Tuesday, Jun. 8, 2021 at 11 a.m.

Stay ahead in an ever-changing financial world by participating in a workshop which will address advance income planning and help secure consistent and predictable income during retirement. This webinar will be presented by VCU Human Resources and the Association of Financial Educators. Questions: https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/. 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/3yp7T7F.

Wednesday, Jun. 9, 2021 at noon

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will hold a Zoom informational session about graduate programs online for VCU employees. An overview of the school's graduate programs and benefits will be presented. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit http://bit.ly/WSforVCU21.

Wednesday, Jun. 9, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

BCX, VCU Brandcenter’s executive education division, will host a free, virtual session at which instructor Rick Plautz will provide a sneak peek into the program’s content, structure and focus. Those who register will produce product packaging redesign, glass bottle presentation and business card/letterhead mockup. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Matt Jernigan at jerniganm@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/dimension_preview.

Thursday, Jun. 10, 2021 at noon

VCU's Online MBA program, ranked 32nd nationally by Fortune, is still accepting applications. Learn why this synchronous format is geared for working professionals and current students who have an average work experience of 10 years. The graduation rate is over 90 percent for the two-year cohort format. Questions: https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/online-mba/. Register for the webinar at the following URL. If you cannot register ahead of time, you can attend at https://vcu.zoom.us/j/97406510132.

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-061021?program=OMBA&utm_source=OMBA%20Prospects&utm_medium=email&utm_content=05.19.21emailinvite1&utm_term=InfoSessionTime%20-%20ProgramName&utm_campaign=OMBARY21.

Thursday, Jul. 15, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This online workshop will allow participants to explore their top strengths and discover how those unique talents contribute to their success as an individual contributor, team player and leader at work. The event will be hosted by VCU's Center for Corporate Education at the School of Business. The registration fee is $60 and includes StrengthsFinder assessment. Register at the following URL or email corp-ed@vcu.edu for more information.

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

The migration to the Canvas Learning Management System is now complete. Blackboard is no longer available. Log in to Canvas with your VCU eID at go.vcu.edu/canvas. For for more information, training opportunities and resources, visit the VCU Canvas Knowledge Base at https://ts.vcu.edu/askit/teaching-and-learning/canvas/.

For more information, contact Learning Systems at canvas@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu/canvas/.

All students enrolled in summer 2021 courses at VCU will receive an email from the dean of students in June requesting verification of physical location while taking courses. Federal Regulation 34 CFR 600.9(c)(2) requires that all institutions of higher education (including VCU) make a determination of the state or other place where students are physically located. The purpose of this federal regulation is to ensure that VCU is authorized to provide educational opportunities where enrolled students are located. Details, including an FAQ, are on the Current Physical Location website at the following URL.

For more information, contact Yeimarie Lopez at location@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/location/.

The Compass, created by VCU's media outlets, is the ultimate survival guide for new students and transfers. The publication includes articles written by VCU student staff, local advertisements and contributions from VCU departments and organizations. The Compass will be available through the VCU Mobile app, promoted during Weeks of Welcome and linked throughout multiple avenues reaching thousands of students and families. Submit by July 12.

For more information, contact Dominique Lee at leeds3@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1642 or visit https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V4_Eb6ZfEJ9vmW_1n8YIOEbRUVsTCTEy/view?usp=sharing.

Researchers in VCU's Department of Physical Therapy and Radiology are conducting a study to learn about infant brain development. Infants born between 38-40 weeks and under three months are invited to participate in the study. Enrolled infants will undergo three MRI visits and three assessments during the first six months of life. MRI visits will be at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU and assessments can be completed at the infant’s home or in lab. If you are interested in participating contact the study team for more information.

For more information, contact Meagan Miller at mdlinpt@vcu.edu or (804) 628-5037.