Monday, Jul. 13, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present Stephanie Fryberg, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Michigan. She will share research findings on how culturally grounded interventions, by way of reframing the learning environment, positively influence student motivation and performance. Specific practices for creating identity safe classrooms will be discussed. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/NzHszh5kpBPr2M5R6.

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.

Monday, Jul. 20, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Division of Student Affairs, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity and the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will host an introduction to the interim honor system. Those who attend will learn about updates to the definitions of misconduct, increased opportunities for faculty involvement and new sanctions. Cultivating academic integrity in the classroom, in person and online, will be discussed. This session will also be offered at the same time on July 31. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/9yitd7awsXMfARDT7.

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

For more information, contact Owen Martin at martinso@vcu.edu or visit https://issuu.com/vcustudentmedia/docs/the_compass_2020.

PennyAppeal at VCU is a nonprofit student organization that is raising money to send food kits to starving children and families in Yemen. It costs $1.50 to provide one meal to a person who is suffering from hunger and poverty during this humanitarian crisis. Donations may be made via the following URL.

For more information, contact Samah Nor Bouyakoub at bouyakoubs@vcu.edu or visit http://www.launchgood.com/FeedYemenToday.