10 a.m.

Did you know at VCU the TDA 403(b) Plan has a Roth (after-tax) contribution option available that also allows for in-plan Roth Conversions? Join VCU HR and Bill from Fidelity for this quick online overview following by a Q and A. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://tinyurl.com/3dpcebcc

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/worklife-at-vcu/employee-events/.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PennyAppeal will sell doughnuts and coffee in the lobby of the University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave., to help support the organization's efforts to serve the local homeless population.

For more information, contact PennyAppeal at officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the Humanities Research Center for an online Meet VCU Authors talk with Christopher Brooks, Ph.D., professor of anthropology. “Dual Pandemics” traces the impact of both HIV and COVID-19 on Kenyan and African communities. Register for the webinar at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ellie Musgrave at musgraveec@vcu.edu or (301) 213-8664 or visit https://bit.ly/cbr0210.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Karen Barnard-Kubow, Ph.D., Genomics Research Director and Education Coordinator at James Madison University, will speak at the VCU Biology Seminar Series. Barnard-Kubow's talk will be "Exploring Plant Speciation and Aquatic Community Ecology Through Sequencing in the Classroom" in the Trani Center for Life Sciences, Room 253, 1000 W. Cary St. Questions: Email biology@vcu.edu

For more information, contact Joseph Ellis at ellisjt2@vcu.edu or (804) 828-1562.

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Make Valentine’s Day grams for low-income elderly individuals and learn more about the organization's mission to support older adults in our community. The event will be held in the Honors College Multipurpose Room (1303), 701 W. Grace St.

For more information, contact Rhea Chatterjee at chatterjeer2@vcu.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at 10 a.m.

The Commonwealth Cybersecurity Initiative Central Virginia Node at VCU kicks off its spring speaker series with Madhur Behl, Ph.D. This event will take place virtually via Zoom. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Sharmic Bartelle at bartelles@vcu.edu or visit https://cci-cvn.org/spring-speaker-series-safepath-automated-extraction-of-temporal-logic-based-trajectory-embeddings-for-enhanced-autonomous-vehicle-safety/.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 from 10 a.m. to noon

In this presentation at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St. across from the Cary Street Gym, participants will learn the Stages of Change, identify common barriers when working with parents/caregivers and learn how to find and tap into each family’s strengths. Register at the following email address.

For more information, contact Vaughn Garland at garlandvw@vcu.edu or visit https://tockify.com/iexcel/detail/180/1739286000000.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at 11 a.m.

This interactive Zoom workshop is a guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join VCU's Transfer Center for Transfer Tuesdays in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 250, 901 Park Ave. Come to this open study session to work on whatever you need to and meet other transfer students. These sessions will continue throughout the spring semester.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Heck at ebheck@vcu.edu or visit https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for a virtual session with Myung Jin, Ph.D., to learn more about the Master of Public Administration program. Register for the virtual session at the following URL. Questions: Email wsrecruit@vcu.edu or visit https://bit.ly/mpa211

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/mpa21125.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

PennyAppeal will host a Pack-A-Bag event in the Honors College Multipurpose Room (1303, 701 W. Grace St.) to make care kits for the local homeless population. Can't make it? Join the organization's Instagram (@pennyappealatvcu) or RamsConnect to keep up to date on future events.

For more information, contact PennyAppeal at officialpennyappealatvcu@gmail.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Learn to meet the needs of your audience with strong, logical, structurally sound writing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Trey Burnart Hall at hallbr@vcu.edu or visit https://writing.vcu.edu/calendar/.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 at noon

When it comes to leadership, we sometimes fall back on what we know, regardless of our values. In this workshop, participants will come away with concrete strategies for translating inclusive and team-centered values into practice. Register at https://vcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOipqjgoHd0JBq-AOzx63g_OCiG48Q4d#/registration

For more information, contact Tre Straughter at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://inclusive.vcu.edu/education/.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

Winston X. Yan, M.D., Ph.D., is a scientist motivated by using genetic medicines to treat patients, particularly those with a rare genetic diseases. Join the Health and Wellness Library on Zoom at the following URL to learn more about Yan’s work developing therapies for patients with rare diseases, some of the challenges in researching and how rare diseases can offer unique learning opportunities that scientists can leverage to advance other fields. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jackson Wright at wrightjc4@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2432 or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/14069977.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 from noon to 2 p.m.

