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University Events Impacted Due to COVID-19

Events featured in TelegRAM have been moved to an online setting to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Please check with organizers for assistance in accessing the online venue. Information about the university's One VCU: Responsible Together plan for a phased return to campus is available at https://together.vcu.edu. It is the source for the latest VCU updates. You can also receive VCU Together notifications. Download "VCU Mobile" from your iOS or Android App Store, or visit https://mobile.vcu.edu with your smartphone and select the appropriate link.

Today

In this workshop, Top Hat representatives will focus on Top Hat’s tools for driving student engagement in synchronous, asynchronous and hybrid settings. Learn how to build interactive polls and quizzes using advanced question types, create media-rich course materials and learn evidence-based strategies for online assessments. This session will also feature a VCU faculty member to offer tangible examples and anecdotes from using Top Hat with VCU students this fall. Questions: https://blogs.vcu.edu/classroomtechnology/. RSVP at the following URL. For more information, contact Academic Technologies at classroomtech@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/tophat/webinars/rsvp.

This week

Developing and Sustaining Community-Engaged Research Relationships

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at noon
Add to calendar https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sthj20wfRby86C5o7NQhiQ 14-01-2021 12:00:00 14-01-2021 15 Developing and Sustaining Community-Engaged Research Relationships VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the second of its Community Engaged Research Seminar Series. Participants will learn the importance of collaborations and building community relationships. Speakers will be Vanessa Sheppard, Ph.D., and Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., MPH. Register at the following URL. Developing and Sustaining Community-Engaged Research Relationships Rob DiRenzo direnzor@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will host the second of its Community Engaged Research Seminar Series. Participants will learn the importance of collaborations and building community relationships. Speakers will be Vanessa Sheppard, Ph.D., and Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., MPH. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Rob DiRenzo at direnzor@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sthj20wfRby86C5o7NQhiQ.

Recovery Ally Training

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 from 9 a.m. to noon
Add to calendar https://docs.google.com/a/vcu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfISpY2Iqmvq_nbttV2YmWSF5cKFHyxSxY5yGrIxiSNXfMh5Q/viewform 14-01-2021 09:00:00 14-01-2021 12:00:00 15 Recovery Ally Training Rams in Recovery will present Recovery Ally Training. Learn to be an advocate and ally for people experiencing substance use disorders and those in recovery. Questions: http://recovery.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. Recovery Ally Training Rams in Recovery recovery@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Rams in Recovery will present Recovery Ally Training. Learn to be an advocate and ally for people experiencing substance use disorders and those in recovery. Questions: http://recovery.vcu.edu. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Rams in Recovery at recovery@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/a/vcu.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfISpY2Iqmvq_nbttV2YmWSF5cKFHyxSxY5yGrIxiSNXfMh5Q/viewform.

Mat Pilates Class

Friday, Jan. 15, 2021 at noon
Add to calendar https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/ 15-01-2021 12:00:00 15-01-2021 15 Mat Pilates Class Join VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports to learn core strengthening exercises and breathing techniques. Register in Talent@VCU. Mat Pilates Class Cindi Phares cphares@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Join VCU Human Resources and Recreational Sports to learn core strengthening exercises and breathing techniques. Register in Talent@VCU. For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Structuring Your Class To Create Inclusion, Community and Connection: Lessons Learned Through Online Teaching

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Add to calendar https://forms.gle/7pBF4y5fC6QJNWNX7 14-01-2021 15:00:00 14-01-2021 16:00:00 15 Structuring Your Class To Create Inclusion, Community and Connection: Lessons Learned Through Online Teaching VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a panel presentation and facilitated conversation about fostering a sense of belonging in online classes. This workshop is geared for those looking to tweak their online teaching environment and for those looking to switch modalities from asynchronous to synchronous this spring. Register at the following URL. Structuring Your Class To Create Inclusion, Community and Connection: Lessons Learned Through Online Teaching Tiffany Freitas freitast@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence will present a panel presentation and facilitated conversation about fostering a sense of belonging in online classes. This workshop is geared for those looking to tweak their online teaching environment and for those looking to switch modalities from asynchronous to synchronous this spring. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/7pBF4y5fC6QJNWNX7.

Coming up

Human Trafficking Medical Symposium

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Add to calendar http://www.impactvirginia.org/jan-2021-symposium 19-01-2021 10:00:00 19-01-2021 15 Human Trafficking Medical Symposium Students Fighting Human Trafficking and the VCU School of Medicine will host its third annual Human Trafficking Medical Symposium Jan. 19-23. The topic will be discussed by experts in the field, health care workers and survivors of human trafficking. Register at the following URL. Human Trafficking Medical Symposium Gurjas Bajaj bajajgs2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Students Fighting Human Trafficking and the VCU School of Medicine will host its third annual Human Trafficking Medical Symposium Jan. 19-23. The topic will be discussed by experts in the field, health care workers and survivors of human trafficking. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Gurjas Bajaj at bajajgs2@vcu.edu or visit http://www.impactvirginia.org/jan-2021-symposium.

