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/.

Monday, Jul. 12, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Learn the basics of Social Security with Bill Giesen of Fidelity at a session sponsored by VCU Human Resources. A Q&A will be available. 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/3vQvFqJ.

Monday, Jul. 12, 2021 at 10 a.m.

VCU Rice Rivers Center will present the Virginia Oyster Shell Recycling Program's July 2021 Shell Planting Event on Gwynn Island. Volunteers are sought to help build an oyster reef in the lower Piankatank River the week of July 12-16. Eligible staff may use enhanced or regular community service leave to participate. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindy Andrews at candrews@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BABA72DA31-vosrp11.

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

Learn the basic concepts of investing in a workshop presented by the Virginia Credit Union. 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/3gVlBs1.

From July 9 to Sept. 3, East Marshall Street will be reduced to one eastbound lane in front of the Gateway Building, between 11th and 12th streets, as part of the construction of the Wonder Tower at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU's pedestrian bridge. The Gateway Circle will be open and accessible. The sidewalk on the north side of East Marshall Street (Nelson Clinic side of street) will be closed to all pedestrian traffic. Please exercise caution, follow all detour signage and allow extra time for travel.

For more information, contact Carrie Carroll at carrie.carroll@vcuhealth.org or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/traffic.

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.

Applications are now available for the 2022 cohorts of the VCU Leadership, HIGHER Ground, and Minority Political Leadership Institute programs in the VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/.

VCU Police is sponsoring a food drive through July 14 to support VCU's Ram Pantry. The pantry helps to fight food insecurity among VCU students and accepts perishable and nonperishable food items and hygiene items such as deodorant, soap and toothbrushes. Donations can be placed in designated bins at VCUPD Headquarters lobby, 224 E. Broad St.; VCU Facilities and Financial Services Building, 700 W. Grace St.; and Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.

For more information, contact Cpl. Cory Neace at neacecb@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3hkM5Cu.

VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers online learning for the VCU community and members of the public. Choose from aikido, bookkeeping, computer skills, counseling and behavioral health, craft beer, cultural competency and languages, customer service, event planning, Excel, Google Analytics, paralegal studies, play therapy, podcasting, storytelling, supervisory and leadership, and test prep for the GMAT, GRE and LSAT, ACT and SAT, MCAT, PCAT, DAT and WordPress.

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

Are you currently experiencing low back pain, between the ages of 18-60 years old and interested in the possibility of nine weeks of nonsurgical experimental treatment? If you answered yes to all three you may qualify for our research. What? New, innovative and fun virtual reality games are designed to help people with chronic back pain move and feel better. Where? All appointments, testing and treatments are conducted at VCU. When? Participation in the study involves 24 one-hour appointments scheduled over a 57-week period. Who? The VIGOR Study team consists of professionals in the field who have been selectively chosen and extensively trained. Interested? Contact us at the following URL. You may be compensated for your time. Questions: http://www.movr.vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Tiffany Amos at mcl@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2902 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DHT7NDE3J9.