10 a.m.

This workshop will serve as a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

11 a.m.

Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or elderly – it’s for everyone who wants control over what happens to their money, their healthcare decisions and their loved ones when they can’t speak for themselves. Without a plan in place, you could be leaving your family to deal with months or even years of legal delays, unnecessary costs and painful conflicts during an already difficult time. Join VCU HR and TIAA for this informative session. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/47piZfv

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

12 p.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop will give you the tools necessary to meet the needs of your audience by writing strong, logical, structurally sound work. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

12 p.m.

Thinking about a graduate degree in business but unsure how to finance it? Join a virtual session, Financing Your VCU Business Graduate Degree: Clear, Confident Strategies for Fall 2026 and Beyond. In partnership with the VCU Financial Success Center, we will share practical strategies to help you plan for graduate school with confidence. Learn about funding options, financial planning tips, and other strategies to support your goals. Whether you are exploring programs or preparing for a Spring 2027 start, this session can help you take the next step. Register at the following URL. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/83521456981

For more information, contact Evan Torpy at torpyec@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/news-and-events/events/financing-your-graduate-degree-with-the-vcu-financial-success-center.html.

12 p.m.

Join VCU's Division of Community Engagement for the next Side by Side Exchange, which will bring together a university faculty member, civic employee and community partner to discuss housing availability and accessibility. Hear via Zoom how different perspectives can add value to addressing shared societal challenges. Come join us. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBX9QKTa6AK7jW4qaXZpmjlOBChEMVinG5twXVpiMbzSiptA/viewform?usp=header.

5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Looking for something to do after class or just looking for people to connect with? Pull up to Link Up's Karaoke for great music, good vibes and conversations. Each week features a different game, challenge, tournament or conversation starter, while the office’s full game library remains available. Come with your crew or show up solo. All OMSA events are open to all students, faculty, and staff. The event will be in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, Suite 215, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Gennese Springs at springsge@vcu.edu.

8 p.m.

Developing Men of Color in collaboration with VCU, Mastercard and Virginia Credit Union are bringing former NFL and MLB star Bo Jackson to the Altria Theater.

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/60674816.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.

Join VCU faculty, staff, students and community partners for a neighborhood walk through Richmond’s East End. Connect, get to know one another and build new relationships along the way. Rodney the Ram will be joining the walk. All are welcome. Meet at the Health Hub, 1330 N. 25th St., Suite A.

For more information, contact Marquita Brown at brownmn@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

This workshop via Zoom introduces graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) and its role in advancing meaningful partnerships between universities and communities. It will highlight career pathways connected to this work including faculty positions, advocacy, program evaluation and public service as well as provide practical insight into how scholars can integrate community engagement into their academic and professional goals. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1945969.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and Environment, VCU Libraries, Green Action and the School of World Studies are sponsors for the 2026 Climate Action Workshop. The event will bring together faculty, staff, students and community activists for an afternoon focusing on skills, art, community and networking. The event will be at James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Beth Kreydatus at eakreydatus@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDOUBvdUrqi7_txD9p4pnqHZg2HecBOdreEu4HDsN7ZNZkIA/viewform.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

VCU Career Services and Psychology advising are collaborating to host a virtual panel where professionals and alumni will talk about their Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) journeys. Those who attend will receive additional information on how to apply for and navigate the QMHP certification application process. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Araba Andrews at andrewsab2@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/5dwufn43.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Good food just hits differently when it’s shared. Pull up to “Food Is Our Love Language” for a free bite, real conversation and a chance to connect with people across campus. Each week brings a different menu and cultural connections to the table because food is more than something we eat. It carries memories, traditions and stories. Come hungry, bring a friend or show up solo. No registration needed. The event will be in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, University Student Commons, Suite 215, 907 Floyd Ave. All OMSA events are open to all students, faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Thailon Wilson at wilsont15@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Join Active Minds and VCU Votes for a discussion about championing mental health in your own life. Be a mental health ally in your community and lend your voice to work on a population level. Featured speakers will include clinicians, community organizations and a member of Active Minds National. The meeting will be in the University Student Commons, SGA Senate Chambers, 900 Floyd Ave. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Arjun Nair at naira14@vcu.edu or visit https://partiful.com/e/8t3kQBstp0qV6KkjFsc4.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Interested in medical research or looking to join a research lab at VCU? Join the Medical Journal Club at VCU and hear from Christopher Doern, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Microbiology, and Adolfo Mauro, Ph.D., whose work focuses on cardio-oncology. Learn about their research, explore undergraduate research opportunities and connect directly with researchers during an open Q&A as part of the group's Research Talk Series. The talk will be in the Honors College Multipurpose Room, first floor, Room 1303, 701 W. Grace St., and is open to all VCU undergraduates

For more information, contact Medical Journal Club at VCU at mjc.vcu@gmail.com or visit https://ramsconnect.vcu.edu/mjc/home/.

Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This introductory course provides a foundational understanding of how to use Power BI to create interactive reports that support effective analysis and communication. In today’s data-driven workplace, the ability to transform data into clear, actionable insights is a critical skill for professionals across industries. This course serves as the starting point for the Power BI learning pathway and is recommended for individuals who are new to Power BI. The course will be held in the VCU HR Learning Center conference room, 922 W. Grace St. Enroll at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-SS-150.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The OVPRI Division of Research Development will host a fast-paced session to help you find research communities and collaborators across campus. You’ll hear brief spotlights from several research interest groups, then have structured time to connect with group leads and those in attendance. Join to identify proposal partners, methods peers, shared-interest communities and new interdisciplinary connections. The session will be in the Biotech Center-1-Founders (100). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary Strawderman at ovprird@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LvZCGB4w55LK23YDA.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 from noon to 1 p.m.

Are you a STEM graduate student exploring career paths beyond traditional academic research? Whether you're aiming for R&D, biotech, tech leadership, data science or engineering consulting, the transition from academia to industry requires a distinct set of tools and strategies. Join this virtual panel featuring advanced degree holders who have successfully built high-impact careers across the STEM landscape. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Hali Massey at dayberryhj@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1948911.

Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU P.R.I.M.E. (Professional Health and Related Interests Mentoring Experiences) will host a Healthcare Student Panel in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1100, 1000 Floyd Ave. Hear from students in medical, dental, pharmacy and nursing programs as they share their experiences, answer questions and offer a closer look at what it’s like to pursue each profession. Hear different perspectives, ask questions and connect with other students exploring their own healthcare journeys – all while enjoying some free pizza.

For more information, contact VCU PRIME at vcuprime@vcu.edu.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's da Vinci Center will host its second Shelfie Feedback Friday of the semester. Hear students, alumni and community members pitch their businesses and innovative ideas to the community. Provide your feedback to help them grow. Strengthen your network and develop entrepreneurship at VCU. The event will be in the Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Ashley Wenger at wengeran@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_RqzGISTPepjI8-X4ZgVqARaaEVHQLW7tQhfN_zf6amoOCg/viewform.

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 7 p.m.

VCU Department of Music will present voice faculty Sarah Kate Walston, soprano, and Daniel Stipe, pianist, in “Songs My Students Taught Me.” The program will celebrate the relationship between teacher and student. The event will be at the W.E. Singleton Center for Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Sarah Walson at skwalston@vcu.edu.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 at noon

Want to make research data more accessible and meaningful to the community? Learn about VCU’s Data Dissemination Grant, which supports creative, community-co-created approaches to sharing research data and findings with communities. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdu9cnVOECrf7J5VcyYjh-pDzQ6WBEWbCZkGe-Mt6GdWfYdqg/viewform?usp=header.

Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCU's Health Professions Organization (HPO) will host a grad panel in the Academic Learning Commons (MCALC), Room 1201, 1000 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact ariana torre at torreas@vcu.edu or (571) 365-8967.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Join the History Department at 811 S. Cathedral Plaace to chat with professors, get a preview of the courses offered in spring 2027, enjoy some snacks and network with other history students. History adviser Maggie Hasselbach will also be available for check-ins and to answer questions.

For more information, contact Andrea Wight at wighta@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/history-department-course-fair.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

VCU Academic Technologies will host Top Hat representatives on campus for a series of interactive sessions. All sessions will be held in the James Branch Cabell Library, Room B-41. Please use the form linked below to indicate which sessions you’d like to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSffWdIGIrjRUfCMwWMvWKrkKwVqgMSS0cQGWCdBMH6e_jhVCw/viewform

For more information, contact VCU Top Hat at tophat@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/classroomtechnology/2026/10/06/top-hat-open-house-at-vcu/.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Need a break from midterms? Join Life Design at the da Vinci Café to learn how to prototype a pause. The da Vinci Café is in the Student Commons, right next to the University Student Commons Theater.

For more information, contact Mandy James at mintzera@vcu.edu or visit https://uc.vcu.edu/advising-and-student-success/life-design/.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 at noon

VCU's Department of Epidemiology will host the Fall 2026 Epi Forum Seminar Series via Zoom. This year's theme highlights epidemiology as an interdisciplinary field, showcasing the breadth of the faculty’s research. Refreshments will be provided. The speaker will be Meghan Tipre, Dr.P.H., M.S.P.H., assistant professor of epidemiology. The session will be at One Capitol Square, Room 644, 830 E. Main St. Refreshments will be provided. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Maggie Christ at christmm@vcu.edu or visit https://epidemiology.vcu.edu/seminar/.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Career Services and Pre-Health Advising will present a pre-health personal statement workshop in Hibbs Hall, Room 407, 900 Park Ave. This workshop will provide resources for students applying to health science programs such as radiation sciences, medical lab sciences and dental hygiene. Come learn tips for writing your application essays.