Grant-Writing Workshop: Introduction to Logic Models

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwucOmtrz8pH91gV3LwIf9VIdrJxEQEJV9a 19-01-2021 12:00:00 19-01-2021 13:00:00 15 Grant-Writing Workshop: Introduction to Logic Models The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and VCU Libraries will present a workshop on using logic models to enhance grant proposals. Nina Exner, Ph.D., and Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., will introduce the basic concepts of inputs, outputs and outcomes. Register at the following URL. Grant-Writing Workshop: Introduction to Logic Models Joshua Hahn hahnj2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation and VCU Libraries will present a workshop on using logic models to enhance grant proposals. Nina Exner, Ph.D., and Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., will introduce the basic concepts of inputs, outputs and outcomes. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Joshua Hahn at hahnj2@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1524 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwucOmtrz8pH91gV3LwIf9VIdrJxEQEJV9a.

Understanding Unconscious Bias

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Add to calendar https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/2c820efa-f877-490a-95bf-9f4d16dae890 19-01-2021 09:30:00 19-01-2021 11:30:00 15 Understanding Unconscious Bias This two-hour, instructor-led workshop will explore unconscious bias — social stereotypes about groups of people that form outside of our own conscious awareness. Participants will examine the origins of unconscious bias, its impact on individuals, organizations and societies, and tactics to combat unconscious bias and stereotypes. Register at the following URL. Understanding Unconscious Bias Shana Ryman sryman@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

This two-hour, instructor-led workshop will explore unconscious bias — social stereotypes about groups of people that form outside of our own conscious awareness. Participants will examine the origins of unconscious bias, its impact on individuals, organizations and societies, and tactics to combat unconscious bias and stereotypes. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Shana Ryman at sryman@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/ui/lms-learning-details/app/event/2c820efa-f877-490a-95bf-9f4d16dae890.

Ethical Quandaries in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Add to calendar https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdeivpj0iG9cBEEfRxLTrJvjn_NFe2LPL 20-01-2021 10:30:00 20-01-2021 11:30:00 15 Ethical Quandaries in the COVID-19 Pandemic Christine Grady, Ph.D., chief of the NIH Clinical Center’s Department of Bioethics, will discuss clinical practice, public health and research ethical issues that have arisen during the coronavirus pandemic. The discussion will be at a session of the Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates. Register at the following URL. Ethical Quandaries in the COVID-19 Pandemic Shirley Helm shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org DD/MM/YYYY

Christine Grady, Ph.D., chief of the NIH Clinical Center’s Department of Bioethics, will discuss clinical practice, public health and research ethical issues that have arisen during the coronavirus pandemic. The discussion will be at a session of the Central Virginia Chapter of the Society of Clinical Research Associates. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Shirley Helm at shirley.helm@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdeivpj0iG9cBEEfRxLTrJvjn_NFe2LPL.

Leading With Emotional Intelligence

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Add to calendar https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d951a491f-d84c-4d06-9162-b66bf527ac69 20-01-2021 09:30:00 20-01-2021 11:30:00 15 Leading With Emotional Intelligence VCU's Human Resources and the Learning, Development and Organizational Culture Team will host a virtual two-part workshop to share knowledge and tools to help leaders increase EI competencies to promote individual and team effectiveness. Three upcoming offerings being held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on: Jan 20 and Jan. 27, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, and Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. Limited seats are available in each workshop; those who register will be placed on a waitlist if you do not find an availability in any of these offerings. Register at the following URL. Leading With Emotional Intelligence Jen Bagley bagleyj2@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's Human Resources and the Learning, Development and Organizational Culture Team will host a virtual two-part workshop to share knowledge and tools to help leaders increase EI competencies to promote individual and team effectiveness. Three upcoming offerings being held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on: Jan 20 and Jan. 27, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, and Feb. 5 and Feb. 12. Limited seats are available in each workshop; those who register will be placed on a waitlist if you do not find an availability in any of these offerings. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Jen Bagley at bagleyj2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d951a491f-d84c-4d06-9162-b66bf527ac69.

