5:30 p.m.

Rams in Recovery holds a weekly virtual meeting immediately followed by a social hour with games or other fun activities. The meeting and social hour are open to all.

For more information, contact Lauren Powell at detrevillelj@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

This workshop, sponsored by VCU Online and VCU Learning Systems, is for faculty who want to learn how to transition their Blackboard courses to Canvas. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17683. An hour-long session will also be offered at 10 a.m. Dec. 17. Register at https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17684. Join either session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96890108620.

For more information, contact Ginny Thompson at vthompson5@vcu.edu.

Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

This workshop, sponsored by VCU Online and VCU Learning Systems, is for faculty who want to learn how to transition their Blackboard courses to Canvas. Register at the following URL. Join the session via Zoom at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96890108620.

For more information, contact Ginny Thompson at vthompson5@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=17684.

Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 at noon

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/.

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Center for Corporate Education will host its Society for Human Resource Management Exam Prep program online for Spring 2021. Gain a competitive edge and recognition as an expert in the field of HR with a SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credential. This class will be held Jan. 12-April 20 on Tuesday evenings. Visit the following URL or email corp-ed@vcu.edu for more information.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3165 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

The Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration returns to VCU for the eighth year from Jan. 17-Jan. 23. Organizations can submit event information via the following URL to the VCU Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success for inclusion on the VCU MLK Week Events website.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Institutional Equity, Effectiveness and Success at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/598Vr1sXGgXLgnE56.

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/.

All departmental deposits and payments should be submitted to the Cashier's Office no later than noon on Dec. 18 prior to the university closing for winter break. The Cashier's Office must deliver all deposits and payments to the bank no later than 2 p.m. on Dec. 18. The office, at Grace Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., will be closed through Jan. 18. The office will reopen Jan. 19. During this time incoming items and items from the dropbox on the second floor of the VMI Building, 1000 E. Marshall St., will still be processed. Items may also be hand-delivered to VCU Mail Services at the Valentine House, 920 W. Franklin St.

For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8774.

The Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign is the annual charity drive for employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia. VCU's annual campaign is coming to a close on Dec. 30. The CVC operates for and by state employees under the Executive Order of the Governor. Participants can contribute by payroll deduction or credit card.

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

Did you know VCU HR offers many wellness and well-being resources including weekly live virtual programs, webinars and discounts? You can also find family resources, financial resources, tobacco cessation resources, plus many more. See the opportunities at the following URL or https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

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

VCU's Honors College is requesting proposals for fall 2021 courses and modules (five-week courses). Submit a proposal at the following URL by Jan. 15.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

Winter Break is an excellent time to take a short course on a subject you been wanting to learn more about. LinkedIn Learning has over 16,000 online courses taught by real-world professionals on a variety of subjects. With your VCU account there is a world of learning at your fingertips. View the opportunities at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rochelle Clarke at rclarke3@vcu.edu or visit https://lil.vcu.edu/.