12 p.m. 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.

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/.

7 p.m.

Rams in Recovery will host an online graduation for the organization's students in recovery. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pc-ivrjwqG9XseGMxUQ3BI_Thpd-W5gzu.

Friday, May 14, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This session will be a slower 30-minute practice focused on active stretching of muscles and opening of connective tissue. Release built-up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and increase long-term flexibility. No equipment is required, though a yoga mat is recommended. This class is hosted by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports. 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/32MB4Ts.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and the central Virginia chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates for a presentation on ethical issues involved in recent pay-to-participate “research studies” and how these may violate the pillars of respect of persons, beneficence and justice. Annette Oeser, MLAS, CCRP, clinical/translational coordinator in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University, will speak.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuf-2rqzgrEtfZ7Csur3R5hOBha0ZU9XP6.

Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at noon

Kimberly Salkey, M.D., VCU Health Dermatology, will discuss skin cancer and provide tips on staying safe in the sun. The online session will be hosted by the Massey Cancer Center and the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library. The program is free and open to all, but space is limited. Registration is required. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dana Ladd at dlladd@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/7751517.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 9 a.m.

VCU Online and Academic Technologies will offer a four-day event that includes Canvas workshops and more. Session tracks will cover all levels of Canvas users from novice to advanced. Sessions will be held May 25-28. Workshops will be 9 a.m.-noon with open office hours from 1-4 p.m. each day. Questions: https://go.vcu.edu/canvas. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Online at onlinepd@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/2021-faculty-canvas-boot-camp/.

Thursday, May 27, 2021 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation will host a presentation by Melissa Throckmorton, MPA, director of Research Development and Strategic Projects, about strategies and tools for seeking an appropriate grant opportunity for individual projects. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1524 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpfuGtqT8vGtf0HWs7cYVcnZtpAPOvNfJS.

Wednesday, Jun. 2, 2021 from 9 a.m. to noon

VCU Environmental Health and Safety will hold online training for those who handle dangerous goods. Register for the class through BioRaft for Zoom information.

For more information, contact Barbara Back at bjback@vcu.edu or (804) 241-0197 or visit https://vcu.bioraft.com/.

Monday, Jun. 7, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

VCU's Center for Corporate Education will present the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program online for Summer 2021. This course is geared for participants looking to gain a Black Belt credential in project management. This class will run synchronously via Zoom from June 7 to June 11. Completion of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt is a requirement for this program. Questions: Email go.vcu.edu/corped. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Carrie Hawes at cjhawes@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/corped.

Beginning May 17, all students, faculty and staff will collaborate together in one Google Workspace domain. Students involved have been directly notified of action needed.

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

The VCU First Destination Survey is now live for May 2021 graduates on Handshake at VCU. Answers to the survey will help VCU to improve career and academic advising, student recruitment and overall student services. The survey is open to both undergraduate seniors and graduate/professional students completing their degrees in May. Graduating students who complete the survey will be eligible to win prizes (AirPods, Roku player, robot vacuum, VCU luggage set, and Amazon gift cards).

For more information, contact Danielle Pearles at ddpearles@vcu.edu or visit http://tiny.cc/VCUFDS21.

Eligible faculty and staff may make open enrollment elections for state health coverage and flexible spending until May 17. Elections may be made online or by using an enrollment form. Enrollment forms must be received by VCU Human Resources no later than 5 p.m. on May 17 or postmarked by May 17 if sent by mail. 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.

The required annual information security awareness training is due on May 12 all employees. This short training course will provide a refresher to employees on protection from cyber threats. Access the training under the learning tab in the VCU Talent system at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Information Security Office at infosec@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/talentatvcu.

The VCU Libraries collection housed on the first floor of James Branch Cabell Library will be unavailable for browsing June 8 through as late as Oct. 15 for the replacement of aged and unstable shelving and old carpeting. Researchers are encouraged to plan ahead and check out needed materials before June 5. Faculty may request books to be pulled and held for pickup at the service desk, or for Front Door Pickup or delivered to their offices by using the “Request” function in the search box.

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

The All of Us Research Program at the National Institutes of Health is inviting more than a million people across the United States to help build one of the most diverse health databases of its kind. VCU has partnered with the NIH and All of Us to help patients at VCU Health contribute to that database. People who join will give information about their health, habits and where they live. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

For more information, contact Jackie Kruszewski at allofus@vcu.edu or visit https://www.joinallofus.org/VCU.

Youssef Roman from VCU's School of Pharmacy is leading a community genetic research study to investigate the prevalence and risk factors of cardiovascular diseases in Filipino Americans. You can participate in this study if you are 18 or older and self-identify as Filipino and both of your biological parents are also Filipino. This study will take place at VCU Clinical Research Unit. Details, click on the following URL.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., at romany2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/uapLjWrLgpG3WrQXA.