Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VCU and Richmond Police will hold an active shooter training exercise in the 900 block of West Franklin Street. The drill will involve the sound of simulated gunfire, SWAT team personnel and drones. Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the 900 block of West Franklin Street and the parking lot between 900 and 910 West Franklin Street will be closed. Sidewalks and buildings will remain open, with the exception of the sidewalk in front of the Office of the President.

For more information, contact Jake Burns at burnsjh2@vcu.edu or visit https://police.vcu.edu.

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.

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

Rams in Recovery's speaker series will host Peter Coleman, M.D., founder of the Coleman Institute for Addiction Medicine, who has dedicated his career to treating addiction patients. Beyond his medical experience, he understands firsthand the struggle with overcoming substance use disorder and healing the mind, body and spirit. The session will be held in the James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center (MMEC), Room 7-101, 1201 E. Marshall St. Questions: Email recovery@vcu.edu Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Thomas N. Bannard at bannardtn@vcu.edu or (804) 366-8027 or visit http://bit.ly/MCVRecoverySeries.

Private and semi-private swimming lessons are available to VCU students and RecWell members ages 2 and older. RecWell’s water safety instructors work with participants to create tailored, individual lesson plans that allow time to focus on specific skills. Classes are taught at the Aquatic Center, 121 S. Linden St., and can be scheduled any time the pool is open. Packages may be split into 30-, 45- or 60-minute sessions. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/aquatics/private-and-semi-private-swim-lessons/.

RecWell facilities will operate on winter break hours through Saturday, Jan. 11. The Outing Rental Center and Cary Street Gym climbing wall will remain closed through winter break. All facilities will shift to spring hours on Sunday, Jan. 12. See full details at the following URL.

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

RecWell’s Weightlifting 101 is a beginner-friendly class for individuals looking to build strength and confidence in the gym. Experienced and welcoming instructors will teach the fundamentals of weightlifting, including proper form, technique and safety measures to ensure a fun and injury-free workout. The program will run Jan. 21-March 6, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Registration closes Jan. 21. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Abbas Sherazi at fitness@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=d8977fb0-3866-4059-8fca-230ea0d54380.

RecWell’s spring 2025 personal training packages are available to VCU students and RecWell members. Participants will be guided through an exercise program customized to meet their specific needs and goals by a certified personal trainer, a fitness professional committed to supporting client progress. RecWell offers one-on-one and buddy training packages of three- six- 12-, or 18-hour-long sessions. All new clients are required to complete the introductory package of three 60-minute sessions.

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

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.