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

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is collaborating with The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center and University Counseling Services for another round of discussions. "Let's Talk" is back with three affinity groups: Black identified, white identified and non-Black POC. Those who wish may participate in the group best representing their identity.

For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on designing equitable multimedia projects for remote instruction. The goal of this workshop is to support faculty who want to incorporate multimedia projects into their curriculum, such as videos, podcasts or websites. This workshop is specifically focused on the unique concerns and challenges of assigning digital projects in virtual learning environments. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qBoF7bJzswvDvp9aA.

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold an open house via Zoom for its graduate programs. An overview of the school's graduate programs, benefits and application procedures will be presented. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/JulyWSgrad.

Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Moving through the professional world while queer can be intimidating. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will have Julia Bailey available for the week to discuss navigating career development as LGBTQIA+ identified people.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2020 at noon

Writing for college can be scary and different, but VCU's Writing Center can help participants successfully navigate the rocks and shoals. Learn about the center's services and how experienced peer writing consultants can help students become stronger, more confident writers who don’t wait until the last minute to start a paper. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brian McTague at bjmctague@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYudOutrjkuE9S1kO6irAKv4UR-_YO0NA7l.

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Do you have family photos, old newspapers, scrapbooks and other items important to you sitting in boxes in your basement or attic? Learn the do's and don'ts of keeping them safe and the materials necessary for preserving them in this session with Preservation Librarian Nora Bloch. Sponsored by VCU Libraries. Contact the VCU Libraries Development Office at libdevelop@vcu.edu to receive a link to join the session.

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.

Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

VCU Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and VCU NSF ADVANCE Grant will host a virtual talk by Peggy McIntosh, Ph.D., of Wellesley College. She will discuss ways in which customary power relations between instructors and students can impede learning and how forms of privilege including race and class privilege can impact the learning environment. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/mSr9rx132sftojM28.

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Clinical Research Skills Series of VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a virtual workshop, "Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA): What Is It and When To Use It." Terry Smolenski, director of regulatory affairs and compliance at VCU Massey Cancer Center, will present the session. The workshop will also be offered 9-10:30 a.m. Aug. 5. Register at the following URL (keywords "Corrective and Preventive Action").

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2942 or visit http://training.vcu.edu.

VCU’s Committee on Commemoration and Memorials invites public comment at the following URL on its recommended actions to commemorate or de-commemorate buildings, names, plaques and places on VCU’s campuses. The public comment will conclude at 5 p.m. on July 24. All comments will be reviewed by the committee.

For more information, contact VCU Inclusive Excellence at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/public-comment/.

Selected Faculty Fellows will work directly with senior leaders in developing and implementing key programmatic initiatives to support VCU’s faculty. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. July 24.

For more information, contact Office of the Provost at vpfacaffrs@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/faculty/faculty-resources/fellows/.

The Health Promotion and Well-Being Center is continuing to offer online stress management and mindfulness appointments for students. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mia Liadis at liadisa@vcu.edu or visit https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/resilience-lab/.

VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research provides tailored mentorship to early career faculty pursuing clinical and translational research. Wright Center mentors possess a vast array of expertise necessary to support junior faculty. Those who wish to be mentored can request consultation with a mentor of their choice. View a list of mentors at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/mentorship-program.

TEENS is a research program that includes a four-month family-based lifestyle intervention - conducted virtually - for teens ages 12 to 16 who are overweight or have obesity problems. TEENS (Teaching, Encouragement, Exercise, Nutrition and Support) is offered by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. It includes weekly, virtual group classes for teens and parents that cover topics such as healthy eating, physical activity and goal-setting. Teens participate in live, online exercise sessions with personal trainers.

For more information, contact Danyel Smith at teens@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-8336 or visit https://www.chrichmond.org/TEENS.