Tuesday, Jul. 19, 2022 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and VCU RecWell FLEX on demand fitness for yoga with Adriene to reduce stress. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/3bByeIH

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

Wednesday, Jul. 20, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

One in five Americans lives in a small town. An unexpected result of the pandemic has been a steady increase in talent moving to rural areas as people re-examine their values, connections to family and balance of work and life. What is next in this resurgence of rural America? Join Basil Gooden, Ph.D., director of state operations for USDA Rural Development, for a Zoom lunch and learn discussion sponsored by VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2-hd0PhMS6iCQhipMn-Yzw#/registration.

Thursday, Jul. 21, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU faculty and staff are invited to participate via Zoom in a Quality Enhancement Plan Topic Proposal Workshop sponsored by the QEP Planning and Development Committee. Learn more about a Quality Enhancement Plan, how the topic is determined, how it shapes VCU’s academic future and the tools that can help to successfully submit a topic proposal for VCU's next QEP. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcld-mvrzooHtExZHx0P14UuxDOcodHUWHU#/registration.

For more information, contact Erin Webster Garrett at real@vcu.edu or visit https://provost.vcu.edu/qep/.

Tuesday, Jul. 26, 2022 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

Are you interested in working with other students across different disciplines? Are you fascinated by creating solutions to complex problems? Have you always wanted to start a business or nonprofit? Attend a virtual informational session to learn about undergraduate certificates at VCU's da Vinci Center. Learn exactly what a certificate is and then talk about programs in Product Innovation, Venture Creation and Human-centered Design and how they can fit into your academic plans. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mary-Chris Escobar at escobarmc@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/july-ug.

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

VCU's Health Sciences Career Community is seeking volunteers for Friday. Aug. 5, and Saturday, Aug. 6, to take part in its Habitat for Humanity Build Project. Make connections with members of the health sciences and participate in a community service project. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://forms.office.com/r/yu4Y3tTf1R.

VCU Continuing and Professional Education, in partnership with the School of World Studies, will hold live online Cultural Competency and Language Classes for VCU and VCU Health employees and community members for 1 academic credit. Intro to Conversational Spanish I and II and Language and Culture: Francophone World begin the week of Aug. 29 and run through early December. Visit the following URL for tuition benefit or education assistance eligibility.

For more information, contact VCU Continuing and Professional Education at ocpe@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1322 or visit https://ocpe.vcu.edu/languages.

The Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program pledges $1.5B for outstanding early career faculty committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Funding will be awarded to outstanding basic biomedical researchers, including physician-scientists in their efforts to create labs in which everyone can thrive. Apply at the following URL by Sept. 28.

For more information, contact Emily Komornik at komornikea@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/3GKcAxp.

VCU's Office of Trademarks and Licensing reminds university students, faculty and staff that it is required to work with a licensed vendor when producing any kind of product with the VCU name or logomark. This includes T-shirts for student organizations, department giveaways for Student Orientation - any merchandise that could feature the VCU brand. Individuals can browse the complete list of licensed vendors online at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christy Rabil at crabil@vcu.edu or (804) 828-3615 or visit https://bsv.vcu.edu/trademarks-and-licensing/.

The Virginia Geriatric Education Center, housed in VCU’s Virginia Center on Aging, is accepting applications for its annual faculty and clinicians development program. CIRCAA is a case-based, interprofessional learning experience that creates age-friendly practitioners who are knowledgeable of person-centered care. The program meets monthly from mid-September through May. Apply at the following URL by Sept. 1.

For more information, contact Kim Ivey at circaa@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1525 or visit http://go.vcu.edu/circaa.

VCU RecWell's Massage Therapy is now open for registration for VCU students, RecWell members and VCU faculty/staff non-members. Services are available at both Cary Street Gym and the MCV Campus Recreation Center. Massage Therapy Services has relaunched with additional upgrades, including automated online registration and scheduling system, as well as multi-session package deals.

For more information, contact Jess Norman at normanj3@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/massage-therapy/.

The VCU Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, is currently accepting applications for the 2023 cohorts of the VCU Leadership and HIGHER Ground programs. Learn more about the Institute, its programs, application requirements and deadlines by calling the Institute at the following telephone number or emailing gehli@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kiara Faulks at faulksks@vcu.edu or (804) 827-1169 or visit https://gehli.vcu.edu/programs/.

You are invited to participate in an online study if you are: age 18 or older, smoke menthol cigarettes, identify as Black/African American and willing to complete a 30-minute online survey about tobacco flavor regulations. The principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., VCU Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., VCU Department of Psychology.

For more information, contact Caroline Cobb at cobbco@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3562 or visit http://www.bit.ly/rvaheat.

VCU's Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab will host focus groups on the stress, vulnerability and resilience of young Black women. Sessions will be held virtually on Monday, July 25 and Thursday, July 28 from 6-8 p.m. Check eligibility and register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Anika L. Hines. Ph.D., MPH, at eqcholab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=P8FMMYKNAEMCF8TC.

This study is seeking individuals between the ages of 18 and 35 years who have PTSD or symptoms of PTSD. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of PTSD symptoms on blood vessel function during acute exercise and following 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.

This is a research study aiming to receive feedback on a sexual health intervention designed for couples. To be eligible to participate, you have to identify as Black or African American and be 18 to 35 years of age. The study requires participation in a 120-minute session and completion of a questionnaire. Compensation is available.

For more information, contact Kristina Hood, Ph.D., at progresslab@vcu.edu or visit https://progress.vcu.edu.