11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Alzheimer's Association will host a Memory Café at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. Those with early-stage memory loss can connect in a social space 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.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Join VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture for a virtual informational session exploring its M.S. in Mass Communications, which feature specialized concentrations in Integrated Communication and Media Leadership, as well as its Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. Learn how these programs can help you lead in today's evolving media landscape. Questions: https://www.google.com/search?q=https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad Join the meeting directly at 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/.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 8 a.m.

Join our VCU Health Clinical Research Study today. We’re seeking healthy adult volunteers to participate in a first in-human clinical trial to evaluate the safety and tolerability of single ascending doses of investigational study drug. This clinical trial study will last 28 Days. PI: Alpha A. Fowler, M.D. Eligibility Criteria: Participants must be 18-65 years old, in good general health with no clinically significant medical conditions. Additional inclusion/exclusion criteria apply; contact the study team below for more information. Compensation offered after completion. Help advance medical research. Limited spots available.

For more information, contact Lacey Harris at Lacey.Harris@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-0404.

Friday, May 22, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cup of Kindness is a two-hour, open-invitation program with a mindfulness and stress management activity at 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. The session will be followed by warm beverages and social time.

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

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10 a.m.

VCU Procurement Services is moving into the next phase of the America To Go (ATG) catering implementation with upcoming virtual training sessions for campus departments and event planners. These sessions will include a live demonstration of the ATG RealSource e-catalog, ordering guidance, compliance expectations, billing workflows and a Q&A segment. Training Sessions will be Wednesday, May 27, 10 a.m. – https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/t8N48qy5TOmuqrPSIKF_fg; Wednesday, May 27, 2 p.m. – https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/6YkEcwJ2R7Sx6elEhZWqsA; Thursday, May 28, 10 a.m. – https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/0AsjgK5MSa-eQgsS-Oml-g; Thursday, May 28, 2 p.m. – https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/eLcttmG0RI2DFRK1FsjcGg All sessions will cover the same content. Participants only need to register for one session. Following the launch of the new RealSource e-catalog on May 27, all applicable university catering orders should be placed through ATG in RealSource.

For more information, contact Justin Carrico at jcarrico@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/procurement/america-to-go-catering-training-begins-may-27/.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:30 a.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 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.

For more information, contact Wayne Johnson at wljohnson@vcu.edu or visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Friday, May 29, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Health of Women 2026 will feature a day of cutting-edge content, providing novel strategies for the complex care of women. This year’s agenda will address women’s health across the life span, with the challenges and nuances of sex and gender medicine addressed throughout the conference. This event caters to the learning needs of primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists and other health care professionals who focus on women’s health in family practice, internal medicine and obstetrics and gynecology.The event will be held at teh Hilton Richmond Hotel and Spa, 12042 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kellyn Moody at kellyn.moody@vcuhealth.org or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/conference/.

Friday, Jun. 5, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Neuro-Ultrasound in Stroke Care is a focused course exploring the practical application of neuro-ultrasound in contemporary stroke management. The virtual course equips learners to assess cerebrovascular pathology at the bedside, track disease progression over time and integrate ultrasound findings into timely, evidence-based decisions across the full continuum of stroke care. The course is free, no CME. Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2WtQrjg2QhKbs1btFbCZCg

For more information, contact Aarti Sarwal, M.D., at aarti.sarwal@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/cpe/.

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.

TimelyCare, a web-based service for all employees, includes 24/7 on-demand crisis support, 12 free scheduled telehealth sessions with a mental health professional, self-care content and more. Questions: Visit the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit https://counseling.vcu.edu/faculty--staff/support-for-faculty-and-staff/.

FLCs are small groups of faculty members who meet regularly to explore a shared teaching and learning topic. Participants engage in collaborative discussions and reflect on their teaching in a supportive environment. Faculty members who are interested should complete the short application form at the following URL. Those selected will receive a small stipend in recognition of their contributions. Individual feedback will help VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence plan future FLCs that best support your teaching and student success.

For more information, contact Michele Murray at mmurray2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtisHQHusI5wFIJOMTDU3DcBgFvsB2PQpskAsVK9MfbtgZFg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102580568854293550927.

If you have a research project involving materials in VCU Libraries' Special Collections and Archives, act quickly. The department – on both campuses – will close temporarily beginning June 1 due to a complex series of packing, moving and building projects. While the department will be closed until expanded space is completed on the fourth floor of James Branch Cabell Library, digital collections of archival materials remain available around the clock. Need help or have questions? Contact libsca@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1108.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/current/sca-closed-june-1-2026.html.

Recruiting adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 years old who have 1) never had a diagnosed concussion OR 2) sustained a concussion within the last 14 days. This non-invasive study is investigating the acoustic startle reflex and acoustic startle potentiation in relationship to subsequent injury following concussion. Participants will be compensated for their time.

For more information, contact Jessie Oldham at oldhamjr@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=YKDWLNYWDNK7M7KX.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have GAD or symptoms of GAD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of cold water immersion on GAD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 55 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of heat therapy (infrared sauna) on PTSD symptoms with specific focus on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.