Faculty/staff Issue for December 20, 2021

Coming up

Lunchtime Webinar: VCU Evening MBA Program

Add to calendar 07-01-2022 12:00:00 07-01-2022 13:00:00 America/New_York Lunchtime Webinar: VCU Evening MBA Program Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program structure, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Questions: Call (804) 828-4622 or email gsib@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. https://vcu.zoom.us/j/91340686069 Austen Gouldman gouldmana@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide applicants with an overview of the program structure, curriculum and admissions process. A Q&A session will also be included. Questions: Call (804) 828-4622 or email gsib@vcu.edu. Register at the following URL.

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-010722.html.

Loss, Work and Life During COVID-19

Add to calendar 12-01-2022 12:00:00 12-01-2022 13:00:00 America/New_York Loss, Work and Life During COVID-19 Join VCU Human Resources for a virtual panel discussion on loss, work and life during COVID-19. We have all been impacted in one way or another. Panelists will share what has worked for them and provide takeaways and resources. We will discuss supporting yourself, your loved ones and your colleagues through grief and loss while we all seek balance in our VCU RAMily. Those who register in advance will be able to submit questions for the panelists prior to the event. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/. Register for the link at the following URL. Virtual Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources for a virtual panel discussion on loss, work and life during COVID-19. We have all been impacted in one way or another. Panelists will share what has worked for them and provide takeaways and resources. We will discuss supporting yourself, your loved ones and your colleagues through grief and loss while we all seek balance in our VCU RAMily. Those who register in advance will be able to submit questions for the panelists prior to the event. Questions: https://hr.vcu.edu/. Register for the link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://bit.ly/3yjKzIU.

Notices

RamSafe Holiday Hours

RamSafe will operate from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 25. Students and employees can place ride requests through the RamSafe app, ramsafe.vcu.edu or by calling 828-SAFE (7233).

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/transportation/ramsafe/.

Apply to Become a You First Peer Mentor

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/.

New Print-At-Home Daily Parking Permits

Employees without a VCU parking subscription are now able to purchase $6 daily value credentials/permits from home. Daily credentials for the Monroe Park Campus can be printed at home and used when needed in the decks on West Broad, West Main, West Cary, Jefferson or Henry streets. MCV Campus daily permits can be purchased in the office for A Lot. Upon purchasing, users do not need to pull a ticket upon deck entry.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or (804) 828-7275 or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/parking/faculty-and-staff/options-and-rates/.

Former Student Google Drive Files Unavailable After Jan. 3

Faculty and staff should review and verify they are not actively editing files still owned by former student archive.mymail.vcu.edu accounts.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2021/12/03/important-archive-mymail-vcu-edu-accounts-will-be-unavailable-on-january-3-2022/.

COVID-19 Vaccine Perceptions Survey

You are invited to participate in a research study about the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine acceptance versus hesitancy. You will be asked to complete a 5-10 minute electronic survey. Research Participant Information Sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RyS122WhHFHS5sjuaLGqm2TQ96YEXgBh/view?usp.

For more information, contact Michael Preston, Ph.D., MPH, at prestonm2@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/ThSF3Ai5dHDXFFucA.

TEDxVCU Speaker Applications Deadline Is Dec. 22

TEDxVCU, sponsored by The Commons, is seeking diverse, idea-driven talks and performances from a variety of voices in the university community. Participation is sought from students, staff, faculty and alumni as part of an in-person event to be held April 2. Questions: https://vcu.campusgroups.com/tedxvcu/home/. Applications are being accepted through Dec. 22 at the following URL.

For more information, contact TEDxVCU Team at tedx@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/Mku9pMGc2u4DHrwT9.

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