VCU Emergency Management, alongside VCU Police, Safety and Risk Management, Rams in Recovery, RecWell and Survivor Support Services will host a tabling event at the University Student Commons, Richmond Salon III, 907 Floyd Ave. This event will highlight safety measures implemented across campus to ensure the well-being of the VCU community. Staff will also offer demonstrations on lifesaving techniques and provide opportunities to sign up for CPR, Narcan and Stop the Bleed training.

For more information, contact Matthew Majid at majidm@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will partner with the Black Education Association to host a Black 'n' Black Mixer. This is an opportunity during Black History Month for students, faculty and staff to come together, mingle and make connections. Enjoy catered food. Games will be played and prizes will be raffled off. Attendance at OMSA events is open to all students, faculty and staff. The event will be in the University Student Commons, Commonwealth Ballrooms, 907 Floyd Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jair lecky at leckyjj@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Love may not cost a thing, but relationships often come with financial decisions. Join the VCU Financial Success Center by Virginia Credit Union for a workshop focused on building strong connections while staying financially smart. Learn how to create and stick to a budget as a couple, plan for shared goals, and navigate conversations about money with ease. The event will be in Snead Hall, Room B4307, 301 W. Main St. Questions: Email finsuccess@vcu.edu.

For more information, contact Kirthan Iyangar at iyangarks@vcu.edu or (804) 738-2604.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 6 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 offersr 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, Feb. 12, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Come write letters to local lawmakers as part of the Save the Children Action Network's Have a Heart for Kids Campaign while enjoying cupcakes and cookies. The session will be in Grace E. Harris Hall, Room 2105, 1015 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact SCAN at scanatvcu@gmail.com.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at 1 p.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/.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Join faculty and staff from the VCU School of Nursing and da Vinci Center to learn about a graduate certificate that helps those interested in innovation create products and solutions for health care challenges. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Allison Schumacher at schumacheran@vcu.edu or visit https://connect.business.vcu.edu/register/Health-Inno-02-13.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

VCU Military Student Services will offer Green Zone training to educate faculty and staff on the challenges our VCU veteran students face and the strengths they bring to VCU as they transition out of the military and into the VCU academic environment. This one-hour workshop includes information and resources related to student veterans. Lunch will be provided. Training will be in the Student Commons, SGA Council Chambers, 907 Floyd Ave.

For more information, contact Stephen Ross at stross@vcu.edu or (804) 827-8730.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs leadership, faculty and staff for a gathering of Wilder School alumni, policymaking experts, local and state officials and key policy influencers. The session will be held at the Omni Richmond Hotel James River Ballroom, second floor, 100 S. 12th St.

For more information, contact David Slipher at slipherd@vcu.edu or visit https://wilder.vcu.edu/news-and-events/event-posts/2025-legislative-reception.html.

Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The VCU Visiting Writers Series will host a joint reading by Melissa Febos and Donika Kelly in James Branch Cabell Library, third-floor lecture hall, 901 Park Ave. The event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is recommended at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ryan Pander at rbpander@vcu.edu or visit https://www.library.vcu.edu/about/events/2024-2025/vws-spring-.html.

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 from noon to 12:45 p.m.

LEDstudio and The Workshop at The VCU Libraries will present Tech Teaching Hacks: Intro to Video Editing with Adobe Rush. This virtual workshop will introduce faculty to Adobe Rush, a simple, user-friendly video editing tool designed for beginners to create videos for instruction or as class assignments. Participants will gain hands-on experience with the tool in order to enhance their teaching with engaging video content. Facilitators will be Ginny Thompson (LEDstudio) and Oscar Keyes (The Workshop). Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ginny Thompson at vthompson5@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.libcal.com/event/13961100.

Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 from noon to 1 p.m.

VCU's Division of Community Engagement is launching a Community Engaged Research Series. The professional development sessions are designed for faculty and staff looking to enhance their skills in community engagement, focusing on building stronger, more inclusive relationships between institutions and the communities they serve. Participants will explore key strategies and best practices for effective outreach, partnerships and community-engaged research. Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D., will speak virtually about "Building and Maintaining Trust with Community Partners and Collaborators." The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/86306523704 Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lorielle Bouldin at bouldinln@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFGTS3pD7Qtn7j2Jg6-MAFi0ADp_evxbuMcKifCMhDCOjaQQ/viewform?usp=sharing.

Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Come to the SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W. Broad St., for the VCU Homecoming Makers Market, where alumni and student artists, creators and entrepreneurs will showcase their talents. Shop unique handmade goods, support Ram-owned businesses and celebrate VCU’s creative spirit.

For more information, contact Breydon Duncan Horton at hortonb2@vcu.edu or visit https://www.support.vcu.edu/event/makermarket2025.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The HR Learning, Development and Organizational Culture team offers a course via Zoom for all VCU managers. This course is in two parts (Tuesday, Feb. 25 and Thursday, Feb. 27) and both parts must be attended in order to receive credit for the course. Register by Saturday, Feb. 22 in Talent@VCU at the following URL.

For more information, contact Penny McFarline at mcfarlinep@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/387r6m33.

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Department of African American Studies' annual Black History in the Making Ceremony will be held in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, 922 Park Ave. The ceremony celebrates the academic excellence of Black students across the university.

For more information, contact Christian Thompson at thompsonc19@vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Join VCU's Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence for an interactive session that invites faculty to explore how Gen AI can streamline classroom tasks and enhance teaching practices. Participants are encouraged to bring a small, manageable project or idea - such as developing a rubric, creating slides or generating assignments or activities based on course topics - to work on during the session. Through hands-on work, faculty will have the opportunity to refine Gen AI outputs into usable classroom resources and receive feedback and guidance from peers. The session will be in James Branch Cabell Library, Room 303, 901 Park Ave. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Jordyn Richardson at richardsonj9@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/B4hvNSPPjfKrwyTi9.

Wednesday, Mar. 5, 2025 at noon

VCU Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging will virtually present "Dementia and Brain Health Learning Opportunities for Students at VCU Gerontology." Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Edmund Boxley at boxleyek@vcu.edu or visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlcOGgrD8sE9SHBlNUgbxd4WRkBzoM1zk7.

Thursday, Apr. 3, 2025 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Flutie Film Festival is a student-led showcase celebrating emerging student filmmakers while supporting a meaningful cause. This event raises funds for the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by autism live life to the fullest. Students are invited to submit their original films for a chance to win prizes and have their work screened in front of an audience. A panel of judges will evaluate submissions based on creativity, storytelling and production quality. Whether it's a short film, short documentary, animation, or experimental piece, all genres are welcome. The festival, hosted by Theta Delta Chi Fraternity and the Interfraternity Council, will be at the University Student Commons Theater, 907 Floyd Ave. Submit a film at https://forms.gle/4iTTVpHr5CYAijFs8

For more information, contact Drew Rich at richd4@vcu.edu or (757) 621-7544 or visit https://cglink.me/2dV/r1937465.

Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 7 a.m.

Join the VCU Institute for Women’s Health and Highland Support Project. Participants will spend a week in partnership with indigenous midwives and community leaders, learning about traditional Maya medicine and exploring the history of health care and healing in Guatemala. The group will learn about traditional medicine, midwifery and healing practices. Cost is $1,650 plus air fare. Apply by Saturday, Feb. 15 at https://vcu.studioabroad.com/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=11474

For more information, contact Janett Forte at jforte@vcu.edu or visit https://womenshealth.vcu.edu/education/womens-health-and-healing-in-guatemala/.

