Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m.

Learn about the doctoral program in VCU's Health Services Organization and Research at a virtual informational session. Meet program faculty and staff and learn about admissions, funding and more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/programs/hsor-phd-program/.

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/past-events/2021-22/study-well-spring-2022.html.

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/.

Don’t miss out on events this fall like Midnight Breakfast and Food Truck Fest – sign up for a dining plan. Find the plan that fits your needs at vcu.campusdish.com/DiningPlans. For more information and updates, visit the following URL or follow on social media @VCU_Dining.

For more information, contact Lauren Hay at dining@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1148 or visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab is hosting a focus group on the stress, vulnerability and resilience of young Black women. Sessions will be held virtually on Monday, Aug. 1, and Thursday, Aug. 4 from 6-8 p.m. Check your eligibility and sign up 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.

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.

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.