Monday, Aug. 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Have questions about conducting research projects? Visit the open consulting hours hosted by VCU's C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research. You can receive assistance from the inception of your project through to data analysis. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nyssa Towsley at ntowsley@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=9PEXYCJTYN.

Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Feel more secure in your savings strategy by verifying you’re on the right track. And if you’re off track, know what adjustments you need to make. Learn how to plan your investments and hold on to as much of your nest egg as possible with this session from VCU Human Resources and TIAA. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3B32rLj.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Join VCU Human Resources and Social Security Administration for a workshop and Q&A about Social Security. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3OlPhMC.

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

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

The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes Lab is holding the Art for Hearts study, starting Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 4-6 p.m. at the VCU Health Hub at 25th. The study is an eight-part, eight-week program about how painting and expressing your 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.

If you've been wondering what's so great about a speak-up culture or if you'd like to read about how speaking up kept people and property at VCU safe, check out this month's Compliance Corner and Compliance Case Study blog posts at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kim McQuillen at mcquillenka@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2028 or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/ico/.

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.

Individuals between the ages of 18-65 who vape nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are invited to participate in a research study that examines the effects of vaping on eating behavior. Two, three-hour, laboratory visits, each with a buffet meal, are required. Compensation is provided. Principal investigators are Andrew Barnes, Ph.D., Department of Health Behavior and Policy, and Caroline Cobb, Ph.D., Department of Psychology.

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