11 a.m.

Attend a virtual informational session. Also, build confidence in your writing by breaking down the process into manageable chunks. 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/.

12 p.m.

VCU's Richard T. Robertson School of Communication will host a virtual informational session for prospective students to learn more about the graduate certificate in Media and Leadership. The same session will be offered at 5:30 p.m. June 26 and noon June 27. 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/media-and-leadership-certificate/.

Monday, Jun. 30, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

VCU Psychology invites you to participate in two studies. One: A study on including video materials in school teaching to make classes more engaging. Two: A study on how people react to fictional characters. Participants will fill out a 10-minute online questionnaire and then complete both studies in one lab session that will take about one hour. See more details and find out if you are eligible at the following URL.

For more information, contact VCU HSS at vcuhss@gmail.com or (804) 554-0584 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3AJY3KMHN7NF87TY.

Part-time, nine-month Federal Work Study (FWS) positions are available in VCU's Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Applications are being accepted until Tuesday, July 8 at noon, and must be submitted via the Handshake app. Visit the following URL for full job descriptions.

For more information, contact David Brown at omsa@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/login.

Registration is open for the 2025-26 VCU Family Cultural Exchange Program. The program provides Richmond community members and international students and scholars the opportunity to develop cross-cultural relationships that stimulate curiosity, increase cultural understanding and provide insight into a world beyond personal perspectives. FCE families meet with their assigned international students at least once a month to participate in activities, family events or local exploration. Apply at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ms. Kelly Richard at global@vcu.edu or visit https://global.vcu.edu/students/community/fface/.

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. Classes will be held July 9, 19, 23 and Aug. 2. 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.

The Cashiers Office at Harris Hall, 1015 Floyd Ave., will close early at noon on Monday June 30 for fiscal year-end processing. All deposits and payments should be delivered to the office by 11:30 a.m. to ensure proper processing before close.

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

Celebrate Men's Health Month with VCU Employee Health and Wellness. Males can proactively take charge of their health by scheduling a wellness screening with Employee Health, taking advantage of TimelyCare via VCU, getting dental checkups and adopting healthy lifestyle choices. Schedule a visit at the following URL.

For more information, contact Susan Richards MSN RN at richardss@vcu.edu or visit http://go.vcu.edu/employeewellness.

VCU's Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research offers a 12-credit post-baccalaureate certificate ideal for current research, allied health and clinical staff and students. The certificate provides an academic pathway for career progression or first-time entry/transition into the field of clinical research. Tuition benefit and financial aid available for eligible employees and students. Review course and admission requirements with program overview at the following URL.

For more information, contact Catherine Brown at crbrown@vcu.edu or visit https://bulletin.vcu.edu/graduate/office-research/center-clinical-translational-research/clinical-research-cert/.

Individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as Black or African American are invited to participate in a research study examining the effect of acute and chronic stress on cardiovascular and inflammation responses to an acute mental challenge. Raffle drawings for financial compensation will be conducted. This study will take place at 500 Academic Centre on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ. We are also inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as cis-gender heterosexual for the control group. 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. Principal Investigator: Lee Franco, Ph.D., Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences.

For more information, contact Jeremy Via at healthyheart@vcu.edu.

The Translational Research on Eating and Affect Lab is recruiting adolescents and young adults assigned female at birth (aged 12-25) for a brain imaging study to understand risky decision-making in individuals who have concerns about their body shape/weight, overeat, purge, use laxatives, diet severely or exercise excessively. The project will also include an investigation of these processes in individuals without a psychological disorder. Participants will be compensated. For more information, email the TREAT lab at the following address. See the survey at the following URL.

For more information, contact the TREAT Lab (or Serena Gu, Sam O'Brien, Clinical Research Coordinator, or Kelsey Hagan, Ph.D., PI) at treatlab@vcuhealth.org or (804) 827-4174 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=48YEAYT8MK33E8EJ.

Black women ages 18-35 are invited to share their experiences or lack of experience with resistance exercise (e.g., lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises) along with their desired features of a mobile app aimed to help guide and track their exercise regimens. Women will be invited to complete a one-time interview plus two surveys at a local library of their choice. Compensation is available. Check for eligibility at the following URL.

For more information, contact Chloe Jones, Ph.D., Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at jonesc53@vcu.edu or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=CJCT4ELK87PHXKK3.

Females aged 12-21 are invited to participate in a research study exploring POTS, Post-Infection and healthy control study. Researchers want to better understand how brain and body react with and without POTS. Includes 1-2 year commitment. VCU/VCUHS campus. Compensation provided.

For more information, contact Ivan Tavinogradov at kaneib@vcu.edu or (804) 828-5269.