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 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Rams In Recovery will present Any Positive Change, a harm reduction skills and support group facilitated by a peer recovery specialist. This group is geared for VCU students and alumni who are interested in making positive changes to their drinking and/or substance use by reducing negative consequences or through moderation. This space is designed for participants to reflect on their relationship to substances in a judgment-free zone. Virtual weekly meetings will be held on Thursdays through Aug. 11.

For more information, contact Nicole Dann at dannne@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/n7vhs4cDS9tsh2BE6.

Tuesday, Jul. 26, 2022 from noon to 4:30 p.m.

Colleagues from VCU and across the commonwealth are invited to explore the relationship between social justice and education. VCU Libraries, VCU CTLE and The Virtual Library of Virginia will host a watch party of the 2022 Open Education Network Summit. The event, in Room 303, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., will stream two sessions focused on social justice and open education and offer time in between for discussion. See the full agenda at the following URL. Those who attend may drop-in as they wish and bring their lunches. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022/oen-watch-party.html.

Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Google has added many features to Meet and Chat for team collaboration. Collaboration Services will host virtual sessions from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2 and 1- 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

VCU's Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab will hold the Art for Hearts study, starting Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 4-6 p.m. at the VCU Health Hub at 25th, 1330 N 25th St., Suite A. The study is an eight-part, eight-week program about how painting and expressing thoughts and feelings could help mental health and blood pressure in Black women.

For more information, contact Anika L. Hines, Ph.D., MPH, at eqcholab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 828-5030.

VCU Libraries will continue its StudyWell campaign for the Fall semester across both campuses. StudyWell sessions focus on student well-being. Events highlight physical, financial, emotional and social health and wellness, as well as academic success. If you believe your department or unit has a program, materials or services that would be a good fit for this campaign, contact the Libraries' events office by July 30 at the following email.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2021-2022-ongoing/study-well-spring-2022.html.

VCU's Office of Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity is hiring part-time Federal Work Study office support for the Fall-Spring school year. Applicants must be enrolled undergraduate or graduate-level students and be approved for Federal Work Study. Applications should be submitted through Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Holcombe at holcomberc@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/stu/jobs/6650463.