Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at 1 p.m.

New online Canvas training sessions are scheduled and ready for registration. Academic Technologies has partnered with VCU Online to provide a full schedule of training covering a variety of Canvas topics. Training will be delivered by members of both teams who have prepared the university's Canvas environment and resources to smooth the transition. View the training schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Brianne Jackson at onlinepd@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/learn-canvas.

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Hayley Billingsley, dietitian at VCU Health, will discuss strategies and suggestions for sustaining healthier eating habits at home at a workshop sponsored by the Health and Wellness Library. Register for the Zoom link 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/7328196.

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the second of its K Award Seminar Series. Participants will be offered tips and tricks on how to draft compelling specific aims and the subsections of the research strategy (significance, innovation and approach) while exploring the intersection of the proposed research and the career development plan. Danielle Dick, Ph.D., will speak. K Awards, which focus on career development, are designed to help scientists, physician-scientists and clinicians conduct research while working toward independence and competitiveness for major grants. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob DiRenzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oF1BTiiDRaqaNe64WW2nlg.

Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Women In Science at VCU will have its spring general body meeting to discuss events and charity drives for the semester. Join the meeting via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Women In Science at vcu.wis@gmail.com or visit https://zoom.us/j/96429296780.

Faculty/Staff Recreational Sports members are invited to register for Faculty/Staff Functional Fitness Training. This class incorporates strength and circuit training to build overall fitness while emphasizing proper form on functional movements. Consistent participation in this class will increase overall fitness level, strength and stamina. Small group sizes of four to eight participants ensures team camaraderie without sacrificing individual attention. Register by Feb. 5.

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

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/.

Google Meet provides the faculty host attendance reports and a recording automatically, and the use of a chat room for class collaboration is easy to set up. Collaboration Services invites you to learn all about Meet and Chat for online learning enhancement.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.