The American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course is open for VCU students and RecWell members looking to learn how to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing and cardiac emergencies. Participants will earn a certificate that satisfies OSHA requirements for workplace First Aid/CPR/AED training in non-healthcare settings. February class dates will be held 2/10, 2/12, 2/22 and 2/25. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Mat Scott at aquatics@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=157236e4-f012-4926-b19a-80ba87072981.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will host trips to western Virginia for VCU students and RecWell members in February. The trips include Valentine’s caving, day caving and a day hike. Spaces for all trips are limited. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Emily Philpott at outdoors@vcu.edu or visit https://portal.recwell.vcu.edu/Program?classificationId=d722033b-3a3d-44c6-a639-491797a4b9a2.

VCU RecWell Intramural Sports runs leagues and tournaments for all experience levels. No prior experience or skill with the sport needed. Make friends while going for bragging rights in friendly competition with other Rams. Players may join with others or as free agents. One $10 IM semester pass covers individual participation in any/all Intramural tournaments and leagues for the semester. March features 9v9 Outdoor Soccer League and 5v5 Basketball League. Register by Thursday, Feb. 20.

For more information, contact Delaydia Frink at Intramurals@vcu.edu or visit https://recwell.vcu.edu/play/intramural-sports/.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Dorris Douglas Budd Award. Established in 1981, the award honors the legacy of Dorris Douglas Budd, a dedicated staff member who served VCU for 30 years and inspired excellence in all those around her. The award recognizes a full-time administrative support staff member at VCU or VCU Health who demonstrates exemplary performance and enhances the mission and image of our institution. Nominations may be submitted until March 7 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at rewrdrec@vcu.edu or visit https://hr.vcu.edu/current-employees/employee-recognition/awards/dorris-douglas-budd-award/ .

Connect with fellow health, physical education and exercise science (HPEX) students and health enthusiasts through résumé workshops, networking events, shadowing opportunities, CPR/First Aid certifications and collaborations with organizations like the HPEX Exercise Science and Women in Medicine/Health clubs. Follow the club on Instagram: vcukhshealthscience and join by filling out a membership form at https://forms.gle/LVub9jzDJwjV8HCU9, see the organization on LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/khshealthscienceclub

For more information, contact KHS Health Science Club at khsclub@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/LVub9jzDJwjV8HCU9.

The deadline for submitting a VCU Momentum Fund application has been extended to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Additional information is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact OVPRI funds team at ovprifunds@vcu.edu or visit https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/funding/.

The deadline for submitting a VCU Breakthroughs Fund application has been extended to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12. Additional information is available at the following URL.

For more information, contact OVPRI funds team at ovprifunds@vcu.edu or visit https://onevcuresearch.vcu.edu/funding/.

VCU's Division of Student Affairs is accepting nominations for the university's annual Student Leadership Awards, which recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in student leadership and community engagement. Students, faculty and staff are invited to nominate individuals or organizations who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to their communities. Nominations may be submitted at the following URL by Friday, Feb. 14.

For more information, contact Nicole Patterson at studentorgs@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.campusgroups.com/leadershipawards/home/.

Summer courses are published in eServices and can also be viewed at the following URL. Summer registration begins for all students, regardless of credits earned, on Tuesday, Feb. 11. Speak with your academic adviser to see which summer classes will fit in your degree plan.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at bambacuses@vcu.edu or (804) 827-4586 or visit http://summer.vcu.edu.

The 2025 You First at VCU Student Success Research Grants application is now open. With funding from the U.S. Department of Education, You First invites applications for funds to support scholarly activity focused on irst-generation student success and improving Asian American and Pacific Islander first-generation and/or low-income college student success. Apply at the following URL by 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Bambacus at youfirst@vcu.edu or (804) 827-3927 or visit https://youfirst.vcu.edu/faculty-and-staff/research-opportunities/first-generation-student-success-research-grants/.

Registration is now open for the youth summer camp series at the Mary and Frances Youth Center, 120 S. Linden St., across from the Cary Street Gym. Camps are for rising students in the first through ninth grades Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Misti Mueller at muellermr@vcu.edu or visit https://givepul.se/gdhm8u.

