Faculty/staff Issue for August 14, 2020
Special Announcement
University Events Impacted Due to COVID-19
Events featured in TelegRAM have been moved to an online setting to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Please check with organizers for assistance in accessing the online venue. Information about the university's One VCU: Responsible Together plan for a phased return to campus is available at https://together.vcu.edu. It is the source for the latest VCU updates. You can also receive VCU Together notifications. Download "VCU Mobile" from your iOS or Android App Store, or visit https://mobile.vcu.edu with your smartphone and select the appropriate link.
Today
Men of Color Discussion Group: Open Topic
12 p.m. 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/.
The Cultural Experience of Middle Eastern and South Asian Women Interest Meeting
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The group will hold its first virtual interest meeting on Zoom. The new organization will be introduced and will focus on the cultural experience of Middle Eastern and South Asian Women. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.
For more information, contact CEMESAW at cemesawvcu@gmail.com or (703) 209-7887 or visit http://us04web.zoom.us/j/6256036104?pwd=TUl3ZzV1MDBKbmVyOGpvekRSYWlTUT09.
Coming up
VCU Writing Center Open House
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon
The VCU Writing Center will sponsor an open house via Zoom. Meet the center's staff of student writing consultants and start the journey to becoming a stronger, more efficient writer. The discussion will focus on the center's services and what to expect from a consultation, including Zoom sessions. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL, hosted on the center's events page.
For more information, contact Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.
Investing in Uncertain Times: What Can Be Done Today
Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020 from noon to 1 p.m.
Experiencing the ups and downs of the market — and seeing retirement account assets react to those ups and downs — can be unsettling. Join VCU Human Resources and TIAA for a webinar to learn how to handle market turbulence. 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/.
Other resources
VCU Libraries workshops
See a schedule of workshops and classes that teach how to use collections and databases.
LinkedIn Learning @ VCU
Navigate a vast library of online video tutorials to supplement teaching, learning, and professional development.