6 p.m.

Attend a virtual Writing Center informational session. Also, build confidence in your writing by breaking down the process into manageable chunks. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In preparation for implementation of the new IRB system (VIRBs), the Human Research Protections Program/Institutional Review Board (HRPP/IRB) will hold the first VIRBs open lab for the research community. These open labs will include VIRBs real-time practice and Q&A sessions. Several open lab sessions will be held for the research community in July and August. A complete open labs schedule has been posted on the New IRB Review System: VIRBs (VCU IRB System) webpage. Registration is not required to attend open labs. Open labs will occur in real time. Recordings will not take place during open lab sessions for the research community. A Zoom meeting link will be opened at each date and time specified on the open labs schedule. Join an open lab at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89679536817

For more information, contact Jennifer Rice at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://research.vcu.edu/human-research/hrppirb/virbs/.

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Starting today, Tuesday, July 1, Learning Systems will upgrade the Kaltura player from V2 to V7. Learn more at an informational session on July 2 at 11 a.m. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/87430239109 Visit Kaltura's Transition to the V7 Player blog at the following URL for more information.

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/learning-systems/2025/06/23/kalturas-transition-to-the-v7-player/.

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Take a break from the noise to find a quiet reflection in the middle of your day with this virtual guided meditation. This meditation, brought to you by VCU Human Resources and VCU RecWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4ei2xQI

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

Wednesday, Jul. 2, 2025 at noon

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Communication will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the graduate certificate in Media and Leadership. The same session will be offered at 5:30 p.m. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad.

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

Tuesday, Jul. 8, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

In this interactive session, participants will explore the differences between accessibility, accommodations and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, faculty will learn practical strategies to improve the accessibility of slide decks, videos, PDFs and Learning Management System (LMS) course structures. Come ready to engage, evaluate and enhance your digital teaching materials. Questions: https://ledstudio.vcu.edu/ Register for the Zoom lilnk at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/o6L9dHpjRwu2bjWeSPXNvA#/registration.

Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025 at noon

This 30-minute virtual circuit workout, brought to you by VCU Human Resources and VCU RecWell, targets all parts of the body at different times for a whole-body workout experience. The routine emphasizes arms, legs, chest, back and core. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4lrswI5

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

VCU has received advisory alerts from multiple sources indicating an elevated risk of cyber threats at this time. The VCU community is encouraged to stay extra vigilant and alert.

For more information, contact Sam Kennedy at skennedy@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0522 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/alertmessages.

Applications are now open for the 2026 VCU Leadership Development Program for current and emerging leaders at VCU and VCU Health. The nine-month program focuses on leadership growth, collaboration and real-world impact. Questions: Visit gehli.vcu.edu Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or (757) 419-0593 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/trainings-and-institutes/vcu-leadership-development-program-vcul/.

Join the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Team. Looking to become involved and gain valuable experience this upcoming year? OMSA is hiring and has multiple part-time student positions open for passionate, creative and community-minded students. Current openings include graduate assistant for Multicultural Student Affairs, graphic design and marketing graduate assistant, Federal Work Study office assistant, FWS marketing/social media manager and FWS photographer/videographer. Applications must be submitted through the Handshake App. Links for all positions can be found at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://linktr.ee/vcuomsa.

Black women ages 18-35 are invited to share their experiences or lack of experience with resistance exercise (e.g., lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises) along with their desired features of a mobile app aimed to help guide and track their exercise regimens. Women will be invited to complete a one-time interview plus two surveys at a local library of their choice. Compensation is available. Check your eligibility at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at jonesc53@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CJCT4ELK87PHXKK3.