12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join Neal Alen to learn about using Protocol Builder to develop a clinical research protocol. Protocol Builder is made available to VCU faculty by the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17615.

4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Virtual Volunteer at VCU has developed a number of virtual volunteering opportunities. If you are interested in becoming more involved in the Richmond community from the comfort of your room, RSVP to this URL: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VirtualVolunteeratVCU/rsvp_boot?id=735430. Email updates and membership: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/VirtualVolunteeratVCU/club_signup. Questions: Akhila Kunuthuru, kunuthurua@mymail.vcu.edu; Jennifer Duong, duongjn@mymail.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Sneha Gade at gadesr2@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/virtualvolunteeratvcu/home/.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Libraries collect materials of cultural and historical value. Library lovers are often collectors, too. While personal treasures may or may not have great cultural or historical value, they do have meaning. This session sponsored by VCU Libraries focuses on these objects — from childhood drawings to vacation mementos — and the stories they tell. Email the VCU Libraries Development Office at libdevelop@vcu.edu to receive a link to join the sessions.

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.

Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Roy Roach and Monquell Middleton will facilitate the discussion for students who identify as men of color. The group provides students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers.

For more information, contact Monquell Middleton at mamiddleton@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Friday, Aug. 14, 2020 at 3 p.m.

The first quarterly meeting of a group focusing on child health equity and research will be held online. Share your work and learn what others are doing. Find collaborators and expand your impact. Attendance counts toward maintaining membership in the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Child Health Research Institute and eligibility for grants. The Child Health Research Institute is a new entity formed within the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The institute has been approved by the School of Medicine and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Henry Rozycki at hrozycki@vcu.edu or (804) 828-9602 or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/93469469542.

Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Health and Wellness Library will present a class on exercising at home via Zoom. Join the Health and Wellness Library and Carrie Baines, health coach and personal trainer, for a discussion and demonstration of exercises that can be done at home with little or no equipment. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact K.J. Ricasata at ricasatakj@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/6916576.

Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU HR, VCUHS HR and the Virginia Credit Union in a webinar to learn what it means to be financially healthy. You'll also get a chance to confidentially determine your own Financial Health Score and the steps you can take to improve it. 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/.

Adobe Creative Cloud licenses are available for purchase by individual faculty and staff 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). Adobe Acrobat Pro DC licenses are $60 per year. Departmental licenses are also available for $190 per year and are assigned to a single computer. To purchase a license or learn more, view the “Faculty and Staff" licensing information at the following URL.

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

To help prevent the spread of COVID-19, VCUDine has added more choices, including touchless pay and two swipes per week at Chick-fil-A. Touchless payment methods include scanning your GET mobile app, tapping your VCUCard at the register, or using Apple Pay or Google Pay. Cash will not be accepted. Additionally, swipe exchange can be used twice a week, Monday through Saturday, at Chick-fil-A.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit https://vcu.campusdish.com/.

To support VCU community members traveling cross-campus with increased safety concerns, VCU Parking and Transportation launched a temporary express shuttle on Aug. 14. Buses travel to designated stops at James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave.; One Capitol Square, 830 E. Main St.; and McGuire Hall, 1112 E. Clay St. Students and employees can ride by presenting a VCU or VCU Health System ID card to the driver upon boarding. Face masks must be worn upon boarding and while riding the bus at all times.

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