Thursday, Jul. 8, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU’s Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Information regarding tuition waivers and how to access education benefits will be provided to VCU and VCU Health Systems employees. Register at https://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-070821.html. Click on the following URL for the Zoom link. Questions: Email gsib@vcu.edu or call (804) 828-4622.

For more information, contact Austen Gouldman at gouldmana@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6408 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/96472531640.

Friday, Jul. 9, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports to strengthen all your body's major muscle groups. With a focus on utilizing your bodyweight with high repetitions, participants will be guided through a series of exercises targeting the chest, back, arms, legs, glutes and core. 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/3jcR8Hz.

Sunday, Jul. 11, 2021 at 5 p.m.

Want to become a better leader, harness the power of culture in your organization and better manifest a creative, productive environment in just six weeks? Register by July 11 to receive 10 percent off the price for the “Strategic and Cultural Leadership Series” program that begins on Aug. 2. This virtual program, hosted by VCU's Brandcenter, is for anyone looking to gain a wider knowledge of modern-day leadership skills and guide their teams more effectively. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Matt Jernigan at bcx@vcu.edu or visit https://brandcenter.vcu.edu/exec-ed/bcxls/.

Tuesday, Jul. 13, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The VCU Performance Management Group invites supervisors, managers and project leaders to the upcoming Experienced Supervisors Institute on July 13-15 at Maymont. This professional development course will help to build the necessary competencies to move beyond the role of a managing supervisor to becoming an influential leader. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mandy Fowler at afowler3@vcu.edu or (804) 218-2889 or visit https://pmg.vcu.edu/professional-development/esi/.

Thursday, Jul. 15, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

In today’s uncertain and changing world, it’s important to balance life issues, find your purpose and learn how to be intentional in everything you do. This virtual session, presented by VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP, offers guidance on how to develop a personal mission statement. 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/3xRUX95.

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 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education will present this session as part of the 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join program manager and school liaison Aurora Higgs for a brief review of how the history, flavors and proliferation of craft beer have informed local and global history. The session will also include updates on forthcoming craft beer programming at VCU. Register at the following URL.

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

VCU Learning Systems is offering Canvas training for Summer and Fall. Faculty should register at go.vcu.edu/canvas-training. The full training schedule can be viewed on the VCU Canvas website at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at canvaslearn@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/learn-canvas.

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.

Researchers are looking for VCU employees, as well as their family members, to volunteer for the COVID-CARES study. Volunteers must be 18 and older and have one of the following apply to them: have had a known exposure to COVID-19 in the last 14 days, currently have suspected COVID-19 symptoms, or have had no known exposure to COVID-19 and no suspected COVID-19 symptoms. Volunteers will be asked to review and electronically sign an informed consent document, complete a survey pertaining to your current symptoms (if any) and any known exposures in the last 14 days. You will be asked to complete two COVID tests at home, provided at no cost. Volunteers are paid for their time. Access the study website and see if you are eligible at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Rocha at study4u@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4202 or visit http://www.covidcarestudy.org/.

Are you a health-care clinician who practices 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) 628-6752 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=NWWYMP4W44.