Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2024 at 6 p.m.

Learn to break writing into manageable chunks and how to avoid procrastination. Register for the Zoom link at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Jun. 4, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon

Rams in Recovery seeks to ensure students do not have to choose between their recovery and their education. Faculty, staff and other students make that possible.‌ Come learn to be an advocate and ally for people struggling with substance use disorders and those in recovery. The session will be at the Rams in Recovery Clubhouse, 1103 W. Marshall St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thomas N. Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit https://recovery.vcu.edu/training--resources/recovery-ally/.

Thursday, Jun. 6, 2024 at noon

Learn more about the VCU Master of Decision Analytics Weekend Program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. Alumni will speak about their experience in the program including the curriculum, program structure, the power of the cohort experience, networking benefits and career development. Program administration will join the alumni to answer any questions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Rachel Kaeser at rekaeser@vcu.edu or visit https://business.vcu.edu/graduate-programs/mda-weekend/?post=master-of-decision-analytics-webinar-with-alumni-panel-qa-3.

Monday, Jun. 10, 2024 at noon

Join a facilitated discussion via Zoom on putting self-care and community care resources to practice. The event will be led by disability advocate and VCU professor B. Ethan Coston, Ph.D., College of Humanities and Sciences. The event will be presented by VCU's Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Disability Action Network Employee Resource Group. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sam Burns at burnss3@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/s5oX3dFyCJjREHbu9.

Friday, Jun. 28, 2024 from noon to 2 p.m.

The Interprofessional Pride Collaborative, which consists of Pride organizations from VCU and VCU Health, will host a Health Sciences Interprofessional Pride Mixer. This event is open to all students, faculty and staff of VCU and VCU Health. Participants will have the opportunity to embrace community while working to enhance LGBTQIA+ visibility in the health sciences. Lunch will be provided. The event will be in the ninth floor conference room, Ault Outpatient Pavilion building, 1001 E. Leigh St. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashli Phillips at ashli.phillips@vcuhealth.org or visit https://vcuhealth.libcal.com/event/12551296.

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 VCU Police at policerecruit@vcu.edu or visit http://police.vcu.edu/about/recruitment/.

The Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., will host open court times this summer for pickleball. All are welcome. Saturday mornings have been added. No equipment is needed. See the weekly schedule at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/10Vo05USr8hQJ2C4oZDrFOygOeuaD8WXs9OgacJs6z5w/edit?usp=sharing.

VCU’s Injury and Violence Prevention Program invites students to be a part of the research assistant team. Research assistants shadow researchers, assist with collecting data, learn how to enter and clean data and attend weekly lab meetings. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Isabella Schneck at isabella.schneck@vcuhealth.org or (703) 475-4929 or visit https://www.vcuhealth.org/services/injury-and-violence-prevention/injury-and-violence-prevention-research-lab/interested-in-working-with-us.

This study by the Social Psychology and Neuroscience Lab aims to better understand how the myriad of factors that contribute to one’s identity can further translate in our cognitive abilities. The study consists of an online screening questionnaire followed by a single one-hour laboratory visit. All participants will receive $25 cash for their time. If you are interested in participating in this study, complete this online screening questionnaire at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sydney Kavanaugh at kavanaughs@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/h8krbgxr85e6YkuN6.