6 p.m.

Learn how to use the tools you need to write your best statement. 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/.

Friday, Jun. 21, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center: Facts and Faith Fridays will present Resources for Families: Cancer LINC and Early Childhood Education and Child Care via Zoom. Join the presentation at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6sqT8rEtSnqo4cYE4eHJwca-NghmLM#/registration

For more information, contact Rev. Rachel Pierce at piercer2@vcu.edu or (804) 628-9154 or visit https://www.masseycancercenter.org/facts-and-faith-fridays.

Sunday, Jun. 23, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.

First Love Church will hold a weekly Sunday service for all students and faculty still in Richmond over the summer. This will feature singing, dancing and a sermon. It will be at 101 E. Franklin St. in the basement room of the School of Education.

For more information, contact Yasmin John at johnye@vcu.edu.

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

The Interprofessional Pride Collaborative, consisting 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 held in the ninth floor conference room, Adult Outpatient Pavilion building, 1001 E. Leigh St.

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

VCU Emergency Management will host a full-scale, multijurisdictional training exercise on the Monroe Park Campus on Thursday, July 25. Volunteers are sought to act as casualties for the duration of the training. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, must sign a liability waiver and photo release and be willing to have simulated injuries applied to them. Want to volunteer? Email the following address.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu or (804) 837-2999.

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.

RecWell’s fitness consultation is a flexible session for participants to work with a certified personal trainer, 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, 101 S. Linden St., and MCV Campus Recreation Center, 900 Turpin St. Registration is ongoing at the following URL.

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

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.

The VCU Council on Community Engagement's Research Subgroup seeks your input on future workshops and activities to foster training and support for community-engaged research. Your feedback will ensure that the topics covered are beneficial and relevant. By sharing your thoughts, you'll help to enhance the translation of research findings into practice. Complete the survey at the following URL by Friday, June 21.

For more information, contact Division of Community Engagement at engage@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/DPuc9Zec8JgpDPy96.

The Research Institute for Social Equity at VCU is conducting a study about the lived experiences of Black girls in Richmond. Using an asset-based approach, we want to learn about the strengths of these girls and community resources in Richmond that support them.

For more information, contact Trinity Battle at risestwk1@vcu.edu or (804) 828-0200 or visit https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12eJLkJXdLGqgeSjO_E3gNaq2XSUU1adC.