10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Adèle Clark was a well-known Richmonder who combined her vocation as an artist and educator with political activism to advance the rights of women and others for nearly seven decades. In this session, archivist Ray Bonis previews a new online exhibit exploring her life, work and lasting impact. Sponsored by VCU Libraries. To receive a link to join the sessions, or for questions, please contact the VCU Libraries Development Office at libdevelop@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/community-zooms.html.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will host a webinar on "Leave Options for Working Parents." Register in Talent@VCU.

For more information, contact HR Learning and Development at learndev@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/a837afdf-c65f-431c-ad32-3b6caab94a76?session=576fbaa9-1670-41b5-b2a1-0fc2f01234bc.

2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU Writing Center will sponsor an open house via Zoom. Meet the center's staff of student writing consultants and start the journey to becoming a stronger, more efficient writer. The discussion will focus on the center's services and what to expect from a consultation, including Zoom sessions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL, hosted on the center's events page.

For more information, contact Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

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

How will you be affected by the tax cuts and jobs act? Learn how to remain in control of your tax situation no matter what happens moving forward. Join VCU Human Resources and the Association of Financial Educators for a session focusing on common itemized deductions, how to be tax diversified, child tax credit rules and more. 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. 26, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

"Canvas Intro and Q&A” sessions for faculty and staff are available throughout the summer. Sixty-minute online sessions, sponsored by VCU Academic Technologies, feature an overview of getting started with Canvas and will be followed by a Q&A. The training schedule and links to join and/or register are posted on the VCU Canvas website at the following URL.

For more information, contact Eric Harvey at canvas@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute will host a HIGHER Ground Women's Leadership Development Program Virtual Open House. Hear firsthand experiences from program alumnae about how the program has affected them personally and professionally. A Q&A will also be included. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link. Questions, gehli.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrce6uqT0vG9bd6jZ8Kznt5yqMcUbG7UBX.

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The VCU College of Health Professions will host an overview of open educational resources and creative commons resources. The sessions, also on Sept. 8, 24 and 29, will be presented via Zoom by Jessica Kirschner, open educational resources librarian at VCU. Learn what defines an open educational resource, how they can be used and how to search the creative commons for available OERs. Participants must register in advance at the following URL.

For more information, contact Michael Forder at mjforder@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQwIUu-qcjcsLR5eGQI0tuG8JxytX7vmY717Dqc8mBRDhP5Q/viewform.

Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education presents this session as part of the Third Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Community Health Education Center Librarian Dana Ladd will lead a discussion about accessing the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library resources and Medline Plus. The discussion will range from the latest information on COVID-19 to managing chronic conditions. 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.

Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences will host a wide range of webinars this fall for the VCU community. The library offers PubMed, Embase, CINAHL and more to help students, faculty and staff with research needs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brandon Burneson at burnesonbp@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/.

Faculty, staff and students at VCU are invited to participate as volunteer readers in the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. The award, coordinated by VCU's English Department and the James Branch Cabell Library, honors a debut novel written during the preceding calendar year. The Cabell Committee is now receiving entries for the 2021 award and readers are needed to begin reviewing submissions. Details, email cabellfn@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Michelle Goshen at cabellfn@vcu.edu or visit https://firstnovelist.vcu.edu/.

Registration is open for the Transfer Student Leadership program sponsored by The Commons. The six-week, virtual leadership program is for transfer students to learn new skills and build community. Learn more at one of the upcoming information sessions via RamsConnect or register for the program at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1582 or visit http://cglink.me/r746550.

Are you a health information expert or health professional? Would you like to help promote health literacy to the public? The Network of the National Library of Medicine's Speakers Bureau is seeking individuals of all skill sets. Programming can be in the form of a facilitated discussion, lecture, panel discussion or Q&A. To sign up, follow the link below and complete the short form.

For more information, contact Rachel Hunley at rachel.hunley@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-8583 or visit https://nnlm.gov/all-of-us/resources/speakers-bureau.

VCUarts The Anderson, in collaboration with the Department of Dance + Choreography, will present an installation and series of performances by Sinclair Emoghene. The dance considers racial equity and the impacts of privilege. Performances will take place three times weekly through Sept. 3. A reservation must be secured in advance to attend. Reserve a spot and see the performance schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Monica Kinsey at kinseym@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/news/sinclair-emoghene-facets-of-esoterics-aug-18-sept-8/.