3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a webinar for faculty and staff interested in the Fulbright Scholar awards (www.cies.org). Jeff Wing will lead this session. 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.

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.

Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

"Teaching With Canvas” training sessions are scheduled throughout the summer. Ninty-minute online sessions will review course navigation, Blackboard course import, working with modules, assignment groups and Speedgrader. Representatives from VCU’s ALTLab and TS Learning Systems will be available to answer questions. The training schedule and links to 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/.

Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2020 at noon

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports for this class which incorporates core strengthening exercises coupled with breathing techniques that allow for a stronger and more functional body. All levels are welcome. 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/.

Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Savannah Smith will facilitate the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs discussion series, which will focus on dispelling misconceptions and lesser-known facts about cultural identity groups and general social justice 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/.

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learning to work from home requires adaptability and a new set of skills. This course, hosted by VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP, will outline strategies for communication, productivity and time management within the context of working from home. Discussions will include how to work around your children, manage distractions and cope with the emotional pressures of working away from the office. Register in Talent@VCU.

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

Thursday, Jul. 9, 2020 at 2 p.m.

VCU Career Services and VCU Financial Aid will hold a mandatory federal work study training for supervisors. This training is intended to provide a thorough review of program expectations and updated requirements and is required for participation in academic year 2020-2021. If you have already attended a training session, you do not need to attend another. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6166 or visit https://tinyurl.com/FWSRegister2.

Friday, Jul. 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and facilitated by Jeff South, this presentation and discussion will explore ways to use current events, résumé-building exercises and humor to connect with students in large-enrollment online courses. You'll leave with a list of at least five things you can do to engage online learners and ensure student success as well as high course evaluations. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ogzvyLXzV8qt6H7J6.

Friday, Jul. 10, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Learn tactics to combat unconscious bias and stereotypes in a new two-hour workshop that explores how bias can affect our lives, our work and ourselves. The course is sponsored by VCU Human Resources Learning, Development and Organizational Culture. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture at learndev@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/b53c155a-703b-409a-8f5e-ee2a4f13b85f?session=0f5f3739-7ad1-42eb-acb8-51b6ec10bff3.

Monday, Jul. 13, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education presents the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program online for Summer 2020. This course is geared for participants looking to gain a Black Belt credential in project management. This class will run synchronously via Zoom. Completion of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is a requirement for this program. Register at the following URL.

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

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/.