2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on contract grading with Alli Tharp. The discussion will focus on the theory and practice of contract grading, its implementation in a variety of disciplines and a study of examples from scholars and teachers who have used contract grading in their courses. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/w7zBGGJk7ej9R8ax8.

12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

The news media play a large role in how we see each other and how we see the world. Although we rely on the media as a source of information, it often paints false narratives. Vivian Medina-Messner will lead the session, unpacking media depictions of Latinx folx. Register at this URL: https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

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

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Teresa L. Knott, who joined VCU Libraries in 2009 as director of Tompkins-McCaw Library for the Health Sciences, steps into her new role as interim dean of libraries this fall semester. In this session, sponsored by VCU Libraries, she will talk about the reopening of the buildings, on-campus life during the pandemic and the future of VCU Libraries. Email libdevelop@vcu.edu for a link to the session.

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

Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Alex Boothe and Maeya Bland discuss self-preservation and resistance through rest. Radical self-care requires community and setting healthy boundaries. Register for the Zoom link at https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Canvas introduction and question and answer sessions for faculty and staff are available throughout the summer. Sixty-minute online sessions, sponsored by VCU Academic Technologies, feature an overview of getting started with Canvas and will be followed by a Q&A. The training schedule and links to join and/or 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 or (804) 241-0197.

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join Massey Cancer Center registered dietitian Allie Farley as she discusses the New American Plate model, an innovative approach to eating for better health. This program encourages eating smarter, moving more and managing your weight. Register in Talent.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 from 8:30 a.m. to noon

The Center for Corporate Education presents the Coaching for Leaders and Managers program online for Fall 2020. This course is geared for managers, supervisors and leaders who want to strengthen their skills and empower their staff. This class will run on two half-day mornings, Aug. 19 and Aug. 26.

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