Thursday, Jul. 30, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Former Brandcenter professor and managing director Kelly O'Keefe has been collecting memorabilia pertaining to advertising icons for more than 30 years. In this session, sponsored by VCU Libraries, he explores favorite pieces from his collection, digitally available through VCU Libraries Scholars Compass. Email libdevelop@vcu.edu for a link to the session or to ask questions.

For more information, contact Caslin Applewhite at applewhiteec@vcu.edu or (804) 357-7655.

Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

"Teaching With Canvas” training sessions are scheduled throughout the summer. Ninety-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/.

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU Environmental Health and Safety will hold online training for those who handle dangerous goods. Register for the class through BioRaft to be sent a Zoom invitation.

For more information, contact Barbara Back at bjback@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2020 at noon

VCU School of Medicine will host its Annual Faculty Excellence Awards Program. This virtual event honors outstanding faculty in the areas of teaching, humanism in medicine, professional achievement of women in medicine, clinical excellence and leadership in graduate medical education. Livestream the event at the following URL.

For more information, contact Deborah Stewart at deborah.stewart@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-6591 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/somfacawards.

RamSafe service will resume on Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. with physical distancing guidelines enforced. Buses will operate at 50 percent passenger capacity. Masks will be required to ride. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramsafe.

Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Recreation Center are scheduled to reopen with limited operations and hours. In accordance with state, CDC and VCU guidelines, Recreational Sports has made changes to its facilities, guidelines and procedures to help keep members and staff safe. Full details can be found at the following URL. Students and members are encouraged to review this site before visiting Rec Center facilities.

For more information, contact Connie Kottmann at crkottman@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/re-opening/.

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 https://bit.ly/medicaljournalclubvcu.