Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and University Counseling Services have rescheduled the "Let's Talk: Black Affinity Space" discussion group to 2 p.m. July 1 due to Zoom issues. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2020 at 2 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an online webinar for undergraduates and grad students interested in the Critical Language Scholarship (clscholarship.org). Jeff Wing will lead the session. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Incoming students are welcome to attend.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

Wednesday, Jul. 1, 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/tJwpd-2gqTwvHd2s80peUHVe9hWuLvP7J5fp.

Thursday, Jul. 2, 2020 at noon

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host an online webinar for all undergraduates and grad students interested in learning more about (inter)national scholarship opportunities. Jeff Wing will lead the session. Incoming students are welcome to attend. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeff Wing at jawing@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/natlscholar.

Thursday, Jul. 2, 2020 at 2 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/tJArf-GqqTorGtGF-bJT8VBvqK74tQvT5xbj.

Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2020 from 6 a.m. to 11:55 p.m.

The Graduate Certificate in Health Care Innovation, a collaboration between the VCU School of Nursing and the VCU da Vinci Center, is the first of its kind in Virginia. The certificate equips students with specific knowledge and skills to become leaders in developing digital and physical products, as well as processes related to the development and implementation of innovative solutions to health care issues, such as rising costs and improving quality and access to care. The curriculum focuses on merging principles of leadership in health care and principles of product innovation and emphasizes the analysis of organization and clinical processes for effective operations to improve quality and safety. Apply at the following URL by July 1 for Fall 2020, Oct. 15 for Spring 2021 and March 15, 2021 for Summer 2021.

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

Monday, Jul. 6, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and University Counseling Services will host a virtual community discussion focusing on life in the past few months. All are welcome to participate. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkc-yqrz4sGdGhTPmSerUzCcXeBdAqD5Mp.

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020 at 1 p.m.

VCU's Records Management Office will hold Records Management 101 training online via Zoom. Training will cover recordkeeping requirements and practices for compliance with state regulations and university policy. Register in Talent (keyword "records"). Busy but can’t make it? Try self-paced Records Management 101 training available in Blackboard.

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

Thursday, Jul. 16, 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.

Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education presents the People Management program online for Fall 2020. This course is part of the Mastering Management Series and is geared for those looking to strengthen their skills as a manager or supervisor. An individual one-hour coaching session is included in the program.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at corp-ed@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Beginning July 1, VCU Parking and Transportation's customer service offices will reopen with adjusted hours. The MCV Campus office will open from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Monroe Park Campus office will open from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m and 1:30-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Cleaning will take place between 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. daily.

For more information, contact Mia Williams at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275.

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/.

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

For more information, contact Allison Bennett Dyche at abdyche@vcu.edu or visit https://issuu.com/vcustudentmedia/docs/the_compass_2020.

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

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

TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention - conducted virtually - for teens ages 12 to 16 who are overweight or have obesity problems. TEENS (Teaching, Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition and Support) is offered by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens participate in live, online exercise sessions with personal trainers.

For more information, contact Danyel Smith at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit https://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.