9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet at the Pace Center, 700 W. Franklin St. on Thursdays this summer beginning June 4 to ride to Belmont Community Resource Services, 3510 Broad Rock Blvd., to work in their food pantry. The pantry is outdoors so dress accordingly. Participants must be available until 1 p.m. because it is a 20-minute drive from VCU. Volunteer to drive students or Pace will provide a Lyft ride.

For more information, contact the Rev. Russ Kerr at community@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit http://www.thepacecenter.com.

Friday, Jun. 5, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Red Door Ministry seeks volunteers to help with its feeding ministry for the food insecure every Friday at noon at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (8 N. Laurel St). First shift is 9:30-11:30 a.m. and second is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Interested parties can learn more (and sign up) by emailing (kitchen@ghtc.org) or the Rev. Russ Kerr at the following email address.

For more information, contact Russ Kerr at community@thepacecenter.com or (804) 658-4064 or visit https://ghtc.org/reddoor/.

Sunday, Jun. 7, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Bring the little Rams and mingle with alumni parents and caregivers at Rockwood Park, 3401 Courthouse Road at this free event hosted by VCU Alumni. Enjoy an afternoon connecting with other families over coffee and snacks.

For more information, contact Kaylynn Hill at hillk8@vcu.edu or visit https://give.vcu.edu/events/rams-at-the-playground-rockwood-park/?a=12370103.

Monday, Jun. 8, 2026 at 8 a.m.

Temporary sidewalk and road impacts on West Grace Street are scheduled as part of utility work for the West Grace Street Housing project. This work includes the installation of concrete utility vaults using a crane, weather and field conditions permitting. Fence panels along West Grace Street will be extended approximately three feet into the sidewalk. ADA-accessible pedestrian access will be maintained, but the usable width of the sidewalk will be reduced. Two temporary closures of the single eastbound lane on West Grace Street are expected. Each closure will last approximately 10 to 15 minutes and is anticipated to occur around 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Flaggers will be stationed at the intersections of Pine and West Grace and Laurel and West Grace to direct traffic during these closures. These impacts are expected to be minimal and short in duration.

For more information, contact Britt Dixon at Dixonbd@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Jun. 9, 2026 at noon

Surveys repeatedly show that many teenagers do not understand even basic financial concepts. This class, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, will review how we look at and communicate our money values so we can effectively instruct our children. We will discuss parental attitudes toward allowances and working, as well as how to set goals and create spending and saving strategies. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4a4B97Z

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

Thursday, Jun. 11, 2026 at noon

Join the School of Business for an informational webinar to explore how the 20-month Executive MBA Program can elevate your career. Learn about the dynamic curriculum, weekend schedule (that includes in-person and online courses), cohort experience and application process. No registration is required – join via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Butch Sarma at mksarma@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83828918068.

Thursday, Jun. 25, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Paralegal skills are in high demand at law firms but also across industries like tech, healthcare, finance and education. Whether you're a recent graduate looking for a competitive edge or a professional ready for a change, the VCU Paralegal Studies Certificate Program is designed to fit your goals and your schedule. VCU's next cohort begins this summer. Join a program informational session to learn about the university's course schedules, curriculum, registration process, career opportunities, VCU staff and alumni discounts. You’ll also have the chance to connect with program instructor Nicole Terry during the meeting. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/19a93df906e9409e80a9cb6b9277e218.

FLCs (Faculty Learning Communities) are small groups of faculty members who meet regularly to explore a shared teaching and learning topic. Participants engage in collaborative discussions, share practices and reflect on their teaching in a supportive environment. Many FLCs also provide opportunities for faculty to develop practical resources and materials that can be shared with colleagues across the university. Faculty members are invited to complete the short survey at the following URL to share their interests, potential topics and feedback regarding future FLC opportunities. Information from this survey will help VCU’s Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence plan FLCs for the 2026-2027 school year.

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.

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.

The VCU School of Medicine invites all the school's faculty, residents, medical and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to help recognize and applaud the dedication, hard work and excellence of faculty in teaching, leadership, humanism, patient care and contributions to the professional development of others. Nominate faculty for the school's teaching excellence awards (TEA) by Thursday, July 23. The nomination form can be found at the following URL. Nominations for the MCV Physicians Distinguished Clinician of the Year Award are also due by Thursday, July 23.

For more information, contact Jody Hedstrom at hedstromj@vcu.edu or visit https://medschool.vcu.edu/media/uncategorized/2026CallforNominationsTeachingExcellenceAwards.pdf.

Are you up for a challenge? Choose your area of focus from one of the eight dimensions of wellness, such as physical, emotional, financial or social. Then for four weeks you will receive an email with activities selected by VCU Employee Health and VCU Well-being. Then learn about your resources and have some fun! Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Employee Health at EHS@vcu.edu or (804) 628-2594 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellnesschallenge .

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. See the interest form at the following URL.

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

VCU and UVA seek females ages 14–30 for a research study. If you are low weight, lost significant weight or exercise heavily and have missed or irregular periods (FHA), you may qualify. FHA can harm bone health due to low estrogen. This study tests estrogen and progesterone to improve bone health. Includes four visits over 14 months (exams, questionnaires, nutrition/exercise review, bone scans) at no cost. Up to $925 compensation plus travel support. Contact: misralab@uvahealth.org

For more information, contact Alexandra Lempke at alexandra.lempke@vcuhealth.org.

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 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.