For more information, contact Pre-health Advising at Prehealthadv@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Join a cross-disciplinary dialogue with researchers, healthcare providers, program leaders and policy experts to address evolving approaches and challenges in the battle against opioid addiction. Come ready to connect across fields, learn about new types of opioids and delivery systems and help shape the future of prevention and recovery. Coffee and snacks will be available. The event will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfdlHeVl_m6ykG1S8TGyl_uOIvSqiuy7_c-SuGYZqO73eAVig/viewform.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026 at noon

The VCU Global Education Office will host a practical workshop regarding Collaborative International Online Learning. The event will explore best practices and opportunities associated with COIL. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelly Richard (Global Education Office) at richardkj@vcu.edu or (919) 816-5318 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/K4c3E93xTsiVS5YG6AkCiw.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The 2026 symposium will explore how access to health care and resources, particularly in rural communities, is related to improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities. During the panel "Statewide Perspective on Rural Health," moderator Kelly Cannon, CEO, VHHA Foundation, will lead a conversation with Heidi Hertz, director, Virginia Rural Health Transformation, Beth O’Connor, executive director, Virginia Rural Health Association, and Cameron Webb, MD, JD, State Health Commissioner, VDH. This event is free and open to all. It is co-sponsored by the Office of Health Initiatives and the Humanities Research Center. The symposium will be held at the Westin Richmond, 6631 W.. Broad St. Register: https://healthinitiatives.vcu.edu/history-and-health-program/annual-symposium/

For more information, contact Logan Vetrovec at ohiconnect@vcu.edu or visit https://healthinitiatives.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 11 a.m.

You can thrive in retirement. Join VCU HR and TIAA to explore strategies and tips to get you there. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4za37tn

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 12:30 p.m.

Join the Department of Graphic Design for the next installment of Objects + Methods, a VCUarts public lecture series that focuses on expansive conversations around design practices. Rebecca Wilkinson is a designer, visual artist and educator based in Brooklyn, N.Y. She currently works as an art director at Bloomberg Businessweek, where she specializes in editorial design. She also co-directs Fullservice Office, an NYC-based studio and research practice that develops visual identity systems, websites, books, installations, objects and other special projects. Before becoming a designer, she worked internationally as a producer and art director in commercial photography. The lecture will be presented in the theater of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Luiza Dale at oliveiramal@vcu.edu or visit https://objectsandmethods.net/.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) invites faculty to join a virtual session focusing on how to embed the foundational elements of research and scholarly inquiry directly into your existing course – in any discipline, and at any level – using the Research-Supportive Project-Based Learning (RS-PBL) framework. Project-based learning is proven effective as a form of experiential learning that fosters transferable skills and career readiness. Registration at the link. Direct questions to Rhonda Snead (sneadrm@vcu.edu).

For more information, contact Tiffany Freitas at freitast@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQ_U5EoKthvTbmH4dmBheLBM2nA7kuAjsDU_uinCVg-fbnqQ/viewform?usp=header.

Friday, Oct. 30, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cranial B-Mode (CUPID) is a free virtual course introducing clinicians to point-of-care ultrasound for evaluating intracranial pathology. The program includes sessions on image acquisition and interpretation, followed by guided review of real clinical cases involving adult and pediatric patients with closed fontanelles. No CME. Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cfX4aHoMSSu9Zeg6B0erIQ#/registration Submit cases or lectures: https://forms.gle/xiPpKgRRRiAtqxmt7

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

Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Change is constant in both personal and professional environments, yet sustaining meaningful change can be challenging. This online Continuing and Professional Education course introduces the neuroscience behind how change occurs in the brain and how neuroplasticity supports the development of new patterns. Learn how to intentionally reshape your thinking, behaviors and emotional responses to achieve meaningful change. Ten percent discount for VCU alumni, VCU employees, VCU students and military. Enroll at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shelly Schuetz at ssschuetz@vcu.edu or visit https://www.continuingstudies.vcu.edu/CourseStatus.awp3?&course=27-SS-102.

Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Come to Connect, VCU’s Community Engagement Conference. Exchange ideas, strengthen community-university and research partnerships and explore how collaboration can drive meaningful local impact. The program will be held at Midtown Green, 2401 W. Leigh St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Challen Wellington at wellingtonc@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUlZObZjtqTVClsYF8lCnBfut00PF7S5PiYbXr3Ylwb67Iug/viewform?usp=header.

Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Join HOSA @ VCU (Health Occupations Students of America) at the ballroom of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., for a night of networking, dinner and connections with healthcare professionals and fellow pre-health students. RSVP by Monday, Oct. 26 at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HOSA at vcuhosa@gmail.com.

