4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

VCU Political Science will host an evening with former Va. Gov. Robert F. McDonnell in Room 1201, Academic Learning Commons, 1000 Floyd Ave. Join the students of POLI 330, Lobbying, to hear their lobbying plans and to interact with Virginia's 71st governor. Questions will be taken from the audience. RSVP required. RSVP at the following URL.

For more information, contact Margot Moser at polistaff@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekNkFa2jt-Ku_ij-2vyZuFcXxJhA2ek_4dtZisnWRKOKN5qw/viewform.

Monday, May 13, 2024 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Student Conduct board members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. This virtual interactive program typically takes around two-and-a-half hours. A second session will be offered from 9:30-noon on Tuesday, May 14.

For more information, contact Tracey Mullis at mullistd@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. to noon

VCU's Office of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity is seeking volunteer Student Conduct board members to serve on hearings. It is open to full-time faculty, staff and students. This virtual interactive program typically takes around two-and-a-half hours.

For more information, contact Tracey Mullis at mullistd@vcu.edu.

Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join the VCU Staff Senate Accessibility and Inclusion Working Group to celebrate the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day. This half-day event will be held via Zoom with four sessions that give participants a foundational understanding of the group, web accessibility and workshops on plain language and empathy. The keynote speaker will be John Robinson from OurAbility, who will discuss the work done for accessibility with AI. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Katie Cappuccio at cappucciok@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1N_2oerS_pHb1xe1UYk68H7S5i5j0-nFIvAhUucsnTak/edit.

The VCU Police Department and R.M.C. Security will conduct extra mobile and walking patrols at night near James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave., through Wednesday, May 8. For police assistance, call the following number or use the LiveSafe app at any time.

For more information, contact VCU Police at policedept@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1234.

Annual student organization re-registration is open through Saturday, June 1. Each year, all student organizations are required to submit the annual re-registration form to be recognized by the university and to be eligible to access (1) SGA funding, (2) SOVO Fair participation and (3) campus space reservations in EMS. Questions: Visit studentorgs@vcu.edu Re-register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Justin Raibolt at jraibolt@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/theunderground/student-org-registration-tips/.

Students interested in law enforcement are invited to speak with VCU Police. Take courses in all levels of degree programs for free, work toward student loan forgiveness and receive a competitive salary and benefits as an officer. VCU students receive a $5,000 bonus upon completing the academy and field training. The 50th academy starts in fall 2024. Applicants who are made a conditional offer may qualify for the department’s Law Enforcement Apprenticeship Program (LEAP).

For more information, contact Recruiter Conrad Simms at policerecruit@vcu.edu or visit http://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

Discover the majesty of Mozart's Requiem with VCU's Choral Arts Society. Are you ready to immerse yourself in Mozart's Requiem? Look no further than VCU's Choral Arts Society (APPM359, CRN 29766). Whether you're an experienced vocalist or just starting your musical journey, there's a place for you in the choir. This chorus isn't just about singing - it is an opportunity to earn 1-hour credit, open to all VCU students, regardless of major or concentration.

For more information, contact Christopher Hansen, Ph.D., at hansenc3@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/community/vcuarts-faculty-and-staff/directory/christopher-hansen/.

Dining plans end on Saturday, May 11, at 10:30 am. Fall 2024 dining plans are now available. Students who sign up for a plan with 50 or more swipes through May 10 are entered for a chance to win a bicycle. Find a dining plan at vcu.campusdish.com.

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

SGA funding application for student organizations is open through Saturday, June 1. For more information, visit: https://cglink.me/2dV/s82055 After reviewing, direct any remaining questions regarding the funding process to the following email address.

For more information, contact Lisa Cooper at sgafunding@vcu.edu. or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/s82055.

The Cary Street Gym Climbing Wall is closed through through Friday, Aug. 16 for replacement. During this time, there may be disruptions to normal operations, specifically in the fitness center surrounding the existing climbing wall.

For more information, contact Sam Albert at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/outdoor-adventure/climbing-and-bouldering/.

Participants are sought who can attend three 90-minute sessions, are open to sharing their experience and willing to photograph their "voice." Participants will be paid $25 for each session. Participants must be a first-generation student and a member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

For more information, contact Traci Wike at twike@vcu.edu.

VCU School of Nursing is looking for participants ages 0-25 to participate in a Long COVID study. Have you or your child experienced lingering health symptoms or behavior changes since having COVID or a virus? Participants will be paid for their time. Sign up for the study at the following URL.

For more information, contact Amy Rider at recoverkidsva@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/RECOVERkids.

Are you a Black woman between the ages of 18-39? Do you plan to conceive within six to 36 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

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