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.

Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research will present a Discovery Dialogues seminar via Zoom featuring Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., assistant professor, psychiatry. Questions: http://www.cctr.vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Pamela Dillon, Pharm.D., research liaison, at pmdillon@vcu,edu or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcemhqTouHt1zwejn64kDsJwC0PgdhFKG.

Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

This Virginia Credit Union four-session program is designed specifically to educate participants about the core financial wellness topics. The class will be at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. Participants will engage in the four main topics of financial wellness; saving, credit, debt and budgeting for the future. Participants will learn how to manage their finances while taking with them tips and tricks to help mentor others. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/63/1706032800000.

Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center will host a luncheon for those interested in cancer and clinical research at VCU Massey. Learn about the center's undergraduate and post-graduate programs. The luncheon will be held in the alumni board room of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave. Those who have started an application for the programs in ACS CURE, CTOSI, ACS ACCESS or WLSI are also invited to attend. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caroline Blair at blaircp@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=EYC8NMPR7XPMWYJ3.

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Human Research Protection Program is collaborating with the National Institutes of Health Science Policy and Extramural Research divisions to provide updated information to the research community about NIH data-sharing policies and requirements that are relevant to human subjects research. Registration is required. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jennifer Rice at irbeducation@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsfuuqpz4uHtRwVYwiEEK7vUx4weChQK6x.

Friday, Feb. 23, 2024 from noon to 1 p.m.

Kevin Harris, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and various department DEI leaders will cohost a series of discussions to come to a common understanding of what diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is and how it functions in work, academic and clinical environments. The series will be available from Feb. 23 to April 22 in-person and virtually. Click the link to the website below to view all of the sessions in this series.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/calendar/somofacal?cid=5461&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=5461&ct=69200&inc=0.

Thursday, Mar. 21, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This immersive day-long event will showcase educational research and initiatives from the entire MCV campus. Join fellow educators, leaders and learners to engage with effective pedagogical strategies, interprofessional educational initiatives and evidence-based practices that support health professions education. The session will be sponsored by the VCU Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy and the College of Health Professions. The event will be held in Room 8-205B, James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center, 1201 E. Marshall St. Register at https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/11328909.

For more information, contact Stacey Wahl at swahl@vcu.edu or visit https://rampages.us/hses/.

VCU students and RecWell members are invited to build their fundamental swimming technique in our Spring 2023 adult swim lesson program. Lessons are designed for older teens and adults. Participants should be comfortable learning basic skills in both shallow and deep water. Program dates are Feb. 5-28. Register by noon Friday, Feb. 2 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=7ed7ea86-88d1-4cc7-8094-d6560f38fd1d.

Private swimming lessons and semiprivate swimming lessons are available to VCU students and RecWell members ages 2 and older. Lessons are taught by certified water safety instructors and are available in packages of two, four and six sessions. Sessions can be 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length. Registration is ongoing through April 30.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=7ed7ea86-88d1-4cc7-8094-d6560f38fd1d.

Winter has arrived; Bundle up and declutter your Google Workspace account while you stay cozy.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://blogs.vcu.edu/drgee/2023/12/19/bundle-up-and-tidy-up/.

FERPA affords students the rights to inspect and review educational records, request that records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading be corrected, provide written consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent and to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

VCU's Office of Records and Registration is responsible for notifying the university community that it does not release nonpublic information about VCU students. This information is used and shared in a limited and carefully controlled manner. It is not disclosed, except as permitted by law, unless authorized by the student.

For more information, contact The Office of Records and Registration at rar@vcu.edu.

A draft of the revised International Travel for Employees and Students policy is open for public comment until Wednesday, Jan. 24. Go to the following URL and select "Policies Open for Public Comment" to review the proposed policy.

For more information, contact Jason Block at blockja@gmail.com or visit http://policy.vcu.edu.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is taking applications for current juniors and seniors for the Clinical Trials Office Summer Internship. This is a paid six-week in-person learning experience in the Clinical Trials Office from June 3-July 12. Interns receive exposure to the operational units of the Clinical Trials Office, participate in clinical trial activities alongside Massey leadership and much more. Questions: Email mcccrtec@vcu.edu Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Caroline Blair at blaircp@vcu.edu or (804) 836-2378 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=DRXC9KMHDCXEEHLD.

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.

VCUDine has special January events at Shafer Court Dining Center, 810 Cathedral Place. Meals include National Coffee Break Day (Jan. 19: 11 a.m.-close) and Surf and Turf Night (Jan. 25: 5 p.m.-close). Plus, sign up or upgrade a spring dining plan by Friday, Feb. 2 to be entered to win a cooler with snacks and Pepsi products. For more events, visit the following URL or follow @VCU_Dining on Instagram.

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

The VCU Wellbeing Lab invites you to participate in a research study on two stress reduction programs for undergraduate students. VCU investigators seek to understand how two online stress reduction programs affect students’ mood and stress-related behavior. Compensation is available. Sign up for the study at the following URL.

For more information, contact Polina Beloborodova at vcu.stress.reduction@gmail.com or visit https://beloborodp.wixsite.com/stressreduction.

We are inviting male and female participants with elevated blood pressure between the ages of 18-45 years to participate in a study to examine how the time of day that you eat affects your blood pressure, blood vessel function and kidney function. This study involves a screening visit to determine eligibility; two single-day interventions where you will eat a meal that we provide in the morning or late at night; and two visits to our laboratory. The study involves collection of blood, saliva and urine samples, in addition to blood pressure, blood vessel and body composition assessments. The study is conducted at VCU Kinesiology and Health Sciences Building on the Monroe Park Campus. Participants will be compensated for their time completing the study.

For more information, contact Natalie Bohmke at bohmkenj@vcu.edu.