Ready to kickstart your fitness journey but not sure where to begin? RecWell has you covered. Our equipment orientation is designed to help you feel confident and capable the moment you step into our rec centers. During this guided session, you’ll tour the facility with a RecWell team member and get hands-on instruction with our fitness equipment. We’ll show you how to safely use machines, explain which muscles each movement targets, and answer any questions you have along the way. Sign up at the following URL.

For more information, contact fitness@vcu.edu at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d8977fb0-3866-4059-8fca-230ea0d54380.

The Well-Being Lounge provides a quiet, softly lighted relaxation and post-workout recovery experience in a semi-private space. RecWell members can book free 30-minute self-guided appointments in one of the two electric massage chairs in the Well-Being Lounge. The space also includes light therapy lamps and a white noise machine for additional benefit.

For more information, contact massage@vcu.edu at massage@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/well-being-lounge/.

Get outside and go exploring with RecWell Outdoor Adventure. Trips range from paddling and backpacking to biking, caving and other outdoor experiences throughout Virginia. Whether you’re trying something new or building on existing outdoor skills, there are opportunities for a variety of experience and comfort levels.

For more information, contact outdoors@vcu.edu at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program?classificationId=d722033b-3a3d-44c6-a639-491797a4b9a2.

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.

Faculty and staff, order your rental regalia by Friday, Oct. 30. You will receive an email when your order is ready for pickup. Please contact your campus Barnes & Noble @ VCU manager with any special or late requests. Limited sizes will be available in-store. To begin your order, please fill out the form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Tammy Vallario at tvallario@bncollege.com or (804) 828-1678 or visit https://forms.gle/croMfDbHqt1vwQdJ8.

Know a community partner with an idea to make a difference? Encourage them to apply for the 2027 Community-Led Solutions Initiative. Community organizations can receive up to $10,000 to lead projects that address community-identified needs in partnership with VCU faculty or staff. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mitsuko Cedras at cedrasmd@vcu.edu or visit https://community.vcu.edu/resources/grants/communitygrant/.

VCU Libraries' Jurgen Comics Contest is again challenging VCU student artists to tell a story of banned art and the relationship between that artwork and society. The 2026-27 competition asks artists to create the cover for an imagined comic book about a real-life incident of art censorship or suppression. The Jurgen Comics Contest grand prize winner will receive $1,000. Other prizes in the amount of $250 will be awarded to comic book covers displaying exemplary research, storytelling and artistry. Apply at the following URL by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 5, 2027

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/news/current/jurgen-contest-2027.html.

VCU Brandcenter strategy students are competing in the iHeartRadio podcast competition for a chance to win $25,000. Their goal? Invest the winnings back into Brandcenter to fund student scholarships and support the next generation of creative talent. (You can submit one free vote at the following URL every 24 hours.)

For more information, contact Eva Waldron at waldroneb@vcu.edu or visit https://tophost.org/2026/eva-waldron.

If you have worn the uniform and now call VCU home, this is for you. Whether you are student, faculty or staff, we want you to be a part of the HERO Study – a clinical trial funded by the Department of Defense. We are studying a noninvasive technique that may help people with a history of concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) who still suffer from lingering effects. Be part of a federally funded initiative to transform care for military service personnel. Get financial compensation for your time and commitment. Your best interests will be at the forefront of all study obligations, including flexible scheduling and confidential participation. Help shape the future of brain health - for yourself and for others. See if you qualify at the following URL:

For more information, contact HERO Study at herostudy@vcu.edu or (804) 827-9692 or visit http://hero-study.org.

The Research in Athlete and Military Health Sciences (RAMHS) group at VCU is seeking children, adolescents and adults (ages 5-70) for participation in a research study to assess movement patterns during walking, running, and sport-related tasks among healthy and injured patients. This study will require one initial study visit at the RAMHS Laboratory lasting about two hours. an electronic questionnaire about your health and sport participation and movement assessment while you are walking, running and sport-related tasks (jumping, cutting) with and without responding to thinking tasks. Up to five total visits within about one year of the initial visit, completing the same. activities. Parking will be validated for your study visit(s). If you are interested, please complete the study screening form at the following URL.

For more information, contact Asal Aflatounian at Fatemeh.Aflatounian@vcuhealth.org or (804) 628-1981 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=YTTMY9KNH9Y3MCT4.

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.

The NERDD Lab (Novel Environments for Reducing Disability and Dysfunction) is currently recruiting male participants for a virtual reality motor learning study. This research is being done to investigate how you adapt movements. You will be asked to complete a reaching game in a 3D virtual reality environment. You must be right-handed and between the ages of 18 and 40 to participate. Compensation is available for your participation.

For more information, contact Narges Yaghoubi at yaghoubin@vcu.edu.