Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 at 7 a.m.

Cleaning out your closet? Support women in STEM by donating your gently used business attire to the Society of Women Engineers at VCU.

For more information, contact Anisha Beladia at swevcu@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a training session for research teams via Zoom. Neal Alen, Protocol Builder, will discuss the Protocol Builder and CITI Program Research Study Design applications and how they can be used to develop clear and compliant research protocols. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Virtual Volunteer at VCU has developed a number of virtual volunteering opportunities. If you are interested in becoming more involved in the Richmond community from the comfort of your room, RSVP to this URL: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VirtualVolunteeratVCU/rsvp_boot?id=735430. Email updates and membership: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VirtualVolunteeratVCU/club_signup. Questions: Akhila Kunuthuru, kunuthurua@mymail.vcu.edu; Jennifer Duong, duongjn@mymail.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Sneha Gade at gadesr2@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/virtualvolunteeratvcu/home/.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Whether you're using Google Forms for the first time or just want to see what new, innovative functionality Google has added, take part in this hands-on workshop hosted by Collaboration Services. Register at the following URL.

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

Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Living in unprecedented times can foster worry and anxiety. Controlling the way events are processed is the goal of this seminar presented by VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP. Register in Talent.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The nickname “Boomer Remover” for the COVID-19 pandemic highlights age discrimination in meme form. The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents this session as part of the Third Wednesdays FREE Community Series. VCU Chair and Associate Professor of Gerontology at VCU Tracey Gendron, MS, Ph.D., will explore how to foster a culture of inclusion that inhibits an “us versus them” mentality. 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.

Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research for an online KL2 Visiting Scholar Seminar featuring Katherine Michel, Ph.D., MPH, Georgetown-Howard University. She will discuss her current research into how a small percentage of HIV-positive people naturally control HIV viral levels without using antiretroviral medications. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K_8VlnFcRG6fFdhPbpY8fA.

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and because of the national coin shortage, all dining locations will be cashless. Acceptable forms of payment include swipes (as applicable), Dining Dollars, RamBucks, credit, debit and VCU cards.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusdish.com/.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on Aug. 11, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. All grades must be reported by noon Aug. 11 to complete end-of-semester processes. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned in the Class Schedule.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

Join VCU's Medical Journal Club and attend weekly meetings to learn about new advancements in medicine, discuss current events and their relevance in health care, meet like-minded and motivated students and learn about the opportunities available to pre-health students.

For more information, contact Samiya Majid at medicaljournalclub.vcu@gmail.com or visit http://bit.ly/medicaljournalclubvcu.

"Creating Interprofessional Readiness for Complex and Aging Adults: A Faculty and Clinicians Development Program" is a practical, case-based, learning experience from the Virginia Center on Aging. The program enhances the ability of clinicians and educators to help patients, learners, care providers and interprofessional teams to care for people aging with complex medical conditions. The program includes monthly seminars and independent study. Apply at the following URL by Sept. 1.

For more information, contact Jenni Mathews at vgec@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/circaa.

The VCU Department of Surgery is inviting all volunteers willing to donate a blood sample. This is a one-time blood draw. The project involves individuals ages 18-50 years, on no medications and not currently pregnant or ill. Compensation is available. Scheduling is flexible.

For more information, contact Loren Liebrecht, M.D., at loren.liebrecht@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-3753 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=A3LNR7LE3L.