12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

VCU Human Resources will host an informational session via Zoom for classified employees who wish to learn more about converting to VCU's Great Place HR plan for University and Academic Professionals. Upon registration, those who attend will be asked to submit their questions prior to the session via a Google form. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kathleen Blankenship at blankenshike@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d5f065035-ce00-409e-a917-aa136c49fe26.

12:30 p.m.

Do you want to spend a year abroad on someone else's dime? VCU's National Scholarship Office will host a Fulbright informational session both in person (Room 1210 701 W. Grace St.) and on Zoom. The Fulbright scholarship provides funding for research, study, creative projects and teaching English abroad. Juniors, seniors and graduate students from all majors are encouraged to join. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6868 or visit https://forms.gle/oaFchVaQQq6HdUtSA.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 3 p.m.

VCU's National Scholarship Office will offer an informational session about the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program in person (Room 1210, 701 W. Grace St.) and online. The program provides funding for up to three years of graduate study in non-medical STEM disciplines. Juniors, seniors and first-year grad students are encouraged to attend. Questions: http://nso.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Meredith Sisson at mrsisson@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/gwGifXG9ZyUiamxU7.

Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Join VCU Massey Cancer Center experts for a virtual discussion on clinical trials, the myths surrounding them and how they shape the future of cancer treatment. The conversation, to be hosted by Clovia Lawrence from Kiss Richmond 99.3 and 105.7, will feature Leslie Randall, M.D., Vanessa Sheppard, Ph.D., and Jose Trevino, M.D. Watch live on Massey's Facebook page at the following URL.

For more information, contact Blake Belden at beldenba@vcu.edu or (804) 628-4578 or visit http://facebook.com/VCUMasseyCancerCenter.

Friday, May 20, 2022 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Telecommunications Services will be offering virtual training on the Avaya Workplace app. Our customers are inquiring about extending their office number to their remote work site. The Avaya Workplace app is ideal for remote workers. Callers can reach remote staff on any device by calling their work telephone number, and when placing a call the caller party will see their work number and not their mobile number. Register for the Avaya Workplace training by clicking the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne L. Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or (804) 828-4400 or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 11 a.m. to noon

We all know how hard it is to find work-life balance. Even in these challenging times, it is possible to meet the competing demands of job and family. In this fun, interactive seminar, presented by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, participants will learn the four pillars of work-life balance and learn to prioritize what is important to you. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3y4e6YS.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Disability experts and child welfare practitioners will discuss the ABCs of developmental disability and what child welfare workers need to know when working with children and caregivers with developmental disabilities. Join VCU's School of Social Work for an interactive discussion and panel conversation. The event will be livestreamed at facebook.com/VCUSSW.

For more information, contact Naomi Sutton Reddish at cwstipend@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Deborah DiazGranados, Ph.D., director of evaluation, VCU C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research, will lead the center's next Whetting Your Appetite for Research seminar via Zoom. She will discuss best practices for designing and using research surveys. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrceuvqzkpGtXla72fE2IcbrDQMmYP4gBv.

Monday, May 30, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Join VCU Police in a 1.4 mile silent run to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Participants are asked to wear white shirts for a uniform appearance. All runners are welcome. Sign-ins begin at 11 a.m. at the Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St., with an opening ceremony at 11:30 a.m. The run starts at 12:30 p.m. Participants will run through VCU's Monroe Park Campus to the Virginia War Memorial. Free event parking will be available at VCU's Bowe Street Parking Deck.

For more information, contact Ofc. Stephen Adt at sgadt@vcu.edu or visit https://www.facebook.com/neverforgetmemorialrun.

VCU Police Ofc. Jacob Brush is collecting donations to help the nonprofit Lift Up Ukraine. Donation boxes are available until May 18 at VCU Police headquarters, 224 E. Broad St.; University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.; and Jonah L. Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St. Donations may take the form of nonperishable food, thermal underwear, hygiene products (except sprays, perfumes or products containing alcohol), diapers, disposable tableware, first aid kits and other items listed on the boxes. Each box has a scannable QR code for those who wish to donate monetarily.

For more information, contact Ofc. Jacob Brush at brushjd2@vcu.edu.

VCU Human Resources will present "How to Retire With the Virginia Retirement System" for VCU employees. These sessions are open to VCU employees only, not VCU Health System employees. View upcoming sessions at the following URL. For more information, contact VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu.

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.

Human Resources will present "Retiring With the VCU Optional Retirement Plan." These sessions are open to VCU faculty and VCU University and Academic Professionals, not VCU Health System employees. Questions: Email VCU Benefits at benefits@vcu.edu. 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/c9921b6a-d526-48c3-ac2f-b5a913a231f0.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon today, May 17, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-the-semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an Excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence is seeking participation in a short and easy survey to better meet the needs of university faculty. Among other topics, questions touch on teaching programs, faculty success programs and recommendations for future efforts.

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/VCoG2jqPWhdo54D67.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence invites faculty to participate in a study on perceptions regarding the scholarship of teaching and learning. Even if you have not participated in SoTL, your perspective is important. The survey should take no more than 10-20 minutes. A full information sheet about your rights as a participant is available at the start of the survey. To participate, visit the following URL.

For more information, contact Jared Keeley, Ph.D., at jwkeeley@vcu.edu or visit https://vcupsych.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cUbHLUKCx6yQhV4.