Friday, Jun. 25, 2021 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

This slower, 30-minute session will focus on actively stretching muscles and opening connective tissue. Release built-up tension, prevent injury, increase blood flow to muscles and boost long-term flexibility. No equipment is required, but a yoga mat is recommended. This class will be sponsored by VCU Human Resources and VCU Recreational Sports. 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/3yoZlO1.

Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2021 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Learn about VCU's Master of Decision Analytics Professional Track program at a webinar hosted by the 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. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/analytics/master-of-decision-analytics-professional-track/#sob-events-1759442.

Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join VCU's Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, for the HIGHER Ground virtual open house. During this interactive event, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the program, application process, program benefits and hear firsthand experiences from alumni. Questions: https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/higher-ground-womens-leadership-development-program/. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (757) 320-6597 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f3biPmyxT9G6mw_HQW43rQ.

Monday, Jul. 12, 2021 at noon

New IExcel Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Certificate specialization online courses will be offered a la carte July 12 for VCU faculty/staff in leadership roles. Applicants may choose one or two specialization courses (Cultivating Inclusive Learning Environments D527, Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare D604 or Advancing Diversity and Equity in Corporate Settings D707) to be taken online July 12-Aug. 9. The a la carte fee is $500 per course, payable by departmental transfer. A certificate will be awarded to each participant who successfully completes the course. Enrollment is limited. Questions: https://iexcel.vcu.edu/leadership/. Apply by June 30 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jan Altman, Ph.D., IExcel Education executive director, at iexcel@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVj1Xzs_sX8QgxMBj8CxydUoaXxWQR-61Rk9cSio28u7xLfA/viewform?usp=sf_link.

VCU's Cashiers Office, Grace Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., will close at noon on June 30 due to Fiscal Year End. All materials should be to the office by 11:45 a.m. to insure timely processing. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. on July 1.

For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8774 or visit https://treasury.vcu.edu/banking/cashiering/.

VCU's Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center will present up to three $50,000 pilot grant awards this year. The release date was 8 a.m. June 21. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. July 30.

For more information, contact Khadijah Johnson at khadijah.johnson@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-0422 or visit https://parkinsons.vcu.edu/.

Researchers are looking for VCU employees, as well as their family members, to volunteer for the COVID-CARES study. Volunteers must be aged 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, which will be provided at no cost. Volunteers are paid for their time. To access the study’s website and see if you are eligible, visit the following URL.

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