12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Ashlee Loughan, M.Ed., Ph.D., assistant professor of neurology, will present her research into mental health interventions for patients with a brain cancer diagnosis. The Discovery Dialogues seminar will be hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEsf-GqqDwqEtVS1_LZPWFFeHheK3bJVVb_.

6 p.m.

Learn why VCU's Online MBA program was recently ranked 32nd nationally by Fortune and how to apply. Accepted students have an average of eight years of work experience; it is recommended applicants have one to two years of work experience or the equivalent (internships or graduate school). Those who cannot register ahead of time can attend by using this URL: https://vcu.zoom.us/j/92370468469. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Robert Clarkson at rmclarkson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1597 or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/event-webinar-omba-051021?program=OMBA&utm_source=OMBA%20prospects&utm_medium=email&utm_content=05.10.21emailinvite1&utm_term=InfoSessionTime%20-%20ProgramName&utm_campaign=OMBARY21.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 11 a.m.

Join VCU Human Relations and Stony Point Women's Health dietitian Dana Henderson for suggestions about eating healthy and handling stress during the pandemic. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3aHK3cT.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Deborah DiazGranados, Ph.D., director of evaluation, C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, and co-director, Team Science, will discuss how to leverage Team Science to compete for grant funding. The grant-writing session will be hosted by the Wright Center. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpd-2orTkrG9Mf_zYBrTO7hf511FLfJkVT.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center will host a virtual discussion with artist Harold Mendez, writer Christina Sharpe, ICA Los Angeles senior curator Jamillah James and director of the Knight Art and Research Center Gean Moreno as part of Mendez’ exhibition "Let us gather in a flourishing way." The conversation will be moderated by ICA associate curator Amber Esseiva. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stephanie Stanton at stantons@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/events/harold-mendez-in-discussion/.

Monday, May 17, 2021 at 2 a.m.

Beginning May 17, all students, faculty and staff will collaborate together in one Google Workspace domain.

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

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at noon

James Thomas, PT, Ph.D., principal investigator on a study of chronic lower back pain, will showcase his research and the associated technological dependencies at a session hosted by VCU's IT Career Community Research Support SIG. Register in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hannah Steighner at itcareer@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/itcc-events.

Monday, May 24, 2021 from noon to 3 p.m.

Sharon Zumbrunn, Ph.D., Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence Faculty Fellow, will facilitate the second session of a two-part virtual writing retreat. She will help participants define their writing and wellness priorities and learn practical strategies for a more balanced and rewarding summer. Register for Part Two at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2UFI__5xAIpz8_1Bckgmm1MK0KYr1QU6W7Af2eyQB_xXzKQ/viewform.

Thursday, Jun. 3, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

David Naff, Ph.D., Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium, VCU School of Education, will moderate an online panel discussion hosted by Leadership Metro Richmond which will focus on research and strategies for supporting student mental health during and after COVID-19. The event will feature local educators, students and community leaders who will share experiences, challenges and upcoming needs. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Naff at naffdb@vcu.edu or (828) 773-2651 or visit https://lmronline.org/speaker-series/.

Wednesday, Jun. 16, 2021 at noon

VCU's Center for Interprofessional Education and the Health Professions Faculty Development Initiative will offer Enhance Your Teaching workshops with best-practice approaches to increase teaching effectiveness and enhance learner content retention. Summer workshops begin June 16. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alex DeSpain at despainae@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/enhanceyourteaching/.

Because students are out later in the evenings to study for finals, VCU's Police Department has increased patrols for RMC Events security officers from 9 p.m.-3 a.m. on the Monroe Park Campus. Security officers will patrol on foot in areas near Cabell Library and the University Student Commons. VCU Police can be reached at any time by calling (804) 828-1234 (Ext. 81234 from a campus phone) or by using the LiveSafe app.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1234 or visit https://police.vcu.edu/stay-safe/.

Open enrollment for health coverage and flexible spending plans will be available through May 17. The plan year begins July 1. No action is required to maintain current coverage elections for the upcoming plan year, but enrollment is required to begin or continue participation in flexible spending. COVA Care and COVA HealthAware participants may qualify for premium rewards for the upcoming plan year by completing a new or updated health assessment. Questions? Visit go.vcu.edu/hrsupport. Enroll at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HR Benefits Administration at openenroll@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/open-enrollment.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon on May 18, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end of the semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence invites students, alumni, VCU colleagues or students' family members to submit messages of gratitude to professors for this semester. The messages will be shared with the VCU faculty member. A submission form is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFT630hMF00dCT5UI1tDC-gY9ZXyRUSXmdXlyU_16KT9K7Pg/viewform.

In preparation for the transition from Blackboard to Canvas, training sessions are still available throughout May, as well as a Faculty Boot Camp May 25-28. Summer and fall training sessions are also available. View the schedule and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jana Avery at canvaslearn@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/.

VCU's Honors College is requesting proposals for fall 2021 courses. Submit a proposal to the following email address.

For more information, contact Jared Johnson at jajohnson4@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1715 or visit https://honors.vcu.edu/for-faculty/teach-honors/.

The University of Arizona is offering free Adobe Creative Cloud workshops May 18-Aug. 12. This opportunity is only available to an Adobe Creative Campus. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to to take advantage of the available events. Questions: http://adobe.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lucy Halunko at lhalunko@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7713 or visit https://adobe.arizona.edu/learn/events.

All Monroe Park and MCV Campus summer permits will be sold online, beginning at 9 a.m. on May 18. Permits will be sold first-come, first-served for the months of June and July.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/students/options-and-rates/.

Are you a health care clinician who practices in Virginia? If so, you are likely eligible to participate in a survey study conducted by faculty at VCU. We are interested in how health-care professionals have learned behavioral health counseling, specifically motivational interviewing. Those who complete the 25-minute survey will be entered into a bimonthly gift-card drawing. Click on the following URL to participate.

For more information, contact Rashelle Hayes at Rashelle.hayes@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-6752 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=NWWYMP4W44.

Nominations and applications for the Executive Committee of VCU's Leadership Career Community are open through May 14. These positions will be for the 2021-22 academic year. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at leadershipcc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/dkrdKLVRYiPBK7Ck9.

The 2021 VCU Science Communication Award has been awarded to Sean Koebley, Ph.D., for his presentation: “Goodbye, P-value: Practical Bayesian Statistics To Replace Frequentist Statistics.” Koebley is a fellow in the Physics Department. The award is for the best of How-to Talks by Postdocs, a series of instructional talks sponsored by VCU Libraries, VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the VCU Postdoctoral Association.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2021-news/science-communications-award.html.