Thursday, Jul. 7, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU RecWell for a fitness on demand (FLEX) workout that will push your limits. This dance and cardio kickboxing workout will provide a full-body workout. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3bot5DA.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Monday, Jul. 11, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and Fidelity to learn the basics of when and how to claim Social Security, including what to consider and how to make the decision. Register for the Zoom link in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3bA3kk3.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1521 or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/worklife/.

Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2022 at 1 p.m.

Learn how to earn a master's degree in analytics on the weekends at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Click on the following URL to register. Applications are still being accepted for the cohort starting Aug. 26.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/analytics/master-of-decision-analytics-professional-track/#sob-events-1759442.

Tuesday, Jul. 12, 2022 at noon

Learn more about the VCU Executive MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Click on the following URL to register. Applications are still being accepted for the cohort starting on Aug. 25.

For more information, contact Bill Miller at wjmille1@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/academics/mba-options/executive-mba/#sob-events-1759433.

Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2022 at 11 a.m.

Are you a VCU campus partner interested in hosting a Weeks of Welcome event for Fall 2022? If you want to learn how the WoW Campus Relations and RamsConnect Committee can help you advertise your program or event during WoW, consider coming to a virtual informational session at 11 a.m. (Wednesday) July 13 or 1 p.m. (Thursday) July 14.

For more information, contact Jonathan Fuller at fullerjd2@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUuduiqqTwiGdIfTlPEb1LSw310RR3Az9PJ.

Friday, Jul. 15, 2022 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Alumni Relations will host a virtual book club event featuring selected wines and charcuterie samples at The Book Bar, 1311 E. Main St. Mingle with fellow Rams and support local Black- and women-owned businesses. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Stefani J. Bonner at bonnersj@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/bookbar.

Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

There is an increasing emphasis on skills such as design thinking, problem-solving, adaptability and empathy to current and future job roles. VCU da Vinci Center is offering the opportunity to earn an “Introduction to Design Thinking” credential via a Credly badge that can be posted on LinkedIn. Register for the 120-minute immersive workshop via Zoom at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Boltz at boltzef2@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/072022DT.

The Michelson Philanthropies and Science Prize for Immunology focuses on transformative research in human immunology, with trans disease applications to accelerate vaccine and immunotherapeutic discovery. Apply at the following URL by Oct. 1.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://michelson.secure-platform.com/a.

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 GAD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and in response to exercise training. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator is Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

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

Individuals who vape/use electronic cigarettes daily are needed to participate in a research study that requires multiple laboratory visits. Compensation will be provided. This study will be conducted at VCU. Principal investigator is Alison Breland, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Alison Breland at abbrelan@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://cstp.vcu.edu/studies.