Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for teaching children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR Teacher Residency is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Questions: http://teachrtr.org Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or visit http://tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSeshJan11.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Pauley Heart Center seminar series on navigating research as an early career scholar begins with a multidisciplinary research panel. The seminar is intended for individuals who are exploring or beginning careers, including undergraduate, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The session will be held in-person (fifth floor, Hess Library Conference Room, West Hospital, 1200 E. Broad St.) and via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Alebna at Pamela.Alebna@vcuhealth.org or (857) 352-3174 or visit https://vcuhealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIufuqprjkiEt1-H8ZYTv5LhI3MqtgOsp6x.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Thinking about a career in health care leadership or administration? Learn about graduate programs in VCU's Department of Health Administration, which has been recently ranked No. 3 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for health care management programs. Register at the following URL. The session will feature program director Paige Powell, who will be joined by current MHA and MSHA students.

For more information, contact Cameron Parkins at parkinsc@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/VCCSk6F1P3JYFCSW8.

Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024 at 5 p.m.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement will host a week of events themed “Thriving Communities: Beloved Community.” A fireside chat with community leaders will follow the keynote event with Vernon Gordon at the Institute for Contemporary Art at the Markel Center, 601 W. Broad St. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ron Jones at jonesre22@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/qAUogBkt5HtnTFFg6.

VCU's Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research is accepting applications for its translational science pilot grants. These grants support innovative projects focused on making research faster, more efficient and with more impact. The deadline for the next cycle of grant applications has been extended to Monday, Jan. 29. Applicants are strongly encouraged to share their specific aims with the program administrators prior to preparing a complete proposal.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu.edu or visit http://www.cctr.vcu.edu.

Drivers who park in VCU/VCU Health parking decks and lots and who park on streets are reminded to secure vehicles and valuables inside. If you plan to leave items such as bags, laptops, phones, wallets or cash in your vehicle, they should be hidden, placed in the trunk or taken with you. Doors and windows should always be locked. Leaving these items inside and visible from the outside can attract thieves who are willing to break in. Take these precautions to prevent theft.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu.

VCU Wellbeing Lab invites students to join the research assistant team. Contribute to the lab's research studies on the effects of online stress reduction training on VCU students' emotional well-being, as well as on making high school education more engaging for students. Research assistants are in charge of participant recruitment and day-to-day communication with participants and participant interviews. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Luka Djajakusuma at djajakusumal@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/5Ss8Bg9wwFXjznpY8.

RecWell’s fitness consultation is a flexible session for participants to work one-on-one with a certified personal trainer and ask questions, perform fitness assessments specific to individual goals and develop a fitness program. This 90-minute session is designed for those who might not need full guidance from a trainer, but want to learn more about equipment, progressions or general health status. Consultations are available at both Cary Street Gym and MCV Campus Rec Center. Registration is ongoing.

For more information, contact Tanika Santos-MacSwain at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/thrive/personal-training/.

VCU RecWell facilities winter break hours continue through Jan. 15. Spring semester hours begin Jan. 16. See RecWell’s full facility schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amanda Simmons at alsimmons@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.

RecWell’s spring group exercise classes are free to all VCU students and RecWell members. Learn more about the fundamentals of exercise and work out with your peers. All skills and fitness levels are welcome. The schedule runs Jan. 16-April 30. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Nadine Madison at groupexprgm@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/group-exercise/.

Raise your voice and join VCU's choir program. Embrace the thrill of performance and harmonize with the best at VCU. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just starting, the university has a place for you in Choral Arts Society (APPM-359), Vox Concordia (APPM-378), or Commonwealth Singers (APPM-358). Auditions for Spring 2024 are now open. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/academics/departments/music/ensembles/vocal-ensemble/vocal-ensemble-audition-info/.

Diversity matters: All interested, qualified and dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines are invited to consider applying for membership. The deadline is March 1. The IRB seeks candidates who can contribute to a broad spectrum of expertise, fostering a rich and inclusive dialogue on ethical considerations in research. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Rice at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/humanresearch/wp-admin/post.php?post=2929&action=edit.

VCU's Collaboration Services is kicking off 2024 by covering the features announced in December, including automatic hand-raise detection in Google Meet, several improvements to searching in Google Chat, an all new full-screen Tasks view in Google Calendar and more. See the recap at the following URL.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/?p=613.

Have you experienced any of these symptoms or diagnoses: chronic or unexplained fatigue, brain fog, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, mood changes, PTSD, fast heart rate or POTS, long-COVID, cancer, heart, lung, or belly concerns, traumatic brain injury or concussion? VCU’s School of Nursing is inviting individuals to participate in a study to learn about their symptoms and experiences seeking medical care. Complete the screening at the following URL.

For more information, contact Dominik Feliciano at felicianodj@vcu.edu or visit http://bit.ly/2sharemythoughts.

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress reduction programs for undergraduate students in Spring 2024. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. To get more information and sign up for the study, visit the study website at the following URL.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodo at beloborodp@vcu.edu or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.

Are you a Black woman between the ages of 18-39? Do you plan to conceive within six to 12 months? The Equity in Cardiovascular Health Outcomes (EqCHO) Lab invites you to participate in a study aimed at creating a tailored program to reduce stress and improve blood pressure disorders during pregnancy. To check your eligibility and to sign up, visit: https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=M3CCHYWRR9PNJXDL. Questions: http://facebook.com/eqcholabvcu.

For more information, contact Anika Hines at eqcholab@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5030 or visit https://eqcho.lab.vcu.edu/.

Be part of VCU's AYA Research Team's ongoing study of race-conscious parenting with expecting Black parents and those raising Black children (ages 1-5). Explore how racial factors shape parenting through five interviews every six months, involving both parents and brief check-in questionnaires. Compensation will be provided for interviews and questionnaires. View the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Shawn Jones, Ph.D., at ayaresearch@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/pVCKFkT6RrMMzX249.