6 a.m.

The westbound lane of West Grace Street between North Laurel Street and North Pine Street will be closed from Monday, May 25 through Friday, June 26 for West Grace Street Housing Project construction.

For more information, contact Molly Case at casems@vcu.edu or visit https://fmd.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 10 a.m.

AI chatbots and language models are a hot topic at the moment. This workshop will emphasize positive ways that AI might be able to be part of the writing process and highlight shortcomings and caution that students should have when exploring AI. Join us via Zoom to learn more about AI and explore how it can be an innovative learning tool if used properly. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Rogers at rogersjp2@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6 p.m.

In this interactive Zoom workshop, we will give you the tools necessary to establish your ideas for your introduction, abstract or proposal narrative in a strong, logical way that will hook your audience and get them excited about reading more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jess Rogers at rogersjp2@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Rollator Repair Clinic at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Free rollator (four-wheeled walker) safety checks and basic repairs including: tightening brakes, adjusting handles and replacing worn nuts/bolts. Some part replacements (wheels, seats) may be available.

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

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 11 a.m. to noon

In this liver institute research webinar, Josepmaria Agremi, M.D., Ph.D., will talk about "Fibroblast-driven stromal barrier define resistance to selective internal radiation therapy plus Nivolumab in hepatocellular carcinoma." The session will be in James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC 6), 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at https://bit.ly/43jiPnO

For more information, contact Chantay Harris at Chantay.Harris@vcuhealth.org or visit https://liverinstitute.medschool.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at noon

VCU’s Continuing and Professional Education and College of Engineering will launch a new hands-on Cleanroom Training Program this summer via Zoom, designed to build essential skills for careers in semiconductors and microelectronics environments. Participants will gain practical experience within a professional lab space. No prior experience is required for students (18+), graduates, or career changers. To learn more about this opportunity, join an upcoming information session, Thursday, May 28 (two offerings) at noon or 7 p.m.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d4e28e7e87514a36fb14a7eb35b99.

Tuesday, Jun. 23, 2026 at 9 a.m.

VCU Cardiology will provide heart health education during Richmond summer camps for students in grades one through eight. Volunteers are needed to help students with games and activities. The event will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. For more information, complete the interest form at the following URL or contact Jennifer Hundley at the following email address.

For more information, contact Jennifer Hundley at jennifer.hundley@vcuhealth.org or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePQYUSNFyDiYiKffTEN-BjYn6y8BJGzahJCsOU6IXfpXVHPg/viewform?usp=header.

VCU’s Technology Services and Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence are conducting a survey to better understand sentiments and skills surrounding the use of Generative AI tools. This survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and is open to all VCU faculty, staff and students who are 18 years of age or older. The results will be used to inform training and tool adoption. Results will be shared in aggregate. Questions: Contact emergingtech@vcu.edu with any questions. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Peyton Burgess, Ph.D., at emergingtech@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4nQJ64T2q2zxEGM1xxEA_Y0tXM2w_eW9sJxHSAiBxR0VGKg/viewform?usp=header.

Applications are being accepted for VCU's English Language Program part-time evening courses for the Summer II session, which will run June 15-Aug. 7. Four courses are available and will be held in person and online from 5-6:50 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays at $502 per course. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nicol Tinsley at nctinsley@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6463 or visit https://global.vcu.edu/elp/curriculum/part-time-courses/.

VCU's Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center (ICA), 601 W. Broad St., will remain closed through Friday, May 29. While the ICA galleries are undergoing installation, the Abby Moore Café team is taking a short seasonal break and will reopen Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m. Come to the ICA that evening at 7 p.m. for a special video screening and the Bubbles Con 2026 closing party. Galleries will remain closed for installation until Friday, June 5.

For more information, contact Michael Lease at ica@vcu.edu or visit https://icavcu.org/.

EDUS 268 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Education will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. in Room 0440, Hibbs Hall, 900 Park Ave. This Fall 2026 course is part of the VCU General Education Curriculum and the Practical AI Minor. Play with AI, learn with fun, be future-ready with AI, no coding experience required, low-pressure learning environment. This is a hybrid-synchronous course with two meetings each week: one online synchronous session will include a discussion about AI and machine learning applications in teaching and learning, assessment policy and research. One in-person session in which students will explore AI tools and create projects that apply AI/ML to real-world problems. No quizzes. Instead, students will work in teams to explore, develop and propose an AI/ML-based idea to address a real-world problem. This course is designed to be a hands-on, beginner-friendly AI playground for students from different backgrounds.

For more information, contact Chi-Ning Chang, Ph.D., at changc10@vcu.edu.