2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This 90-minute online workshop presented by VCU Human Resources and the Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will provide knowledge, skills and tools to implement successful change initiatives. Learn how we experience change as individuals, participate in activities based on relevant change management theories and use actionable tools for managers to lead teams through the changes experienced at VCU. Register in Talent@VCU at the following link. (Users must be logged into Talent for the link to function).

For more information, contact Leslee Gensinger at learndev@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/771126d4-db2f-484d-bce7-59d580240fdc.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Many programs, websites and applications help make the process of facilitating peer-to-peer interaction and managing group projects across a distance more engaging for instructors and students. This workshop, hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop, covers a breadth of collaborative tools. Register at the following URL.

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/wednesdays-in-the-workshop.html.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Panelists will share and discuss their various successes and challenges in working, caring for family, schooling their children and maintaining balance for their personal needs all at the same time. Panelists will include employees with single-parent homes, parents working from home and from the office and parents with children of various age groups and educational needs. Register in Talent@VCU.

For more information, contact Leslee Gensinger at lrgensinger@vcu.edu or visit http://Talent@VCU.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Prepare for the Fall 2020 Career Fair with the Society of Women Engineers at VCU. Come in your professional attire and receive pointers on how to look your best when speaking to employers. VCU Engineering Career Ambassadors will be present to help with your elevator pitch and offer advice on how to get the most out of the career fair. Those who attend will be entered in a raffle for an SWE logo polo shirt. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anisha Beladia at beladiaar@vcu.edu or (571) 208-6049 or visit http://cglink.me/r791769.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on inclusivity and students from the Gulf. The workshop will focus on helping participants gain a greater understanding of the unique geographic, social, economic and political contexts from which these students arrive on campus and develop strategies for making the classroom more welcoming. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Gn7WkNQMYvEtAhBu5.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a lecture featuring Samuel Myers Jr., a Roy Wilkins Professor of Human Relations and Social Justice in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Myers is a pioneer in the use of applied econometric techniques. His talk will explore his most recent publication, “Race-Neutrality: Rationalizing Remedies to Racial Inequality.” Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/2020-21-wilder-school-doctoral-lecture-series-to-kick-off-sept10-1.html.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Vice President for Research and Innovation will moderate a webinar on “Enhancing the Security and Integrity of America’s Research Enterprise” hosted by Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Kelvin Droegemeier. The event will include a Q&A session. All faculty, post-docs, staff researchers, graduate students and relevant research administrators from VCU and VCU Health are encouraged to attend and submit questions. Visit research.vcu.edu/integrity_compliance/research_security.htm for more.

For more information, contact VCU's Vice President for Research and Innovation at vpresearch@vcu.edu or visit http://research.vcu.edu.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2020 at noon

On Sept. 11 and Sept. 18, VCU students can compete with their peers in a virtual Adobe Creative Jam. Adobe Creative Jams are beginner-friendly design tournaments that give students experience solving real-world challenges. Learn how to use Adobe XD software to create interactive mobile app prototypes and compete to win prizes ranging from $25 to $250 per team member in Amazon gift cards. All participants must register via the following link by 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 10.

For more information, contact Andrew Ilnicki at ilnickiap@vcu.edu or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virginia-commonwealth-university-adobe-creative-jam-live-registration-114554497586.

Friday, Sep. 11, 2020 at 6:15 p.m.

One in Christ Fellowship will eat dinner together via Zoom to introduce the group's members. RSVP for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Yeji Hwang at hwangy3@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/1M96iAzvD6fHoUa29.

Thursday, Sep. 10, 2020 at 3 p.m.

VCU President Michael Rao, Ph.D., invites the VCU community to celebrate this year's Distinguished Faculty Award recipients virtually at the 38th annual Faculty Convocation.  A live webcast will be streamed at the following URL.

For more information, contact Office of University Events and Special Programs at UNIVevents@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/convocation.

Tuesday, Sep. 15, 2020 at noon

Join VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports for a virtual guided meditation with Chelsea. Take a break from the news, social media, and class assignments or telework responsibilities to find a moment of quiet reflection. The 30-minute session will provide a sense of calm, peace and balance, while improving attention, focus and the ability to work through stressful circumstances. Register at 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, Sep. 16, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The VCU School of Social Work’s C. Bernard Scotch Fund presents Social Justice in Politics via Zoom. Charles E. Lewis Jr., Ph.D., executive director of the Congressional Research Institute of Social Work and Policy, will discuss how students, faculty, staff and individuals can support voter advocacy and work against systems of voter suppression in a higher education setting and beyond. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anna Givens at sswconnect@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CM6SONP0RBCCOh0FHXKlkA.

Saturday, Sep. 19, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Working committees for the GSA's representative council will be assigned and relevant topics will be discussed. Register via RamsConnect.

For more information, contact Ann Kee at keesa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/gsa/rsvp_boot?id=775060.

Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education presents the Leading In Crisis program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for those looking to develop key skills in managing yourself and your team through crisis and change. This class will run synchronously in real time via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

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

Special Collections and Archives physical departments on both campuses are now open for walk-in researchers. Hours of operation will be 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Appointments are encouraged to allow staff to prepare materials in advance. As a precaution during COVID-19, materials will be quarantined for five days following use. Only three researchers will be allowed in the reading rooms at the same time. Masks and handwashing will be required.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu.

Take a tour of James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., on your own, in-person or online. Tours can be tailored to suit individual needs, and include the Cabell Library Mobile Tour for Focused Inquiry, a self-guided tour using your smartphone and video tour playlists to help you learn about library services online.

For more information, contact Donna Coghill at decoghil@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6554 or visit https://guides.library.vcu.edu/jbctours.

Adobe Creative Cloud licenses for faculty and staff are available for $190 per year. These licenses are assigned to an individual and may be used on multiple computers (maximum of two at the same time). Other discounted pricing options are available for Acrobat Pro DC and departmental licenses. Refer to the “Faculty and Staff" portion of the following URL. Faculty and staff currently paying $360 for a Creative Cloud license, contact the IT Support Center to cancel without incurring a fee.

For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at adobe@vcu.edu or visit https://adobe.vcu.edu.

To manage anticipated budget cuts, VCU Libraries is planning to cancel subscriptions to some journals effective January 2021. At this stage in the process of selecting titles to retire, the VCU Libraries seeks feedback from the university's academic community. The list of proposed cancellations is available until Sept. 18 at library.vcu.edu/research-teaching/collections-overview/cancellations/. A comment form is available for people to offer opinions.

For more information, contact Karen Cary at kcary@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/journal-cancellations-fall-2020.html.