Savannah Smith will facilitate the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs discussion series, which will focus on dispelling misconceptions and lesser-known facts about cultural identity groups and general social justice issues. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Learning to work from home requires adaptability and a new set of skills. This course, hosted by VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP, will outline strategies for communication, productivity and time management within the context of working from home. Discussions will include how to work around your children, manage distractions and cope with the emotional pressures of working away from the office. Register in Talent@VCU. For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

VCU Career Services and VCU Financial Aid will hold a mandatory federal work study training for supervisors. This training is intended to provide a thorough review of program expectations and updated requirements and is required for participation in academic year 2020-2021. If you have already attended a training session, you do not need to attend another. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Ash Taylor-Beierl at tayloram8@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/FWSRegister2.

Cristelle Brown will facilitate the discussion group, for students who identify as women of color. The group will provide students a safe space to discuss issues related to the social, cultural and political aspects of their identities with supportive peers. Discussions will feature a specific topic related to navigating the world as a person with multiple identities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Tiana Ingram at ingramtd@vcu.edu or visit http://omsa.vcu.edu/updates/.

Learn tactics to combat unconscious bias and stereotypes in a new two-hour workshop that explores how bias can affect our lives, our work and ourselves. The course is sponsored by VCU Human Resources Learning, Development and Organizational Culture. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact VCU HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture at learndev@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0177 or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/b53c155a-703b-409a-8f5e-ee2a4f13b85f?session=0f5f3739-7ad1-42eb-acb8-51b6ec10bff3.