Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2020 at noon

At the outbreak of COVID-19, few industries were as hard hit as the travel and hospitality sector. Amid the uncertainty, some organizations turned to the use of analytics for guidance. Greg Bucko of Marriott Vacations Worldwide will speak at the COVID-19 and Analytics Speaker Series, sponsored by VCU School of Business Decision Analytics Alumni and INFORMS Richmond Tidewater Chapter. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brittany Gracik at gracikbm@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/9VBXdraMPbpGk6iu5.

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

Become familiar with the 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/tJ0qc-CgrjkpHNQlb9w9Lh5nweBBHCuv-Bi3.

Friday, Jul. 31, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

VCU da Vinci Center will host an hour-long virtual ideation (creative brainstorming) session. Learn about the center's Wall of Ideas template from Design a Better Business by exploring a fun business-related prompt (hint: it's about movies).

For more information, contact Mary-Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/wall-of-ideas-7-31.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon

VCU Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will host a workshop highlighting strategies to minimize barriers for faculty when implementing active learning. Participants will brainstorm and develop a lesson plan to implement these exercises into their classes, either online or in physical distancing. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/vyGJKPAUdU9QXEYp9.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Career Services and VCU Financial Aid will hold its final mandatory federal work study training for supervisors. This session will provide a review of program expectations and updated requirements and is required for participation in academic year 2020-2021. (Those who have already attended a training session this summer do not need to attend another session.) Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJApduqtqjIoH9KgvAsIChnb9KG-IbSIFJNu.

Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

"How to Retire With the VRS" will be offered online. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

"Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" will be held online via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

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

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

VCU Environmental Health and Safety will hold online training for those who handle dangerous goods. Register for the class through BioRaft to be sent a Zoom invitation.

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

The 2020 digital edition of The Compass orientation guide has been released and is available at the following URL. Produced by students for students, The Compass is an award-winning publication created for new and transfer students at VCU and their families. This publication offers guides to living on campus, staying healthy and making the most of time spent at the university.

For more information, contact Owen Martin at martinso@vcu.edu or visit https://issuu.com/vcustudentmedia/docs/the_compass_2020.

PennyAppeal at VCU is a nonprofit student organization that is raising money to send food kits to starving children and families in Yemen. It costs $1.50 to provide one meal to a person who is suffering from hunger and poverty during this humanitarian crisis. Donations may be made via the following URL.

For more information, contact Samah Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit http://www.launchgood.com/FeedYemenToday.