10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.

Curious about collaborating across majors? Want to tackle big problems or launch your own venture? Discover how a da Vinci Center undergraduate certificate can help — register for a virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Da Vinci Center at davincicenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/UG-Info-05-23.

11:30 a.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad. The school will also offer a certificate in Media and Leadership.

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join the Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center for a one-day, two-session hands-on workshop exploring how Google Cloud tools and Resultant’s expertise can modernize your research workflow. The morning session (9:30 a.m.-noon): Learn to leverage new AI tools (including Google Co-Scientist) to boost your daily research and grant success. The afternoon session (1-3 p.m.): Learn to build end-to-end workflows for advanced biostatistical analysis and machine learning deployment. The event will feature interactive demonstrations, real-world use cases (including TCGA datasets) and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines. The event is geared for clinical, biological and quantitative science researchers ane trainees and will be in Sanger Hall, Room 1-044, 1101 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jinze Liu at liuj15@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWJsk8f9K6K_JZtYFiO9J56X92grTOzlLn1MAaDV3vPETQEg/viewform.

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., will hold a rollator repair clinic. Free rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs will be offered, including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts and bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

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

Monday, Jun. 2, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join this virtual workshop hosted by Social Security and VCU HR to learn answers to questions about Medicare A and B. Eligibility requirements, Enrollment periods, application process and online services will be addressed. VCU Benefits will also present on the State Retiree Health Coverage. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4dqyshw

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Jun. 3, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team will facilitate a two-part workshop via Zoom on Tuesday, June 3 and Friday, June 6. While designed for managers, anyone interested in learning about ways to share feedback that focuses on appreciation and strengths is welcome to attend. Register by Friday, May 30 in Talent@VCU at the following URL. You must attend both sessions to receive credit. VCU Health employees who wish to attend must complete this form: https://forms.gle/EvkgUtGHXWKxQMiL8

For more information, contact Penelope McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/yc2k3hu6.

Open enrollment for the Commonwealth of Virginia’s health coverage and flexible spending plans takes place through Friday, May 30. Eligible university faculty and staff may enroll in flexible spending accounts and/or make changes to health coverage elections for the plan year that begins July 1, 2025. No action is required to maintain current health coverage elections for the upcoming plan year, but enrollment is required to begin or continue participation in flexible spending. COVA Care and COVA HealthAware participants can qualify for premium rewards for the upcoming plan year by completing a new or updated health assessment. Questions? Visit http://go.vcu.edu/ramscentral or contact the following email address. See information and instructions at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources, Benefits Administration at openenroll@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1723 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/benefits/open-enrollment/.

Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requires state and local government entities such as VCU to ensure that all services, programs and activities are accessible to people with disabilities. The Department of Justice recently published its new rule and accompanying New Rule Fact Sheet which revised requirements regarding digital accessibility. These updates will affect VCU units whose work intersects with students and the public. Compliance must begin on April 24, 2026.

For more information, contact ADA and Accessibility Services at adaservices@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1347 or visit https://equity.vcu.edu/about/news/.

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.