11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Support Dogs on Call and other CHAI programs by purchasing a 25th anniversary shirt at the box office at Main Hospital, 1250 E. Marshall St., near Subway today (Thursday, July 9) or Friday (July 10) while supplies last.

For more information, contact Center for Human-Animal Interaction at chai@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-2532 or visit https://chai.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Jul. 10, 2026 from noon 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 informatioal session exploring the school's M.S. in Mass Communications and Graduate Certificate in Media and Leadership. Learn how the programs can help you lead in today's evolving media landscape. Join 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/.

Friday, Jul. 10, 2026 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Looking for a fun Friday lunch break plan? The Black Virginia Theatre Alliance will host a summer line dancing class every Friday at noon at the VCU Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A. All are invited.

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

Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Are you considering a career in advertising and branding, but not sure where to start? Join an upcoming virtual informational session to learn about VCU Brandcenter and how the center can help launch your career. The session will inclulde a discussion about the program and its four concentrations (Art Direction, Copywriting, Creative Brand Management and Strategy), job outcomes, the admission process and time for questions and answeers. Register at the following URL for the Zoom link.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/info-june-2026?utm_source=TelegRam.

Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2026 at noon

Exercise is great for our bodies and our hearts love it too. It boosts our immune system, helps to reduce our risk for contracting many diseases and simply makes us look better. But what can it do for our mental state? Join this virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and Anthem EAP, to explore how exercise contributes to a healthy brain, what actually happens to our brain when we exercise and why it is so essential to our mental health. Register in Talent@VCU or at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/4aV9DdB.

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 6 p.m.

Are you ready to begin a career in the legal field? Continuing and Professional Education’s online Paralegal Certificate Program begins Wednesday, Aug. 5. The program focuses on the practical knowledge needed to succeed in the legal workplace and is taught by practicing attorneys. The CPE program runs through Feb. 8, 2027. VCU alumni, staff and faculty discounts are available.

For more information, contact Laura Wilson at wilsonl14@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-LW-005.

Stay connected to the supportive programs and resources provided by VCU HR by following their social media platforms. Daily posts share reminders and updates that can enhance your workplace experience and strengthen your connections to the VCU community. Follow on Facebook (vcuhumanresources), Instagram (vcuhumanresources), and X (@VCUHR)

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.hr.vcu.edu.

The Commonwealth Management Institute is a five-day program that promotes the exchange of information, the development of creative ideas and cooperation and future collaboration among program participants. The institute is about affecting positive change – in self, others and in the agency. With this in mind, the discussions, activities and interactions at CMI are designed to enhance. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/trainings-and-institutes/commonwealth-management-institute-cmi/.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is hiring. OMSA seeks office interns for its Transforming Federal Work Study (TFWS) program for the upcoming school year (Fall 2026-Spring 2027). All applicants must be enrolled as a full-time in-person student at VCU and must have accepted a Federal Work Study award for the 2026-27 school year. Apply at the following URL by Friday, July 10. This is a paid part-time internship position in OMSA. The full job description is in Handshake. Note: The job description is only viewable after you have accepted your FWS award for the upcoming school year.

For more information, contact Dave Brown at dgbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jobs/11127480.

AI Fluency for Every Professional. AI is changing the workplace but the most valuable skills are distinctly human. Critical thinking. Communication. Ethical judgment. VCU's Graduate Certificate in Applied Artificial Intelligence is designed to strengthen those skills by putting AI to work alongside them. Through a non-programming, practice-focused curriculum, you'll learn how to evaluate AI tools, apply them strategically and navigate the complex decisions that come with them, all while staying grounded in human-centered values.

For more information, contact Samantha Weed at weedsj@vcu.edu or visit https://www.vcu.edu/online/programs/certf-applied-ai/.

Alison Miller, VCU’s Chief Human Resources Officer, will host a series of listening sessions to better understand which aspects of the VCU employment experience are most important to staff and how VCU HR can best serve staff moving forward. Join the session to share your thoughts. Register in Talent@VCU for an upcoming virtual session on Monday, July 20 or Wednesday, July 22.

For more information, contact VCU Human Resources at askhr@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.csod.com/samldefault.aspx?returnUrl=%252fDeepLink%252fProcessRedirect.aspx%253fmodule%253dlodetails%2526lo%253d79d4adf8-a696-43b5-b200-79ecc3d1945b.

Both NCC-1 and 2 year tracks are available, allowing applicants to select the path that best aligns with their career goals. Applications are now open through SF Match. The program is grounded in exceptional training, compassionate care and innovative research. Qualified candidates are invited to help lead the future of neurocritical care. Apply by Monday, July 20 at https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/neurology-fellowships/

For more information, contact Briana Garnett at briana.garnette@vcuhealth.org or visit https://neurology.vcu.edu/education/neurology-fellowships/neurocritical-care-neurology-fellowship/.

Recruiting adolescents between the ages of 13 and 19 who have 1) never had a diagnosed concussion OR 2) sustained a concussion within the last 14 days. This noninvasive 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.