Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 at noon

Last year nearly $19 billion was spent on veterinary care, which has risen 68 percent over the past decade. Pet insurance is a prudent way to put some of that money back in your pocket. Join VCU Human Relations and Nationwide Pet Insurance for tips on staying financially and physically well with your pet and learn about the discount available to VCU employees. 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/.

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the team at VCU Health's Clinical Research Unit will host an informal discussion on how they are working to evolve health care delivery to improve safety and efficiency. Speakers will be Mary Harmon, Ph.D., and Steve Kates, M.D. The session is part of a monthly series, Clinical Research in the Time of COVID-19. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris at Lauren.Harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcocuuupzksE90WmcssvUztbPBN-78_-Niz.

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; Applications/Support, Feb. 9, 11 a.m.-noon. Questions: https://wiki.vcu.edu/x/vI6nBg or email the following address. 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.

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at noon

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the second of its Community Engaged Research Seminar Series. Participants will learn the importance of collaborations and building community relationships. Speakers will be Vanessa Sheppard, Ph.D., and Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., MPH. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob DiRenzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sthj20wfRby86C5o7NQhiQ.

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Graduate Student Association will hold a general body meeting with Daniel C. Bullard, Ph.D., dean of VCU's Graduate School, to discuss inclusion and student concerns. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ann Kee at keesa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/gsa/rsvp_boot?id=914304.

Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 at 9 a.m.

The VCU Office of Alumni Relations has partnered with Mission Collaborative to offer the VCU Alumni Career Design Fellowship Feb. 6-March 6. This flexible 30-day online program provides alumni with a plan to map out the next steps in their careers. Enrollment deadline is Feb. 1; enroll at the following URL by Jan. 16 to save $50. Limited spots are available.

For more information, contact Latisha Taylor at Lntaylor2@vcu.edu or visit http://missioncollaborative.com/vcufellowship.

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

VCU's School of Education will host a series on becoming an antiracist educator. Participants will develop skills to dismantle systems that perpetuate racial inequities from a higher education perspective. Subsequent sessions will also be held on Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 10, March 24, April 14, April 28, May 12 and May 26.

For more information, contact Joshua Cole at colejp@vcu.edu or visit https://ose.soe.vcu.edu/professional-learning/becoming-an-antiracist-educator-series/.

All VCU Research Institutes and Centers seeking new or continued support from the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation must apply at the following URL by March 1.

For more information, contact John Ryan at jjryan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-2267 or visit https://research.vcu.edu/resources/institutes-and-centers/.

One eastbound and both westbound lanes of Marshall Street between 11th and 12th streets (in front of the Gateway Building) are now closed. One eastbound lane of traffic will be maintained. The Nelson Clinic garage entrance and exit will be closed. Traffic heading west on Marshall Street will be detoured at 12th Street unless entering the Gateway valet loop. Pedestrian traffic will also be rerouted.

For more information, contact Carrie Carroll at carrie.carroll@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/traffic.

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.

VCU Recreational Sports' Winter Break Group Exercise Schedule will be in effect through Jan. 24.

For more information, contact Hannah Kotarski at kotarskih@vcu.edu or visit http://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/group-exercise/.

Create safe, attainable fitness goals with the help of Recreational Sports' Mind Body Personal Training program. Work with an experienced yoga or pilates instructor to integrate more mindful movement in your health and fitness routine. Mind Body Personal Training is geared for those looking to increase mobility, stability and flexibility, improve functional movements and core strength, and manage stress. Individual or buddy training packages are available.

For more information, contact Jessica Norman at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/personal-training/.

Proposals must be submitted by Jan. 25 to VCU's Honors College for fall 2021 courses and modules (five-week courses). Submit proposals at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson, coordinator of academic affairs, Honors College, at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1803 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

VCU Human Resources and the VCU Staff Senate will sponsor the Career Development Conference in March. The theme will be “Together We Transform.” Speakers and facilitators who wish to share their knowledge and skills should register by Jan. 18 at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU's Staff Senate at staffsenate@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/2LaUvjH.

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.