Optimizing Your Biosketch To Present the Best Version of Your Science Self

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 from noon to 1 p.m.
Add to calendar https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkd-6gpjsoHdVCG6dAixK2tBEdsIjVR_Cs 21-01-2021 12:00:00 21-01-2021 13:00:00 15 Optimizing Your Biosketch To Present the Best Version of Your Science Self VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU's Health Sciences Library will present the next session of its "Whetting Your Appetite for Research" via Zoom. Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., research and education librarian, will discuss scholarly profiles that can be used to track individual scientific progress, find information about contributions to science and display work for grant reviewers. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. Optimizing Your Biosketch To Present the Best Version of Your Science Self Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, pmdillon@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research and VCU's Health Sciences Library will present the next session of its "Whetting Your Appetite for Research" via Zoom. Stacey Wahl, Ph.D., research and education librarian, will discuss scholarly profiles that can be used to track individual scientific progress, find information about contributions to science and display work for grant reviewers. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL. For more information, contact Pam Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1519 or visit https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkd-6gpjsoHdVCG6dAixK2tBEdsIjVR_Cs.

Virtual Hospitality Open House

Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at noon
Add to calendar https://ocpe.vcu.edu/hospitality 27-01-2021 12:00:00 27-01-2021 15 Virtual Hospitality Open House Explore online programs in Certified Wedding and Event Planning and S.M.A.R.T. Corporate Event Planning at VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education's Virtual Hospitality Open House. Meet the program staff and student adviser during one of two 30-minute sessions at noon and 5 p.m. Register at the following URL. Virtual Hospitality Open House VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education ocpe@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Explore online programs in Certified Wedding and Event Planning and S.M.A.R.T. Corporate Event Planning at VCU's Office of Continuing and Professional Education's Virtual Hospitality Open House. Meet the program staff and student adviser during one of two 30-minute sessions at noon and 5 p.m. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact VCU Office of Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/hospitality.

Cancers Below the Belt: Wright Center Health Equity Series

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at 10 a.m.
Add to calendar https://cctr.vcu.edu/health-equity/ 09-02-2021 10:00:00 09-02-2021 15 Cancers Below the Belt: Wright Center Health Equity Series Join speakers and panelists for presentations, discussion and a call to action on prostate and colorectal cancer disparities in minority communities. Featured will be Luisel Ricks-Santi, Ph.D., director of the Hampton University Cancer Research Center; Terrance Afer-Anderson, writer-producer-director of “The Black Walnut” and Renee Malone, program director at Hitting Cancer Below the Belt. The session will be hosted by Debbie Cadet, Ph.D., MSW, program manager for community health education and research at Massey Cancer Center, and is part of the Wright Center's Health Equity Series. Register at the following URL. Cancers Below the Belt: Wright Center Health Equity Series Lauren Harris cctrhlthdis@vcu.edu DD/MM/YYYY

Join speakers and panelists for presentations, discussion and a call to action on prostate and colorectal cancer disparities in minority communities. Featured will be Luisel Ricks-Santi, Ph.D., director of the Hampton University Cancer Research Center; Terrance Afer-Anderson, writer-producer-director of “The Black Walnut” and Renee Malone, program director at Hitting Cancer Below the Belt. The session will be hosted by Debbie Cadet, Ph.D., MSW, program manager for community health education and research at Massey Cancer Center, and is part of the Wright Center's Health Equity Series. Register at the following URL. For more information, contact Lauren Harris at cctrhlthdis@vcu.edu or visit https://cctr.vcu.edu/health-equity/.

Notices

VCU MLK Week 2021

VCU’s eighth annual MLK Week returns with a virtual keynote event honoring community leader Oliver Hill Jr. on Jan. 17. Additional activities during the week, through Jan. 22, will include a supply drive supporting Richmond and Henrico public school students and volunteer opportunities. Register for the keynote event at the following URL and check back for more information about the student supply drive, events and volunteer opportunities. For more information, contact Division for Inclusive Excellence at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://mlkday.vcu.edu/.

Faculty: Apply by Feb. 23 for Statewide Open Course Materials Grants

VCU Libraries, in support of open and affordable course materials across the VCU community, announces that a new round of VIVA Open Course Grants is open for applications. These $2,000 to $30,000 grants empower Virginia faculty with the resources and time they need to redesign courses by swapping expensive course materials for open, no cost, or library options. Applications are due Feb. 23. For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/2020-news/viva-grants.html.

Want To Learn Strategies To Accept Your Body?

Are you a woman ages 18 to 25? Would you like to participate in a research study aimed to accept your body? Involvement includes participation in a one-week online intervention that lasts 45 minutes total. Participants are asked to complete one-hour online surveys at three time points. Eligible participants will receive compensation in the form of Amazon gift cards. For more information and to determine eligibility, contact the following email address. For more information, contact Alexandria E. Davies at daviesae@mymail.vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DYARNEF8ND.

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