Friday, Jun. 5, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

This group, for students who identify as men of color, will provide a safe space for students to discuss with supportive peers issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities. Visit the following URL to click on a link and attend the session.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6672 or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2020 from 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.

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/.

Wednesday, Jun. 10, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

A workshop for first-time renters will feature a walk-through of finding and renting an apartment. Learn about deposits, leases, budgets, tenant/landlord rights and more. Join the session at the following URL. Appointments may be scheduled at http://offcampus.vcu.edu.

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

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.

Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Institutional Review Board will host virtual consulting hours using Zoom. Representatives from various research areas will be available for consultations with faculty, staff and students from any school or department at VCU. Join the meeting anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. Visit the following URL to join the meeting.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/2020/05/28/wright-center-consulting-hours-virtual-2/.

Wednesday, Jun. 17, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents its first session as part of the third Wednesdays Free Community Series. Join David Morefield, manager of VCU video production and teleconferencing, for an exploration of Zoom features while keeping Zoombombers at bay. 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.

University Counseling Services staff is facilitating new support groups for VCU students coping with the impacts of COVID-19, including support groups for all students, students of color and health professionals. Students can participate regardless of geographic location. Register using a VCU email address at the following URL.

For more information, contact Camille Rudney, senior staff clinician, at rudneycm@vcu.edu or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/.

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.

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.

You are invited by VCU researchers to share your thoughts on vaccination and how your decision to get vaccinated has or has not changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey takes two to five minutes to complete and your participation is completely voluntary. Click on the following link to complete the survey.

For more information, contact Nicholas Hooper at hoopernr@mymail.vcu.edu or (518) 322-2019 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CDKA878LEH.