Monday, Jul. 10, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Susan McKelvey, Ph.D., will discuss Project College Success, an exploratory study consisting of project staff expertise, focus groups and interviews to inform the development of a survey on mental health concerns of transfer students from two- to four-year institutions of higher education in Virginia. McKelvey will provide a brief review of research on college student mental health and the themes identified through the focus groups and interviews, then share the results of the survey that was administered to transfer students in Virginia. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Teri Blankenship at tcblanke@vcu.edu or visit https://centerontransition.org/resources/webcasts/details.cfm?webcastID=1644.

Tuesday, Jul. 11, 2023 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

VCU's Robertson School will host two virtual informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about the graduate certificate in media and leadership today, July 11, at noon-12:30 p.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. Join the session at the following URL. Questions: https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/certificate-in-media-and-leadership/

For more information, contact Alexandra Chapman at chapmanam3@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/my/journalism.

Saturday, Jul. 22, 2023 at 9 a.m.

RecWell will offer the American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, which prepares participants to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. This course meets OSHA requirements for workplace CPR/AED and first aid training. Successful completion of this course provides participants with a certificate valid for two years. The class will be taught at the Cary Street Gym, 101 S. Linden St. Register at the following URL by Friday, July 14.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/lead/certifications/american-red-cross-certifications/.

Thursday, Jul. 27, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

In his book, "When Breath Becomes Air," neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi shares the transformational power of giving life as he attempts to answer the question: what makes life worth living in the face of death? An in-person discussion on this hopeful and informative memoir will be held at the Health and Wellness Library, VCU Health Gateway Building, ground floor, Room G-112, 1200 E. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/10800316.

VCU's Office of the President launched Project Gabriel in spring 2023 to report, reconcile and heal the wounds caused by VCU’s historic ties to the institution of slavery. Project Gabriel is hosting a community forum on Tuesday, July 11, from 6-8 p.m. Several volunteers are needed to serve as table hosts to guide conversations for feedback.

For more information, contact Jonsette Calloway at projgabriel@vcu.edu.

As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, the Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) is developing a new 10-year plan for improving service, built on a foundation of feedback from the community, both riders and non-riders — and they need your help. Take the Transit Priorities Survey, consisting of 25 quick questions, to share your thoughts and ideas by Friday, July 14, at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU Parking and Transportation at parking@vcu.edu or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GRTCSurveyENG.

Weeks of Welcome is a comprehensive, campus-wide initiative taking place in the first few weeks of the semester. Consider hosting a program or event during WoW that will be advertised to the VCU community via RAMsConnect. Complete an event submission form at the following URL by Saturday, July 15.

For more information, contact Bria Taylor at taylorbc7@vcu.edu or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s81878.