Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center to welcome Chidinma Ibe, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, to share her research via Zoom on the involvement of community members in the research process. She will share how she has partnered with community to create a tool to help monitor and evaluate community engagement in research. This session is geared for those who want to learn more about community engagement in research, become more involved in the research process and are interested in learning more about the scientific discoveries that are changing how groups work together to imagine a future without cancer. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katelyn Schifano at engagemassey@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/T43ciYKZQUGFAtgN9dn3MA.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) invites faculty to a session designed for new and adjunct faculty, although all faculty members are welcome. Prepare yourself to effectively manage crucial timeline milestones throughout the semester with an overview of important details that can help your course go more smoothly. The session will cover key considerations for the pre-, early-, mid- and end-of-the-semester phases. Register at the following URL. Questions: Contact Rhonda Snead (sneadrm@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LpjBw62T1UTCkAF67.

Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Residential Life and Housing, Student Affairs, is recruiting volunteers to help with 2026 Move2VCU on Friday, Aug. 14 and Saturday, Aug. 15 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Volunteers help with wayfinding, getting belongings into rooms, distributing beverages and providing support as students are welcomed for the 2026-2027 year. Meet at Gladding Residence Center, 711 W. Main St. Volunteers will receive special gifts and incentives as a thank-you for their time. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kenzel Hill at hillka4@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/J6VvFcAD98cL1Qic8.

Monday, Aug. 17, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Academic Internships Office is hosting an on-campus internship fair for undergraduate students during Weeks of Welcome in the Academic Learning Commons, first-floor lobby, 1000 Floyd Ave. There is still time for VCU partners to become an internship host site. See the interest form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Academic Internships Office at internships@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScr4SNJTfpbOSpTABYxjFvAlyMVP6V16hLtVDpQuqk1tF3Tzw/viewform.

Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 at noon

This virtual exercise class, brought to you by VCU HR and RecWell, will focus on your entire core while standing and seated, starting with a short warm-up and ending with a nice stretch. This class is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3RrM6ud

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/events/upcoming-events-for-employees/.

Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In this interactive workshop from LEDstudio, participants will explore how DesignPlus can be used in Canvas to create engaging, low-stakes formative learning activities. The session will highlight practical ways faculty can use this Canvas plug-in to build interactive course content that reinforces key concepts and supports ongoing student learning. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/sCX5sDN9Q6Ke4QUCtXW1og.

Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2026 at 1 p.m.

CIRCAA is a practical, case-based, interprofessional learning experience sponsored by VCU's Virginia Geriatric Education Center. The program enhances the ability of clinicians and educators to help patients, learners, care providers and interprofessional teams care for people aging with complex medical conditions. With a focus on the four M's (mentation, mobility, medication and what matters most), the goal of this program is to advance age-friendly and person-centered care. Program scholars come from many professions and work in clinical, non-clinical and academic settings. Learn more at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at Ksivey@vcu.edu or visit https://vcoa.chp.vcu.edu/vgec/circaa/.

Friday, Sep. 4, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon

Join LEDstudio for DesignPLUS Essentials, an interactive Zoom workshop that will help you bring your Canvas courses to life. DesignPlus is a Canvas plug-in available to all VCU faculty. Follow along with live demonstrations, practice new skills in real time, and discover how to use DesignPLUS to create polished, engaging course pages. A recording will be shared with registered participants after the workshop. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/XJTxp86JR7OKMS0aRpojPg.

Wednesday, Sep. 9, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Register for LEDstudio and Academic Technologies' Teaching with Technology at VCU: An Interactive Exchange and Expo in the Cabell Library, Room 303. Join faculty and university partners for a hands-on event exploring teaching, course design, instructional technology and student engagement. Bring your laptop and an assignment, activity, or course element you'd like to rethink or redesign, and leave with practical ideas you can apply to your teaching. We'd love to see you there. Please RSVP using the form.

For more information, contact Cairo Jones at jonesc34@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/M46oEs1JWXeEPBa17.

Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Large multijurisdictional full-scale training exercise aimed at improving the university's response to a large impact incident on the VCU campus. Volunteering for this exercise is highly beneficial for any students, faculty or staff interested in homeland security and emergency preparedness, or who would like to contribute directly to improving the overall safety of the VCU community.Must be a minimum of 18 years old, wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty with simulated makeup and be willing to be transported via ambulance to medical centers in the downtown area for simulated triage. For any other information, please contact the following email.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at MajidM@vcu.edu or (804) 837-2999 or visit https://veoci.com/v/p/form/ezm2jxm2gfu3.

Grade sheets are now available on faculty eServices. Grades are due by noon today, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at which time grade entry will no longer be available. It is imperative to meet this deadline to complete all end-of-the-semester processes. Faculty may choose to use the feature to upload grades from an excel file into eServices. Faculty may only access grade sheets for courses to which they have been assigned.

For more information, contact Office of the University Registrar at rar@vcu.edu.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 17, a new paratransit shuttle, RamsLink, will provide a specialized point-to-point paratransit service designed to ensure campus accessibility across both campuses for all members of the VCU community. Operating during academic semesters, the new transit service will offer a dedicated mobility option for students, faculty and staff navigating physical barriers due to temporary, permanent or long-term disabilities. RamsLink will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To see if you qualify for RamsLink, learn more and fill out the registration form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Olivia Truban at parking@vcu.edu or visit http://parking.vcu.edu/transportation/ramslink/.

Take a class from the nation’s number one grad program in creativity. No application is required. Fall 2026 VCU Brandcenter topics classes are open to all VCU undergraduate and graduate students. BRND 591-902 Topics in Branding: The Creative Practice taught by Noah Scalin will be offered Wednesdays, 4-6:40 p.m. in person at the VCU Brandcenter, 103 S. Jefferson St. Three credits. BRND: 591-901 Topics in Branding: Human Insights and Perspective taught by Kayte Hamilton will be offered online, synchronous on Thursdays, 4-6:40 p.m. Three credits, Discuss eligibility with your adviser and register through VCU eServices.

For more information, contact Hattie Nguyen at nguyenh23@vcu.edu or visit https://brandcenter.vcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/VCU-Brandcenter-Fall-2026-Topics-Courses.pdf.

VCU Procurement Services announces that beginning Friday, Aug. 15, VCU departments will be able to purchase industrial, medical and specialty gases, laboratory and safety products, welding supplies and related items through the new Airgas eCatalog in RealSource. Airgas will offer two virtual training sessions covering catalog navigation, account selection, quotes and order placement. Date and time: Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 3 p.m. Registration: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/cZqhWAKgQnKurqzbzjvvqg Date and time: Thursday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. Registration: https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/hB7DwwdoQ5ay-8XLULCQWA

For more information, contact Abigail Zaremba at apzaremba@vcu.edu.

Are you a student in recovery from addiction/SUD and looking for a community building opportunity? Apply for the Rams in Recovery "Recovery Scholars Program" today to join one of the group's weekly seminars. Learn more and apply at https://recovery.vcu.edu/scholarships/ Check out seminar options at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZeIwWQeJ_4zzNDh4t5dqqaVfuDMdwvoJSR2ozFmgj9BX7qQ/viewform

For more information, contact Kelly Fugate at edwardskm@vcu.edu.

Recruiting individuals ages 18+ who have had chronic pain and sleep disturbance for at least three months. Participants will be compensated up to $120 for participation in this treatment study.

For more information, contact Lara LoBrutto at inpact@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=W48JM9TMYTCJEDWT.

Looking to make your Canvas course more accessible? LEDstudio's Digital Accessibility for VCU Faculty self-paced Canvas course provides practical guidance, best practices and tips to help you create more accessible learning experiences for your students. Explore the course at the link below.

For more information, contact Patty Hendricks at hendricksp@vcu.edu or visit https://vcuonline.catalog.vcu.edu/browse/microcourses/courses/ledstudio-digital-accessibility-for-vcu-faculty.

The Neurology Continuing Education team is seeking eight to 10 adults to serve as patient models during the VCU Neurovascular Ultrasound Course hands-on laboratories. Models are needed the for following dates and times: Saturday, Sept. 19: 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Compensation: $25 per hour. Models will receive noninvasive transcranial Doppler and carotid ultrasound examinations. Regular breaks will be provided.

For more information, contact Briana Garnett at briana.garnette@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/cpe/.