11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The VCU Health Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will celebrate at a Zoom webinar the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and his commitment to creating a united community. Questions: https://intranet.vcuhealth.org/event/81165/vcu-health-martin-luther-king-jr-day-celebration-event?channelId=76173. Join the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Adam Austin at acaustin@vcu.edu or (804) 243-2638 or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/j/95142572449.

Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Success in life begins with how well one communicates with others. This virtual class, sponsored by VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP, will equip participants with the tools and skills to hone their ability to communicate. The discussion will include the importance of first impressions, different communication styles and providing feedback. This is a step-by-step class for improving communication at work and in daily life. 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/3EZvvCP.

Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

VCU's Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team invites participants to examine the different ages in the workplace and ways to collaborate, grow and learn from one another. Together we will consider where generations came from, discuss historical events that have shaped our lives, acknowledge generational unconscious bias and assumptions, discover leadership and management best practices related to ageism and find commonalities to break down labels. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253dbbce80ef-e0da-447a-aa70-946871e0bca3.

Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

The Visiting Scholar Seminar Series sponsored by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will feature Maurice B. Fluitt, Ph.D., Howard University, who will present his research on the evolving role of miRNAs as both early biomarkers and mediators of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its microvascular complications (i.e., diabetic kidney disease). Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rob Direnzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or (646) 419-0495 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Eiq6siJZTVSUWTd7C4S1ng.

Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Department of Health Administration will host a virtual informational session for the Ph.D. in Health Services Organization and Research. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with program faculty and staff and learn about admissions and funding. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/programs/hsor-phd-program/.

Monday, Jan. 31, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning and evidence-based teaching. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/UbLJthaZGmg8mgg18.

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a workshop on using POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) pedagogy for inclusivity. This workshop will introduce tools based on POGIL pedagogy and other student-centered strategies that can be incorporated in courses of any size. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/geierLECYYjm2P9U8.

Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 at 2 p.m.

The VCU Chapter of the AAUP will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom. Faculty members (not on administrative contract) who wish to attend should email the following URL for the Zoom link. Before the meeting an agenda and meeting materials will be sent to all chapter members via the group's listserv. Email the following email address to join the chapter.

For more information, contact Everett Carpenter at ecarpenter2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7508 or visit https://www.facebook.com/aaupvcu.

The 2022 You First Peer Mentoring application is now open. First-generation college students who are rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply. Peer mentors serve as guides to new first-gen students and they benefit from being part of a close-knit group of other first-gen mentors who share experiences, celebrations and friendship. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students. Apply at the following URL by Feb. 8.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/resources/you-first-mentors/.

Youssef Roman, Pharm.D., Ph.D., of VCU's School of Pharmacy is conducting a study to assess the prevalence and causes of heart diseases in Filipino Americans. This study is for those who consider themselves Filipino with both biological parents of Filipino heritage. The study is funded by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research.

For more information, contact Youssef Roman at romany2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-8384 or visit https://forms.gle/jR9s1jgKncieSKxQ7.