8:45 a.m.

The Richmond Geometry Festival will focus on emergent research topics while bringing together specialists in low-dimensional topology and algebraic geometry. The festival will highlight developments in moduli theory together with new perspectives in Floer homology and Khovanov homology. This virtual event, sponsored by VCU's Department of Mathematics and Applied Mathematics, will be held June 10-11 and will feature online lectures and a virtual poster session. Register online at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicola Tarasca, Ph.D., at tarascan@vcu.edu or visit https://sites.google.com/vcu.edu/gtmp/festival.

12 p.m.

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.

Friday, Jun. 11, 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 your education benefits will be provided to VCU and VCU Health Systems employees. Register at the following URL. Click on https://vcu.zoom.us/j/95676666467 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://business.vcu.edu/about-us/events/graduate-studies/webinar/evening-mba-program-webinar-061121.html.

Wednesday, Jun. 16, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and Fidelity Investments and learn how to build a plan to generate income. The plan offers the opportunity to grow your savings and create a cashflow that lasts, regardless of market fluctuations. 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/2Ta3MfH.

Wednesday, Jun. 16, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education will present its first session as part of this year's 3rd Wednesdays FREE Community Series. Join Catherine MacDonald with VCU Gerontology to talk about how social connectedness and social isolation can impact health — physically, mentally, emotionally, and cognitively — no matter what age. Learn about the science behind these health effects, how to strengthen social health and help others. 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.

Thursday, Jun. 17, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and Virginia Credit Union and learn how to access a free copy of your credit report and the importance of reviewing and understanding the report. The components of a sample credit report will be provided and discussed at this online session. 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/2T4K3xQ.

Monday, Jun. 28, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Alumni will present a program with alumnus Jon Singletary, Ph.D., dean of the Diana R. Garland School of Social Work at Baylor University and longtime Enneagram facilitator. Join a discussion about how the nine Enneagram personality types can be a useful way to understand yourself and others. Take a free Enneagram test (https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test) before the workshop to learn more about your number. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Toney at aktoney@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcualumni.org/Calendar/Details/42348.

Tuesday, Jul. 6, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.

Do you have a high school student who will graduate in 2022 or 2023? Join VCUarts for the Pre-College Summer Program from July 6-30, 2021. All programs will be held virtually on Zoom. Available courses include interior design, fashion design, digital video production and more. Sign your high school student up today and receive a $100 discount for VCU employees. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chelsey Fix at fixcj@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/pre-college-prep/pre-college-summer-program/.

A five percent salary increase will become effective on June 10 for all University and Academic Professionals and Classified staff hired on or before Jan. 1 with a performance rating of “developing” or higher.

For more information, contact VCU HR at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/compensation/salary-increase/.

Do you know a high school student interested in nursing? Nursing Explorations is a virtual two-day introduction to nursing for high school students interested in the field and is open to students in the ninth through 12th grades. The dates are June 25 and June 26, from 9 a.m.-noon. No fee is required. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Karen Hill at karen.hill@vcuhealth.org or visit https://dhsd.vcu.edu/programs/high-school/nursing-explorations-ne/.

VCU Recreational Sports facilities are transitioning to full operations. Masks are not required for those who are vaccinated. Vaccinated community members who wish to wear a mask are encouraged to do so. Masks are still required of all unvaccinated patrons ages 5 and up at all indoor Recreational Sports facilities. Additionally, workout reservations at the Cary Street Gym or MCV Campus recreation center are no longer required. Further changes will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information, contact Amanda Simnons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recsports.vcu.edu/facilities/re-opening/.

TLC's I am Jazz star Sander Jennings joins the podcast to discuss growing up on TV, his fitness journey, being a positive presence online and his LGBTQ+ Rights Advocacy. The PIPELINE Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major platforms where podcasts are streamed. Questions: http://dhsd.vcu.edu/podcast. The podcast is hosted on Spotify at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rayallan Fredericks at fredericksr@vcu.edu or visit https://open.spotify.com/episode/04GdDbk7Yc3B40Unz3BemM?si=LqMuEzkCRmqb-3ZwV_FsDA&dl_branch=1.