10 a.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/.

5:30 p.m.

Learn more about VCU's Evening MBA program at a webinar hosted by the School of Business. This online presentation will provide an overview of the Evening MBA formats (Flexible and Online Cohort), curriculum and admissions process. No registration is required; join via Zoom with the following URL.

For more information, contact Hawley Smyth at smythh@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5127 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/j/81378362494.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. to noon

Members of the VCU and greater Richmond community are invited to the exhibit opening of "Reverence and Remembrance: Contextualizing the East Marshall Street Well Project" in the fourth-floor Cabell Room, James Branch Cabell Library, 901 Park Ave. This is an open-house event; light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is sponsored by Postdoctoral Services in collaboration with the VCU Postdoctoral Association.

For more information, contact Maggie Goddard, Ph.D., at goddardmu@vcu.edu or visit https://history.vcu.edu/events/event-items/reverence--remembrance-contextualizing-the-east-marshall-street-well-project.html.

Thursday, Jun. 27, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU's School of Medicine will present the Dean's Seminar Series lecture, to be given by Yi Zhang, Ph.D., Harvard Medical School, known for his expertise in epigenetics and chromatin biology. Zhang's work has significantly advanced our knowledge of how chromatin modifications influence cellular processes and contribute to various diseases, including cancer. The talk will be in the auditorium of the Egyptian Building, 1223 E. Marshall St.

For more information, contact Hengbin Wang, Ph.D., at Hengbin.Wang@vcuhealth.org.

Friday, Jun. 28, 2024 from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Find a period of quiet reflection in the middle of your day with guided meditation. This virtual session, brought to you by VCU HR and ReccWell, is suitable for all levels of practice. Register in Talent@VCU or at https://bit.ly/4bW43px

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

The VCU community will be experiencing a heat wave over the next two weeks and it's a good time to be aware of the dangers of heat stress. According to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services there were over 2,000 heat-related deaths in 2023. Heat stress occurs when the body cannot get rid of excess heat and cool itself by sweating. Heat stress can lead to more serious conditions such heat exhaustion or heat stroke and can be fatal. Prevent heat stress by being aware of the symptoms. Heat exhaustion can be evident via headaches, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, weakness, moist skin, mood changes, irritability, confusion, nausea or vomiting. Symptoms of heat stroke include dry hot skin with no sweating, mental confusion or loss of consciousness, seizures or convulsions. If these signs are evident, block out the sun or other heat sources; use fans, air conditioning or cooling bandanas; wear lightweight, light-colored loose-fitting clothing; and avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks and heavy meals. Stay hydrated by drinking water or sports drinks. During periods of physical exertion, drink one cup of water every 15 minutes. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and avoid sodas and other heavily caffeinated drinks. Questions: Contact the university's Occupational Safety Team at occsafety@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Chad Hammack at hammackct@vcu.edu.

Learning Systems announces that an agreement to procure Möbius has been reached and is now available to all VCU faculty, staff and students for your STEM-based learning needs. For more information on this platform, including why and how it came about, visit the Learning Systems blog at https://blogs.vcu.edu/learning-systems/ Visit https://go.vcu.edu/mobius for more information, including support and how to get started with Möbius. Questions: Email LSRequest@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Jamillah Martin at jpmartin@vcu.edu.

We are currently recruiting participants for a motor learning study. This research is being done to investigate how you learn new movements. You will be asked to complete an MRI scan while wearing an electrode cap and playing a virtual joystick game. You must be right-handed and between the ages of 18 and 40 to participate. Compensation of $20 is available for your participation, and the study takes about one hour.

For more information, contact Narges Yaghoubi at yaghoubin@vcu.edu.