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/.

12 p.m.

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/.

5 p.m.

The workshop will feature examples of strong, successful personal statements, as well as less successful ones, to give you the tools you need to write your best statement. 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/.

Thursday, Jul. 3, 2025 from 10 a.m. to noon

Levels Up Academy is a free, community-inspired, audio storytelling program for Richmond’s rising generation. Come have coffee and cookies with students at the ICA Café, 601 W. Broad St. They will be conducting interviews while they learn about the art of audio storytelling.

For more information, contact Hannah McHugh at icacmc@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Jul. 8, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.

Elevate your workplace communication with the convenience of the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Whether you are in the office, teleworking, have a hybrid schedule or on the move, it’s easy to take your office phone number wherever you go; seamlessly using it on your mobile device or computer. With the app, outbound calls display your work phone number, ensuring a professional and consistent communication experience. All inbound calls from the app will display Avaya Workplace and have a distinct ring. Attend a virtual session to also learn how your other departments are taking advantage of cost savings measures in using the Avaya Workplace mobility app. Sessions are opened to VCU and VCU Health associates. Please register to attend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/88284698441.

Wednesday, Jul. 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Learn more about the flexibility of VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of program formats (which include online, on-campus, or a blend of both), curriculum and the admissions process. No registration is required – join via the following Zoom link.

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/85793481102.

Thursday, Jul. 10, 2025 at noon

Now is a good time to start saving for retirement. Retirement should be something to save for along the way. Join VCU HR and Voya to learn about designing a budget, why sdaving should begin immegiately and the basics of investing. Register for the virtual session in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4lpGWsc

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

Friday, Jul. 11, 2025 at noon

Safety is important in surviving the heat of the summer. Join VCU HR and Employee Health for sun, pool and water safety tips to help get through the season. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3T7F632

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

Tuesday, Jul. 22, 2025 at noon

Join VCU HR and Anthem EAP for this in-depth virtual class focusing on what an emotion is and how understanding emotions can help make or break situations. It’s an interactive, tool-based seminar that dives deeper into the world of emotional intelligence to help participants understand general emotions, recognize the four basic emotions and learn what works best for each individual. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/44BpbQQ

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

VCU's Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research offers a 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate ideal for current research, allied health and clinical staff and students. The certificate provides an academic pathway for career progression or first-time entry/transition into the field of clinical research. Tuition benefit and financial aid available for eligible employees and students. Review course and admission requirements with program overview at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/office-research/center-clinical-translational-research/clinical-research-cert/.

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.

Peer Career Advisors assist students during weekly drop-in advising hours with writing résumés and cover letters and job and internship searches. Must be eligible for Federal Work Study and able to commit to the 2025-2026 school year. Apply on Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9984702/share_preview.

NASCAR at Richmond Raceway is offering VCU employees, their friends and families 20 percent off grandstand admissions for the Cook Out 400, under the lights on Saturday night, Aug. 16 as well as 20 percent off the Whelen Modified Tour on Thursday night, Aug. 14 and the Craftsman Truck Race on Friday night, Aug. 15. Check out this discount and others on the HR Work/Life webpage at the following URL.

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

Have a little summer enjoyment and explore careers in health care at VCU. Fun, educational and camp sessions are available for students in elementary school (Saturday, Aug. 2), middle school (Monday-Friday, July 14-18) and high school (Thursday-Friday, July 24-25). Register by emailing Karen Hill-Holliday at the following address. Spots are limited so register today.

For more information, contact Karen Hill-Holliday at karen.hill@vcuhealth.org.

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 for eligibility at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones at jonesc53@vcu.edu.