Thursday, Jun. 24, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This workshop about the Rx Impact program, hosted by VCU Human Resources and CommonHealth, will provide those who attend with the information needed to make informed decisions about their health when they or a family member receive a prescription medication. This program will educate participants about the topics they need to know prior to going home with the prescription, during use and when they are finished with or no longer need the medication. 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/3ymj2WV.

Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join the Information Technology Career Community Special Interest Group chairs for an end-of-term discussion highlighting the activity and achievements of each SIG since their inception last fall. All ITCC members are welcome to join and SIG membership not required. Questions: https://wiki.vcu.edu/display/CCIT/VCU+ITCC. Register for the Zoom link in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Warren Mays at itcareer@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/itcc-events.

Monday, Aug. 16, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Common Book Program invites faculty and staff to welcome first-year students to VCU by facilitating a 50-minute August Common Book discussion on Aug. 16 or Aug. 17 via Zoom. The 2020-21 Common Book, "Rising" by Elizabeth Rush, looks at the impact of climate change and rising sea levels on U.S. coastal communities. Questions: http://commonbook.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Fagan at fagane@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/42f3NKMEyQeHuLUs8.

VCU Human Resources will present a workshop designed around case studies and work samples and provides managers with guidance about flexible work arrangements. The workshop will be offered weekly through July 23 at http://go.vcu.edu/talentatvcu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Leslee Gensinger at learndev@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d70926204-cccb-40b9-8ad4-20b40b657e4f.

The Faculty/Staff Functional Fitness Training Instructional Program is available to all faculty and staff who are members of VCU Recreational Sports. The second session will be July 6-Aug. 12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30-7:30 a.m. at Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register by July 2.

For more information, contact Jessica Norman at normanj3@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/programs/fitness-and-wellness/instructional-programs/.

The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has issued its call for nominations for the 2022 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Awards. These awards recognize superior accomplishments in teaching, research and service. Nomination instructions are available at the following URL. For assistance in compiling a nomination packet, contact Gypsy Denzine at gmdenzine@vcu.edu. Nominations are due to the appropriate dean no later than July 14.

For more information, contact Linda Hamrick at pvastwk03@vcu.edu or visit https://www.schev.edu/index/institutional/outstanding-faculty-awards.

Heart to Soul in Action at VCU is seeking artists to donate handmade art pieces for a collaborative art fundraiser in conjunction with Katie’s Project at VCU and Race for Unity. Questions: Email vcu@katiesartproject.org. Click on the following URL to join.

For more information, contact Mannat Narang at narangm@vcu.edu or visit http://linktr.ee/HSAvcu.

The Queerantine Archive Project (bit.ly/QueerArchive) will hold its final informational session on June 26. Register at the following URL. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. The registration deadline is midnight on July 1.

For more information, contact B. Ethan Coston at bmcoston@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrc-qrrzksH9QjGJ23o6bh2Bm-GdLoDsPu.

VCU Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for university employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. Questions: Email benefits@vcu.edu. View upcoming sessions and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alexis Cross at crossah@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/cf698494-7201-467a-8b5b-c8739911e503.