4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU’s Writing Center will present an interactive session focusing on the tools necessary to establish ideas in a strong, logical manner to hook readers and entice them to read more. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/events/.

Wednesday, Jul. 21, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join the central Virginia chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates for an overview of common informed consent documentation findings, a review of common inconsistencies in medical records and tips, tricks and other ideas for maintaining support of patient safety and the promotion of data integrity. Jeannie Farnsworth, M.S., senior research compliance analyst at Banner Health, Banner Research, Phoenix, Ariz., will speak. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvduCrrTorHdLUUduNMFXBZEDg34cIAsfA.

Wednesday, Jul. 21, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a Lunch and Learn session featuring William “Bill” Leighty, senior strategic advisor at the Wilder School. Leighty will discuss government spending to maximize support for citizens to enhance quality of life. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Laura Foy, development coordinator, at foylp@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Katherine Huynh at huynhkp@vcu.edu or (703) 269-8237 or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/news-articles/the-impact-of-american-recovery-act-funding-on-state-and-local-government-1.html.

Monday, Jul. 26, 2021 from noon to 2 p.m.

This two-hour workshop, hosted by the Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team, invites participants to examine the different generations in the workplace and ways to collaborate, grow and learn from one another. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dbbce80ef-e0da-447a-aa70-946871e0bca3.

Tuesday, Jul. 27, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn about the Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by VCU's School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration personnel will be available to answer questions. Click on the following URL to register.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/executive-mba/#sob-events-1759433.

Tuesday, Jul. 27, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Strength starts with the core. VCU Recreational Sports, in partnership with VCU Human Resources, will help participants to build a more stable, powerful abdomen and lower back to improve fitness, straighten posture and provide a foundation for an active daily life. No equipment is required, but a yoga mat is recommended. Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/. 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/3h9qz3z.

Thursday, Jul. 29, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Representatives from VCU Massey Cancer Center, VCU Health Virginia Poison Center and the Virginia Department of Health will discuss how to keep food safe. The presentation will be hosted by the Massey Cancer Center and the VCU Medical Center Health and Wellness Library. This Zoom program is free and open to all. 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/7751662.

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Have you considered volunteering for a research study? VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of the 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join VCU's Nyssa Towsley, MS, CIP, and Stacy West, MS, CASR, CIP, to learn more about what human research is, how the VCU Institutional Review Board helps to oversee research and keep participants safe and what you can do to be an informed research participant. Register at the following URL.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For clinical research pursuits to be successful, investigators and clinical research coordinators must adapt to a new normal of health care delivery and risk management. Join Libby Dimattia and Bobby Moulden as they provide updates on Epic and OnCore, discuss the time frame and nuances of Epic's layout and remind us of shared responsibilities of principal investigators and clinical research coordinators. This online event is part of a monthly series by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU Health's Office of Clinical Research. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lauren Harris at Lauren.Harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrfumvqDkjHterS5-LRjrVSPpc4I8xGGuk.

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.

The VCU Police Department is hiring new police recruits. Recruits are paid to train at the VCU Police Academy. Officers receive free tuition for college courses and excellent state benefits, including health care, retirement and paid vacation time. VCU Police officers can retire at age 50 with 25 years of service. Questions? Contact VCUPD Recruiter Conrad Simms. Apply at the following URL. Apply by Aug. 31.

For more information, contact Conrad Simms at csimms2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1225 or visit https://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

VCU Human Resources will present one-hour workshops for managers about having conversations with their employees regarding flexible work arrangements. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jeremy Bost at jbost2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/70926204-cccb-40b9-8ad4-20b40b657e4f.

If you are 12-69 years old, had an allergic reaction that required the use of epinephrine or a visit to the emergency room in the last 15 years or you have no history of severe allergies, you may be eligible to participate. Learn more by calling (804) 573-9161 or the following number. The site principal investigator is Lawrence Schwartz, M.D. Study coordinator is Esperanza Gilbert. The study sponsor is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

For more information, contact Kyle Narron at knarron@vcu.edu or (804) 628-1072.

Are you a health-care clinician or student who practices or trains in Virginia? If so, then 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 20-minute survey will be entered into a bi-monthly gift-card drawing. Click on the following link to participate.

For more information, contact Rashelle Hayes, Ph.D., at rashelle.hayes@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-3695 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=NWWYMP4W44.