This week
Fitness on Demand (FLEX) Workout Session
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.
Join VCU HR and RecWell for a fitness on demand workout video. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3Firkox
For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.
VCU Writing Center Workshop: American Psychological Association and Avoiding Plagiarism
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 at 5 p.m.
Learn how to articulate your own, unique ideas in the style of your discipline. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.
VCU Choral Ensembles Concert
Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022 at 7 p.m.
VCUarts and VCUmusic will present the choral department's fall concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Admission is free. The theme for this concert is "Compass Points: New Directions." This concert will feature the new VCU choral director, Christopher Hansen, Ph.D.
For more information, contact Christopher Hansen at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit http://arts.vcu.edu/event/choral-concert/.
Painting and Printmaking Holiday Sale and Fundraiser
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
VCU's Department of Painting and Printmaking will host a pop-up holiday sale and fundraiser in conjunction with the Craft Department's clay sale today, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. The sale will be in the first floor lobby of the Murry N. DePillars Building, 1000 W. Broad St. Payment will be accepted via Venmo or Cashapp only. Twenty percent of the total sales will go to benefiting painting and printmaking students in need with travel or supply costs.
For more information, contact Kat Wilson at kawilson@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/event/painting-printmaking-holiday-sale/.
VCUarts Theatre To Present 'Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:30 p.m.
"Gross Indecency" by Moisés Kaufman is a thrilling courtroom drama based on the true events surrounding the downfall of celebrated poet and playwright Oscar Wilde in Victorian England. Kaufman uses trial transcripts, personal correspondence, interviews and other source materials to tell the story of the 1895 trials that resulted in Wilde's arrest and imprisonment for the crime of sodomy. Performances will be Thursday, Dec. 1 through Sunday, Dec. 4 at the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave.
For more information, contact Sarah Moore at theatretix@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6026 or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/theatre/vcuarts-theatre-mainstage-season/.
Lebanese Student Association Fall Bash
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The Lebanese Student Association will host a fall bash featuring Lebanese food and dancing in Rooms A-D, University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.
For more information, contact LSA@VCU at contact.lsa.vcu@gmail.com.
Final Just Write Session of the Semester
Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 from 9 a.m. to noon
VCU's Office of Faculty Affairs and Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence invites faculty to drop in for the final Just Write session of the semester. Coming together can increase a mutual sense of accountability - and it makes writing feel a little less lonely. Take part for as little or as long as you need between 9 a.m. and noon. Coffee and scones will be available. The session will be in Room 115, Scott House, 909 W. Franklin St. Register at the following URL.
For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://ctle.vcu.edu/events/write/.
Movie Night at the Byrd
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at 7 p.m.
VCU's Graduate and Professional Student Programming Board will host a movie night at the Byrd Theatre, 2908 W. Cary St. Tickets are free. Register on RamsConnect at the following URL for more information.
For more information, contact Ann Kee at gspb@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/gspb/rsvp_boot?id=1913120.
Notices
Certificate in Clinical Research Program
VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research actively supports clinical research professionals entering the work force or transitioning career paths with the Certificate in Clinical Research. The program prepares students for first-time entry or transition into the field of clinical research and provides professional development for current clinical, allied health and research professionals. Spring 2023 applications due Dec. 30 at the following URL.
For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/education-and-training/certificate-program/.
RamTech Faculty and Staff Appreciation Sale
Full-time faculty and staff can shop in-store through Friday, Dec. 9 using payroll deduction and pay zero percent down at the time of purchase. Discounted items include iPads, MacBooks, AirPods, Apple Watches, gaming accessories and more.
For more information, contact Rafael Wells at ramtech@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8324 or visit http://ramtech.vcu.edu.
Mindful Moms Program for Pregnancy
VCU School of Nursing's Mindful Moms Program welcomes those who are 12-26 weeks pregnant to join a free prenatal yoga or education classes during their pregnancy. Mindful Moms is an NIH-funded study seeking to understand how to best enhance mental health and well-being during pregnancy. The program welcomes those who are feeling stressed, anxious or depressed.
For more information, contact Christine Aubry at mindfulmoms@vcu.edu or (804) 273-7267 or visit http://www.mindful4moms.org.
Winter Wishes Initiative From the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health
Celebrate the mothers of the OB MOTIVATE Clinic at VCU Health by donating to the Winter Wishes fund, which was created to provide holiday gifts for the mothers and their babies. Donations may be made at the following URL.
For more information, contact Clinical Coordinator of OB MOTIVATE at culbertml@vcu.edu or (804) 314-5651 or visit https://give.chfrichmond.org/campaign/motivate-clinic-2022/c417408.
Retirement Tax Savings Limits Increase for 2023
Deferral limits for 403(b) and 457(b) will increase in 2023. Employees who wish to change their TDA or DCP deferral elections for 2023 should refer to "Retirement tax-savings limits" at https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/a-z-list-of-benefits/tax-deferred-annuity-and-cash-match-programs/ for details. No action is required for employees who wish to continue their existing deferral elections with no changes. Questions: Request HR support at https://go.vcu.edu/hrsupport
For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/.
Annual Notification of VCU Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy
All members of the university community are asked to read VCU's Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy. The document provides information about protecting individual health, sustaining safety and promoting the general well-being of all at VCU. A link to the policy and a variety of online resources are available on the VCU Division of Student Affairs blog at the included URL. Questions: https://blogs.vcu.edu/studentaffairs/
For more information, contact Charles Klink at dsa@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/studentaffairs/index.php/annual-notification-of-vcu-alcohol-and-other-drugs-policy-2/.
Makerspace Training Courses
Registration is open for Makers' Training Workshops and for Makers’ Courses (Modules I, II and III) for VCU students who seek to use the College of Engineering Makerspaces. Students must first complete the Orientation and General Safety Training through the College of Engineering before registering for the more advanced courses. Morning and afternoon sections are available. See the full schedule at the following URL.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/engineering.
VCU Continuing and Professional Education
VCU Continuing and Professional Education offers learning options for the VCU community and the public. Choose from aikido, business writing, communication, computer skills, customer service, data analysis, digital marketing, digital tech, event planning, facial reading, fitness and wellness, infant mental health, languages, makerspace training, management, mindfulness, online teaching, paralegal, play therapy, podcasting, Power BI, pre-health test prep, storytelling and WordPress.
For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/courses/.
New Posts From the Integrity and Compliance Office Blog
Take note of National Ethics and Compliance Week and learn what happens when no one witnesses misconduct. Read what the ICO does in this month's compliance Corner and Compliance Case Study. See the blog at the following URL.
For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8208 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/.
VRS Hybrid Plan Auto-Escalation Will Increase Member Contributions Effective January 2023
Virginia Retirement System will increase Hybrid Plan member contributions by half a percent effective January 2023 for members hired and reported to VRS on or before September 2022 who are not already making the maximum 4 percent voluntary contribution and who have not already elected a half percent or greater voluntary contribution increase for January 2023. Members can opt out or elect a different amount on or before Dec. 15 to override the automatic increase. See more at https://www.varetire.org/auto-escalation.
For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at benefits@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/benefits/.
Do You Dip or Use Smokeless Tobacco?
Individuals who dip/use smokeless tobacco are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation may be available. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.
For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.
Black Love Safe Love
This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identify as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Compensation is available. Participation in this research study is voluntary.
For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu.
