11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

General information will be shared and a Q&A will be held about the Master in Product Innovation Program. The center is a collaboration of VCU’s Schools of the Arts and Business and the Colleges of Engineering and Humanities and Sciences. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary-Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/mpi-info-session.

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The group, for students who identify as LGBTQIA+, offers students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities.

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

Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Multicultural Connections and Advisement Program of the university's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is seeking new students (first-year and transfer) and student mentors (sophomores, juniors and seniors). Participants will serve as mentors, focusing on those who are underrepresented in terms of race, class or sexuality. Apply at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host a grant-writing seminar via Zoom. David Cifu, M.D., professor and chair, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, VCU School of Medicine, will discuss the Department of Defense research application and review process. Register at the following URL (keywords "Department of Defense") for a Zoom link. Questions, http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

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

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/.

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

The VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences will present a lunch research seminar via Zoom. Nina Exner, Ph.D., research data librarian, will discuss how logic models can be used to visualize future benefits of research and program implementation. Register at the following email address.

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

Thursday, Jun. 11, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

In these tumultuous and transformative times, being able to come together in community and conversation offers an opportunity to connect, engage and heal. How is your life impacted in this time of crisis and pain and change? As you witness, experience or relive racism, do you yearn for a quiet space to reflect and share how you are? This special session of RAMmalogues includes a short guided meditation, time for reflection and a braver/safer space for dialogue and sharing your lived experience. RAMmalogues is an opportunity for dialogue with other faculty and staff about your lived experiences. RAMmalogues, led by trained facilitators provided by Kimbrough Consulting and Richmond Action Dialogues, provides a braver/safer space for faculty and staff to talk with each other about their social identities and lived experiences at VCU. Register on Talent at the following URL to be sent a Zoom link.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., at jhaltman@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8947 or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/iexcel/rammalogues/.

Thursday, Jun. 11, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. The 45-minute online presentation will provide an overview of the program and how to apply. Register at the following URL. If you cannot register ahead of time, you can attend using this URL: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/98709425407.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at GSIB@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4622 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-mba-061120?program=MBA.

Friday, Jun. 12, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

This week's topic will be "Women of Color in Technology," facilitated by Erinn Budd. The group, for students who identify as women of color, provides students 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/.

Monday, Jun. 15, 2020 at noon

A graduate programs open house hosted by VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will feature an overview of the school's graduate programs, benefits and application incentives. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

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

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

The draft of Richmond 300: A Guide for Growth is now available for review and comment at Richmond300.com/draft. The city's master plan outlines a vision for the physical growth and evolution of the city, including areas around both VCU campuses. The university community is invited to join City of Richmond staff for a virtual meeting for an overview of the draft document and learn about the moves from the plan. VCU's Jeff Eastman, University Planner, Facilities Management, Planning and Design Division, will participate. Register by 11 a.m. June 16 at the following URL for a link to the meeting.

For more information, contact Jeff Eastman at eastmanj@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/richmond-300-draft-plan-discussion-with-the-vcu-community-tickets-105863673096.

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.

A new VCU certificate program will make it simpler for those with an interest in innovation to develop products and solutions to challenges facing the health care industry. The Graduate Certificate in Health Care Innovation is a joint program offered by VCU’s School of Nursing and da Vinci Center for Innovation. The online and in-person hybrid program consists of 12 credit hours and can be completed in one year full time and two years part time for students. Apply at the following URL by June 15 for the summer term and by Oct. 15 for fall.

For more information, contact Allison Schumacher at schumacheran@vcu.edu or visit https://davincicenter.vcu.edu/graduate/certificate-health-care/.

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/.

Applications are now available for 2021 cohorts of the VCU Leadership and HIGHER Ground programs in The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.

For more information, contact GEHLI at gehli@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit http://www.gehli.vcu.edu.

Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities is a one- to two-year graduate level program funded by the Partnership for People with Disabilities (within VCU's School of Education). Trainees learn to work as leaders and advocates in the field of neurodevelopmental disabilities and disability leadership. Apply at the following URL by June 15.  Questions: https://rampages.us/virginialend1/

For more information, contact Va-LEND at valend@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0073 or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd591xgOO3J0G22XRHra1LoOPQS_D4ffjeshkiBCsvbLx4hLA/viewform.

This summer will see a significant update to the Degree Works system. Degree Works will be unavailable on June 15 and 16 in preparation for this upgrade.

For more information, contact Degree Audit Office at degreeaudit@vcu.edu.

The VCU First Destination Survey is live for May 2020 graduates on Handshake at VCU. Responses to the survey provide VCU with information used to improve career and academic advising, student recruitment and overall student services. The survey is open to both undergraduate seniors and graduate/professional students completing their degrees in May. Please encourage graduating students in your department or office to visit the following URL to complete the survey and be eligible to win prizes.

For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2216 or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUFDS20.

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.

June 15 is the quarterly election deadline for voluntary contributions to become effective in July for participants in the Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan. Participants can voluntarily contribute up to 4% of their creditable salary and receive up to a 2.5% employer match.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://www.varetirement.org/hybrid/milestones/maximizing-your-contributions.html.

The VCUCard Offices will reopen for service beginning June 15, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Monroe Park Campus office (701 W. Broad St.) will be open by appointment only, while the MCV Campus office (1000 E. Marshall St., Room 311) will continue to accept walk-ins. Precautions have been taken to ensure a safe environment for customers and employees. Schedule an appointment at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Newing at newingsl@vcu.edu or (757) 641-5846 or visit https://vcucard.vcu.edu/services/vcucard/get.