2 p.m.

Take part in an interactive Zoom guide to finding, reading, evaluating and incorporating academic sources into your work. 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/.

2 p.m.

VCU's Department of Chemistry will hold its annual American Chemical Society Project SEED poster session in Room 3309, T. Edward Temple Building, 901 W. Main St. At the event, Richmond-area high school students funded by the ACS Project SEED program will present their eight-week summer research performed at VCU.

For more information, contact Joshua Sieber at jdsieber@vcu.edu.

Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

VCU Psychology invites participation 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. Fill out a 10-minute online questionnaire and then complete both studies in one lab session that will take about an hour. Compensation is available. Check eligibility at the following URL.

For more information, contact Erika Blair at blaire2@vcu.edu? or (804) 554-0584 or visit https://redcap.vcu.edu/surveys/?s=3AJY3KMHN7NF87TY.

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at 11 a.m.

Last month’s Being Well Amid Uncertainty session sparked meaningful conversations and revealed that many are still carrying stress, questions and emotions that deserve more space and support. Join VCU Human Resources and Anthem EAP for a follow-up session with a new facilitator whose background offers insight that will help guide meaningful dialogue around navigating uncertainty and caring for our well-being. This is a chance to continue the conversation, process what’s on your mind, and explore strategies for well-being during uncertain times. Whether you joined us last time or are new to the discussion, all are welcome. This session will be held via Zoom webinar, allowing participants the option to remain anonymous by changing their name or turning off video — creating a safe, low-pressure space to listen, reflect and share if you choose. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/4nIWM2W

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 at noon

Join the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs for the final walkthrough of the graduate student online application with live support for master's, certificate and doctoral applicants. Register for the virtual session at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ross Losapio at losapior@vcu.edu or (804) 827-0364 or visit https://bit.ly/0805appwalkthrough.

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025 at noon

Join VCU HR and Virginia Credit Union and learn how to define and align personal values with financial choices. This session will walk participants through a step-by-step process of identifying core values and using those values to create smart financial goals. Register in Talent@VCU or at: https://bit.ly/3IUteiN

For more information, contact Cindi Phares at cphares@vcu.edu or visit https://ramstrong.vcu.edu/.

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 at 11 a.m.

The Google Apps in Canvas make it easy to create and distribute assignments to your students, share files and schedule virtual meetings using the Google Assignments, Google Drive and Google Meet LTIs, all within your secure VCU Google Workspace. This session will also be offered on the same day at 1 p.m. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Doctor Gee at drgee@vcu.edu or visit https://go.vcu.edu/gogoogle.

Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 from 11 a.m. to noon

This course will cover how to get your Canvas course shell ready for students in the Fall 2025 semester. To access the Zoom meeting, authenticate using your eID and password. The Zoom link is https://vcu.zoom.us/j/2324828315?omn=86372590733

For more information, contact Jon Reed at reedjj@vcu.edu or visit https://learningsystems.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Sep. 3, 2025 from noon to 3 p.m.

Meet hundreds of job-seeking students and recruit staff for your department at the Part-Time Job Fair hosted by VCU Career Services. Registration is discounted at $50 and includes lunch. Sign up to reserve your spot before registration closes on Tuesday, Aug 19. This fair is for student jobs off- and on-campus; a part-time (non-work-study) job on Handshake is required to participate. Register at the following URL; select nonprofit rate and discount will be applied before invoicing. Register at the following URL.

For more information, contact Aimee Selleck at selleckap@vcu.edu or visit https://tinyurl.com/VCUPTJobFair25Emp.

VCU Libraries is launching “The AI in Research” discussion series this fall to explore how Generative AI is affecting research across disciplines at VCU. Researchers are invited to discuss how they are studying generative AI or are using AI in their research process. Do you have experiences to share? Faculty, postdocs and graduate students interested in presenting are encouraged to fill out an Expression of Interest form at the following URL to receive more information about participating in this discussion series.

For more information, contact Sue Robinson at srobinson26@vcu.edu or visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYbY46mQMIrVDVEsfId35CCouP9pdEkJ4nCG9uiiqBh5H5eg/viewform.

RecWell’s Outdoor Adventure Program will host free whitewater rafting on Wednesday, Aug. 6. The session is open to VCU students and RecWell members. Spaces for all activities are limited, so register early. 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#.

Peer Career Advisors assist and advise students during weekly drop-in advising hours with résumé and cover letter writing, job and internship searching and more. They also host presentations for classes and on-campus organizations. Must be Federal Work-Study Program eligible and able to commit to the 2025-2026 school year. Apply on Handshake at the following URL.

For more information, contact Ashley Worthington at worthingtonar@vcu.edu or visit https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9984702/share_preview.

Education Coaches support fellow VCU students enrolled in the ACE-IT in College program. Coaches attend class alongside their assigned student and provide one-on-one academic support to help break down assignments, improve study habits and facilitate communication with professors. Coaches provide direct academic support to VCU students, focusing on time management, problem-solving, communication with professors and project breakdown. Applicants must be eligible for the Federal Work-Study Program and able to commit to the 2025-2026 school year. Apply on Handshake at https://vcu.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10015909/share_preview

For more information, contact Jan Shea at djshea@vcu.edu or (804) 828-2057 or visit https://aceitincollege.vcu.edu/.

Black women ages 18-35 who have little to no experience with resistance exercise (e.g., lifting weights, resistance bands, body weight exercises) are invited to share these experiences 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 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.

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.

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

This study is inviting individuals between the ages of 18 and 30 who identify as LGBTQ.

For more information, contact Karen Gorgey at healthyheart@vcu.edu.