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 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.

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/.

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/.

The VCU First Destination Survey is live for May 2021 graduates on Handshake at VCU. Responses will help VCU to improve career and academic advising, student recruitment and student services. Prizes for completing the survey include AirPods, a Roku player, a robot vacuum, a VCU luggage set and Amazon gift cards. For six months after graduation, those who respond will be able to review/change information and will remain eligible for prize drawings.

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

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.

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/.

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.