survivors or have a family history of breast or ovarian cancers are invited to participate in a research study that requires you to complete one 60-minute phone interview. Compensation is provided. Principal Investigator: Vanessa B. Sheppard, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior and Policy.

For more information, contact Arnethea Sutton, Ph.D., at arnethea.sutton@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-0000.