Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Want to learn more about the No.1 graduate program for advertising and branding in the U.S.? Join us for a virtual informational session — like a Brandcenter 101 — to learn about how we develop the most prominent thinkers and creatives in the industry. We’ll chat about our program, our five concentrations (Art Direction, Copywriting, Creative Brand Management, Experience Design and Strategy), the admission process and more. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emma Barone at brandcenter@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/VirtualInfoSessionJan25?utm_source=TelegRam.

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Apply to the RTR Teacher Residency Program by Feb. 1 to gain hands-on experience, a fully funded master’s degree and a stipend. Join a one-year apprenticeship, work with a mentor teacher and prepare to teach in high-need Virginia schools. Register at https://connect.soe.vcu.edu/register/RTRSpring25Science Sign up for the informational session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sabrina Evans at evanssl4@vcu.edu or visit http://teachrtr.org.

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs will host a Lunch and Learn presentation via Zoom which will feature a member of the executive leadership team of Richmond Mayor Danny Avula (M.D.’03, H.S.’07). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or (480) 686-6606 or visit https://vcu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PzytUQIQRdifpoOo55nFEQ?utm_source=Test+list&utm_campaign=156c642a04-Wilder-LunchandLearn2-01%2F11%2F25&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d9dd0bf910-156c642a04-#/registration.

Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Have a passion for 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.

RecWell’s Women+ on Weights Spring Session One welcomes women and those identifying as non-binary or gender non-conforming who want to learn the basics of resistance training and workout planning. Participants work with a certified personal trainer to learn proper use of strength machines, resistance bands, cable stacks and free weights and to develop technique, progressions and confidence in the weight room. Session One runs Jan. 20-March 5, Mon/Wed 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register at the following URL by Monday, Jan 20.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=411621d2-6c5d-4d48-a32f-b4d2a940ac0e.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement, Student Affairs, VCU Engaged Learning are coordinating donations for hygiene kits for youth in the city of Richmond. Items should be dropped off at the Mary and Frances Youth Center 120 S. Linden St., no later than Friday, Jan. 17. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040F4DAAAE2FABFB6-54104885-youth.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect (TREAT) Lab is recruiting adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth (aged 12-25) for a brain imaging study to understand how risky decision-making differs between individuals with bulimia nervosa and individuals without a psychological disorder. Compensation is available for participation. Questions: Contact Serena Gu, clinical research coordinator, or the TREAT Lab at the following URL.

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