Jason Block has been named VCU’s Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, effective Feb. 10, and will report to Suzanne Milton, chief audit and compliance executive of the university’s Audit and Compliance Services unit. Block, who was selected following a national search, will lead the Integrity and Compliance Office, which works to foster an organizational culture at VCU that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law. Block joined VCU in January 2021 and has been responsible for leading policy and regulatory programs in the Integrity and Compliance Office for the past three years.

For more information, contact Brian McNeill at bwmcneill@vcu.edu.

Asian American Pacific Islander Affinity Club is continuing a research project focused on Southwest Asia. The initiative will culminate with a documentary, zine and research symposium and passionate collaborators are needed to bring this vision to life. Art diectors, documentarians, interviewers and administrative organizers are sought. Organizations, clubs or departments who wish to help host this event in early to mid-April are needed. Sign up by Friday, Feb. 21 at the following URL.

For more information, contact Randy Amomoy Soriano at amomoysorianr@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/cRvBmkmD4KgZTqKF9.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Enrichment (PACME). The VCU and VCU Health System communities are invited to nominate a faculty member, staff member, academic or administrative leader or organization, or a student or student organization. Submit nominations by Monday, March 3 using this link: https://forms.gle/z1pGNGMH9UWJqxts5

For more information, contact VCU Inclusive at inclusive@vcu.edu or visit https://president.vcu.edu/nominations/pacme/.

Last call: Applications will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 14 from students interested in serving as the 2025-2026 VCU student representatives to the VCU Board of Visitors and Student Advisory Committee for the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Josh Skillman at dsa@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4cCVBKzHhaWL7-TzQBfbfPiHdWP6TvqcUEfJuHvC9EgmzPQ/viewform.

VCUarts Program for eighth-10th grade students, Investigation Now, is back for the Spring. In this program, students will create work using traditional media and will learn how to develop their creative skills and important knowledge that may assist in future portfolio-driven courses. The registration fee is $90 (food and materials will be provided) Investigation Now will take place on Fridays from 5-8 p.m. Feb. 14-March 7. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Lia New at artedcadc@vcu.edu or visit https://arts.vcu.edu/art-education/investigation-now/.

The Office of the Provost is advancing the work of Convergence Labs @VCU - Mental Health by appointing a leadership team as detailed in the Operating Manual. (See the manual at https://faculty.provost.vcu.edu/media/faculty-provost/ConvergenceLabsVCUOperatingManualDec2024-InternalUse_copyright.docx.pdf) Leads/Co-Leads should be tenured professors or associate professors with significant research experience in the area and demonstrated experience in working on and/or leading collaborative projects. Faculty are encouraged to submit nominations using the form below. Self-nominations are welcome. Make a nomination at the following URL by Friday, Feb. 21.

For more information, contact Mangala Subramaniam, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Office of the Provost at lblizzard@vcu.edu or visit https://forms.gle/yTKRCjX5euY5Mqhx5.

Researchers at Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center are testing a new program to help improve health and well-being among emerging adults with a history of cancer. Eligible participants will receive a free program including evidence-based strategies to help improve eating patterns, sleep, physical activity and emotional well-being; 12 virtual (Zoom) group sessions over four months and personalized feedback based on the data you provide. You may be eligible to participate if you are between the ages of 18 and 29 years of age. Take the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact Christina La Rosa at healtrial@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5362 or visit https://www.mccheal.com/.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group in addition to individuals who identify as LGBTQ. The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of chronic psychosocial stress and vascular inflammation to an acute mental challenge. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus.

For more information, contact Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking young females and males (18 to 35 years) to take part in a research study examining potential sex differences in how the heart and blood vessels respond to exercise. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.

This study is seeking postmenopausal females to participate in a research study examining the effect of exercise training on blood vessel function. This study will be conducted at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principle Investigator: Ryan Garten, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Ryan Garten at rsgarten@vcu.edu.