Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the work day to explore basic and foundational yoga postures to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. This session is hosted by VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports. Register in 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/.

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at 1 p.m.

VCU IT Career Community Special Interest Groups will meet in January and early February. Sessions include Desktop/Endpoint, Jan. 14, 1-2 p.m.; Server Admin, Jan. 15, 10-11 a.m.; Research, Jan. 21, noon-1 p.m.; Instructional Technology (Labs and Classrooms), Jan. 22, 10-11 a.m.; Women in Technology, Feb. 3, 11 a.m.-noon; and Applications/Support, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-noon. Questions: https://wiki.vcu.edu/x/vI6nBg or email the following address: itcareer@vcu.edu. Join any SIG meeting on Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Warren Mays at itcareer@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/itcc-events-remote.

VCU’s School of Medicine is requesting proposals about educational research or innovations in health professions education at VCU. Visit the following URL to submit scholarly proposals, due Jan. 6. Areas of interest include diversity and inclusion, online engagement and fostering wellness. The symposium will be March 23-26 at noon and is sponsored by the VCU College of Health Professions; Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and the Office of Inclusive Excellence.

For more information, contact Katherine Henderson at Katherine.Henderson@vcuhealth.org or visit https://go.vcu.edu/vcuhses.

VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers flexible online learning for the university community and members of the public. Choose from bookkeeping, computer skills for the workplace, counseling and behavioral health, cultural competency and languages, customer service, event planning, Excel, Google Analytics, paralegal studies, play therapy, podcasting, supervisory and leadership and test prep for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, ACT, SAT, MCAT, PCAT, DAT and WordPress.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/.

Did you know VCU employees are eligible for many rebates and discounts by using one of the university's two approved real estate vendors? The vendors also offer services for VCU employees such as overview tours, drive-arounds and financial incentives including cash rebates after closing on a new dream home. See a list of VCU Human Resources discounts at the following URL.

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

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/c9921b6a-d526-48c3-ac2f-b5a913a231f0.

Human Resources presents "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. View upcoming sessions at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/cf698494-7201-467a-8b5b-c8739911e503.

The awards allow researchers to collect data that will support external funding – for work that ultimately will improve patient and community health outcomes. Investigators and research teams may apply for up to $50,000 for an 18-month period through this funding mechanism. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/support/funding/endowment-fund/.

The VCU Cashier's Office in Grace Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., will be open until noon each business day from Jan. 4-13. The building is closed; those with items for the Cashier's Office should call the main cashier number at (804) 828-8774 to alert them as to your needs.

For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1874.

The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award supports independent young physician-scientists conducting disease-oriented research that demonstrates a high level of innovation and creativity. The three-year award includes assistance with certain research costs and medical school debt relief. Applicants must be involved in patient care and be conducting research that has the potential to be translated to impact patients. A minimum of 80% of full-time professional effort must be committed. See guidelines at the following URL.

For more information, contact Glenny Escotto at escottog@vcu.edu or visit https://www.damonrunyon.org/for-scientists/application-guidelines/clinical-investigator.

The Commons is bringing TEDx back to VCU this spring. Students, staff and faculty are needed to help create a successful event and lay the foundation for future TEDx events. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/XgFpH4WyKks9jRek8.

Are you a woman ages 18 to 25? Would you like to participate in a research study aimed to accept your body? Involvement includes participation in a one-week online intervention that lasts 45 minutes total. Participants are asked to complete one-hour online surveys at three time points. Eligible participants will receive compensation in the form of Amazon gift cards. For more information and to determine eligibility, contact the following email address.

For more information, contact Alexandria E. Davies at daviesae@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DYARNEF8ND.