12 p.m.

Finals are coming up, and it's a good time to learn more about The Well's free, one-on-one, stress management and mindfulness sessions for students. This workshop will include all the information about what happens in a Resilience Lab appointment. Questions: https://thewell.vcu.edu/programs/resilience-lab/. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Kelly O'Connor at oconnork3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96438025275.

3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Poetry has long been used as a tool of self-expression. As this historic semester comes to a conclusion, Multimedia Teaching and Learning Librarian Oscar Keyes and poet/event specialist Gregory Kimbrell will lead a collaborative poetry activity using Google Docs that makes a great starter for meaningful conversations. No poetry expertise is required. The event will be hosted by the VCU Libraries Workshop.

For more information, contact Gregory Kimbrell at kimbrellgg@vcu.edu or (804) 393-2951 or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2020-2021/wednesdays-in-the-workshop.html.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join Rams in Recovery for a Community Conversation with Kateri Coyhis, executive director of White Bison, a nonprofit addiction treatment center, who will discuss intergenerational healing in indigenous communities. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Tompkins at tompkinsee@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/3ofT5SB.

Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will offer a virtual Benefits and Wellness Fair for university faculty and staff through May 7. Highlights for May 6 will include live events with a cardio and strength exercise class from VCU Recreational Sports, Weight Watchers, VCU Parking plus a Zoom Open Enrollment Q&A with the VCU HR Benefits team. See full details, including a schedule and giveaways, at the following URL.

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

Thursday, May 6, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports for a full-body workout which will blend cardio and strength exercises to increase endurance. No equipment is required, but a yoga mat is recommended. 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/3xqLwhK.

Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WVCW will hold radio training day at the Student Media Center, 817 W. Broad St. Executive staff and DJs will be available to help set up and run your very own radio show. Learn how to operate the boards, record promotions and publicize your show. Questions: Email promotions@wvcw.org. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Fiona McMichael at mcmichaelf@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/6YTx1g2cEhCyCRCfA.

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/.

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. Please encourage graduating students to complete the survey and 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.

VCUDine has a number of special events planned for Shafer Court Dining Center. They include Sushi Specials, through May 7, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Sushi Specials at Bento, through May 6, open-close. See details and menus at the following URL or follow @VCU_Dining on social.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

Earn the Capital CoLab Digital Technology Credential by completing a prerequisite course in Computers and Programming, and courses in both Data Science Skills and Cybersecurity Skills through the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering. Nondegree-seeking students, including VCU and VCU Health employees, register through the VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at the following URL. Eligible employees may use their tuition benefit/education assistance.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/cs-fundamentals.

Digital badges are web-enabled versions of a credential, certification or learning outcome that can be shared and verified in real-time, online. Learn more about the benefits of digital badges and how to demonstrate your skills in a new way. View VCU's current badge collections at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at badging@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/badges.