11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Come learn how to grow your own food with Malique Middleton, entreprensur in residence at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St. Middleton will break down the basics of gardening. Gardening 102, Midleton's more in-depth garden talk, will be on Friday, May 16, 1-3 p.m. with even more strategies.

For more information, contact Malique Middleton at middletonme3@vcu.edu.

Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host Memory Café at VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St. Join for a fun, social space for those with early-stage memory loss to connect, while care partners gain support and information. The bonds formed in Memory Cafés often last throughout the continuum of the disease and become additional support for those involved.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu.

Friday, May 16, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host James Weinstein, D.O., senior vice president of Microsoft Health, for Facts and Faith Fridays via Zoom. He will discuss "AI and Health - Revolutionizing Care: The Role of AI in Early Detection, Treatment and Patient Support." Questions: Visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays/ Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Pierce at mccfactsfaith@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FUItHKA0R3aZ9t5eIt7acA#/registration.

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Join TIAA and VCU HR and learn how to manage caring for your aging parents while supporting your adult children. Join this virtual session to learn more. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/44eRbu4

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

VCU Psychology invites participation in two studies on the Monroe Park campus for which compensation is available. One: A study on including video materials in school teaching to make classes more engaging. Two: A study on how people react to fictional characters. Those who take part will fill out a 10-minute online questionnaire and then complete both studies in one lab session that will take about an hour. See more details and find out if you are eligible at the following URL. New signup dates are available. If you have already completed the eligibility survey but the listed times did not work for you, contact the researchers to schedule a different session time.

For more information, contact VCU HSS at vcuhss@gmail.com or (804) 554-0584 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3AJY3KMHN7NF87TY.

Thursday, May 22, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

VCU's Office of the President invites faculty, staff and students to attend virtual community listening sessions to share your thoughts on the provost search process. Feedback from the university community will play a central role in shaping the intention and outcomes of the search. RSVP is required. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact WittKeiffer Consultants at VCUProvost@wittkieffer.com or visit https://forms.gle/2UooZYRw4SY5nf4f8.

Wednesday, Jun. 4, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

This event is an opportunity for the entire family to come and learn about resources and participate together in fun activities that challenge the brain. Several community organizations will be in attendance with engaging activities while you get information and resources for a healthier lifestyle. The VCU Health Hub is at 1330 N. 25th St.

For more information, contact VCU Health Hub at vcuhealthhub@vcu.edu or visit https://action.alz.org/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=1356&productId=720938264.

Registration is open for RecWell’s small group training program, Summer Sweat. Participants work with a certified personal trainer to learn the foundational methods of cardio and resistance training and program design using a variety of equipment throughout the fitness center to build skill and knowledge of proper technique and progressions. Session 1 runs May 20-June 26, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5-6 p.m. Register May 1-23 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000026001.

Did you know Employee Health offers wellness screenings at its Monroe Park location (800 W. Broad St.)? You can review wellness concerns with a nurse, get your cholesterol and blood sugar checked (optional) and get a customized list of resources that will help you reach your wellness goals. Visit the following URL to schedule your appointment up to two months in advance.

For more information, contact Jennifer Bucknam at bucknamjj@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education and LEDstudio are offering an asynchronous noncredit Foundations of Instructional Design Program. This program is geared toward anyone interested in exploring instructional design - full program and individual courses are available. Register at the following URL. A discoutn is available for VCU faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Tinsley Jones at jonesmt6@vcu.edu or visit http://ocpe.vcu.edu/onlineed.

We’re seeking six tenure-track assistant professors to join the Community-Engaged Research Scholars Collaborative (CERSC) — a new opportunity to deepen your practice in community-engaged research (CEnR), connect across disciplines and receive community-engaged mentorship. The stipend is $500. Questions: https://community.vcu.edu/facultystaff/community-engaged-research/cersc/ Apply at the following URL by Sunday, June 15.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecEyKjABgtZJ7w3f3RztxRqtSiYVPsD3mZEEUiWtWx4sZkhg/viewform.

VCU Police and VCU Parking and Transportation remind the VCU community that upcoming high school graduations will create interruptions to parking from May 19-23 (Monday through Friday) and May 28-30 (Wednesday through Friday). Additionally, traffic surrounding the Siegel Center is expected to be heavier than normal. West Broad Street Deck subscribers will relocate to alternate facilities and a dedicated shuttle service will be provided. Reciprocal parking will be disabled at West Broad St. Deck from May 19-23 and May 28-30. See additional information at the following URL.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu or visit https://parking.vcu.edu/special-events/high-school-graduations.

VCU's Department of Rehabilitation Counseling in the College of Health Professions invites any master's level student who is interested in learning about brain injury as an elective to enroll in RHAB 681-905. This virtual class starts Monday, May 19 and concludes Friday, Aug. 8.

For more information, contact Kelli Gary Talley, Ph.D., at williamsjonk@vcu.edu or (804) 787-4848.

To support students in making informed academic decisions, the pass/fail and withdrawal date will be extended by one week beginning in Fall 2025. This change provides students with an additional week to evaluate their progress in the course and make a plan with their academic adviser or academic coach to successfully complete the course or withdraw if necessary. Appointments for advising, coaching and financial aid can be made at: go.vcu.edu/nav

For more information, contact Office of the University Registrar at rar@vcu.edu or visit https://academiccalendars.vcu.edu/.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences. For more information, contact The KHS Healthy Heart Lab at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.