3 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the M.S. in mass communications with concentrations in integrated communication and media leadership. The school also offers a certificate in media and leadership. Join a session at https://vcu.zoom.us/my/robertsongrad

For more information, contact Jonathan Brown at brownj64@vcu.edu or (804) 525-9425 or visit https://robertson.vcu.edu/academics/graduate/.

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the Petersburg Wellness Consortium and Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center's day of service at the Petersburg Public Library, 201 W. Washngton St. Volunteers will be asked to help set up interactive stations for children to participate in winter activities such as making snow globes and ornaments and sipping hot chocolate. Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of two hours for participation. Sign up at the following email address.

For more information, contact Katelyn Schifano at CancerChamps@vcu.edu or (804) 628-0284.

Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for teaching children? Want a high-impact career? Want to champion social justice? Fuel dreams? Dedicate your life to making a difference while getting a fully paid degree? RTR is for you. RTR is a teacher residency program in the VCU School of Education that equips passionate future teachers with the tools to teach for change. Learn more at this virtual informational session. Register at https://tinyurl.com/RTRInfoSession2425

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at teachrtr@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.

Showcase your business and products, connect with alumni, staff and students and engage with the broader VCU community at the 2025 VCU Homecoming Makers Market. Complete the application at the following URL by Monday, Jan. 13, 2025 to secure your spot as a vendor. Spaces are limited. The event will be at the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St.

For more information, contact Breydon Duncan Horton at hortonb2@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo6InkVK7woU134WX0afCuU-CIGzCEsVyCxHLurrZKjXGVrg/viewform.

The ability to create and edit Google Sites is no longer available. The Google Sites service will be fully decommissioned as of December 2024. University-related sites and course-related sites should be moved or created in the appropriate university systems. Personal sites should be created on non-university hosted platforms.``

For more information, contact Dr. Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://collaborate.vcu.edu/apps/sites/.

All RecWell facilities will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1, 2025. Facilities will reopen for Winter Break reduced hours on Thursday, Jan. 2. Winter Break hours continue through Friday, Jan. 11.

For more information, contact Scott Steiner at recwell@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/facilities-and-hours/.

This course will prepare participants to plan and teach courses within the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program. Courses include preschool aquatics, learn-to-swim and safety training for swim coaches. Participants who successfully complete this course will receive American Red Cross certification as a water safety instructor valid for two years. This course does not provide lifeguard or CPR/AED training. Program dates are Jan. 5-8, Monday through Thursday, noon-7 p.m. Register at the following URL by Friday, Dec 20.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=c7e6f354-bd63-40e1-a2fd-6d4563decb00.

The Honey Club at VCU is accepting leadership applications from any black, queer students interested in serving their community. Anyone who can demonstrate passion and committment to black queer liberation will be welcomed (while positions last, so apply soon). Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mychal Young at youngm19@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/rigtzJrRtGDX9Wt3A.

The VCU Cashiers Office at 1015 Floyd Ave., Grace Harris Hall, will close early at noon on Friday, Dec. 20 for Winter Break. All transactions should be delivered no later than 11:30 a.m. to ensure proper and timely processing.

For more information, contact Lee Francis at ycfranci@vcu.edu or (804) 828-8774 or visit http://cashop@vcu.edu.

VCU's Equity and Access Services announces the publication of its fiscal year 2023-24 annual report. This year's report reflects on the 60 years since the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the struggles that shaped the freedoms, access, equity and opportunities of today. Explore the report at the following URL to discover how EAS daily supports and upholds these principles.

For more information, contact Equity and Access Services at equity@vcu.edu or visit https://equity.vcu.edu/about/news/.

Abstract submissions are being accepted for the 10th Annual Heart Health in Women Symposium. All career levels are eligible, including basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological or implementation science impacting women’s cardiovascular health. The best trainee abstract will receive a monetary travel award. The registration fee will be waived for abstract presenters. Submit abstracts by 12:59 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at the following URL. The access code is AE7XXPA9C

For more information, contact Moriah Bellissimo at moriah.bellissimomyers@vcuhealth.org or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/.

Join the Women in Science organization and Children's Hospital of Richmond to collect and donate toys for local children in the Richmond area. MCV drop-off sites are located at Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building, 1217 E. Marshall St.; Molecular Medicine Research Building (MMRB), 1220 E. Broad St.; and Sanger Hall, 1101 E. Marshall St. The last day to drop off toys is Wednesday, Dec. 18. All toys nust be brand new and in their original packaging.

For more information, contact Annalise Hassan at vcu.wis@gmail.com or visit https://www.chrichmond.org/patient-and-family-resources/support-services/child-life/donate-to-child-life.

The TREAT Lab (Translational Research on Eating and Affect) is recruiting adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth (aged 12 to 25 years) for a brain imaging study to understand how risky decision-making differs between individuals with bulimia nervosa and individuals without a psychological disorder. There will be compensation for participation. Questions: Serena Gu, Clinical Research Coordinator, at treatlab@vcuhealth.org, or Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI, at the following email address. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Kelsey Hagan at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.